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Philanthropy Must Catalyze Change, Says Gates Foundation Africa Director
Teresa Clarke, Chair, CEO, and Executive Editor of Africa.com, interviewed Paulin Basinga on advancing public health initiatives in Africa. In an era where global narratives about Africa often oscillate between despair and paternalism, Dr Paulin Basinga the newly appointed leader of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa, spoke
What Lies Behind the Growing Interest in African Assets and Why Skepticism About Local Markets Might be a Mistake for Investors
In recent years, Africa’s investment landscape has been undergoing major changes. Experts assert that these changes may become significant for the global economy of the 21st century. Indeed, it seems that against the backdrop of Lagos skyscrapers and Nairobi’s tech hubs, a new chapter in the history of international investments
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Kenya Cancels all PPP Contracts Signed with Subsidiaries of India’s Adani Group
It follows the indictment of billionaire Gautam Adani in New York on Wednesday. President William Ruto announced that the controversial multimillion-dollar deals in the energy, transport and health sectors would be scrapped during his state of the nation address to parliament on Thursday. He cited the emergence of “credible information on corruption.”
Three Out of 10 Nigerians in 2024 are Entrepreneurs
A report by Moniepoint highlighted the proliferation of informal businesses in Nigeria. The growth of this sector is directly linked to the country’s high unemployment rate and challenges Nigerians face when trying to run a business with all due protocols. Said challenges have forced many aspiring business owners to opt
Embedding Philanthropy into Africa’s Local Ecosystems
In an era where global narratives about Africa often oscillate between despair and paternalism, Dr Paulin Basinga the newly appointed leader of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa, spoke of a vision of philanthropy that prioritizes dignity and partnership over dependency. In an insightful interview with Africa.com, he
Ghana’s Approach to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
Foreign policy in less powerful nations is not merely pragmatic or imposed. Ideology is key in balancing national priorities with global realities. Ghana wove ideological commitments into economic diplomacy. It shows that smaller states, despite dependency, can assert agency and stay accountable to their citizens. The varied approaches of Nkrumah,
Sustainable Housing could Play a Significant Role in the Way Africa Tackles its Housing Deficit
A report from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) states that the continent’s housing deficit is estimated at over 97 million units and “this is expected to increase as the continent’s population grows, and urbanization continues”. In a village in the Mtwara region of Tanzania, a project borne from the concepts
South African Firms Look elsewhere to Invest
Mauritius is increasingly becoming a favourite location for South African businesses looking for a stable environment in which to access global markets and preserve their wealth. African countries are increasingly looking to attract South African businesses as they grow much faster than the continent’s most industrialised economy. Botswana has become
Launching on the Moroccan Exchange
On Friday, Morocco’s bourse regulator AMMC anounced that CMGP Group won approval to launch an initial public offering on the Casablanca stock exchange. The irrigation systems firm aims to raise $110 million through this offering, which includes a capital increase and a shares sale, AMMC said in a statement. The
Botswana to Diversify its Diamond-dependent Economy by Launching into the Medicinal Cannabis Market
Diamonds make up about 80 percent of the southern African country’s foreign earnings. “The decline in diamond revenues by over 60 percent in recent years is a clear signal that we can no longer afford to depend on a single commodity,” President Duma Boko said. Boko’s government aims to attract
Kenya Is on Track to Start Construction on its First Nuclear Power Plant by 2027
Officials say electricity generation will begin 2034, officials from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) said at a parliamentary hearing last week. While Kenya has been laying the groundwork for nuclear energy for several years, the realism of the timeline for construction is questionable, given that it is yet
Digital Wallet for Zambian Users
Licensed by the Bank of Zambia to operate a wallet, DigMo offers a secure, free digital money account with a special account for users to play a “financial planning game” which incentivises customers to get started putting money away for the future. By giving customers the chance to win big