African Countries Must Take A Balanced Approach To The Energy Transition
Africa stands at a precarious juncture, where the transition from fossil fuels to renewables intersects with the economic benefits of a strategically managed oil and gas industry. Down one road, the continent expands exploration and production of its vast natural gas and oil reserves to bring electricity, fuel, and financial power to millions. Down […]
Nigeria Announces New Energy Access Project ‘Solar Power Naija’
The Federal government of Nigeria has launched a ‘Solar Power Naija’ project, a programme focussing on 5 million solar connections for off-grid communities as part of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This solar power programme is expected to generate an additionalN7 billion ($18 million) increase in tax revenues per annum and […]
Speak Up Africa Welcomes Yacine Barro As New Board Chair
Appointment of Senegalese businesswoman will strengthen Speak Up Africa’s mission to drive sustainable development across Africa Today, policy and advocacy action tank Speak Up Africa has announced the appointment of Yacine Barro, Senegalese businesswoman, as Chair of its Board of Directors, having joined Speak Up Africa as a member of the Board in December 2019. […]
10 Best Power Lunch Restaurants in South Africa
Looking for the best Power Lunch Restaurants in South Africa? The truly savvy business person in Africa always demonstrates class and professionalism by selecting a restaurant that not only oozes a distinctly South African cosmopolitan look and feel, but packs a menu of top class that goes well for a power lunch with great business […]
Taste The Success Of Meal Kit Delivery Services
By Picup Customer Success Manager Bunna Booyens Meal kit delivery services have become a popular choice, especially since shopping became an inconvenience during lockdown. With the rapid advances in tech, it seems that almost any service can now be carried out online with minimal human interaction. Meal kit services may be the easiest way to […]
Africa Readying for Free Trade, Come January 2021
Accra-based coffee and cocoa trader Meron Dagnew at the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Credit: Africa Renewal UNITED NATIONS, Dec 14 2020 (IPS) – One day in February 2020, Accra-based coffee and cocoa trader Meron Dagnew visited the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to introduce herself, even […]
