Seychelles Makes Itself More Accessible For Visitors
The Indian ocean archipelago reviews its entry requirements procedures so as to be more accessible for potential visitors as part of the restart of its tourism activities for 2021 and beyond. The new measures are to be implemented in two phases. The news, much anticipated by the tourism industry, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and […]
Suriname Oil Discoveries are Cause for Celebration, but Only If We Apply Proven Lessons to Make it Work for Everyone
There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has sent global energy markets reeling. Oil and gas has undeniably been one of the hardest-hit industries, with prices still struggling to rebound from the collapse in demand during the first quarter of 2020. Coupled with increasing concerns about climate change and its effect on conventional energy production, […]
RES4Africa Foundation Welcomes CSIR And Nedbank Among Its Partners
RES4Africa Foundation widens its field of action by welcoming CSIR and Nedbank: joining a network of excellence from across the European renewable energy value chain, the leading research centre based in Pretoria and the financial giant of Sandton are the first South African organisations to take part in the assembly of RES4Africa members. Their membership […]
Ukheshe And KCB In Deal To Boost East African Payment Services
In an initiative that will see the growth and development of payment services within the East Africa region, leading digital fintech platform provider, Ukheshe, has announced the conclusion of a new agreement with the Kenya-based lender KCB Bank Kenya. Through the agreement, KCB will sponsor Ukheshe’s Bank Identification Number (BIN) number, which will allow Ukheshe to immediately […]
Ghana’s Industrialisation To Benefit From Tema LNG Terminal
By David Whitehouse Sub-Saharan Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Tema can turn Ghana into a petroleum hub, Tema LNG managing director Edmund Agyeman-Duah tells The Africa Report. The project, built at a cost of $350m, can be a “driver of growth” for Ghana and the region, says Agyeman-Duah. It will provide year-round […]
“Teach Us How To Become Carpenters” – South Sudanese Want To Shape Their Future
By Marwa Awad Located in Jonglei state, one of the most underdeveloped regions of South Sudan, Likuangole is a town badly hit by floods and often battered by conflict. Despite the lack of secondary schools and industry, its residents aspire to transform their lives. But real investment is needed to spur development. The constant threat of […]
