Global Cities Fund For Migrants And Refugees Announces 6 New African City Grantees Delivering Solutions For People Affected By Climate Crisis
Today, on the sidelines of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), the Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees (GCF) announced a new commitment from the IKEA Foundation of $1.2 million to provide direct financial and technical support to six African cities addressing the needs of migrants and displaced people affected by the climate crisis. The World […]
Where Are Consumers Expected To Spend Their Money This Festive Season?
The future of retail is customer centric At 7.5% in July 2022, inflation is adding increased pressure on consumers’ ability to spend, as earnings continue to be impacted by rising food and transport costs, escalating fuel costs, the increasing price of electricity, and the negative impact of loadshedding. Amelia Beattie, Chief Executive of Liberty Two […]
Cape Town Announced As Host City For The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa
On Monday, 14 November, the Global Entrepreneurship Network Africa (GEN Africa) announced Cape Town as the host city for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC+Africa), scheduled to be held on 13-14 September 2023. The announcement took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), which will also be the host centre for the congress. The […]
Africa Investor (Ai) Launches Shareholder-led Multilateral Development Bank Reforms Roadmap At COP27
Africa investor (Ai), in collaboration with Deloitte, launched and published the “Shareholder-led Multilateral Development Bank reforms” roadmap at COP 27, during the Africa investor (Ai) NDC Investment Summit and Awards on the eve of COP27’s Finance Day. Catalyzing private finance towards African climate goals Africa is the least emitting continent, responsible for just 3% of […]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Reaffirms Commitment To African Countries To Help Accelerate Progress
In Health, Agriculture, Gender Equality And Other Critical Areas Speaking with University of Nairobi students, Bill Gates praises drive and optimism of young people in Kenya and across the continent Today, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to […]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to African Countries in Critical Areas
Today, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to support breakthrough solutions in health, agriculture, gender equality, and other critical areas. In his first trip to Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Bill Gates announced the foundation would spend more […]
South African Police Nab Notorious Israeli Gang Leader
A man reputed to be one of Israel’s most wanted gang leaders has been arrested during a raid on a home in an affluent Johannesburg suburb where South African authorities said they also found guns, drugs and a van equipped for torture. South African police said on Thursday that the 46-year-old Israeli was a member […]
One of Nigeria’s Most Ambitious Infrastructure Projects, Lekki Deep Sea Port, is Complete
Construction of the $1.5 billion port, located east of Lagos city, was recently completed, designed to handle the equivalent of 2.7 million 20-foot-long container units a year. With a 1.2 kilometer quay, the 90-hectare site becomes the largest port in Nigeria, significantly expanding the country’s ability to process imports and exports. The port arrives at […]
200 Women from 35 Countries Call for a Level Playing Ground
African women entrepreneurs from 35 countries have called for more support from lenders and governments to help them benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area. Meeting in Cameroon’s capital for the U.N.-sponsored African Women Entrepreneur Forum, the women say their businesses are mostly small, informal, and suffer discrimination. More than 200 women from 35 […]
A Crushing Blow to Senegal’s Chances at Qatar 2022
Senegal forward Sadio Mane will not play at the Qatar 2022 World Cup due to a leg injury, the team’s doctor has said. Mane has been ruled out of the tournament because of an injury to his right fibula, the country’s football federation said, which was sustained while playing for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen […]
