Connecting U.S. and African Cleantech Energy Companies To Markets Opportunities
The U.S.-Africa Clean Tech Energy Network (CTEN) connects U.S. and African cleantech energy companies to market opportunitieswhere project-ready technology can increase access to reliable electricity. Guided by the goal to end energy poverty insub-Saharan Africa, CTEN will introduce U.S. cleantech energy firms to specific deal opportunities in African markets and promote direct investment in African […]
Cisco & Cybastion: Bolstering Cyber Security In West Africa
A powerful combination of American ICT capabilities has assembled to embrace Africa’s multiple digital opportunities and challenges, leveraging the best of U.S. technology with insights and customization from the African-American diaspora. As improved cybersecurity becomes an increasingly important priority worldwide, it is vital that emerging economies are protected from online threats. U.S.-based multinational tech firm, […]
KOBOLD METALS,ZCCM-IH, EMR CAPITAL: INVESTING IN CLEAN MINERAL EXPLORATION
The Central African Copperbelt is host to the largest copper and cobalt resource in the world. These metals, when mined and processed sustainably, have the potential to foster job creation and economic development for Zambia. U.S.-based start-up KoBoldMetals, together with its partners EMR Capital, a specialist mining private equity firm, and Zambia’s public-private mining company […]
mPharma: Ensuring Quality, Affordable Primary Healthcare Access In Nigeria
Pan-African health tech company mPharma is investing $43 million in Nigeria to build out its QualityRx program. The company’s mission is to ensure universal access to affordable medicine and improve access to care by transforming community pharmacies into primary healthcare providers. This new investment is set to upgrade previous Nigerian facilities – including local community […]
Yeleen Enterprises & District Of Columbia: Amplifying The Role Of Women In The Global Beauty Supply Chain In United States And Africa
Yeleen Enterprises is building a beauty manufacturing facility opening in 2023. The Yeleen Beauty Makerspace is the first shared commercial manufacturing facility of its kind. Its creation, in partnership with the Washington, D.C. government, positions Yeleen Enterprises to generate $55 million in new business over the next ten years, empowering Black women and women of […]
ABD Group – Enabling Digital Economies Across Africa
Technology giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are bringing major opportunities to drive cloud adoption and reskill people for a digitally focused world. In Africa, U.S. developer ABD Group is establishing new data centers across the continent that will drive growth. This $500 million commitment will provide secure, globally competitive fintech infrastructure that will advance […]
US Should Partner with African Rights Defenders, Not Just Leaders
African Human Rights Leaders Summit Offers Different View from Official Event By Kate Weine On December 13, 2022, US President Joe Biden welcomed 50 delegations from 49 countries across the African continent, plus the African Union, to the US-African Leaders Summit. The Summit aimed to demonstrate US commitment to US-Africa relations, but the official agenda […]
Forex Business: Where Does Africa Stand
The FX market keeps being fast-developing. In 2022, it is expected to grow even faster than in previous years. This trend is caused by several factors. The main influence was high interest from society and higher activity in FX markets. Second, the global economy is becoming increasingly interconnected, which makes it easier for people to […]
Investing In The Next Generation Of South African SMEs
For South Africa’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector to thrive, entrepreneurs need to partner with reliable investors. Partnerships lay the foundation for innovators to enter the market and turn their businesses into a success. To support the next generation of innovators, 22 On Sloane, in partnership with Telkom, African Bank, Rand Mutual Assurance and […]
Secretary Blinken At the Conservation, Climate Adaptation, and Just Energy Transition Forum
Remarks; Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and a big thank you, Hayde, to you for keeping us moving, and I will try to stay on your good side. (Laughter.) But it’s an honor to be joined at this table […]
