AOW: African Banks Step In To Provide Finance As Continent’s Energy Sector Shifts
International commercial banks are exiting the African oil-and-gas sector to minimise their hydrocarbons exposure. However, a wave of African banks and other innovators are stepping into the gap, and providing the finance to drive the next phase of Africa’s energy development. This is a key theme emerging from the energy event AOW: Investing In African […]
Call For Global Leaders To End Geographical Inequity Of Eye Health Services
This World Sight Day (12 October), international development organisation Sightsavers is calling on global leaders to end the geographical inequity of eye health services. Everyone, including remote and rural communities, women and girls, people with disabilities, should have access to the services they need. Yet the availability of eye health services and products like glasses […]
One Global Movement, Continuous Breakthroughs, Endless Determination: The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Commences Its Breast Cancer Campaign In Kenya For 30 Days
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) commence their Breast Cancer Campaign under the theme #TimeToEndBreastCancer, in Kenya for the month of October 2023. A series of activities will be taking place over the 30 days, including a Look Good Feel-Good wellness gathering at Faraja Cancer Support Trust, recognising frontline healthcare workers giving care to patients and […]
The Fourth Emergency Medicine Conference: Pioneering Sustainable Emergency Care In Africa
In an era marked by healthcare challenges as diverse as they are pressing, the Africa Health annual Emergency Medicine Conference has emerged as a crucial event in the ED (Emergency Department), ER (Emergency Response) and ESP (Emergency Service Providers) space. This confluence of some of the greatest minds in emergency medicine will take place as […]
Control Your Drive: FBS Promotes Trading Risk Management and Presents Car to Malaysian Trader
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 17 October 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- FBS, a licensed global broker, rewards a trader from Malaysia with the keys to a brand-new Mercedes-Benz that he won in the FBS birthday promo earlier this year. The winners’ thought-provoking approach to trading inspired FBS to launch an insightful show, Control Your Drive, and raise awareness of […]
‘Africa Must Keep The Lights On During The Transition’ – Mashatile
Africa must set the terms and the time frames of its own energy transition. This was the message of South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile as he delivered the keynote speech at African energy event AOW: Investing in Africa’s Energy. “We recognise the need to reduce carbon emissions, but we are also committed to economic […]
TDB And ITFC Sign An MoU To Promote Trade Between Common Member States In Africa
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trade between OIC member states and those of TDB, during the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings […]
24-kilometre road co-financed by African Development Bank and the EU game-changer for livelihoods in The Gambia
BANJUL, Gambia, 17 October 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Gambian President Adama Barrow has commissioned the 24-kilometer Senegambia Bridge access road co-financed by the African Development Bank and the European Union, saying it is a critical link that will help boost trade between Gambians and the rest of Africa. African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina […]
Sudan’s Civil Society Laying The Groundwork For Sustained Peace
Supporting Sudanese agency in the ongoing conflict will boost confidence-building measures for a sustained peace. Blog Post by Dr. Entisar Abdelsadig, Guest Contributor Dr. Entisar Abdelsadig is a senior advisor on Sudan at Search for Common Ground Sudanese civilians continue to live under the harsh conditions of war, displacement, and inaccessibility. From all indications, the physical and mental toll of […]
