Entrepreneurs: The Driving Forces Behind Innovation And Economic Growth
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Crucial to Africa’s progress and economic expansion, small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution to the overall GDP of sub-Saharan nations. Despite entrepreneurs dominating the market, they encounter substantial challenges in their […]
SIIPS 2023 Report Reveals Continued Growth In Africa’s Instant Payment Systems
AfricaNenda has today released the second edition of the annual State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) in Africa report. Jointly produced with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the World Bank, the report highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment systems and demand for their functionality. This shows strong progress […]
Consultative Group of Experts Advances Transparency Efforts for Climate Reporting
The Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) reviewed their annual workplan and prepared a progress report for submission to the Subsidiary Body for Implementation at their 10th meeting held last month. The CGE emphasized their commitment to assisting developing country Parties in meeting their climate reporting obligations under the enhanced transparency framework (ETF) of the Paris […]
“Decarbonising Nigeria Is Feasible With Current Power Technologies – And Will Not Cost More”: Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria
Meeting last week in Abuja and Lagos for the 2023 Energy Transition Forum, Nigeria’s leading energy experts have outlined the country’s roadmap to decarbonisation, and discussed what it will take to deliver universal access to clean energy for Nigerian households and businesses. Speaking in front of senior representatives of some of Nigeria’s most prominent private […]
Children with cancer evacuated from Gaza for treatment to Egypt and Jordan
Some 12 children with cancer or other blood disorders have been evacuated, with their companions, from the Gaza Strip in the occupied Palestinian territory to Egypt and Jordan so they may continue their treatment safely. Additional children are expected to be evacuated for cancer treatment as part of this initiative. To facilitate the move, the […]
South Africa: Defence Department Must Urgently Consider Appointment of Chief Defence Reserves and Chairperson of Reserve Force Council
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called for the appointment of the Chief Defence Reserves to drive the strategic implementation of the decisions taken at the Reserve Force Indaba II. The committee remains of the view that the Reserve Force plays a critical role in the further development of the South African National Defence […]
Standard Bank Provides Facility To Unique Project To Combat Climate Change And Improve The Lives Of Rural Communities
Standard Bank has finalised an agreement to support The African Stove Company (TASC) with funding for what is believed to be the first carbon credit project of its type in South Africa designed to combat climate change and simultaneously drive positive social outcomes in rural areas. The facility provides TASC, with funding to support its […]
South Sudan: Unshattered hope in the face of adversities
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) marks 40 years of its services in the region that now constitutes South Sudan. Over the past four decades, MSF has been on the frontlines of humanitarian aid, delivering life-saving medical assistance to those affected by conflict, disease, and displacement in the world’s youngest nation. MSF has collaborated with […]
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Amir of State of Qatar
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Amir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Spokesman for the Presidency said President El-Sisi and Sheikh Tamim held discussions that lauded continued development in relations between the two brotherly countries. The two leaders agreed to continue activating the various frameworks […]
South Africa: President congratulates Prof Dire Tladi
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to Prof Dire Tladi of the University of Pretoria on his election by the United Nations as a judge of the International Court of Justice. In May 2023, Cabinet endorsed Prof Tladi’s nomination by the South African Government, together with South Africa’s membership on the Permanent Court of […]
