TDB And Saudi Exim Bank To Collaborate On Bolstering Saudi-African Business
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) and the Saudi Export–Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) have signed an MoU during the Arab-African & Saudi-African Summits’ Economic Conference, to enhance cooperation and explore co-financing and investment opportunities between the two banks, and bolster Saudi-African business. The Agreement establishes a framework for […]
Kenchic Achieves FSSC 22000 2018 V 5.1- 2022 Certification At The Thika Processing Plant
Kenchic, the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa has today announced the attainment of the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 2018 V 5.1- 2022) for its state-of-the-art processing plant located in Thika. This remarkable achievement underscores Kenchic’s unwavering commitment to food safety and quality, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey […]
1 in 3 children exposed to severe water scarcity – UNICEF
1 in 3 children – or 739 million worldwide – already live in areas exposed to high or very high water scarcity, with climate change threatening to make this worse, according to a new UNICEF report. Further, the double burden of dwindling water availability and inadequate drinking water and sanitation services is compounding the challenge, […]
Rugby Africa President and African Development Bank President Confer on Advancing Sports Infrastructure in Africa
Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, recently engaged in a 45-minute face-to-face meeting with Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The meeting, held during the African Investment Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco, focused on the crucial topic […]
Rekindling Hope: Habiba’s Journey of Survival and Empowerment
In the heart of Somalia’s arid Baidoa region, Habiba Hassan embarked on a poignant journey through the shadows of drought and conflict, leading her to the Walag camp for internally displaced persons (IDP). With five children in tow, their lives were ensnared in uncertainty, marked by malnutrition and the complexities of her eighth month of […]
Strengthening the Sustainability & Climate Resilience of Algeria’s Forests
The World Bank and the Algerian government, through the General Directorate of Forests and the National Delegation for Major Risks, have collaborated together to produce a first joint report entitled “Note on Algerian Forest: Sustainable Forest Management to Combat Forest Fires”. The report covers critical issues for forest management in Algeria and outlines key action […]
Uganda: When Climate Justice Becomes Climate Justice Denied
By Wambi Michael On December 4, 2019, landslides in the Bududa region of Uganda killed 20. The landslides occurred after heavy rains, and a Red Cross report estimated that 96 households were affected, with 49 houses destroyed. It displaced many, while others continued to live in high-risk areas that could “slide at any moment.” This […]
“Inequality Breeds Poverty And Threatens Peace” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged global leaders help ensure that the progress of the West does not occur at the perpetual expense of Africa and other poor parts of the world. Speaking at the sixth edition of the Paris Peace Forum on Friday, 10th November, 2023, in France, President Akufo-Addo, […]
Underlining Dubai’s pivotal role in driving global economic growth
Dubai Business Forum attracts 2,000 participants from 49 countries for two days of dynamic discussions and impactful dealmaking Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “The Dubai Business Forum has created a seismic shift in the global business landscape, the impact of which will resonate for years to come.” The forum attracted more than 2,000 global changemakers, business […]
South Africa: President to undertake State Visit to Qatar
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, undertake a State Visit to Qatar at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The State Visit will form part of two days of engagement between the governments of South Africa and Qatar on 14 and […]
