African Development Bank launches a new USD 2 billion 4.125% 3-year Social Global Benchmark due 25 February 2027
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 24 January, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark due 25 February 2027, its first social bond issued under its new Sustainable Bond Framework, established in September 2023. The Sustainable Bond Program seamlessly […]
Unique Experiences In Egypt
Is there anywhere on Earth more culturally fascinating than Egypt? With a history which stretches back to the beginning of civilisation, and a contemporary culture which has plenty to offer for the modern traveller, it’s hard to look past this North African giant as a potential holiday destination. There are countless wonders to explore throughout […]
How Top Employers Are Shaping The Future Of Work
By Tebogo Monakedi Human Resources Director, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa The traditional perceptions of work and organisational structure are undergoing a significant transformation. The once-prevailing notion that work is a set of well-defined processes, confined within the physical and organisational boundaries of a workplace, and primarily focused on shareholder value and profit, is becoming obsolete. This […]
The Impact Of Smaller Classes On Education
By Zubair Suliman – Investment Director, Norsad Capital We’re often told that education is the best way out of poverty, but for many in Sub-Saharan Africa, the path out is often broken, especially for those who need an escape route the most. There are many reasons why education barriers in the sub-region persist. For one, […]
Fundraising In Africa: How Looking Inward Makes The Difference
By Tafadzwa Munyaka and Angela Umoru-David Across Africa, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) bearing different monikers such as community-based organisations (CBOs), civil society organisations (CSOs) and nonprofits have long borne the duty of designing and implementing developmental interventions to address varying challenges. The World Association of Non-governmental Organizations (WANGO) lists 4912 of such entities operating in the Continent, which is safe […]
The International Educators Summit Accra, Ghana
Reimagining Education for the Future We Seek: Africa and the World in Dialogue The inaugural International Educators’ Summit is a groundbreaking initiative organized by the Ghana Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Ghana ASCD) to be held in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, 5-7 July, 2024. This summit represents a pivotal moment in the global […]
Strategies That Africans Can Integrate Into Their Social Media Playbooks For 2024
William Jackson, M.Ed. My Quest to Teach & MetaverseWP Metaverse Education Program Director World Metaverse Council Africans across the transforming continent are sharing their content, broadcasting their ideas and experiences on multiple digital platforms. Web 2 and the growing Web 3 platforms have opened up so many opportunities for Africans across the continent to share […]
