World Heritage Sites To Visit Around Africa
By Nomvelo Masango The African continent is a treasure trove for many travel enthusiasts. It boasts natural beauty, cultural diversity and a rich heritage. All over Africa, there are a number of World Heritage Sites which are considered to be of outstanding universal value and are of special importance. Here are some of Africa’s World Heritage […]
Energizing Ethiopia: New World Bank Program Expands Access to Electricity
© Gideon Abate ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 05 April 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A new World Bank program is set to strengthen and expand the electricity network, improve sector financial viability, and enable renewable energy generation through private sector participation in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has the third largest energy access deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa with about half the […]
Measles Warning From WHO Plus Other Top Health Stories
1. More than half the world is facing high measles risk, WHO says More than half of the world’s countries will be at a high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year unless urgent action is taken, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Measles is a highly contagious, airborne virus […]
Wikipedia Needs More Women: Bridging The Gender Gap In Knowledge Representation
The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, launched its “Wikipedia Needs More Women” campaign on March 8. The campaign celebrates efforts worldwide, including in Africa, to improve gender equity on Wikimedia projects and invites others to get involved. Anusha Alikhan, Chief Communications Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, writes about the opportunities to close the gender gap online. In February, South African singer Tyla became the youngest […]
Opportunity To Enhance U.S.-East African Trade Relations
By Maxwell Okello CEO of AmCham Kenya Like the rest of the world, African economies are today faced with economic headwinds. This has elevated the need to enhance trade and investment with key partners, such as the U.S., as long-term partner for the continent to weather such crises, catalyze economic growth and safeguard livelihoods. According […]
Dubai’s Rise As An FMCG Hub Helps African Business Grow: Saeed AlSuwaidi – Interview With Africa.com
How have DMCC’s coffee and tea centres enabled the trade of 100+ coffee varieties from major growing regions in Africa specifically, knowing Ethiopia is a number one exporter followed by Uganda and Kenya? Looking at coffee specifically, supply chains are complex and are particularly sensitive to pricing. We addressed this global challenge by setting up […]
Development Bank Of Southern Africa Gears Up For Built Environment Indaba
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is proud to announce its participation at the Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE) for the inaugural Built Environment Indaba. The event will take place 4 – 5 April 2024 at Midrand, Gallagher Convention Centre and will gather key stakeholders from across the built environment sector […]
From Paralympian To Water Security Specialist: Meet The 2024 Class Of Young Global Leaders
The World Economic Forum unveils 2024’s most promising Young Global Leaders: A dynamic and diverse cohort of changemakers, under the age of 40, driving impact across the fields of public health, economic development, technology, sustainability, and more. · They join the Forum of Young Global Leaders, whose members have gone on to become Pulitzer winners, UN Goodwill Ambassadors, […]
Harare Unveils New Gold Backed Currency
Zimbabwe, in its latest bid to end the serial slide of the local dollar, has replaced it with a new unit called the ZiG backed by a basket of foreign currency and gold. Central Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu told a press conference in Harare, the capital, on Friday, that the ZiG — short for Zimbabwe […]
Ethiopia Plans to Allow Foreigners to Buy Real Estate in the Country for the First Time
Ethiopia previously banned foreign property ownership based on political and economic concerns. The architects of Ethiopia’s socialist revolution of 1974 were replaced by an authoritarian administration that oversaw a command economy and held power until Abiy took office. That regime was wary of loosening controls due to fears over any outside influence on the country’s […]
