World Literacy Day 2024: Changing the Literacy Landscape in South Africa
On the 8th of September each year, the world comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day, a global reminder of the critical importance of literacy as a foundation for education and empowerment. In South Africa, where the state of education has long been a topic of national concern, this day resonates even more strongly. Startling […]
GLF Africa 2024: Shaping The Year’s Debate On Climate, Biodiversity And Land Rights
This September, the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference: Greening the African Horizon, hosted by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), will be the epicenter of knowledge and action on how the continent can pave a sustainable way forward for all of humanity. Africa’s tropical forest and savanna landscapes are threatened by unsustainable land use practices and degrading […]
Countdown Begins To The Fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) In Algiers
IATF2025 will build on past successful editions in promoting trade and investment across Africa Over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries across the world are expected to converge in Algiers, Algeria from 4– 10 September 2025 to attend the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment event. During the week-long fair, […]
Standard Bank Group To Attend The Forum On China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit In Beijing
A senior delegation will discuss the new chapter of China-Africa relations Standard Bank Group will attend the 2024 FOCAC summit, as it reinforces its commitment to Africa’s economic growth through enhanced partnerships with China. This is the ninth Ministerial Conference and the fourth in the form of the summit itself, with this year’s theme being Jointly Advancing Modernization and Building […]
Topics To Be Covered At The 2024 Manufacturing Indaba Conference
Manufacturing Indaba endeavours to promote a positive change to Sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing landscape – a source of livelihood for millions of people and leading contributor to the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) The 11th instalment of the Manufacturing Indaba not only aspires to meet participants’ expectations but exceed them, by hosting an event to achieve objectives integral […]
Mama Money GhanaFest 2024: Free Entry, International Headliners, and Big Cash Prizes to be Won!
PRETORIA, South Africa, 10th September 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Mama Money is thrilled to announce the return of the Mama Money GhanaFest, now in its 10th edition, taking place on Saturday, 14 September 2024 at Fountains Valley, Pretoria. This year’s festival promises to be a bigger and more dynamic celebration, bringing together African diaspora communities from […]
Algeria’s President Tebboune Wins Reelection Bid by Landslide
Algeria’s electoral authority ANIE on Sunday declared incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune the winner of the country’s latest presidential election. Tebboune secured his second five-year term with nearly 95% of the vote, defeating moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, who received 3.17% and 2.16% of the vote, respectively. Before the election, it was clear […]
Nigeria’s Oil Regulator Approves First Floating LNG Plant
Nigeria’s oil regulator has licensed UTM Offshore Limited to operate the country’s first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, designed to capture flared gas from ExxonMobil’s Yoho field in the country’s oil-rich Niger Delta region. The plant, with a capacity of 2.8 million tons per annum (MTPA), will address the country’s significant gas flaring problem, […]
Who has the Most to Gain from the China-Africa Partnership?
The relationship between China and Africa has sparked complex debates, especially in light of projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which has drawn significant opposition. China’s role in financing and executing large infrastructure projects in Africa, like EACOP, is a core part of its Belt and Road Initiative. However, its rivals to […]
Namibia’s Hydrogen Plans Gain Momentum with Germany’s Support
Namibia is advancing its hydrogen ambitions, with eight projects in development, three of which could start production in 2024. Supported by German funding, these initiatives aim to position Namibia as a key player in Southern Africa’s green hydrogen market. One notable project, HyIron, plans to produce 15,000 tons of emission-free iron by 2025. Another, the […]
