COP29: Achieving Net Zero Requires Returning Carbon to the Ground
Negotiations at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are entering their second week after things got off to a rocky start. Even before the event started, many were stunned that COP29 would again be hosted by a petro state. Just last year, COP28 was held […]
Transforming African Healthcare: Top Experts Join Forces at the 2024 RegTech Africa Digital Health Conference
Virtual Conference | 28-29 November 2024 | Theme: “Innovating Digital Health: Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, 19th November 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 2024 RegTech Africa Digital Health Conference, scheduled for 28-29 November, is set to be a landmark event, featuring distinguished thought leaders and industry pioneers who are shaping the future of digital […]
African Risk Capacity Ltd. CEO Lesley Ndlovu On The 2024 TIME100 Climate List
TIME has named African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) CEO Lesley Ndlovu on its 2024 TIME100 Climate List, recognising him as one of the 100 most influential climate leaders in business. Lesley was selected for his leadership of the innovative hybrid mutual insurer and financial affiliate of the ARC Group, which has been pioneering parametric […]
RegTech Africa to Celebrate 50 Trailblazing Women in RegTech at the WIRE 50 Event on International Women’s Day 2025
Honouring the Pioneers and Leaders Shaping the Future of Regulation, Policy, Compliance, and Technology LAGOS, Nigeria, 19th November 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- RegTech Africa is proud to announce the inaugural WIRE 50 Event, a prestigious celebration honouring 50 women driving innovation, leadership, and impact in the fields of regulatory technology (RegTech), compliance, policy, and related disciplines […]
Fueling Entrepreneurship: ALX SA Empowers Startups To Transform Poultry Farming And Music Discovery In SA
Ahead of South Africa’s National Entrepreneurship Day, tech training and career acceleration entity ALX South Africa spotlights two groundbreaking startup ventures. Founded by young innovators poised to disrupt their industries, CooCoo and Sync Discovery are driven by cutting-edge technology and bold vision. The startups receieved cash injections through the ALX Ventures Accelerator Program to propel […]
The Impending Boom Of Transmission In Africa’s Energy Networks
Africa’s energy sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, and transmission infrastructure is at the forefront of this shift. As countries invest in large-scale power generation and renewable energy projects, robust transmission networks are essential for connecting these new energy sources to the grid and improving access across the continent. This growing demand for transmission […]
Connecting Africa’s Visionaries: Vuka Group’s Commitment To Transformative Green Projects
Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa’s inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic initiative aims to accelerate vital projects, promoting sustainability and prosperity across the continent. Elodie Delagneau, Investment Lead at Vuka Group, emphasised the group’s success in linking ambitious […]
On International Men’s Day, Meet Five Nguvu Change Leaders Driving Positive Change
They are leading powerful campaigns to address gender-based violence and human rights International Men’s Day (November 19) is celebrated globally to honour the positive contributions men make to the world, their families and their communities. These role models are significant in raising awareness about men’s roles in promoting human well-being through interventions in various social […]
Over 20,000 Flee as Rising Gang Violence Spurs Mass Displacement in Haiti
IOM staff interact with residents, ensuring they have access to necessary information and assistance. Photo Credit IOM 2024 / Antoine Lemonnier GENEVA, Switzerland, 19th November 2024-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- More than 20,000 people have been displaced across Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince in just four days, including over 17,000 hosted in 15 displacement sites even as gang violence escalates. […]
Senegal’s Ruling Party Claims Victory in Legislative Elections
The ruling Pastef party has earned a decisive victory in the recent legislative elections, setting the stage for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s reform agenda. Voting was peaceful across the nation, with early results favoring the government over opposition parties. The win follows a turbulent first eight months of Faye’s administration, during which he could not […]