Fathom’s Flood Data Supports The Malaria Atlas Project’s Climate Risk Initiative In Africa
How does flooding impact malaria risk in Africa? With climate change modifying flood risk, what subsequent effect will this have on malaria control? These are the questions the Malaria Atlas Project was looking to investigate when they approached global flood risk intelligence firm Fathom. Fathom has been appointed by the Malaria Atlas Project, based at […]
Philanthropy Must Catalyze Change, Says Gates Foundation Africa Director
Teresa Clarke, Chair, CEO, and Executive Editor of Africa.com, interviewed Paulin Basinga on advancing public health initiatives in Africa. In an era where global narratives about Africa often oscillate between despair and paternalism, Dr Paulin Basinga the newly appointed leader of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa, spoke of a vision of philanthropy […]
Advancing Financial Inclusion In Africa: An Interview With Sabine Mensah Of AfricaNenda
This interview with Sabine Mensah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AfricaNenda, focuses on the organization’s role in assisting African governments with digital financial inclusion. Sabine explains how AfricaNenda helps map out needs and strategies for governments, focusing on creating inclusive and interoperable national payment systems. The goal is to ensure that various stakeholders, including regulators, […]
REPORT: Tracking Africa’s Growth In Digital Payment Inclusion
As Africa continues its digital transformation, the SIIPS Report 2024 (State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems)—launched today in Accra in partnership with AfricaNenda, the World Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)—highlights the extraordinary growth of Instant Payment Systems (IPS) across the continent and explores their impact on financial inclusion. With 31 live IPS (Instant Payment Systems) in 26 […]
Powering Up Agriculture As An Engine For Growth And Job Creation
As SA’s unemployment statistics show marginal improvement, the agricultural sector offers hope to achieve lasting gains. But that will require partnerships and a united sense of purpose right across the industry, writes Van Der Byl Roux, Corporate Strategy and Development Specialist at Al Mabroor Projects. South Africa remains in a deep youth-unemployment crisis. The Statistics SA Quarterly Labour Force […]
Somaliland Opposition Leader Secures Presidency in Landmark Election
Opposition leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has won Somaliland’s recent presidential election, the electoral commission announced on Tuesday. Abdullahi, of the Waddani Party, secured over 50% of the total votes cast, defeating incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi, who garnered just over 30%. Abdi was seeking reelection after seven years in office. The election, postponed twice since 2022 […]
Mali Secures $160M Settlement in Dispute with Australian Mining Company
Resolute Mining has agreed to pay Mali’s military government $160 million to settle a tax dispute after the unexpected detention of its British CEO, Terry Holohan, and two of his colleagues. The executives were detained during a trip to Bamako, Mali’s capital, for what they believed to be routine negotiations. The settlement includes an initial […]
Dangote Seeks Funding to Boost Crude Supply for $20 Billion Refinery
Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s wealthiest businessman, is soliciting billions of dollars to increase crude oil supplies for his $20 billion refinery in Lagos, Nigeria. According to a report by the Financial Times, Dangote is in talks with banks, development lenders, and oil traders to secure the funds, which he needs to stabilize supply to the refinery […]
Debunking Myths: The Realities of African Migration to Europe
Migration from Africa to Europe is often misunderstood and the myths surrounding it sometimes lead to political decisions that do not address the real challenges. While more Africans are migrating than ever before, about 80% of them remain on the continent, moving to regions with better economic opportunities. Beyond this, the misconception that Africans form […]
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024: Set To Showcase Latest Developments In African Blockchain And Crypto Innovation
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024 is set to unite blockchain developers, influencers, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from around the world at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria (Tshwane) on 20 November 2024. This premier event, marking the 10th edition and organized by Bitcoin Events, will foster collaboration and provide participants with insights into Africa’s dynamic […]
