Djamo Finances Secures Its Microfinance License in Côte d’Ivoire
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 12 September, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Djamo Finances, a subsidiary of the Djamo group and a pioneering digital financial services platform in Francophone Africa, has officially obtained its license as a microfinance institution in Côte d’Ivoire, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Budget. This regulatory recognition provides Djamo’s clients […]
Ethiopian Health Professionals to Resume Striking
Government Should Address Grievances, Not Crush Prote Health professionals in Ethiopia plan to resume striking on September 15 to demand better wages and living conditions, marking the second round of strikes in recent months. Following months of organizing spearheaded by the Ethiopian Health Professionals Movement (EHPM), public health care workers launched a nationwide walkout in May, halting […]
Unlocking Africa’s Green Hydrogen Potential To Power Global Energy Transition
Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for green hydrogen production, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources to meet both domestic energy needs and international demand. With over 60% of the world’s best solar resources and significant wind potential, the continent has the natural advantage to produce green hydrogen at globally competitive costs […]
Safest African Countries To Visit Halfway Through 2025
A low crime rate and a high safety index are now crucial advantages for African countries looking to achieve more wealth, draw in international collaboration, and enhance the standard of living for their people in 2025. Besides maintaining peace and order, these metrics show how stable, resilient, and prepared a country is for sustainable growth. […]
Standard Bank Becomes First African Bank To Pioneer TikTok Search Ads
Standard Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa to launch TikTok Search Ads. This milestone reflects the bank’s commitment to innovation and its strategy of engaging younger, digitally native audiences through relevant and impactful social platforms. Reaching the Next Generation TikTok Search Ads allow brands to appear in search results when users actively […]
Discover Sport™ And Tennis South Africa Announce Pioneering Partnership To Elevate Tennis Coverage
Following its successful launch to market on 2 September, Discover Sport™ is proud to announce a dynamic new 3-year partnership with Tennis South Africa (TSA) that will bring South Africa’s premier tennis competitions fully into the spotlight. Through this collaboration, Discover Sport™ becomes the official streaming partner of TSA, enabling fans nationwide and abroad to […]
How Cross-Border Payments Can Unlock Africa’s Financial Future
Author: Mladen Čolić, Sales Vice President: Fintech Africa at TransUnion Africa is fast emerging as the world’s next frontier for growth. By 2050, more than one in four people on the planet will be African, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. With the youngest population globally, the continent is increasingly recognised as a […]
Efficiency, Not Austerity, Is The Future Of Africa’s Health
By Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, CEO, VillageReach In July, the U.S. government officially dissolved the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Weeks later, a U.S. court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to continue blocking billions in foreign aid. For Africa and other regions that have long relied on donor contributions to health and development, […]
From Haile Selassie to Crowdfunding: The Story of Ethiopia’s GERD
Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, marking the culmination of a vision first conceived over a century ago. The $4.5 billion endeavor was uniquely funded through a national effort, with citizens across society—from civil servants to the diaspora—contributing to its construction via bonds and salary deductions. This collective investment […]
Botswana Launches Growth Fund to Tackle Economic Reliance on Diamonds
Botswana has launched a new sovereign wealth fund aimed at boosting diversification, creating jobs, and better managing state-owned enterprises as the country grapples with a prolonged diamond slump. Unlike the long-standing Pula Fund, which serves mainly as a rainy-day reserve, the new fund is designed for growth, with investments spanning both domestic and international markets. Officials say […]
