US Terror Alert Causes Unease in South Africa
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa has issued a rare warning of a possible terror attack this coming weekend in Sandton, an upmarket business district of Johannesburg sometimes dubbed “Africa’s richest square mile.” South Africa’s president has criticized the U.S. for putting out the alert and causing “panic” without first consulting the government. The Johannesburg […]
Dangote Refinery Could Relieve Pressure Off Ghana
Ghana is presently facing the challenge of a continuous rise in the price of petroleum products due to high importation costs and a deregulated downstream industry. Things are, however, expected to change as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of Ghana, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, believes the coming onstream of the Dangote Petroleum […]
The Horn is Confronted with a Severe Food Security Crisis
After multiple failed harvests and amid high global food prices, the Horn is confronted with a severe food security crisis. Some 37 million people face acute hunger in the region, which includes Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. In Somalia alone, 40% of the population is facing food insecurity: about 6.7 million […]
African Startups Named among the Winners of the Orange Social Venture Prize
Launched in 2011, the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East recognises the best tech startup projects that make a positive impact on society or the environment in their region or align with sustainable development goals. Its 12th edition has recognised five winners, drawn from nearly 1,400 applications submitted from across the […]
MTN to Host the Continent’s First Metaverse Music Concert
South Africa’s mobile network operator MTN Group wants to tap into its wide network of 34.5 million subscribers in Africa to lead the way in popularizing the metaverse in the continent. Present in 17 countries in Africa, the company has announced a new metaverse platform -altMTN – and a virtual music concert in November to […]
COP27 Provides A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity To Lay Foundations For Africa’s Clean Energy Future – Finds Wärtsilä Report
The climate change conference COP27 offers a unique opportunity to increase energy access and lay the foundations for decarbonisation across Africa, but wealthy nations must deliver on their climate finance pledges to unlock the continent’s potential, according to a new report. ‘Pathways for Africa’s Energy Future,’ a report from the technology group Wärtsilä, provides power system […]
Malawi Convenes National Health Financing Dialogue To Create A Roadmap For A Sustainable Future
The National Health Financing Dialogue provides an opportunity to align stakeholders on domestic health financing reforms needed to service healthcare provision in line with the national health and developmental agenda The Government of Malawi has convened a National Health Financing Dialogue to align stakeholders on Malawi’s path towards sustainable financing of healthcare in line with […]
MWC Africa 2022 Showcases The Massive Potential Of The Mobile Economy For People Across Africa
The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2022 report finds that closing the usage gap is crucial to realise the potential of mobile connectivity, while 5G activities gather momentum The GSMA’s first in-person MWC Africa opened its doors today in Kigali, Rwanda with a fireside chat between H.E. Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda and Mats Granryd, Director […]
Investing In Africa Energy – The Carbon Conundrum
Kenny Fihla – Chief Executive of Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group The recent severe floods in Nigeria, as well as record high temperatures in various parts of the world have placed the spotlight on the growing threat posed by climate change and the urgent need to ramp up investments in green energy solutions. […]
Black Friday And Deals Made Easy – 4 Ways To Protect Yourself
Research has shown that digital trade has become a key driver of business growth worldwide, and Africa isn’t exempt as a huge number of young Africans are involved in the digital revolution happening across the continent. It can be argued that e-commerce has spurred innovation and become a catalyst for dramatic economic transformation across the […]
