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Where to From Here? Edgar Pieterse of the African Centre for Cities on what needs to happen next “One of the most widely held criticisms of urban policies in Africa is that they are inconsistent, haphazard, and not coherently articulated… Physical planners rarely work with economists, there are no ministries of urban affairs, and even […]
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Ecobank and Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) acting as Mandated Lead Arrangers, Coordinators and Bookrunners in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), have closed a EUR 230 million facility for the Government of Uganda to finance its FY2024/25 Infrastructure and Development Budget. The facility comprises EUR 130 million from Ecobank and RMB as well […]
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Strategic infrastructure to boost regional trade and transform lives across rural communities. DP World has expanded its footprint in Rwanda with the inauguration of the Rubavu Logistics Hub in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The opening of the Logistics Hub coincided with the unveiling of a community bridge in Kabeza a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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By Kuda Mukova, Head of Impact and Sustainability One of the most frequently parroted narratives you’ll hear when it comes to rolling out any green initiatives in Africa is that doing so puts much-needed growth at risk. In the run-up to COP 28, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 30 November […]
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Africa’s energy transition needs to be managed in partnership between Africa’s energy stakeholders in a way that benefits all of its people. This will require collaboration across the public and private sector, between financial institutions and between African governments. This message of continental solidarity was a key theme emerging from a high-powered panel discussion AOW50 […]
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Launches The Inaugural Legatum Foundry Fellowship For Entrepreneurs In Africa Fellowship applications open on May 3, 2021 for entrepreneurs working and living in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT has launched the Foundry Fellowship, a first-of-its-kind leadership program for accomplished entrepreneurs who are considering their role in […]
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