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By Shaikha Al Nowais When it comes to the tourism industry, Sub-Saharan Africa’s youth population should be seen as one of the continent’s greatest strengths. With 70% under the age of 30, there is a generational opportunity to drive a new kind of industry. One that promotes local values, inclusive growth, climate action, and solidifies […]
...BasiGo, the leading provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has today announced the successful closing of a US$42 million in new capital. The funding round consists of US$24 million in Series A equity funding along with US$17.5 million in debt facilities from British International Investment (BII) and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). […]
...Sub-Saharan Africa is at a critical juncture in its energy development and transition journey. Standard Bank emphasises the need to create an enabling environment that fosters energy investment, facilitates economic and human development, and drives sustainable growth. Dele Kuti, Standard Bank Head of Energy, and Infrastructure says: “We don’t have to normalise the fact that […]
...Good afternoon. I am grateful to be joining you all today in Addis Ababa, after a robust visit to Kenya. Earlier today, I had productive and timely discussions with Foreign Minister Taye, Minister of Justice Gedion, and non-governmental partners on the rule of law, accountability, humanitarian cooperation, and the sanctity of human rights. The United […]
...By Jorge Levinson, the Senior Bayer Representative for Sub-Saharan Africa. Although sustainability is viewed as a global priority, however, it holds critical importance to the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Amidst the vibrant people, beautiful landscapes, and the remarkable economic growth reported for Sub-Saharan Africa, access to quality healthcare and food security however remains a challenge. Jorge […]
...ICT leader has already trained over 120,000 people in the region, exceeding its target well ahead of schedule On 28th June,Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader’s initial goal to equip over 100,000 people in […]
...American Express and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services Group, announced an agreement to significantly expand American Express Card acceptance in twenty-one countries across Africa. Through this agreement, American Express Card Members will be able to use their Cards in twelve new countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, […]
...A CITAC report commissioned by Puma Energy, a leading downstream energy company operating largely in sub-Saharan Africa, has identified bottlenecks and constraints in the liquid fuel supply chain that are impacting energy security and impeding economic development throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The report, titled “Fuelling Africa’s Potential: Bridging the Gap in Energy Infrastructure”, finds that African […]
...As part of its rapidly expanding end-to-end portfolio in sub-Saharan Africa, DP World now proudly operates 18 freight forwarding offices in the region, with plans to open a further 18 offices by the end of 2024. Globally, DP World has opened 100 freight forwarding offices and created 1,000 jobs across six continents, as it looks […]
...Amidst the colourful tapestry of South Africa’s diverse society lies a realm often veiled from the mainstream narrative and known only to a select few. It’s a reality defined as rare, where those living with rare diseases navigate a labyrinth of challenges unknown to most. Despite being uncommon, rare diseases impact as many as 300 […]
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