Studies show that hundreds of millions more Africans will live in cities over the next three decades
Africa is urbanizing fast, as its population grows and many flocks to cities in search of jobs, education and healthcare.
Studies show that hundreds of millions more Africans will live in cities over the next three decades.
Many of these new urban Africans, however, are...
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African Development Bank Business Opportunity Seminar – Investing in partnerships for Africa’s transformation
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Ethical business model key to successful project delivery by the African Development Bank - participants
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) held a Business Opportunity Seminar (BOS) focused on strengthening and fostering the engagement of the business sector and of other stakeholders to effectively support investment in infrastructure and human development projects.
Seeking strategic alliances and potential business opportunities with the Bank, the...
India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) will develop training programmes in the areas of micro-financing and agro-financing, among others
In order to complement the efforts of the Government of India to enhance capacity in the areas of agro-financing and entrepreneurship development for African countries, Ministry of External Affairs signed an MoU today with National Bank for Agriculture and...
Based in Nairobi, Brenda will lead the development of diverse programs with public and private sector projects and partnerships across East Africa
General Electric (www.GE.com) has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and growth for General...
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Kenya / Rugby : Shujaa and Lionesses Squads on Duty at The Hong Kong 7s and Singapore7s
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Lionesses are in Pool B alongside Papua New Guinea, hosts Hong Kong and next door neighbours, Uganda
Janet Owino Returns As Lionesses Head To Hong Kong For The Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier
Janet Owino makes a comeback to the Lionesses squad one year after suffering an ankle injury. The injury saw her sit out the 2018 Commonwealth games in Gold Coast,...
African governments have a crucial role to play in taking the continent to the next stage in its digital evolution
Africa still lags behind the rest of the world in its digital transformation, and in spite of a growing number of innovative solutions, the ongoing lack of adequate infrastructure and connectivity is preventing the continent from realising its true economic...
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Nestlé, Unilever, Coca Cola and Diageo double-down on recycling myth across Africa
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In their statement, these Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) companies once again bet on recycling as a solution to the global plastics crisis on the continent
Nestlé, Unilever, The Coca Cola Company and Diageo announced plans today (http://bit.ly/2TF9ArY) to improve the collection and recycling of plastics across Africa by launching the Africa Plastics Recycling Alliance. In their statement, these Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) companies...
First step: read ACCA’s report Ethics and Trust in a Digital age, which will help explain where best to begin
How will digital, new technologies, the global economy, politics, legislation, cyber security, ethics, and even climate change impact business and the Finance department?
How will the principles of ethics that have been taught and ingrained in professional accountants become a significant...
Solarcentury is pleased to announce the completion and commissioning of two solar-hybrid mini grids, bringing power to the rural communities of Areza and Maidma in Eritrea
Solarcentury, the global integrated solar power company with operations across Europe, Latin America and Africa, is pleased to announce the completion and commissioning of two solar-hybrid mini grids, bringing power to the rural communities...
The lecture focused around the question of digital transformation in Africa
Former Nigerian Minister for Communications Technology, Dr. Omobola Johnson, delivered the UN Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) (www.UNECA.org) annual Adebayo Adedeji at the ongoing Conference of Ministers in Marrakech.
Held in memory of the Nigerian scholar Adebayo Adedeji – arguably one of Africa’s leading proponent of regional integration – the...