A nation’s ability to raise its productivity and compete in the global market, its growth and income sustainably over the long term depends largely on its capacity to innovate. This is crucial if they are to advance to that next level and significantly benefit from some of the vibrant cultures of innovation that are emerging within various communities on...
The 2018 Accelerator will consist of three 1-week residencies in Lagos where entrepreneurs will receive training from the SLA team, business leaders and experts
Applications are now open for the She Leads Africa (https://SheLeadsAfrica.org) Accelerator 2018, a 3-month program designed to identify, support and fund the next generation of Nigeria’s brightest entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs building technology enabled businesses across Nigeria...
Merck Foundation engages policymakers to define interventions to improve access to regulated and cost effective Fertility Care in Africa and Developing Countries
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany (www.Merck.com), in partnership with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), conducted ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ panel at their Regional conference 2018, in Dubai.
Dr....
flydubai is the first national carrier for the UAE to create direct air links to the Congolese capital, Kinshasa
Dubai-based carrier launches daily flights to Kinshasa with enroute stop in Entebbe
flydubai’s network in Africa grows to 13 destinations across 10 countries
Dubai-based flydubai’s (www.flydubai.com) inaugural flight touched down today at N'djili Airport (Kinshasa International Airport - FIH). flydubai will operate...
The AIS II is pleased with the partnership of the AfDB, which was crucial for the success of the first edition and now consolidated for its second edition
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the AfDB (www.AfDB.org) in his letter, addressed to President Pedro Pires, former President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, stated: “Let me first commend you for...
M-PESA Passes Independent Assessment in Offering Safer, More Transparent and More Resilient Financial Services. ...
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has won a KShs.2.5 billion Court case against sugar importer Darasa Investments Limited.
KRA will therefore execute its mandate of collecting the accrued import duty on the 40,000 metric tonnes of sugar imported by Darasa Investment Limited.
Darasa Investments Limited (the importer), had earlier moved to the High Court seeking Judicial Review orders barring KRA from...
The 26th edition of Kenya Homes Expo has kicked off at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. This year’s edition is sponsored by Blue Triangle Cement and will be called the Blue Triangle Homes Expo.
The Expo features a long list of regular and new exhibitors from real estate and allied sectors showcasing home and home improvement, and lifestyle products.
Among...
Fertilizer subsidies given to farmers by the government could be impoverishing farmers, according to new World Bank Report.
According to the 2018 World Bank Kenya Economic Update, the subsidies only benefit wealthy farmers and companies that supply fertiliser, rather than small-scale farmers.
“Targeted input subsidy programmes that are able to raise smallholder crop productivity remain critical to raising overall productivity...
After years of chasing the dream of clean energy, Apple announced that it's facilities are now 100 percent powered by renewable sources. That's up from the 96 percent in 2016, according to its latest energy report. Apple claims the new milestone covers power usage in its stores, offices, data centers and co-located sites across 43 countries. As for manufacturing,...
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