Pressure to reduce carbon emissions and regenerate biodiversity is increasing as the global climate crisis intensifies. However, a clear distinction must be drawn between the starting point for the global South and that of the global North.
Africa, for example, produces less than 3.8% of carbon emissions, yet the continent has been disproportionately impacted by climate change, with frequent droughts,...
With new training and modern equipment, over 40 groups have transformed how they farm and learned how to make new products. They sell food, but also fuel briquettes and earth blocks that have earned them major new customers.
Most of the new equipment was designed and produced locally, supporting other small businesses in Guinea.
The results of these initiatives have yielded...
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The launch event took place at Shamba Café in Nairobi and was attended by tech enthusiasts from the East African region. The smartphone manufacturer also announced a tree-planting initiative that is guided by the Samsung global environment strategy. During the...
Qatar Airways Group has again reported a strong financial performance as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ publishes its annual report for 2022/23. The airline credits the positive results to its successful strategy during an extraordinary year for the Group as FIFA’s Official Partner and Official Airline of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™...
Kenyan Technology Company Boya has launched its virtual expense card in partnership with VISA and Diamond Trust Bank - Kenya, which will help businesses to manage payments and expenses with one virtual card solution.
The Boya platform is designed to streamline and revolutionize expense tracking and reporting for businesses of all sizes with this groundbreaking solution that promises to empower...
Trust is crucial in bringing effective healthcare to all Kenyans
By Peter Gikera Gicharu, Co-founder & CTO, Tibu Health
Trust. It’s the vital ingredient in almost every successful relationship. Romantic partnerships, friendships, and even business relationships all hinge on trust. The same is true on a much bigger societal level. Take healthcare, for example. An effective healthcare system is one where...
Karibu Connect, a provider of internet connectivity solutions in East Africa, today announced that it has been appointed as the first authorized reseller of Starlink in Kenya. This marks a significant step in the company's mission to eliminate the digital divide and enhance the connectivity infrastructure across the country.
Starlink, operated by American aerospace company SpaceX, offers a revolutionary satellite...
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the government agency championing enterprise development in Singapore, has announced dates for the 7th edition of the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) to be held in Singapore from 29 – 31 August 2023 with the theme “Driving Africa’s Growth through Digitalisation, Manufacturing and Sustainability”.
Among the dignitary speakers will be Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group...
In a momentous occasion, the Ministry of Education and UN Women joined hands to launch the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in Rwanda, an initiative funded by Siemens.
In line with the country’s commitments at the Generation Equality Forum on advancing Technology and Innovation, the initiative aims to equip young girls with coding skills, spark their interest in ICT...
Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, announced that it has made an investment into Aquasantec International, a manufacturer and distributor of water tanks, pipes and related products, addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs across the East African region.
Vantage invested $25m into Aquasantec in June 2023, in the form of mezzanine debt and ordinary equity, acquiring a...
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