Tag: Africa

Ugandan Women Impose ‘Sex Tax’ on Husbands 

Women in Uganda face systemic gender discrimination and moral bias. But through

The President Has Been Caged – Father Mbaka

The spiritual director of Adoration ministry located in Enugu, Reverend Fr. Mbaka

Schneider Electric at Ramaphosa’s World Economic Forum (WEF) Roundtable

Schneider Electric, the global specialists in energy management and automation, participated at

Why Africa’s 5 World Cup Representatives Failed to Make an Impact

Not since 1982 has there been a World Cup knockout stage without

African Development Bank ranked 4th best company to work for in Africa

The 2018 Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Survey has ranked the African Development

Obasanjo calls for stronger Africa, China tie to curtail poverty

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said a stronger tie between Africa

Most Powerful Woman In Africa Peace Hyde opens Skills Acquisition Centre in Lagos

Named as a powerful woman on the continent by CNN, Media Entrepreneur

World Cup: Africa showing few signs of making World Cup breakthrough

Africa’s much-awaited and coveted tilt at World Cup glory looks as far

World Cup: Senegal win will inspire African teams – Adepoju

Mutiu Adepoju, former Super Eagles midfielder, says Senegal’s victory over Poland will

Dangote emerges as the most admired African brand

Dangote Group, from Nigeria has emerged as the most admired African brand,

‘Blue is the New Green’: Debut Africa Blue Economy Forum Hits the Mark

The African continent needs to work together on a country and regional

Buhari identifies biggest challenge to Africa’s devt

President Muhammadu Buhari has identified corruption as the single biggest menace to

Tourism creates 21m jobs in Africa, exceeds manufacturing, banking – AU

The African Union (AU) says the tourism sector supports about 21 million

17m people left Africa in 2017 – UN report

No fewer than 17 million Africans left the continent in 2017 in

UN chief praises Africa’s resilience

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised efforts by African countries to alleviate

AfDB and UNIDO join forces to accelerate Africa’s industrialization

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Merck Foundation Launches Merck More Than a Mother in Partnership

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany launched today their

Korea is a model for Africa’s industrialization, says President Adesina

The 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank opened in Busan,

Africa needs to add value to products for rapid industrialisation- AfDB

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday

Preparations for the Africities 2018 Summit Officially Launched

United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) and the Moroccan

Pan-African Bank Ecobank Wins Best Digital Strategy Award

Ecobank won the Best Digital Strategy Award at the Retail Banker International’s

Agenda and Speakers announced for debut Africa Blue Economy Forum 2018

The Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) 2018 has announced the final agenda

Ghana Eagles lifts 2018 Rugby Africa Bronze Cup

The Ghana Rugby Eagles managed to lift the 2018 Rugby Africa Bronze

Internet Security In Africa: Key to Developing Africa’s Economy- Internet Society

Today at the Africa Internet Summit in Dakar, Senegal, the Internet Society and the

China Clean Energy Company Launch ‘Humbrella’ to Provide Africa With Electricity

China Clean Energy Company, Hanergy Group, launched a solar-powered umbrella dubbed “Humbrella”. The

Behind the Smoke Screen: An Authoritarian New President

After the 2017 elections, the hopes ordinary Angolans placed on President João

Africa needs $170bn annually to meet infrastructure requirement – AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB)  says Africa needs about 170 billion dollars

Hapag-Lloyd focuses on growing market in Africa

Today, Hapag-Lloyd celebrated the official opening of its new office in Tema,

What’s The Best African Movie of All Time? International Critics Weigh In

The Tarifa-Tangiers African Film Festival (FCAT) celebrates its 15th year of publicising

Smart City and tech hub investment to leverage growth across Emerging World, say Government advisers

Investing in technology innovation hubs as part of a Smart City investment