Reporter at Large – Page 17 – Africa Guardian

Economic Commission of Africa and Partners release country reports on electricity market regulatory reviews

December 9, 2021

| Current Affairs, Technology

The reports aim to support the crowding-in of scaled private sector investment in generation, networks and off-grid markets ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation have jointly released a series of country regulatory reviews on electricity markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa and Ghana. The reports, which aim to support the crowding-in…

FluidRock Governance Academy and Candor Governance first to offer new ISO 37000 governance training globally

December 9, 2021

| Current Affairs

Course on new international governance framework launched by South African 51% Black female-owned business PRETORIA, South Africa, Following the launch of the new International Standard, ISO 37000, FluidRock Governance Academy (www.FluidRock.co.za) and Candor Governance have announced the availability of their virtual course entitled ISO 37000 Governance of Organizations Course, Foundations Level. FluidRock Governance Academy and Candor Governance have partnered…

DHL Global Forwarding expands presence in Algeria with new offices in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud

December 8, 2021

| Business, Companies

Customers of DHL’s Algeria offices can access its digital logistics platform Saloodo!, the entire gamut of CDZ customs brokerage services, and industrial projects DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, DHL (www.DHL.com) to meet growing demand for transport, logistics solutions in Algeria and north Africa; The logistics leader to open an additional office in Oran as part of its growth plans. Following…

Communities Across three Nations to Benefit from Enhanced Coordination of Climate Action

December 8, 2021

| Current Affairs, Finance

The agreement aims to improve cooperation and avoid duplication across climate-related programmes and activities underway in Malawi, Nepal and Liberia GLASGOW, Scotland, The United Nations Capital Development Fund and the NDC Partnership have signed a new agreement that promises to deliver accelerated results under countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions, following urgent calls for action expressed by many nations at COP26….

ECA Young Economists Network Set to Provide the Human Capital for Africa’s Transformational Economic Development

December 8, 2021

| Current Affairs, Finance

The High-Level Webinar was attended by more than 200 young students across the continent, many of whom are members of the network ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Africa’s future will be shaped by the young minds of the ECA Young Economists Network (ECA-YEN) who will be nurtured to take charge of the economic direction in which the continent goes. This was…

Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in South Sudan

December 8, 2021

| Education, Finance, Tech

This project is in line with the strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with South Sudan 2018–2022, which fosters the humanitarian-development-peace nexus in the country On 6 December 2021, the Embassy of Sweden and the UNESCO Office in Juba, signed an agreement to implement a four-year project “Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in South Sudan” amounting to…

ECA Partners with Mt Kenya Hub to Empower SMEs and Young Innovators

December 8, 2021

The initiative, which ran from 26 November to 3 December 2021 aimed at enhancing skills development, job creation, and inclusive growth ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, A week-long series of exhibitions, trainings, and hackathons titled “Mt Kenya Innovation and Investment Week” has taken place in the Kenyan counties of Nyeri, Meru, and Kirinyaga. Organized by Mt. Kenya Hub in partnership with the Economic…

35.8 million face lean season food crisis in West Africa and Sahel

December 8, 2021

| Current Affairs

Growing food insecurity that is already affecting tens of millions of people across West Africa and the Sahel, must not be ignored by the international community, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday The alert comes as new data from the region indicated that almost 36 million people are expected to be acutely food insecure by the time next year’s lean season comes…

Up to 75,000 people living in a remote camp in eastern DRC facing ‘hellish conditions’

December 8, 2021

| Current Affairs

The size of the camp – located in Rhoe, 45km northeast of the provincial capital Bunia and only accessible to aid agencies by helicopter – has nearly quadrupled over the last two weeks ITURI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Up to 75,000 displaced people – including 35,000 children – living in a remote and inaccessible hilltop camp for displaced people…

Darfur: Save The Children Fears Further Violence After 50 People Killed At The Weekend

December 8, 2021

| Current Affairs

The violence comes on the back of a year of increasing clashes between communities in Darfur, the result of multiple factors including poverty, arms proliferation, political instability, and a prolonged and severe economic crisis LONDON, United Kingdom, Save the Children is deeply concerned for the wellbeing of children in Sudan’s Darfur region after nearly 50 people were killed and at least…

Radisson Hotel Group Looks Ahead to 2022 as it Wraps up 2021 as a Record Year with Numerous Milestones Achieved

December 8, 2021

The Group’s aggressive expansion places them firmly on track to boost the current African portfolio of almost 100 hotels currently in operation and under development to its ambition of 150 hotels by 2025 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Radisson Hotel Group (https://bit.ly/3ozC7Sl), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, looks optimistically towards 2022 as it positively culminates the year with…

Uganda tops African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index for fourth consecutive year

December 8, 2021

| Current Affairs

Other strong performers include East African neighbours, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Namibia and Egypt ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda’s electricity sector is Africa’s best regulated across a number of key metrics, according to the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) 2021 Electricity Regulatory Index. Other strong performers include East African neighbors, Kenya and Tanzania, as well…

EU and FAO handover a new Water and Land Information Management Centre to Government of Somalia in Puntland

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

The Centre will provide valuable data to help inform policy, programmes and development in the country ROME, Italy, the European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially handed over the new Information Management Centre (IMC) to the Government of Somalia. The launch is part of ongoing joint efforts by FAO in conjunction with the Government…

First ‘V4 + Morocco’ Ministerial Meeting of Visegrád Group Opens in Budapest

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

Morocco is represented at this meeting by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita RABAT, Morocco, The first “V4 + Morocco” ministerial meeting of the Visegrád Group opened, Tuesday, December 07, 2021, in Budapest with the objective of discussing the means to strengthen the ties of cooperation between the Kingdom and this intergovernmental organization…

Transformative Changemakers Named UN’s 2021 Champions of the Earth

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced its 2021 Champions of the Earth NAIROBI, Kenya, The United Nations’ highest environmental award honors this year a prime minister, a scientist, indigenous women, and an entrepreneur for their transformative impact on the environment. These Champions of the Earth inspire, defend, mobilize and act to tackle the greatest environmental challenges of our…

FAO sub-regional office for southern Africa sets 2022 implementation plan in motion

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

As the sub-regional office holds its 15th Multidisciplinary Team meeting HARARE, Zimbabwe, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) sub-regional office for southern Africa (SFS) is set to put its 2022 implementation plan in motion as it holds its 15th Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting for the Southern Africa sub-region. The SFS MDT meeting is an annual event…

The State of Cyber Extortion Crime in South Africa

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs, Tech

The ransomware story is getting longer and more complicated and South African organisations are not excluded JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, The KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) and ITWeb Ransomware Survey took a deep look into the South African organization, finding that ransomware and cybercrime are increasingly impacting organizations on the continent. While many companies (32%) were attacked in 2021, some multiple times (12%),…

Winners of the 2021 AWIEF Awards Announced in Johannesburg

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

Out of the 24 powerful women founders and entrepreneurs selected as top finalists by an independent Panel of Judges, 8 winners were announced at the awards ceremony JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the winners of the 2021 AWIEF Awards during a hybrid awards ceremony that took place on Friday night,…

World Bank Supports Cabo Verde to Build a Sustainable and Equitable Recovery

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs, Financials

This operation, the first in a series of two, is closely aligned with the priorities the Government outlined in its recovery strategy, Cabo Verde Ambição 2030 WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, The World Bank approved a $30 million Development Policy Financing Operation on December 6 to support the Government’s efforts to strengthen policies for a sustainable, equitable, and…

Presentation of five (5) draft texts of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) to the ECOWAS Parliament

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

The Honourable Members of Parliament asked a number of questions to clarify issues relating to the functioning of ERCA ABUJA, Nigeria, The draft legal texts for the operationalization of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority were presented on Monday 6 December 2021, to the ECOWAS Parliament by a team from ERCA led by the Ag. Executive Director Dr. Simeon Koffi…

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators: Call for Applications

December 7, 2021

The ultimate goal of SUSI is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States at academic institutions abroad YAOUNDE, Cameroon, The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars and Secondary Educators. Funded by the U.S. government, SUSI exchanges are…

Equinix to Expand into Africa with Acquisition of MainOne

December 7, 2021

| Companies, Tech

Expansion Aims to Enable Organizations to Accelerate Digital Transformation throughout Africa REDWOOD CITY, United States of America, Equinix, Inc.(www.Equinix.com) (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, today announced its expansion into Africa through its intended acquisition of MainOne (www.MainOne.net), a leading West African data center and connectivity solutions provider, with presence in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The acquisition is expected to close…

Sectoral ministers of ECOWAS have recommended the mutual recognition of PCR tests and reopening of land borders of member states as from 1 January 2022

December 7, 2021

| Current Affairs

It was one of the decisions made during the 59th Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS ABUJA, Nigeria, The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), convened, on Monday 6 December 2021, a virtual meeting of sectoral ministers in the context…

ECOWAS Commission prepares a declaration of Heads of State on Climate change

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs

The climate change projections for the future reveal even more disastrous effects both for the international community and for the most vulnerable African states ABUJA, Nigeria, The Specialized Ministerial Technical Committee (CTMS) on the Environment of ECOWAS is holding a hybrid session today, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. GMT to validate a draft Declaration on Climate Change, already…

City’s Metro Police Department marks 20 year anniversary

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs, Work

The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police Department held a parade at the Green Point Athletics Track, including officers from the first intake of recruits who remain in service CAPE TOWN, South Africa, From its first intake of recruits in July 2001, the then City Police has evolved into the Metropolitan Police Department making on average more than 4…

OPEC Secretary General Confirmed as Speaker at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition

December 6, 2021

| Companies, Energy

H.E. Barkindo is expected to discuss the MSGBC region’s hydrocarbon potential, various long-standing challenges DAKAR, Senegal, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announced that OPEC Secretary General, H.E. Mohammed Barkindo, has been confirmed as a speaker at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 16-17 December at the Centre International…

Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021: Bank One Elite Banking awarded “Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering” for its Cross-border Services

December 6, 2021

The “Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering” title recognises the efforts of Bank One in serving mass affluent customers PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Bank One (www.BankOne.mu) announced that it won the Best Mass Affluent Banking Offering award in the Service Innovations category at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021 (GRB21) organised by the Digital Banker. Every year, The Digital Banker…

The Pioneer of Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Africa: TİKA

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs

TİKA aims to raise awareness among African people and to touch their lives directly through projects shaped by needs ANKARA, Turkey, Serkan Kayalar, President of TİKA, wrote the article “The Pioneer of Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Africa: TİKA” for the December 2021 issue of Kriter Magazine, which was published under the theme of “Nearby Africa.” The problem of…

Tutuka and Paymentology create the world’s first global issuer-processor spanning 49 countries, to form a new payments and card processing powerhouse

December 6, 2021

| Business, Technology

The move brings together the ultra-advanced, multi-cloud platform of Paymentology, with the global reach and experience of Tutuka LONDON, United Kingdom, In a move upending the hottest part of the fintech market, two of the world’s leading issuer processors – Paymentology (www.Paymentology.com) and Tutuka – are merging to create a new payments and card processing powerhouse. Operating under the…

FAO urges Small Island Developing States in Africa to Urgently Accelerate the Transition to Climate-smart, Sustainable Agriculture

December 6, 2021

New study from FAO highlights lessons learnt and practical options as African SIDS face impacts of climate change ACCRA, Ghana, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warns that urgent, transformative action is needed in Africa’s six Small Island Developing States (SIDS) due to poverty, vulnerability to temperature and rainfall variations, and the increased risk of…

Canon celebrates 10 years of Cinema EOS

December 6, 2021

Canon broke new ground with the launch of the Cinema EOS System bringing to market its first Full HD digital cinema camera and dedicated camera lenses DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its renowned Cinema EOS line-up, praised by filmmakers including Jimmy Chin, Director and Producer of the Academy Award winning documentary Free Solo, the…

African Business and Political Leaders Start Dialogue to Launch the African Green Initiative at AEW 2022

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs, Energy

The African Green Dialogue, led by the private sector, will promote discussions around green energy in Africa, marking a significant step in the journey towards the continent’s energy transition JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, As a platform for an inclusive discussion on Africa’s green energy sector, the African Green Initiative, which is being launched during an African Green Summit at African…

Africa No Filter and Meta announce a new fund to improve Virtual Reality in Africa’s storytelling

December 6, 2021

| Finance, Technology

This is an opportunity for African content creators to push the boundaries of their creativity and innovation JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Africa No Filter, a narrative change organization, and Meta (https://about.facebook.com/Meta/) have announced a partnership to launch “Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds” program, aimed at boosting the use of Virtual Reality in Africa’s storytelling. Supporting Extended Reality storytellers to…

Sahel Leaders Commit to Ambitious Reforms to Support Access to Quality Education

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs, Essentials

The “Nouakchott Declaration” identifies three fundamental objectives NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, The summit on education in the Sahel under the theme of “Shaping the Sahel’s future in today’s schools,” just concluded today. The summit brought together President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, heads of delegations of the Sahel and the Vice President of…

Interstate Conference on Upcoming Seasonal Cattle Migration Concludes in Western Bahr El Ghazal

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs

The main takeaway from the gathering was the need to deploy an integrated joint police force and operationalize a mobile court that can step in if disputes arise WAU, South Sudan, A three-day interstate conference brought together some 100 participants drawn across two states in South Sudan Warrap and Western Bahr el Ghazal to dialogue on a key issue:…

Learning losses from COVID-19 could cost this generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings

December 6, 2021

| Current Affairs

World Bank-UNESCO-UNICEF report lays out the magnitude of the education crisis WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, This generation of students now risks losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value, or about 14 percent of today’s global GDP, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic-related school closures, according to a new report published today by the World Bank, UNESCO,…

Northern Cape Sport, Arts, Culture hosts National Youth Camp

December 6, 2021

National Youth Camp : Groblershoop 04 – 10 December 2021 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts, Culture (DSAC) in partnership with the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; Northern Cape Department of Education, Love Life and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is hosting the 9th National Youth Camp in Grootdrink – Duin…

MFA Nasser Bourita: Morocco was Able to Turn Challenges of Pandemic into Opportunities

December 5, 2021

The Minister also recalled the inauguration of the African Migration Observatory in Rabat in December 2020 RABAT, Morocco, Morocco has distinguished itself by turning the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis into opportunities, via the launch of a comprehensive program of transformative reforms, said Saturday, December 4th, in Rome, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, MFA…

ECOWAS Commission Organizes Technical Committee Meeting on ECOWAS Single Currency Programme

December 4, 2021

| Current Affairs

The draft ECOWAS Macroeconomic Performance and Convergence Report of first half of 2021 was presented and discussed LAGOS, Nigeria, The ECOWAS Commission through the Directorate of Macroeconomic Stability and Multilateral Surveillance has organized a two-day technical committee meeting on the implementation of the ECOWAS Single Currency Programme. The meeting which is within the framework of the ECOWAS Monetary Cooperation…

World Soil Day: FAO Highlights the Threat of Soil Salinization to Global Food Security

December 4, 2021

| Agriculture, Current Affairs

New report on soil shows 55 percent of countries surveyed lack adequate capacities for soil analysis ROME, Italy, As it marks World Soil Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted the threat posed by soil salinization to global food security and warned that many countries still lack adequate capacity for soil analysis. “Soil is the…

Southern Africa Set for Economic Rebound, but Impact of Covid-19 Lingers

December 4, 2021

| Current Affairs, Financials

Southern Africa is projected to grow 3.2% in 2021 and 2.4% in 2022, according to the Bank’s Southern Africa Economic Outlook PRETORIA, South Africa, Southern Africa is set for an economic rebound in 2021 and 2022, provided the Covid-19 pandemic tapers off, according to a report published by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). Like elsewhere on the continent, the…

Minister Thoko Didiza welcomes opening of 100% black-owned winery by children of farm labourers

December 3, 2021

The opening of wine tasting room and restaurant at Klein Goederust farm tomorrow is testimony to government’s efforts of ensuring equitable access PRETORIA, South Africa, The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), welcomes the opening of a 100% black-owned winery by the children of farm labourer. Klein Goederust is the first and only…

Sweden and UN Agencies launch multi-year project to strengthen food and nutrition security in Mali

December 3, 2021

| Agriculture, Health

The project will help improve the food and nutritional security of 144,800 people, particularly women and children BAMAKO, Mali, The Government of Sweden, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a four-year programme to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities affected by…

Binance Educates Over 400,000 Africans, Expands To Francophone Africa

December 3, 2021

| Business, Current Affairs

Since 2020, Binance has been offering free cryptocurrency education courses across Africa, on topics ranging from user protection to building careers in blockchain, and is now doing the same for Francophone Africans YAOUNDE, Cameroon, As Binance (www.Binance.com) continues its mission to increase the freedom of money for users, drive blockchain adoption and enable greater accessibility, it remains dedicated to…

BP Senegal Confirms Participation at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021

December 3, 2021

Members of the BP delegation will provide a project update on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore natural gas field DAKAR, Senegal, Energy, Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is pleased to announce that a delegation from lead sponsor BP – comprising Massaer Cisse, Vice President and Country Manager, Senegal; Mohamed Limam Vice President, Head of Country Mauritania; and Rebecca…

Malabo Montpellier Panel unveils practical guide to accelerate progress towards creating sustainable and resilient food systems

December 3, 2021

| Agriculture, Health

The virtual Forum unveiled Recipes for success: policy innovations to transform Africa’s food systems and build resilience KIGALI, Rwanda, The Malabo Montpellier Panel at AKADEMIYA2063 (www.AKADEMIYA2063.org) recently concluded the 9th edition of the biannual Malabo Montpellier Forum (https://bit.ly/3rykPXW) to offer a roadmap of policy innovations for food systems transformation, building resilience and adapting to climate change. The 9th Meeting of the Malabo…

African Economic Conference: Development community calls for universal vaccine access to mitigate impact of Omicron, other Covid-19 variants

December 3, 2021

The World Health Organization categorized Omicron as a Covid-19 “variant of concern”, signifying that it could be more contagious than other known mutations SAL, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves on Thursday joined the development community in calling for urgent universal vaccine access as a way to mitigate the impact of Omicron and other variants of the…

The future is now: FIFA bringing performance analytics to a whole new level

December 3, 2021

For each match of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, one member of a team of analysts, based in Newport, Wales, is assigned to one player on the field to monitor, track and code their individual performance ZURICH, Switzerland, FIFA (www.FIFA.com) specialists analyzing real-time data from FIFA Arab Cup 2021™; Analysis obtains greater detail, new metrics and ground-breaking insight; New FIFA…

African Economic Conference: Development community calls for universal vaccine access to mitigate impact of Omicron, other Covid-19 variants

December 3, 2021

| Current Affairs, Health

In a video message, Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General, stated that vaccine inequality could cost African countries billions of dollars SAL, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves on Thursday joined the development community in calling for urgent universal vaccine access as a way to mitigate the impact of Omicron and other variants of the Covid-19 virus….

DLA Piper report shows trends in Africa’s energy transition

December 3, 2021

Significant differences also exist between countries in energy supply diversity and power systems which is resulting in inconsistent development across the continent JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Africa has released the Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report. Comprised of 21 country chapters, the report is an in-depth look at where the continent stands in regards to the energy transition, as well…

What to expect from BizTrends 02.02.2022

December 3, 2021

| Current Affairs

This highly specialised session will focus on the do’s, don’ts and legalities involved in future brand collabs with artists, fashion designers and influencers CAPE TOWN, South Africa, As the excitement builds up to the launch of BizTrends 2022, we get behind the speakers confirmed to share their vision of the future via specialised trend forecasting and analysis techniques at…

International Labour Organization (ILO) and Malawi Congress of Trade Unions partner for trade union action to accelerate the elimination of child labour

December 3, 2021

The partnership, which is valued at almost MWK 170 million has been established under the ILO’s ‘Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa’ project LILONGWE, Malawi, The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) have entered into a new partnership to strengthen trade union action in the fight…

Nigeria: Escalating attacks targeting children endanger right to education

December 3, 2021

More than 780 children abducted for ransom in 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom, More than 61 children still in captivity months after mass abduction by bandits; More than 780 children abducted for ransom in 2021; Many schools shutdown indefinitely because of rising insecurity. Nigerian authorities are failing children as at least 61 children in northern Nigeria remain in captivity, months…

In Lakes state, 16 Days of Activism reaches school students, civil society and women’s representatives

December 3, 2021

More than 40 participants— schoolgirls, women’s groups and civil society—congregated at a day-long forum organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan JUBA, South Sudan, The impact of early and forced marriages on young girls: This was the burning topic of discussion as Lakes, South Sudan marked the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. More than 40 participants— schoolgirls,…

Mainstreaming sustainable forest and land management to enhance ecosystem resilience for improved livelihoods in Zimbabwe

December 3, 2021

| Current Affairs

This initiative will support a cross-sector approach which will result in mainstreaming of sustainable forest and land management to enhance ecosystem HARARE, Zimbabwe, The process of land degradation negatively affects 3.2 billion people globally out of which 2 billion are located across dryland regions. Promoting and investing in healthy and vibrant drylands worldwide is therefore key to build back…

Burkina Faso facing ‘multitude of challenges’ – human rights chief Bachelet

December 2, 2021

| Current Affairs

Ms. Bachelet discussed the country’s complex challenges with President Kaboré, senior ministers, as well as the President of the National Assembly and others Concluding a four-day to visit Burkina Faso, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday that the country faces “a multitude of challenges with severe impacts on a wide range of human rights of…

Cabo Verde set to host hybrid 2021 African Economic Conference on financing development in the Covid-19 era

December 2, 2021

| Current Affairs

Cabo Verde Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Olavo Correia said the conference offered “an extraordinarily important moment” to chart the continent’s development course SAL, Cape Verde, African heads of state and government together with senior policymakers will share their perspectives on how to reshape Africa’s development financing models at the 2021 African Economic Conference, which takes place…

CEMAC Business Energy Forum organized by PRO MEET UP AND LEARN and ML Consulting Fosters Energy Discussions to Uplift the Region

December 2, 2021

| Business, Energy, Finance

Ministerial representatives from the CEMAC sub-region gathered in Congo-Brazzaville on 29-30 November to participate in the CEMAC Business Energy Forum, discussing the region’s development and inter-regional cooperation BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), The CEMAC Business Energy Forum, organized by Pro Meet Up and Learn and ML Consulting, which took place in Congo-Brazzaville on 29-30 November, concluded with interactive reflections…

Siemens Gamesa delivers 250 MW of clean wind energy to Egypt

December 2, 2021

| Energy, Technology

First renewable energy project in Egypt to be energized through a 220kV Gas Insulated Substation developed by Siemens Energy CAIRO, Egypt, Erection and commissioning of 96 SG 2.6-114 wind turbines in less than 10 months; Long term maintenance provided through a 15-year service agreement; Generation of 1,000 GWh per year increasing Egypt’s installed wind energy capacity by 18%; First…

Binance To Host Its First Offline Event In Cameroon

December 2, 2021

| Business, Technology

Binance continues to ensure crypto enthusiasts have access to the right information about the workings of the ecosystem YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Binance (Binance.com), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain ecosystem, will hold its first offline event for crypto enthusiasts in Cameroon as it continues its mission to increase the freedom of money, drive blockchain adoption and enable greater financial…

Fighting against drought-induced hunger: FAO provides rural households in Somalia with cash, livestock and agricultural support

December 2, 2021

Both livestock and agriculture play an important role in Somalia’s economy, with the two sectors being the main sources of economic activity, employment and export in the country Sureedo lives on her farm in Qoordumey village, Dolow, Somalia. She grows fruits and vegetables with her family and was among the 2 500 rural farming households affected by the drought and…

How seamless payment experiences make retail brands more valuable and relevant (By Gilbert Lungu)

December 2, 2021

| Business, Technology

Awareness and adoption of digital-first grocery shopping experiences, particularly from a payment perspective, were steadily growing LUSAKA, Zambia, – By Gilbert Lungu, Country Manager for Zambia at Cellulant (https://Cellulant.io/) As established brands in the retail sector aggressively compete to acquire, cultivate, and defend their share of the Zambian consumer’s spend, those that connect, engage, and transact in the most unified and…

Sustainability and Climate Actions Dominate 2022 Data Center Trends to Watch

December 2, 2021

Mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence and increased equipment integration also likely, according to Vertiv experts DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) (https://bit.ly/3xGKnmw), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today released its annual list of the key data center trends to watch in 2022, headlined by a dramatic acceleration in actions to address sustainability and…

TECNO Shared Recent Breakthroughs in Mobile Camera Technologies: RGBW/ G+P, Sensor Shift and Telescopic Lens

December 2, 2021

| Business, Technology

Highlighted its advances in dark complexion imaging and recent breakthroughs regarding light sensitivity, image and video stabilization, zoom and high-resolution HONG KONG, China, TECNO (www.TECNO-mobile.com), a premium smartphone brand focusing on global emerging markets, outlined its latest technologies and achievements at a webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk (https://bit.ly/3xNgscr)”. The event was organized with Counterpoint. Webinar…

Mozambique conference calls for revival of fishing communities

December 2, 2021

| Current Affairs

Mozambique has the third-longest coastline in Africa, with enormous coastal resources that contribute significantly to the economy VILANCULOS, Mozambique, African leaders and policymakers have called for strategies to harness the potential of the blue economy to achieve sustainable development. The call came at a high-level conference hosted by the Government of Mozambique on 18 and 19 November in the…

U.S.-Nigeria Commercial Ties Deepen as Burger King Celebrates Nigeria Expansion

December 1, 2021

Burger King partnered with local firm Allied Food & Confectionary Services Limited to make the long-awaited market entry LAGOS, Nigeria, The U.S. Mission in Nigeria hails growing U.S.-Nigeria commercial ties as American brands and franchises expand to Nigeria, bringing jobs and investment. Delivering remarks during the grand opening of Burger King’s first outlet in Nigeria, U.S. Mission Commercial Counselor…

4G Capital Partners with CGAP to Develop Financial Stress Early Warning System

December 1, 2021

The pilot aims to establish a market monitoring tool that can be shared with regulators and digital lenders across Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya, 4G CAPITAL GROUP Limited (“4G Capital”) (www.4G-Capital.com), a market leader in technology-driven financial inclusion for MSMEs across Kenya and Uganda, has partnered with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (“CGAP”) on developing a new tool that…

TİKA Installed an Automation System in the Library of Ez-Zitouna University in Tunisia

December 1, 2021

The automation system will provide Tunisian academic community and students with easier and quicker access to these resources ANKARA, Turkey, The electronic database and barcode registration system installed by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in the library of Ez-Zitouna University in Tunisia was put into service. The electronic database and barcode registration system installed by TİKA in the library…

USAID, Ministry of Women Affairs Commission ‘Situation Room’ To Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children

December 1, 2021

| Current Affairs

The new Situation Room will harmonize OVC program reporting and optimize the National OVC Management Information System and harness the power of data to help case managers respond effectively ABUJA, Nigeria, On November 30, 2021, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Anne E. Patterson joined Federal Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen to launch a new…

Strengthening Management of Childhood Cancer in Zimbabwe

December 1, 2021

The move is expected to improve the landscape of cancer management for children in Zimbabwe BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, – Zimbabwe is making great strides in strengthening cancer management as part of the country’s efforts to make Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) services more accessible. With the growing number of NCDs and the impact COVID-19 has had on people with cancer and other…

Museveni Arrives in Dar for Three-Day State Visit

December 1, 2021

| Current Affairs

Presidents Samia and Museveni are expected to participate in a business forum between Tanzania and Uganda Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Dar es Salaam and welcomed by his host President Samia Suluhu Hassan at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es salaam on Saturday. After landing at the Airport, Mr. Museveni inspected a special guard of…

ECOWAS Commission and UNECA organize a technical review of the draft Regional AfCFTA Implementation Strategy

December 1, 2021

| Business, Current Affairs

The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement which entered into force on May 2019 will create the largest free trade area in the world LOMé, Togo, The ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the United Nation Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), organized a meeting on 23-25 November 2021 in Abidjan – Cote d’Ivoire, to review the draft Regional AfCFTA Implementation…

Risk education conducted by UNMAS benefits displaced schoolchildren in Unity state

December 1, 2021

| Current Affairs, Essentials

This risk education could not have come at a better time, given the massive movement of communities as Unity state faces the worst flooding it has witnessed in 60 years BENTIU, South Sudan, “I have learned to be mindful of objects, no matter how familiar they look,” said Nyedel Tap Hoth a pupil of Naath Primary School in the…

Blue economy in Africa: The African Development Bank explores the continent’s off-shore renewable energy potential

December 1, 2021

The audience was treated to an analysis of the potential of the offshore renewable energy that Africa possesses ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org/) African Natural Resources Centre and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa have hosted the first in a series of webinars discussing the potential of Africa’s blue economy. The webinar, held on November 23,…

Minister Thoko Didiza announces second phase of implementation of Presidential Employment Stimulus Initiative for subsistence producers

December 1, 2021

| Financials, Politics

Subsistence producers must note that the type and quantities of support provided will be limited to the commodity applied for, and the size of the current operation physically verified on site PRETORIA, South Africa, The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), is pleased to announce the opening on the application process of the…

The number of children living in deadliest war zones rises 20% to new high – Save the Children

November 30, 2021

| Current Affairs, Essentials

This sharp increase was driven partly by outbreaks of violence in Mozambique, as well as ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan, the DRC, Nigeria, and Yemen LONDON, United Kingdom, New analysis also reveals more than 330 million children at risk of recruitment to armed groups and government forces worldwide—three times more than in 1990. A record number of nearly 200 million…

Four Seasons Dubai Invites Guests to Embrace the Festive Spirit

November 30, 2021

| Leisure, Tourism

Guests can share the most special of moments and embrace the season with a festive program designed to inspire warmth and closeness DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, This is the time of year where cheer, joy and love are here. While gifts are left under glittering trees, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach (https://bit.ly/3lj3Vs4) and Four Seasons Hotel Dubai…

UNESCO ROSA Leads Discussion on Management of Transboundary Groundwater Resources in Africa

November 30, 2021

PARIS, France, The just ended Africa Water Week provided an opportunity for UNESCO to share with the region, lessons learnt and best practices from the ongoing Governance of Groundwater Resources in Transboundary Aquifers (GGRETA) project in Southern Africa. The project aims to strengthen regional stability, cooperation and peace through the establishment of cooperative frameworks for transboundary groundwater governance. Speaking…

UNIDO, Zambia sign a five-year Programme for Country Partnership

November 30, 2021

| Business, Relationships

The Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) will strengthen existing and forge new partnerships for the inclusive and sustainable industrial development of Zambia VIENNA, Austria, LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, have signed a five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) on the occasion of the Eighth Forum on Inclusive…

Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 1 December 2021

November 30, 2021

| Current Affairs, Financials

South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors PRETORIA, South Africa, The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 1st of December 2021. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a…

WFP welcomes KES 112.2 million support from the Russian Federation towards resilience-building in Kenya’s arid land

November 30, 2021

| Current Affairs

This contribution will form part of the in-kind food package that WFP is distributing in this year’s lean season, when farming families typically face hunger NAIROBI, Kenya, The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a consignment of fortified vegetable oil worth KES 112.2 million (US$1 million) from the Russian Federation in support of its resilience building activities…

2021 Africa Investment Forum Postponed

November 30, 2021

| Business, Current Affairs

The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire wish to thank previously expected participants and delegations and look forward to hosting the event at a future date ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, Following consultations with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), the 2021 Africa Investment Forum scheduled…

Training Academy for Early Warning Experts from IGAD, SADC and Member States Concludes

November 30, 2021

| Current Affairs, Financials

This training academy will contribute to the capacity building for advancing disaster risk reduction agenda in Africa GENEVA, Switzerland, From 22-25 November 2021, a four-day Training Academy on disaster risk reduction and early warning systems took place. Experts responsible for disaster risk management and meteorological/hydrological services from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), IGAD Member States, Southern Africa Development Community…

TECNO, Samsung Electronics and DXOMARK Forecast Mobile Camera Trends 2022 at A Counterpoint Webinar

November 30, 2021

| Business, Tech

Speakers Tarun Pathak, Hervé Macudzinski, Pan Xuebao, and Jimmy Hsu shared their insights on camera innovation, market trends, and the latest developments in imaging technology HONG KONG, During a webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk”, experts in the field of optical imaging technology along with leading industry research analysts discussed how camera systems are evolving, and…

Minister for Africa and Armed Forces Minister travel to Senegal to strengthen economic and security ties in West Africa

November 29, 2021

| Politics, Relationships

Minister for Africa Vicky Ford and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey have travelled to Senegal to strengthen economic and security ties between the two countries LONDON, United Kingdom, In the first visit by UK ministers since 2019, the Africa Minister opened the Friends of the Gulf of Guinea conference to reiterate the importance of keeping trade routes flowing freely…

USAID Boosts Support to Zimbabwe through Resilience-building

November 29, 2021

| Financials, Health

Urban populations will benefit from the contribution through WFP’s Urban Resilience Building Programme which aims to reach up to 180,000 households across 19 urban domains HARARE, Zimbabwe, The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$5.7 million contribution from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support people experiencing vulnerability to food insecurity across urban and…

Semi-automated offside technology explained ahead of FIFA Arab Cup

November 29, 2021

| Burudani, Football

Pierluigi Collina and Johannes Holzmüller explain the advancement of the tests to date ZURICH, Switzerland, FIFA (www.FIFA.com) publishes tomorrow a documentation about the latest tests of semi-automated offside technology ; Pierluigi Collina and Johannes Holzmüller explain the advancement of the tests to date; Further tests at FIFA Arab Cup outlined at Leaders MEET in Doha. FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has described…

32 Somali Migrants Assisted to Return Safely from Libya

November 29, 2021

| Current Affairs, Habari

Currently, there are nearly 6,000 Somali migrants in Libya GENEVA, Switzerland, The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme, facilitated the safe return of 32 Somali migrants in November 2021. “Currently, there are nearly 6,000 Somali migrants in Libya, many of whom are still stranded.” said Federico Soda, Chief of Mission, IOM Libya. “The…

Empowering Communities to Reduce Household Air Pollution

November 29, 2021

| Education, Health, Maisha

Exposure to air pollution is responsible for a staggering number of preventable illnesses and deaths across the globe NAIROBI, Kenya, — The journey towards realizing universal access to modern cooking methods received a boost on Friday following the launch of the first edition of a facilitators training manual on household air pollution. The 136-page document themed “Household Air Pollution:…

Transforming Africa’s Agrifood Systems Requires Coordinated Policies Across Sectors

November 29, 2021

FAO Director-General joins high level participants at the 17th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform meeting ROME, Italy, — To make them more sustainable, the transformation of agrifood systems across Africa needs a “cross-sectoral, holistic, coherent and coordinated policy environment,” QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today at a high-level African Union (AU)…

UNITAMS Statement on Violence in Darfur Region

November 26, 2021

Reports indicate that scores of people have been killed and many others injured in fighting between Arabs and Misseriya Jebel KHARTOUM, Sudan, – UNITAMS is gravely concerned by the significant rise in tribal and intercommunal violence, resulting in the unfortunate loss of civilian lives and livelihoods, most recently in Tawila, Dar Es Salam and Sortoni, Kabkabiya localities of North…

Statement by UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Director Mohamed M. Malick Fall following bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia

November 26, 2021

UNICEF calls on all parties to uphold the safety of children and protect them from violence NAIROBI, Kenya, November 26, 2021. “At least 13 school children and four school staff are among dozens reported to have been injured when a bomb detonated near a school in Mogadishu, Somalia in the early hours of Thursday morning. The blast is said…

Expert Group Meeting of African registrar generals kicks off in Kigali, Rwanda

November 26, 2021

| Current Affairs, Technology

This meeting comes at a time when there is a need to examine how to rebuild CRVS Systems after the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic KIGALI, Rwanda, – A four day Expert Group Meeting of African Registrar Generals and Director Generals of Civil Registration has officially begun in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting that runs between November 23 –…

Workshop: Development of the Policy Framework on Namibian research outputs and Journal Accreditation

November 26, 2021

| Current Affairs

An Interim National Steering Committee was established by MHETI to provide expert advice and drive the development of the policy on Namibian Research outputs and Journal Accreditation PARIS, France,– About 30 stakeholders from academia, government and NGOs attended the first consultation workshop on the development of the policy framework on Namibian Research outputs and Journal Accreditation from 27-28 October…

FIFA Supports World Health Organization 16-day Campaign to Raise Awareness on Domestic Violence

November 26, 2021

| Habari, Health, Soka

Violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive and starts alarmingly young, according to data from WHO ZURICH, Switzerland,– FIFA (www.FIFA.com) and the World Health Organization have teamed up to raise awareness about domestic violence and support those at risk, during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The campaign kicks off during today’s International Day for the Elimination of…

South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria see a decrease of ordinary threats, yet experience a massive increase of targeted malware schemes

November 25, 2021

The reason for such a change was the introduction and popularisation of new cybercrime models in the region, with cybercrime tools becoming more targeted NAIROBI, Kenya, — According to Kaspersky’s (https://Kaspersky.co.za/) latest research on the threat landscape trends, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria are facing a dramatic change in the threat landscape. While regular, self-propagating malware is decreasing dramatically,…

The 9th Humanitarian Symposium to review best practices and Africa’s solutions in addressing climate change in the humanitarian space

November 25, 2021

The main objective of the meeting is to contribute to the preparations for the forthcoming Humanitarian Summit and Pledging Conference scheduled to be held in 2022 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) Humanitarian Symposium was initiated in 2010, as a forum that brings together the AU Commission, Member States and Partners to deliberate and exchange views on…

Developing Lesotho’s first ever electronic Farmer Registry

November 25, 2021

The system will help the government to channel support to the intended farmers and inform future policies MASERU, Lesotho,– It is a sunny afternoon in Berea, a district west of the capital Maseru. Ramokhitlane Matlapaneng, a data collector, is at ‘Me Letuka’s home to collect data of her household including, the names of all the family members, area of…

One in five children in fragile states risk dropping out of school as Covid takes its toll: Save the Children

November 25, 2021

Although school closures and disruptions have affected all children, the impact has been far greater for children in low-income countries LONDON, United Kingdom,– Millions of children have not returned to school in low-income countries after classrooms were closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with up to one in five children missing out on an education, a new Save the Children school…

2021 ReSAKSS Conference concludes on a high note with renewed commitment to continental goals

November 19, 2021

| Education, Health

The three-day virtual conference featured high-level speakers from the academic and development community, who debated on the findings of the ReSAKSS 2021 Annual Trends and Outlook Report KIGALI, Rwanda, –The Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) Annual Conference, with renewed stakeholder commitment to promoting evidence-based dialogue and action towards policy options to ensure recovery from COVID-19 and…

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