insert_link APO International African Development Bank publishes report on callable capital [[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has published a report clarifying the legal framework, processes and governance for a call on the callable capital by the institution. Callable capital refers to the portion of the Bank’s capital that is subscribed by shareholders but not immediately paid. It represents a commitment to make additional capital available to the institution in the very unlikely event that it cannot meet its obligations on its […] todayApril 15, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Accelerating Growth in an Inclusive Rwandan and Pan-African Digital Economy (By Dr. Diane Karusisi and Dr. Reda Helal) [[{"value":"By Dr. Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr. Reda Helal, Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing, Network International (https://www.Network.ae). One of the visible signs of a growing digital economy is its flourishing initiatives for financial inclusion and financial literacy. Rwanda recognizes financial inclusion as a crucial component for realizing its development and economic prosperity and is a remarkable example of a country that is introducing such programs […] todayApril 15, 2024 15
insert_link Africa AGOA-AfCFTA to offer a trade highway to the US until 2041 By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Forty African nations could have duty-free access to U.S. markets until 2041, as Congress considers a bipartisan bill extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Senators Chris Coons (D-Delaware) and James Risch (R-Idaho) tabled a revised AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024 in Congress, which now explicitly integrates it with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This alignment […] todayApril 15, 2024 40
insert_link APO International Access to Safe and Clean Water is a Right for All! [[{"value":"Buliisa District is home to a population of more than 120,000 individuals. Overall, the water access rates in Buliisa vary from 19 % in Butiaba Sub-County to 95 % in Ngwedo Sub-County. Access to safe and clean water is a fundamental right. Yet, limited resources and the geographic spread of communities make water access challenging for many. Buliisa District in particular is known to struggle with surface and untreated water and, in […] todayApril 15, 2024 12
insert_link APO International The Radisson brand enters Cape Town with the newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore [[{"value":"Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) brings the renowned Radisson brand to South Africa's "Mother City" with the rebranding of Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore. Strategically located just minutes away from the International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the famous Victoria&Alfred Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore marks the Group's third Radisson property in South Africa. Positioned at the heart of Cape Town's city center, Radisson Hotel […] todayApril 15, 2024 15
insert_link World Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back? Israel’s air defense system intercepted nearly all missiles fired from Iran on April 13, 2024. AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg By Javed Ali, University of Michigan For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a “shadow war.” Falling short of direct military confrontation, this conflict has been characterized by war through other means – through proxies, cyber attacks, economic sanctions and fiery rhetoric. Events over the last few […] todayApril 15, 2024 16
insert_link Opinion Pieces Building Trust in Business Transactions Opinion Piece by Thabo Molefe, Head of Africa Regions at TransUnion for consideration Operating a business today is almost impossible without the insights and understanding provided by data. Data enables informed decision- making, problem solving, deeper business and customers insights, and enhances operational efficiency and agility. Data, in the context of a credit bureau, has become integral to the success of many financial services organisations across the […] todayApril 15, 2024 47
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe’s emerging consumer market tops segment – report By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Zimbabwe is pushing past sky-high inflation, global sanctions and illicit trade to find itself the unlikely winner in a consumer index that measures Africa’s emerging consumer market. Efforts by the government to offer "essential consumer spending solutions through credit and digital advancements" - including the recent launch of Zim-gold, a new “structured currency” backed by gold - are helping to lower […] todayApril 15, 2024 20
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshiwana melelo lomufyuululwakalo laNdonga tashi tuwa omukumo shifule eendungu noi tenemba yomeva.. Omupopiliko welelo lomufyuululwakalo la Ndonga Enkali Frans, okwa pula noku twa omukumo oshiwana shifule eendungu oshoyo oitenemba oyo tai dulu oku kwa fela oku ya moshipala omumbwe yomeva pefimbo lo kwenye. Frans edi okwe dipopya pefimbo leenghundafana odo ali mudo no Nampa metine, tati elelo i na li mona omayambidido oshimaliwa oku dja kepangelo opo li dule oku tunga eembola domeva, no molwaasho tatu omukumo oshiwana shilafulule omifima neendungu […] todayApril 15, 2024 19