Month: April 2024

[[{"value":"UK company Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, today announced that its Red Sands project in the Northern Cape has been awarded Preferred Bidder status in South Africa’s Energy Storage Capacity Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (ESIPPPP). Globeleq is majority-owned by British International Investment (BII), the Development Finance Institution of the UK Government. Battery storage is an essential enabler of renewable-energy generation, and the market for these systems […]

[[{"value":"The Eritrean community in Sweden convened for its annual congress on March 23 in Stockholm, adopting the theme “Development and Revitalizing Communities.” The event was well-attended by representatives from various Eritrean communities throughout Sweden. Mr. Biniam Misgina, the chairman of the Eritrean community, highlighted the community’s three-decade-long dedication to organizing and strengthening its members, preserving national values for future generations, vibrantly celebrating national holidays, motivating prosperous Eritreans to invest in […]

[[{"value":"The “Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Black Sea Fleet” presented a musical performance at Cinema Roma on April 4, commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The event saw the attendance of ministers, senior government and PFDJ  officials. Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, remarked that the event was a part of efforts to bolster the ties between Eritrea and the Russian […]

[[{"value":"African Export-Import Bank ("Afreximbank" or the "Group") (www.Afreximbank.com) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2023. Largely propelled by the Bank's and its subsidiaries' growth, the Group's results for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 demonstrate a strong and resilient performance, surpassing prior year results and well ahead of expectations. The Bank remained steadfast in implementing its 6th Strategic […]

[[{"value":"“The UN WFP has managed to bring desperately needed food and nutrition supplies into Darfur; the first WFP assistance to reach the war-wracked region in months,” said Leni Kinzli, WFP Communications Officer in Sudan. The convoys crossed into Sudan from Chad in late March carrying enough food and nutrition supplies for 250,000 people facing acute hunger in North, West and Central Darfur.  Constant flow needed Despite this welcome development, the UN agency spokesperson warned that unless […]

[[{"value":"The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Pam Tshwete, has assured households affected by fires that destroyed several structures in the City of Cape Town that their building materials will be delivered over the next few days. Deputy Minister Tshwete met with community members in Doornbach and Joe Slovo informal settlements.  About seven fire incidents were reported in the City of Cape Town over the Easter Weekend. As a result, over […]

[[{"value":"Scientists in the Sahel are finding quality groundwater sources -- thanks to a nuclear technique and a decade of support and training from the IAEA. Water resources in Africa are under pressure due to growing water demand, water quality degradation and climate change. On the continent, more than 41 groundwater aquifers are shared by two or more countries, making a joint approach to protection beneficial. To strengthen characterization, management and […]