Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"By Dr Olakounlé Gilles Yabi, Founder and CEO of the citizen think tank WATHI (www.WATHI.org). In 2014, when I was working to launch the citizen think tank WATHI, I wrote the following in the concept note I proposed to dozens of friends interested in the present and future of West Africa: ‘West Africa is a very young region. The proportion of the population aged under 25 in each country of the […]

[[{"value":"The six-year licensing round, launched by Angola’s national concessionaire – the National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency (ANPG) - has been a cornerstone in the country’s strategy to attract and secure substantial investments in its oil and gas sector. With up to 55 blocks on offer in total, the licensing round is designed to offer regular and transparent opportunities for IOCs and competitive Angolan operators to explore and develop the country’s hydrocarbon […]

[[{"value":"inDrive.Freight (www.inDrive.com) is set to expand its operations to additional cities across South Africa. This strategic move will provide new employment avenues, particularly for the country’s youth, amidst ongoing protests fueled by job shortages. Launched in 2024, inDrive.Freight has quickly garnered a positive reception, reflecting the adaptability and eagerness of South Africa's youth to embrace technological solutions for employment. Since its launch, the platform has seen promising engagement, with over […]

[[{"value":"The 2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S (www.Jeep.com), the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which will launch initially in the U.S. and Canada, delivers 4xe capability, impressive performance credentials, a sleek aerodynamic design and state-of-the-art technology; Jeep Wagoneer S delivers exhilarating performance with 600 horsepower, more than 800 Nm of immediate torque for lightning-quick 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.4 seconds and range of more than 300 miles (these data refer to US […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org) and Ak Finansal Kiralama A.Ş. (AKLease) have entered into a landmark agreement to bolster economic growth in Türkiye. This new EUR 13.65 million Commodity Murabaha Facility is designed to support private sector projects, with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership highlights ICD's dedication to fostering private sector development within its member countries. […]