insert_link APO International Sahl: Revolutionizing Bill Payment in Egypt and Showcasing Innovations at Gitex Africa 2024 Sahl, Egypt's premier mobile bill payment app, recently attended Gitex Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), Africa's largest and most renowned technology event. This milestone underscores Sahl's commitment to showcasing its innovative solutions on a global stage and its role in transforming the financial landscape in Egypt and beyond. At Gitex Africa 2024, Sahl connected with potential partners, investors, and customers, demonstrating its comprehensive range of services and cutting-edge technology. Sahl offers users […] todayJuly 1, 2024 9
insert_link APO International African Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Align Priorities Ahead of 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) Summit The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have underscored the critical need for blended and innovative finance mechanisms to back Africa’s efforts to tackle climate change. In a meeting held in Tokyo on 20 June 2024, both sides agreed that providing more productive concessional lending to African governments is only part of the solution and stressed the importance of domestic resource mobilisation and building […] todayJuly 1, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Australia’s Orion Minerals to Participate at Critical Minerals Africa Summit Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart will participate at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit, taking place on November 6-7 in Cape Town. Smart is expected to speak on the Australian mining firm’s role in advancing the energy transition minerals industry in South Africa, as well as identify strategic areas for further investment. In South Africa, Orion Minerals is undertaking a series of exploration and infrastructure development initiatives to achieve […] todayJuly 1, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Hotbed of corruption: Kenya’s elite have captured the state – unrest is inevitable By Gedion Onyango, London School of Economics and Political Science A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles of public servants. There are widespread frustrations that President William Ruto also failed to deliver on his electoral promises to address corruption. He’s even earned a new nickname — “Zakayo”, a reference […] todayJuly 1, 2024 10
insert_link Local ATIDI underwrites Globeleq’s USD 117 million geothermal power project in Kenya Nairobi-based pan-African insurer, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has provided a political risk insurance cover for Globeleq's 35 MW Menengai Geothermal power project in Kenya. This support will be extended via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) - a joint effort by ATIDI, KfW Development Bank, and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). It helps renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The project, the first to […] todayJuly 1, 2024 21
insert_link 9 12 Oshiwambo Michael Amushelelo afiyapo ongudu yo NEFF Omuxwaxwameki wo shiwana no ku li oshilyo sho ngudu yo Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter Michael Amushelelo, okwa shiivifa eli kufamo mo ngudu yavo yo pa politika. Omushelelo edi okwe di popya meshangelo olo apitifila oikundaneki yo makwatafano omalungula opaungoba onghela. Omushelelo oo akala oshilyo sho ngudu yo Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter onga Commisara, meshangelo olo atulako okwati , oshi li tashi nyemateke oku shii vifila oshiwana kutya ota fiyepo ongudu […] todayJuly 1, 2024 51 12 9
insert_link Local Fuel Price Decreases Announced for July 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Energy has completed its review of the fuel prices for July 2024, with significant changes announced following a recent decline in global oil prices. Global Oil Price Trends Oil prices recently dropped to a four-month low, influenced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) decision to maintain production levels steady until the end of 2025. This decision, […] todayJuly 1, 2024 583
insert_link APO International Dalberg Implement: Integrating Strategy Design with Execution Dalberg (www.Dalberg.com) is a strategic advisory firm that combines the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. All projects include an option to integrate strategy design with implementation. With staff on the ground in more than 50 countries, speaking over 90 languages, and understanding diverse sectoral priorities and nuances, Dalberg is able to bring a local team […] todayJuly 1, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A’ s President says the incoming government will prioritise sustainable economic growth S.A' s President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the incoming government will prioritise rapid, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, and the creation of a more just society by tackling poverty and inequality. He announced his new cabinet last night with Paul Mashatile remaining the deputy president, with political parties in the government of national unity securing ministries including the DA, IFP, Freedom Front Plus, and Patriotic Alliance. Ramaphosa says the establishment of […] todayJuly 1, 2024 31