Month: October 2024

 With over 14 years’ experience in sales and management across Africa, Prosper Shoniwa has built a reputation for driving business growth and operational excellence. As the Export Sales and Operations Manager at RS South Africa (www.za.RS-online.com/web), Prosper combines his in-depth knowledge of international trade with a nuanced understanding of African market dynamics, positioning him as a key figure in the company’s expansion efforts across the continent. Prosper is an accomplished […]

 Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened today for a closed-door session to address the continent's pressing energy needs and shape a collective vision for a sustainable energy future. The high-level meeting, held as part of the AOW: Investing in African Energy event, provided a confidential platform for frank discussions and strategic alignment. The AOW event, a leading platform for dialogue and dealmaking in the […]

 AOW – Investing in African Energy (www.AOWEnergy.com), the continent’s premier energy event, is charting a new course, announcing its move to Accra, Ghana, for its 2025 edition. This strategic shift, revealed during the opening session of the 2024 even, reflects a commitment to amplifying AOW's impact across the African energy landscape. Ghana's Minister of Energy, Herbert Krapa, expressed his nation's enthusiasm for hosting AOW, stating, "Not any country matches up […]

 IT News Africa (www.ITNewsAfrica.com) is excited to announce IT Leaders Forum (https://apo-opa.co/3ZTrtsV) 2024, which will take place on November 5, 2024, at The Capital Empire in Sandton, South Africa. This premier event will bring together top technology decision-makers from diverse industries to explore strategies for resilience and innovation in the IT sector. In the face of skilled labor shortages, economic uncertainty, and the rising demand for ESG compliance, IT leaders are […]

 The Ministry of Health has underscored its commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Kenya through closer collaboration with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs). Speaking during the opening of a consultative meeting in Mombasa, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa emphasized the pivotal role FBOs play in the country’s healthcare system.  Dr. Barasa highlighted key initiatives aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). These […]

 Born and raised in Dori, in the far northeast of Burkina Faso, Maimouna Ba was the youngest of 12 children living in the country’s vast, remote and arid Sahel region, a six-hour drive from the capital, Ouagadougou. She and her sisters were the first girls in her family to go to school, and it was an opportunity they all seized. For Maimouna, it revealed the power of education. “I believe […]