Month: March 2025

 The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert to Power Eritrea 12MW Mini Grid Project. Eritrea’s Minister of Finance and National Development, who is also the Bank Group Governor for the country, Dr. Ghiorghish Teklemichae, signed on behalf of the government during a 10 March signing ceremony.  The Bank Group’s Deputy Director General for East Africa, Dr. […]

 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – signed two Memoranda of Understanding at the Invest in African Energies Forum in Shanghai on Thursday. The deals support China-Africa energy ties by facilitating partnerships and technology exchange between Chinese and African companies.   The first deal, signed with B2B technology company Tima Networks, will see the company bring its automated fleet management technology to […]

 China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Africa's drive for enhanced energy access and industrialization, according to speakers at the Invest in African Energies Shanghai Forum. Leveraging China's expertise in technology-driven oil, gas and energy development, African firms can tap into a valuable partnership and greater investment by Chinese firms would further efforts to make energy poverty history in Africa. With over 600 million people living without access to electricity […]

 Access Bank PLC (www.AccessBankPLC.com) successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating intra-African trade and unlocking the continent’s economic potential. The conference tackled critical challenges, including limited access to capital, market information gaps, trust deficits between trading partners, and the urgent need for modernised trade infrastructure. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank, […]

  In a bold effort to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the Nigerian government to launch the National Health Fellows Program (NHFP). This transformative initiative, housed within the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office under the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, aims to deploy dedicated health fellows across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) nationwide. By […]

 Domitina Kahira, a resident of Biharamulo District in Tanzania’s north-eastern Kagera Region, is treading a difficult path to recovery after losing her husband to Marburg virus disease in early January 2025. Being a close contact of a person infected with the virus, she was admitted to a Marburg isolation centre for 21 days to monitor her health and avoid further possible transmission at home. Kahira was discharged and reunited with […]

 Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s leading platform for technology innovation and connectivity, is proud to announce the esteemed members of its Leadership Council for 2025. Comprising influential leaders from across Africa’s technology, business, and investment sectors, the Leadership Council will play a pivotal role in shaping the festival’s agenda, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry trends, policy discussions, and digital transformation. The Africa Tech Festival 2025 Leadership […]

 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and leading press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been appointed as a member of the Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council. The Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com) is the continent’s largest and most influential tech and digital connectivity conference, featuring flagship events such as AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and the AI Summit Cape Town. […]

 In Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, four-year-old Amina* from Mairi Ward in Buladina settlement has received intermittent immunization since birth. Despite multiple vaccination efforts, she has missed several recommended doses for her age, leaving her vulnerable to poliovirus infection. “Amina missed some doses because we are often not around when they conduct the vaccination campaigns,” said her mother, Saratu Bulama* (*names changed for privacy). Amina’s story reflects […]