The World Bank Group, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and other stakeholders have hailed the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) (https://apo-opa.co/3V5zk38), adopted last May, as an essential and comprehensive tool for combating climate change and protecting biodiversity.  These viewpoints were expressed at a round-table discussion on “Africa’s Green and Inclusive Future: Climate and Biodiversity Solutions in the African Development Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy”, held on Thursday at the […]

 The 2024 West Africa Deal Summit (WADS) (www.WestAfricaDealSummit.org) concluded on Wednesday, with a call for more regional collaboration to mobilise catalytic capital to address West Africa’s unique socioeconomic challenges. The two-day event attended by over 400 investors, entrepreneurs, government representatives, and thought leaders, focused on building innovative financing mechanisms.  The summit themed "Actions to Deepen Catalytic Capital in West Africa” organised by the Impact Investors Foundation, Impact Investing Ghana alongside […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, mark the “International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women 2024”.  Through their “More Than a Mother” Campaign and “Educating Linda” program, Merck Foundation conducts various community awareness programs that address Gender Based Violence, Empower Women&Girls at all levels, […]

 The 2024 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game Rangers' Association of Africa (GRAA) (www.GameRanger.org) is an opportunity to celebrate just some of the outstanding work by African conservationists. It is the GRAA’s privilege to be able to showcase the exceptional contributions to protecting Africa’s natural heritage. In 2024, the GRAA modified categories in this prestigious event to ensure Marine Rangers are also recognised and celebrated. These awards continue to […]

 HELI (www.HELIChina.net), China’s leading forklift manufacturer and a global player in the material handling industry, has unveiled three new forklift models at the opening of its UAE distributor Hala’s state-of-the-art showroom and workshop in Dubai Industrial City. This launch marks another significant step in HELI’s ongoing expansion in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, as the company continues its drive to become the leading forklift brand across the region. […]

 A capacity-building training program was conducted for leaders of national organizations in Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, emphasized the importance of the training in enhancing participants’ understanding of national development programs and fostering their active contribution and participation. The event highlighted the tradition of providing political training during the armed struggle for independence, underscoring the need for its continued implementation to further strengthen […]

 GRAMMY- winning global music superstar Tyla has unveiled her latest track " Tears," created in collaboration with COKE STUDIO™ (www.CokeStudioAfrica.com). To mark the release of the track, Tyla will perform the song live for the first time during a special performance in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 4th. COKE STUDIO™, in collaboration with Spotify, will host an exclusive concert showcasing Tyla's dynamic artistry and sound. "My music […]

 MediaTek (www.MediaTek.com), a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, and RIOT Network (https://RIOT.Network), a community mobile broadband provider in South Africa, have announced the successful integration of Mediatek’s Filogic 830 (https://apo-opa.co/3CIbkNl) chipset into RIOT’s second-generation CROWDNet Core Nodes. The successful deployment of the CROWDNet nodes has enabled RIOT Network to achieve its aim of offering uncapped internet at an affordable price of R99 per month, and to […]

  South Africa to Host BAL Playoffs and Finals for the First Time  Fans Can Visit BAL.NBA.com to Register Their Interest in Tickets The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today announced that the league’s milestone fifth season will tip off on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco and culminate with the 2025 BAL Finals on Saturday, June 14 at the SunBet Arena […]