The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) and Export Trading Group have signed a technical assistance agreement of $1.8 million to strengthen women’s skills in entrepreneurship in four countries. Leadership from both organizations took part in a signing ceremony held Tuesday December 5th on the sidelines of the United Nations; climate conference COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The grant for the […]

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org/en) has signed a $20 million Trade Finance Facility Agreement with FSDH Merchant Bank to support small- and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria's industrial and manufacturing sectors. The facility consists of a $15 million Trade Finance Line of Credit to support SMEs and indigenous corporates and a $5 million Transaction Guarantee to support the confirmation of FSDH’s trade finance transactions.  For the $20 million facility availed to […]

On 26 October 2023 in Gitega, the East African Community, the Burundian government and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Country Office in Burundi officially launched the Agropastoral Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Project for Youth and Women. The initiative will involve the construction of a regional polytechnic and vocational training centre in Rusi, in Karuzi Province, located approximately 50 kilometres from Gitega, the political capital of Burundi. The African Development Bank […]

Today, 78 emerging leaders in food systems graduated from the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme hosted by AGRA (www.AGRA.org). The centre is an AGRA-led initiative, co-implemented by African Management Institute (AMI) and Policy Link. The 78 leaders drawn from the public, private sector and civil society were awarded with certificates, marking their status as leaders in Africa’s Food Security and Sustainability after completing the 16-month collaborative, hands-on, […]

Mr. Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, Chief Executive Officer of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-idb.org), have announced a renewed commitment to collaborate to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Joint Declaration signed by both parties during the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai underscores the vital role that UNIDO […]

By President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), Herbert Mensah. Sunday December 10 marks Human Rights Day. As the President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby in Africa, I believe it is crucial for us to reflect on whether we, as a collective, cultivated environments that promote the fundamental rights for future generations regardless of gender, religion, race or any other factor. According to the United Nations, Africa is […]

The stage is set for HSBC SVNS Cape Town on 9-10 December at DHL Stadium as the world’s best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams are ready to showcase their incredible talents on the pitch. Meanwhile a huge entertainment line-up, including live music, mass- participation sports activities and food from around the globe will create a vibrant festival experience for fans to enjoy off the pitch as the reinvigorated […]

By Rami Osman (https://apo-opa.co/3RuQqpU), Director for Business Development, MediaTek Middle East and Africa (https://www.MediaTek.com). Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 5G is emerging as the technology of choice for closing the remaining digital divide in Africa and bringing the educational, entertainment, business and lifestyle benefits of fast broadband to a much wider population in Africa. This will lead to a 5G boom for the African telecoms sector over the next five years, […]

In commemoration of International Youth Day 2023, LEAP Africa (www.LeapAfrica.org), one of Africa’s leading non-profit organizations focused on youth leadership development; Dow, a global leader in materials science; and other strategic partners within the youth ecosystem announced the successful conclusion of the 2023 Youth Day of Service (YDoS) campaign, reaching 28 African countries and over 10,000 volunteers across different communities on the continent. The month-long campaign, which kicked off on […]