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 The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), the trade finance arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Engineer Adeeb Y. Al Aama as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ITFC, effective April 20, 2025.    The appointment was approved by the ITFC Board of Directors, following the recommendation of H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the ITFC Board and President of the […]

 The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has successfully disbursed a €15 million (9.8 billion CFA francs) financing facility to Crédit Communautaire d'Afrique (CCA-Bank) in Cameroon. This strategic financing initiative aims to strengthen local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by supporting productive investments with significant development impact. Key sectors such as agribusiness, transportation, and healthcare are […]

 Denden Hospital for war-disabled veterans, located in Denden Camp, Asmara, has received a donation of dental equipment. The support was provided by German partners of the National Association of Eritrean War-Disabled Veterans. Mr. Rezene Mebrahtu, a physiotherapy expert, indicated that the donated equipment includes an X-ray machine, dental cleaning tools, and other related items. Mr. Sirak Gebremeskel, Head of the Hospital, noted that as a result of sustained support from […]

 Nurse Entisar Abdelkadir, Head of Malaria Control at the Ministry of Health branch in the Anseba Region, reported that encouraging results are being registered in the effort to control malaria prevalence in the region. Noting that the deployment of human resources, along with the installation of modern medical facilities, is contributing to malaria control, Nurse Entisar stated that the diagnostic services—previously confined to Keren—are now being conducted at 15 centers […]

 Cross Switch (www.Cross-Switch.com), a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, has reached a significant milestone by securing its own Third-Party Payment Processor (TPPP) licence. The TPPP, issued by the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) and sponsored by Absa, is a regulatory status that strengthens Cross Switch’s position in the payments ecosystem. This achievement complements Cross Switch’s recent certification as a Visa Payment Facilitator (PayFac). Cross Switch brings a highly […]

 Opening the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on April 23 in Windhoek, Namibian officials, global investors and regional stakeholders rallied around a shared vision for the country’s energy future – one rooted in local content, value addition and energy sovereignty. Delivering the opening keynote, Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to developing local capacity – both human and infrastructural – to drive long-term sector growth. He […]

 African Mining Week (AMW) – taking place from October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will connect global investors with high-impact opportunities across Africa’s mining sector, spotlighting the strategies fueling the continent’s mineral industrialization. A key highlight of the event will be a high-level panel, The Investor Perspective: Financing Africa’s Mineral Industrialization. The session will explore the evolving investment landscape and examine diverse financing mechanisms – including bank loans, private […]

 As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, Reload Logistics (www.ReloadLogistics.com) has released an industry outlook report titled “Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential in 2025 and Beyond.” The report sheds light on transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation driving Southern Africa’s logistics landscape. Key insights from the report include: Critical Minerals Driving Growth: Southern Africa provides around 30% of the world's critical […]

 The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Moore Global, a leading global accounting, audit and advisory network, to drive investment and collaboration in Africa’s energy sector, with a focus on critical minerals. This partnership underscores the growing significance of Africa’s mineral resources in supporting global energy transitions and securing supply chains for key industries, including oil and gas, renewables and battery technologies. Moore Global […]