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President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appealed to leaders in Nigeria and across Africa to make poverty history as he outlined a compelling case for welfarist policies and people-centred development. “Given the high levels of poverty in Africa, and Nigeria, what is needed are welfarist policies that exponentially expand opportunities for all, reduce inequalities, improve the quality of life of people,” Adesina said as he […]

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) South Africans don’t want to breathe clean air in the dark. Energy woes are synonymous with South Africa right now. As the country’s fleet of mostly coal-powered plants struggles to keep up with electricity demand, South Africans are enduring daily power outages that last six to 10 hours a day. With businesses and institutions struggling to function, and tension mounting among […]

South Africa is facing a severe energy crisis with frequent power outages since 2007. As the largest state-owned enterprise and electricity supplier in the country, Eskom schedules power cuts across different regions at different times, leading to rotational load shedding throughout South Africa. In 2023, individuals endured up to 15 hours of daily load shedding, underscoring the urgent need for an energy transition. To accelerate this transition, the largest energy […]

Two African Development Bank-supported (www.AfDB.org) projects have been recognized at the 2024 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/48Ob1Lf) conference. A RMB3.5bn ($478.7 million) Sustainability Panda Bond issue by Egypt was awarded Sovereign, Supra&Agency Bond Deal of the Year and a €533m Sustainable Loan to Côte d'Ivoire was named ESG Loan Deal of the Year. The conference recognises the most innovative, ground-breaking deals from across Africa based on their high-quality execution, […]

Top NBA Academy Africa Prospects Khaman Maluach and Ulrich Chomche Join BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Teams As Part of 2024 BAL Elevate Program; Fans Can Watch All Games Live on the NBA App (https://apo-opa.co/4a0Kzz0), NBA.com, BAL.NBA.com and the BAL’s YouTube (www.youtube.com/@theBAL) Channel; Games Will Reach Fans in 214 Countries and Territories in 17 Languages; Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com and Ticketmaster.co.za for the Games in Pretoria; Fans Can Save Up to 35% On Group Packages The […]

While only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector is currently held by women, this figure is expected to change as companies increasingly foster diversification and inclusion. For international energy company Karpowership – a subsidiary of Turkey’s Karadeniz Holdings – creating opportunities for women in the industry is a top priority. In an interview with Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), Karpowership CCO Zeynep Harezi discusses the role of gender equality […]

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2024’, through their historic campaign “More Than a Mother”. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” stated, “Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in the world and to the men who support and empower them. We at […]

Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana. The 13th edition of the African Games will serve as the official qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Paris Games. Organized by the African Union (AU) with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the Association of African Sports Confederations […]

By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare world gather for the 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons in Sierra Leone this week, a profound dedication to advancing surgical knowledge and practice in the region is palpable. At the forefront of discussions lies the conference's pivotal theme: access to safe and […]