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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is set to deliver a keynote address at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024 (https://www.MiningIndaba.com), demonstrating his unwavering dedication to revitalising his country’s mining sector and delivering jobs and economic growth to the people of Zambia. This will be Hichilema’s second appearance at Mining Indaba as President, having delivered a keynote address in May 2022, shortly after his landslide election victory in 2021. Since this historic […]

By Andy Jury, CEO at Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) Taking stock of fintech in the broader African context while looking forward to opportunities in the year ahead. At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting to lay out trends to look out for in various industries over the coming months. This is a good exercise as it gets one thinking about industries broadly and technology specifically. […]

“In the one year in which you have entrusted me to head the organization, I will push those three points; Production of goods and services, dealing with the issue of markets and the issue of the infrastructure. We must be able to link producers of goods and services and the consumers,” President Museveni said. While speaking to the Heads of State and Government representatives during the closing session of the […]

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 3-year Social Global Benchmark due 25 February 2027, its first social bond issued under its new Sustainable Bond Framework, established in September 2023. The Sustainable Bond Program seamlessly consolidates and enhances the African Development Bank’s existing Green and Social Bond programs, facilitating the issuance of green bonds, social bonds, and […]

Two aircraft of the Qatari Armed Forces carrying 89 tons of assistance arrived in El Arish City of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. The assistance includes food items provided by Qatar Charity to be further transferred to Gaza, bringing the total number of the aircraft to 68 with the total quantity of 2,063 tons of aid. The provision of these aid comes within the framework of the State of […]

The National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (NIGSD), through its African Development Center, convened the first meeting of 2024 via video conference, targeting African elementary school children residing outside Egypt. This session is part of an ongoing series introducing the "Salah, Omnia, and Development Goals" initiative, aimed at fostering awareness of the seventeen UN goals among children across the African continent. Dr. Sherifa Sharif, Executive Director of the National […]

By D. Kumbungu, Freelancer at Diaspora News Magazine His political radicalization and his determination to draw on all available means to oust Félix Tshisekedi from power in Kinshasa seem to have found a rather favorable echo in Congolese opinion. Neither civil society organizations nor religious institutions have openly condemned the new war enterprise of Corneille Nangaa, the president of the Congo River Alliance (Alliance Fleuve Congo - AFC), a mega politico-military […]

When refugees and internally displaced people are forced to flee their homes, careers, and communities, they also leave behind their financial security. Education and careers are often interrupted. While resettled in a new community, whether temporarily or permanently, they need to be able to plan for a safe, prosperous future, and they need access to financial resources to rebuild their lives. During a crisis, they need immediate support, including food, […]

In a strategic move to bolster leadership within government administration, Dr. Hala El Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, convened a crucial meeting with Dr. Ali El Mallagi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ESLSCA University. The focus of the discussion centered on enhancing support for the Master's program in Government Business Administration. The collaborative efforts between the Ministry and ESLSCA University, as part of the National Initiative […]