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Adesina: Africa’s $824 Billion Debt Opaque, Hinders Potential

This Day 25 Apr 2024

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has stated that Africa’s immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that ...

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New energy innovations and the future of South Africa's energy sector

People Daily 25 Apr 2024

One of the most significant developments in South Africa's energy sector has been the rapid growth of renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind.

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Aviation Stakeholders Call for Collaboration to Improve Intra-regional Connectivity, Trade in Africa

This Day 25 Apr 2024

The stakeholders who met with other aviation experts, suppliers, aircraft manufacturers and others from different parts of the world, yesterday, stated that Africa cannot develop airlines that would ...

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Progressive change

China Daily 25 Apr 2024

China has been a strong partner in supporting economic growth and sustainable development in Africa ... Past trends in China-Africa economic relations, including trade, development finance and foreign ...

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African countries urged to deploy development planning as key transformative tool

Ghana Business News 25 Apr 2024

... on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ... “Development planning in Africa is now being influenced by both the Sustainable Development Goals and the Continental agenda, Agenda 2063.

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Jacob Flewelling to Spearhead Investment Dialogue at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024

Capital Ethiopia 25 Apr 2024

... years of experience in infrastructure project preparation, political risk insurance and project finance in Africa and spearheads investment advisory and business development throughout the continent.

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Invest in Africa Energy (IAE) 2024 to Showcase Southern Africa’s Energy Market Growth

Capital Ethiopia 25 Apr 2024

From South Africa’s mineral-rich terrain to Zambia’s hydroelectric potential, Mozambique’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) prospects and Namibia’s untapped offshore reserves, the region offers diverse opportunities poised to fuel development.

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AfDB identifies key priorities for minigrid deployment in Africa

PV Magazine 25 Apr 2024

A new AfDB report has called for clear policy and regulatory frameworks to be established to help attract private investment and support the development of distributed renewable energy (DRE) minigrids across Africa.

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Gambia launches US$50M Digital Transformation for Africa

The Point 25 Apr 2024

The DTfA/WARDIP SOP-1 is a groundbreaking regional initiative funded by the International Development Association (IDA), with active participation from esteemed organisations such as the African ...

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Nigerian tech ecosystem leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation race at GITEX AFRICA’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...

Capital Ethiopia 25 Apr 2024

Nigeria’s bold initiatives establishing the country as a dominant force in AI and tech talent development will be amplified by strong venture capital demand and interest at GITEX AFRICA’s AI ...

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Ethiopia expects more Chinese investments in manufacturing sector

China.dot.org 25 Apr 2024

... hub of Africa. In a statement, the IPDC emphasized Ethiopia's aspiration to remain China's preferred destination in Africa for the development of industrial parks and investments within them.

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US official announces business partnership with Kenya

Voa News 25 Apr 2024

East Africa Trade and Investment intentionally — draws on the previous edition to develop a strategic platform for commercial advocacy, which will strengthen bilateral trade between Kenya and the ...

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Matriculants advised to use technology with values

Business Ghana 25 Apr 2024

The VC explained that as it had been reported by the University World News, Issue Number 773, higher education had been confirmed as a pillar in Africa Union’s 2024 to 2033 development plan, ...

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How technology is weaving African markets into the global fabric

B & FT Online 25 Apr 2024

But while South Africa has successfully positioned itself to rival developed markets, access to and between other African markets has previously proven challenging for global buy-side institutions.

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Over 500,000 Farmers Impacted by AFEX in 10 Years

This Day 25 Apr 2024

... impact report in 2021, AFEX has doubled down on driving impact through its work in Africa’s commodities markets, positively contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1,2,5,8, and 12.