Dubai to host Global Black Impact Summit
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is set to host Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 next month.
January 2024
IFAD issued one billion SEK sustainable bond
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) issued its first SEK club deal today, a strong indication of…
OSC Institute and Library in Ethiopia inaugurated
The Organization for Southern Cooperation (OSC) on Monday inagurated its Institute and Library in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Abu Dhabi business activity showcases growth in 2023
Abu Dhabi business activity showcases growth in 2023, according to the Abu Dhabi’s ‘Business Activity Report’ for the…
Traditional approaches to energy resilience
By Luca Ceschinelli – The mining industry has historically relied on two primary energy sources to power operations…
Saudia grows 21 percent, transports 30 million guests
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has continued its transformation in 2023 with the transportation of…
EC, African Development Bank unlock funding for infrastructure
On the sidelines of this week’s Italy-Africa Summit, the European Commission (EC) and the African Development Bank Group…
Dubai introduces first Emirati-led light art festival
Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day program at Expo City Dubai.
Ethio Telecom has launched 5G network in Dire Dawa
By Anwar Hussen – Ethio Telecom has launched the latest global technology product, the fifth-generation mobile service in…
East African pastoralists expo opens in Addis Ababa
By Yeneneh Sisay – The East African pastoralists expo, which began on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is…
Ethiopia Prosperity Party elects new deputy president
The ruling Prosperity Party of Ethiopia today elected Temesgen Tiruneh as its new deputy President replacing Demeke Mekonnen.
Malawi economy set to grow 3.3 percent in 2014
The economy of Malawi, which was estimated to grow less than 2 percent in 2023, is set to…
Global GDP growth to slow down to 2.4 percent
The global GDP growth is projected to slow from 2.7 percent in 2023 to 2.4 percent in 2024,…
Djibouti’s growth lacks sufficient employment, IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team which visited Djibouti this week says, its debt-driven growth over the past…
World malaria report paints concerning picture
By Dr. Martin Lukindu – The World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2023, released at the end of…
Zambia, Zimbabwe strengthening cross border trade
To enhance political will and strengthen the capacity of Member States to apply the AU Guidelines for the…
Dubai set to host MEA amusement industries expo
Burgeoning African amusement industry operators are set to benefit once again from the forthcoming DEAL 2024 in Dubai.
RwandAir signs IATA Safety Leadership Charter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the…
Zanzibar to host African artistic freedom summit
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is set to hold the inaugural edition of the PANAF…
Kardex, Addverb partner in intralogistics software
Kardex has agreed a strategic partnership with Addverb in the area of intralogistics software.
Multi-Wing appoints consultancy abcg to handle market entry
Multi-Wing, the prominent Danish manufacturer specializing in axial fans for engine cooling and industrial heat exchangers, has announced…
ICAO, IATA continue cooperation on dangerous goods safe transportation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended their long-standing cooperation…
US public universities share experiences to Ethiopia universities
Over the last two years, 50 university presidents and vice presidents from 37 Ethiopian public universities have traveled…
Zambia’s President to reflect at 2024 Africa mining conference
Zambia is set to promote its invetment opportunities in mineral sector at the 2024 Mining Indaba, the major…
Burundi economy set to grow by 4.3 percent
The economic growth of Burundi, which began recovering from 1.8 percent in 2022 to 2.7 percent in 2023,…
Opportunities for customer-centric fintechs in tough economic headwind
By Andy Jury – At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting…
Unlocking AI potential in 2024
By Othelo Vieira – 2023 has seen the phenomenal rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the latest in…
IFAD urges leaders to address root causes of hunger, rural poverty
As the climate crisis intensifies and multiple conflicts increase global instability, visionary and committed political leadership is more…
AfDB appointed new private sector development department head
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Sunday appointed Aida Ngir Ngom as the new Director of its Private…
TECNO Mobile Ethiopia unveils two smartphones
Innovative technology brand TECNO unveiled its latest SPARK 20 series model at a grand event in Addis Ababa…