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The Bank of Uganda Lowers Limits on the Value of Cheque Payments to Promote e-payments
Four Industrial Policy Regimes that have Shaped Africa
Ex Standard Bank Leader Cleared in Mozambique Price Fixing
Zanzibar and Pemba are about to Become a Test Site for a Mobile Internet Network
East Africa’s Mineral Deposits at the Centre of Future-facing Commodities
A Scramble for Controlling Interest in Nigeria’s Oldest Bank
Top Risks Facing South Africa
New Scheme to Save Zimbabwe’s Botched Land Reform
The First Floating LNG Facility is Deployed in the Deep Waters of the African Continent
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5 Ways for Africa and the World to Work Together and Restore Trust
January 19, 2022
By Chido Munyati Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of international solidarity and support. In particular, the threat of new variants highlights the need for a global response, with a particular focus on the unvaccinated people of Africa. To date, Africa has fully vaccinated 77 million people, just 6% of its population. In comparison, over 70% of high-income countries have already vaccinated more than 40% of their people. The low levels of vaccination increase the risk that new variants could emerge as the virus continues to circulate. Repeated waves would worsen the
Closing the Cyber Gap: Business and Security Leaders at Crossroads as Attacks Spike
January 19, 2022
The accelerating pace of digitalization, fuelled by COVID-19, has led to a record-breaking year for cybercrime. A new survey reveals a wide perception gap between executives, who think their companies are cyber resilient, and security leaders, half of whom disagree. Ransomware attacks were up some 150% in 2021 and more than 80% of experts say it is becoming a threat to public safety The report’s key insight is that cybersecurity is no longer a sufficient tactic – building resilience needs to be integrated into an organization’s strategy, especially since it can take 10 months to detect a security breach. Read
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Simbi Wabote And The Burden Of Leadership
January 19, 2022
By Kingsley Okeke It was an inspiring speech; indeed, it was not the formulaic expressions often associated with heads of government agencies in Nigeria. But the audience wasn’t expecting anything less from a thoroughbred professional,
USAID-Funded Trade Hub And Locafrique Launch $24 Million Partnership
January 19, 2022
To Increase Financial Inclusion For Agribusinesses In Senegal The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through the West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub), has launched a $24 million (13 billion CFA) co-investment partnership
Five Tips For Financial Success In 2022
January 19, 2022
The start of a new year is an ideal time to set new financial goals as well as to craft a plan to meet those goals in the year ahead. It is important to plan
Fiokee’s Groove Matures On “Man” – The Album
January 18, 2022
Nigeria’s most prominent Guitarist, has returned again to the fore with his smash debut dubbed, “MAN.” The 14-track sound piece is a rollercoaster of self-assuring odes, romantic melodies, and electrifying groove, bringing Effanga , better
Kalahari Process™ Unlocks Full Potential Of Iron Ore Tailings
January 18, 2022
Gravitas Minerals maximises the potential of iron by maximising its recovery from an orebody The iron ore price surged in early December after customs data revealed that China’s iron ore imports rose 14.6% in November
Retail Predictions Trend 2022| Africa
January 18, 2022
From a global perspective, analysts such as www.forrester.com are suggesting that 2022 will be a year of investment and new partnerships, specifically referencing trends for retailer and brands around the circular economy – a logistically challenging
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome Pledge US$300 Million to CEPI for COVID-19 Pandemic Response and to Accelerate Epidemic Preparedness
January 19, 2022
The foundations call on world leaders to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the COVID-19 crisis, prepare for future pandemics, and address epidemic threats. SEATTLE AND LONDON, 18 January 2022 -/African
Sudan urged to stop unnecessary use of force against protestors
January 18, 2022
Authorities in Sudan must immediately halt unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against protesters, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, calling for those responsible for abuses to be brought to justice. Spokesperson
SAP names Emmanuel Raptopoulos Regional President of EMEA South
January 18, 2022
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 18th January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- SAP has appointed Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new President for SAP’s EMEA South region, which comprises Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In this capacity, he
Bybit Enables Peer-to-Peer Transactions
January 18, 2022
SINGAPORE, 18 January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges has taken trading to the next level by enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions to help easier on- and off-ramp access. Starting Jan.
FAO launches $138 million plan to avert hunger crisis in Horn of Africa
January 18, 2022
More than $138 million is needed to assist rural communities affected by extended drought in the Horn of Africa, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Monday, launching a comprehensive response plan for the region.
Concrete action essential to fulfill Darfur promise: ICC Prosecutor
January 17, 2022
Nearly 20 years after the UN Security Council referred the Darfur situation in Sudan to the International Criminal Court (ICC), victims and survivors of atrocities are still seeking justice and accountability, Prosecutor Karim Khan told
New media initiative to put global media’s coverage of Africa under the spotlight
January 17, 2022
JOHANNESBURG,South Africa, 16 January 2022/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – The New York-based The Africa Center, narrative change organisation Africa No Filter, Media Monitoring Africa and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have joined forces to develop
FAO launches $138 million plan to avert hunger crisis in Horn of Africa
January 17, 2022
More than $138 million is needed to assist rural communities affected by extended drought in the Horn of Africa, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Monday, launching a comprehensive response plan for
TGP International announces global expansion plans for new hero concept: Alkebulan, the World’s first African Food Hall
January 17, 2022
DUBAI,UAE, 17 January 2022/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Award-winning global hospitality agency, TGP International, today announced their ambitious global expansion plans for their new food hall concept, Alkebulan. With an initial focus on culinary hotspots, London
Tigray: Aid operations ‘about to grind to a halt’, warns WFP
January 14, 2022
Aid and food distribution operations in northern Ethiopia are about “to grind to a halt” amid ongoing fighting, bloodshed and a lack of funding that is making humanitarian access impossible, the UN World Food Programme,
Decade of Sahel conflict leaves 2.5 million people displaced
January 14, 2022
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) called on Friday for concerted international action to end armed conflict in Africa’s central Sahel region, which has forced more than 2.5 million people to flee their homes in the
The Launch of MoroccoTech seeks to establish Morocco as one of the Best
January 14, 2022
Digital hub in AfricaJanuary 14, 2022 The launch event for MoroccoTech Brand is expected to be a mega-show with the presence of Government representatives and renowned names from the private sector. The event is already