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The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency

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– – Democrat Joe Biden stood on the cusp of winning the presidency Friday night, three days after Election Day, as the long, exacting work of counting votes widened his lead over President Donald Trump in critical battleground states. High turnout, a massive number of mail-in ballots and slim margins between the two candidates all contributed to the delay in… Read More
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Zambia fights breast and cervical cancers as mortality rate surges

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– – Thandiwe Banda, the youngest first lady Zambia has ever had, was only in her 30s when her husband, Rupiah Bwezani Banda became the country’s fourth president in 2008 and ruled until 2011. Despite having had a relatively short stint in office, the couple and family might have still enjoyed the perks of being at the helm of the… Read More
Africa Investments 

Intra-Africa Trade in the Age of COVID-19

Elwin Mandowa,
                              The African Development Bank invites you to a virtual panel discussion themed Intra-Africa Trade in the Age of COVID-19 – Issues, Challenges and Way Forward as part of the wider Cultivate Africa dialogue. While intra-Africa trade in agriculture has been growing over the years, the levels remain significantly below the potential. The question, therefore, becomes whether the… Read More
Africa Investments 

Appointment of Karen Rot-Münstermann as Acting Evaluator General for the Independent Evaluation Development Department

Elwin Mandowa,
Acting Evaluator General for the Independent Evaluation Development department The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen ROT-MÜNSTERMANN as Acting Evaluator General for the Independent Evaluation Development Department of the African Development Bank, effective from 3 November 2020. Mrs. Karen ROT-MÜNSTERMANN, a Dutch citizen, is currently the Manager of the Knowledge Management, Outreach, and Capacity Development… Read More
Africa Investments 

Table ronde sur les échanges commerciaux intra-africains dans le contexte de la pandémie de Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
Quoi ? Table ronde virtuelle sur le thème : « Les échanges commerciaux intra-africains dans le contexte de la pandémie de Covid-19 : problèmes, enjeux et perspectives » Qui ? Banque africaine de développement, Commission de l’Union africaine et Hallpax Quand ? Mardi 17 novembre 2020, de 11h30 à 13h GMT Où ? En mode virtuel – Lien d’inscription à la table ronde :https://www.cultivate-africa.org/events/cultivate-africa/form La Banque africaine de développement… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Buhari, Good Governance Will Silence Social Media By Fredrick Nwabufo

Elwin Mandowa,
No government is short of opposition. In a democracy, the residence of an animated opposition signals the buoyancy of the system. Where there is democracy, there is opposition. In fact, opposition is the mitochondria of a republican system – it keeps the government on the mill working according to purpose. Why is the President Muhammadu Buhari administration after the only… Read More
Africa Investments 

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to deliver 2020 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT: 2020 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture, featuring former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Tony Blair WHO: African Development Institute, African Development Bank Group WHEN: Monday, 16 November 2020, 10.50 to 12.00 GMT WHERE: Virtual His Excellency the Rt Hon Tony Blair, Executive Chairman of the Institute for Global Change and Former Prime Minister of Great Britain… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Youth Agripreneur Forum (AYAF) Webinar Series-Session #2

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT: African Youth Agripreneur Forum (AYAF) Webinar Series-Session #2 WHO: The African Development Bank WHEN: Tuesday,10 November 2020; 11.00 am – 1.00 pm GMT WHERE: Virtual. Please register here The AYAF is a networking platform that seeks to bring together young agriculture entrepreneurs “agripreneurs,” agribusiness leaders, agribusiness investors, environmentalists, academia, development partners and government agencies to work on facilitating youth entrepreneurship… Read More
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