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International Women’s Month 2023: Abidjan-based women Investment Champions share their journeys with Africa Investment Forum

Elwin Mandowa,
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Malawi: Death toll from Cyclone Freddy hits over 200

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Malawi’s government has declared a state of disaster as the death toll from tropical cyclone Freddy has risen to 225. The country’s disaster management agency said on Wednesday that the death toll has increased from 190 reported on Tuesday. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs added in a statement that 707 people had been injured in the storm and 41… Read More
Africa World 

Investing in Sustainable Furniture: How It Benefits You and the Planet

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In the past few years, people have become more concerned about their carbon footprint on the environment. They are actively participating in reducing environmental protection and searching the ways to reduce population. People are more focused on the green lifestyle nowadays. Such type of furniture has a minimal environmental effect called sustainable furniture. Most people like to buy furniture made… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank and partners invest $618 million in Nigeria’s digital and creative industries

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and partners on Tuesday launched a new Investment in  Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. The initiative, with investments totalling $618 million, will attract direct investments in more than 200 technology and creative start-ups and provide non-financial services to about 450 digital technology, small and medium enterprises. With a  potential to generate $6.4 billion  into the… Read More
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US Vice-President Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris will visit three African countries this month, in what will be her first trip to the continent since becoming vice president. Ms Harris will visit to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia from 25 March to 2 April. Her visit will focus on efforts to “expand access to the digital economy, support climate adaptation and resilience, and strengthen… Read More
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Child Online Africa welcomes Fulbright Specialist Awardee

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The Child Online Africa group based in Ghana has welcomed Frederick Lane, Esq. of New York for an exchange program. The organisation’s executive director, Awo Aidam Amenyah welcomed Mr. Lane to Accra. Frederick Lane is a Fulbright Specialist Program awardee who will complete a project at Child Online Africa aimed at establishing partnerships benefiting participants, institutions, and communities both in… Read More
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Burkina Faso signs new education commitments at UN conference

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Burkina Faso is among four countries benefiting from the signing of new commitments to education projects, which took place at the United Nations fifth Least Developed Countries conference in Doha on Tuesday. Education Above All (EAA) and the Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) hosted a roundtable discussion which included ministers from Bangladesh, Liberia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Nigeria, Malawai and… Read More
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Lightning kills Kenyan football players

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Lightning struck two football players to death while playing a football match in Kisii county in western Kenya. According to local media reports, two other players were also taken to hospital for emergency treatment from injuries sustained during the incident. “It is quite unfortunate that they lost their lives while playing a game that they loved most. As federation officials,… Read More
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Oscar: Tems view-blocking outfit criticised

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Nigerian singer Tems’s debut appearance at Oscars on Sunday has attracted criticisms on social media. Her outfit blocked the view of other attendees of the event. Tems, 27, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, was nominated for Best Original Song for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever track Lift Me Up. Her white gown that wrapped around her head was criticised… Read More
Africa Investments 

Nigeria to Launch the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE)

Elwin Mandowa,
What:  Launch of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program Who:   The Federal Government of Nigeria, including the Vice President, ministers, and other senior officials; and heads of the African Development Bank Group, Agence Française de Développement, the Islamic Development Bank, and representatives/stakeholders from the digital and creative industries. When: Tuesday, 14 March 2023, from 10 AM to 12:00… Read More
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