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Africa Investments 

African Development Bank appoints Omar Sefiani Acting Director of the Treasury Department

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has appointed Omar Sefiani as Acting Director of the Treasury Department, effective 1st November 2022. Sefiani is a Moroccan national and finance expert with over 17 years of experience in international capital markets. He currently manages the Treasury Investments & Trading Division at the Bank. In this capacity, Sefiani currently oversees the management of the Treasury… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group appoints Ahmed Rashad Attout as Acting Director of the Financial Sector Development Department

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has appointed Ahmed Rashad Attout as Acting Director, Financial Sector Development Department, effective 1st December 2022. A seasoned and results-oriented banker, Attout, an Egyptian citizen, has over 23 years of banking experience in Africa and the Middle East and is currently the Manager of the Capital Markets Development Division. He has a special focus on capital… Read More
Africa Investments 

Unlock the impact potential of agricultural SMEs in Africa, experts urge at Dakar 2 Food summit

Elwin Mandowa,
  L-R: Allan Kasujja, Moderator; Admassu Tadesse, president and CEO, Eastern and Southern African, Trade and Development Bank; Danladi Verheijen, Co-founder and CEO, Verod Capital; Mr. Malick Ndiaye, CEO, Banque Agricole; Dr. Olagunju Ashimolowo, Vice President, Operations, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development; Mr. Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, Global Director for Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, International Finance Corporation. Global experts… Read More
Africa Business West Africa World 

Sierra Leone: New customary land laws giving more to rural landowners

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A $476 million investment into Sierra Leone’s iron-ore-rich Northern Province offers new hope that rural communities will reap the rewards of the region’s considerable mineral deposits. The challenge for this West African nation has always been striking a win-win-win deal where investors, local communities, and the central government profit. Under the new deal, Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Limited (Arise IIP)… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s president declares state of disaster over power cuts

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster to deal with the country’s energy crisis. His announcement gives the government additional powers to tackle the crippling electricity shortages. In recent months, the power crisis has worsened, affecting both domestic and commercial consumers. According to Mr. Ramaphosa, South Africa would emerge with a more efficient energy network. The… Read More
Africa World 

The Impact of Stress on the Body: Understanding Its Physical Effects

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Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming and chronic it can have a detrimental effect on both physical and mental health.  Stress can manifest itself in the body through physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, digestive issues, difficulty sleeping or changes in appetite. It’s important to recognize these signs of stress so that… Read More
Africa Investments 

African economies remain upbeat despite multiple shocks, says African Development Bank VP Urama

Elwin Mandowa,
African economies remain resilient despite experiencing multiple shocks, with 53 out of 54 African countries seen maintaining positive growth and a stable outlook for the 2023/24 period, the African Development Bank has projected. Prof. Kevin Urama, Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management at the bank, said that with Africa’s abundant natural capital, massive youthful… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sharm El Sheikh gets ready for the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings

Elwin Mandowa,
After successfully hosting COP27 in November 2022, the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El Sheikh is preparing for the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings in May. A preparatory mission to Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh led by the Bank’s Secretary General Vincent Nmehielle expressed satisfaction with the progress made to date towards the organization of the meetings, to be held from… Read More
Africa Business World 

Energy transition policies and regulatory developments light up across Africa

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Energy transition is a key topic of discussion at the African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa. Across the continent, countries in Africa are gearing up for energy transition by implementing policy and legislative frameworks that take into account the energy crisis and the need for a renewable, decarbonized, decentralized energy supply that addresses climate change and the commitments… Read More
Africa Featured World 

7 Empowering steps to make the internet better

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7th February is 20th year of Safer Internet Day (SID). The Centre in Ghana and partners across the globe have undertaken a series of initiatives to make the internet a better place for people across Africa, especially children and young people. Child Online Africa has partnered with some public sector agencies, private sector, Unions and non-governmental organizations across Ghana and… Read More
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