You are here

Category: Business

 Africa presents many challenges to doing business, but to those who are willing to learn and understand the intricacy of the Continent many benefits await www.africaglobalvillage.com

Development Health Advice 

Herd immunity, an ‘unethical’ COVID-19 strategy, Tedros warns policymakers

Global Author
“Herd immunity is a concept used for vaccination, in which a population can be protected from a certain virus if a threshold of vaccination is reached”, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), told the agency’s regular press briefing in Geneva. But, he explained, it is achieved by protecting people from the virus, “not by exposing them… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Greater equality a ‘prerequisite’ for overcoming global crises: Bachelet 

Global Author
High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet said that in examining “the legacy of some of the most appalling chapters in human history”, the historic conference in South Africa, and resulting declaration inspired by the host nation’s struggle against Apartheid, is a work in progress, she reminded the Intergovernmental Working Group on the declaration’s Programme of Action.  Durban was the… Read More
Africa Investments 

Webinar “Pulse check – Trade Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa during COVID-19”

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar “Pulse check – Trade Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa during COVID-19” Who: African Development Bank, BADEA, International Trade Center, International Chamber of Commerce, IDB, BOAD EADB and MFW4A When: 15 October 20201pm GMT (Abidjan) / 2pm (London) / 3 pm (Johannesburg) / 9am EST (New York) Where: Online – Zoom https://afdb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1v5-JSsVQRi02bT8ZhGzHQ Following the release of a collaborative report that assessed… Read More
Africa Business World 

AfDB, Africa Energy Forum launch ‘African Utility of the Future’ competition

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – The African Development Bank (AfDB) and EnergyNet, organisers of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), have created the ‘African Utility of Future’ competition enabling teams to compete for a USD $5,000 prize. The Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Complex (PEVP) of AfDB will participate at AEF2020, mainstreaming the concept of: “The African Utility of the Future” – the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

‘Staggering’ rise in climate emergencies in last 20 years, new disaster research shows

Global Author
In an urgent call for countries to prepare better for all catastrophic events – from earthquakes and tsunamis to biological threats such as the new coronavirus – data from the UN Office on Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) indicates that wealthy nations have done little to tackle the harmful emissions that are linked to climate threats which make up the bulk of disasters today.  Short odds  “Disaster management agencies have succeeded in saving many lives through improved preparedness and the dedication of staff and volunteers. But the odds… Read More
Africa Business Southern Africa World 

Is it legal to trade Forex in Zimbabwe?

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Overview Apart from being the largest and most active financial market in the world, the Forex market is considered as one of the most valuable vehicles of international commerce. Zimbabwe is notorious for ongoing economic upheavals, both past and present, but this should not discourage Zimbabwean traders as they remain the link between local and international communities. The… Read More
Development Health Advice 

China joins global effort to ensure COVID vaccine access for all

Global Author
The country, together with the Republic of Korea and the tiny Pacific island of Nauru, joined the COVAX Facility this week, bringing the total number of participating nations and economies to 171, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced during his regular media briefing on the pandemic.   “The world is eagerly anticipating the results of trials of vaccines against COVID-19, which… Read More
Africa Investments 

En Tunisie, l’accès à l’eau potable améliore la qualité de vie en milieu rural

Elwin Mandowa,
Le soleil se lève sur le hameau de Balace et illumine de ses premiers rayons les paysages verdoyants qui lui servent d’écrin. En pleine floraison, les couleurs éclatantes du printemps subliment le panorama de cette petite localité de la province de Mornag, à la périphérie sud de Tunis, qui s’éveille doucement. Il y a quelques années, plus d’une vingtaine de… Read More
Africa Investments 

In Kenya, the Menengaï geothermal plant, funded by the African Development Bank, is helping 500,000 households overcome a severe electricity shortage

Elwin Mandowa,
In six years, Kenya has more than tripled production, from 198 to nearly 672 megawatts (MW), becoming Africa’s leading producer of geothermal energy in the process. The commissioning of the Menengaï geothermal power plant enabled the East African country to eliminate its electricity deficit to overcome the severe shortages it experienced in the late 2000s. The Menengaï Geothermal Development Project,… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank makes pitch for strategic partnerships with Nordic businesses

Elwin Mandowa,
At a webinar held Thursday by the Nordic-African Business Association (NABA), African Development Bank Vice President Solomon Quaynor made a powerful case for strategic investment opportunities in Africa. The digital webcast, organized by NABA, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Scatec Solar and Africa Finance Corporation(AFC), was part of a day-long event aimed at reconnecting Nordic businesses with the continent.… Read More
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial