July 05
Africa: Women in Six African Countries to Benefit From $100m AfCFTA Fish Project
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and TradeMark Africa, have launched a four-year fisheries programme aimed at… Read more »
June 25
Africa: Aviation Emission Reduction Efforts Face High Costs, Production Hurdles
Efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation industry by using sustainable fuel face significant challenges, primarily due to high costs and market uncertainties… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Container Shortage, Port Congestion to Increase Africa's Goods Costs
Africa faces rising goods costs as global freight charges soar, a move that will significantly impact the continent. Read more »
June 18
Africa: Qatar Steps Up Aviation Rivalry in Africa With Billion-Dollar RwandAir Stake
Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 49 percent stake in RwandAir next month, concluding nearly five years of negotiations with the East African-based carrier. Read more »
June 14
Africa: 2africa Submarine Cable Activated, Boosting African Connectivity
Airtel Telesonic, the wholesale arm of Airtel Africa, has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, enhancing connectivity across the continent. Read more »
May 27
Africa: New UAE Visa Rules Set to Hit African Travellers, Airlines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent measures to deter individuals from entering the Gulf nation as visitors and subsequently working without the necessary… Read more »
May 16
Africa: Cable Cuts Expose Vulnerabilities in Africa's Internet Infrastructure
The vulnerability of East Africa's countries was starkly revealed once again in the aftermath of the damage inflicted upon an undersea cable, leading to widespread internet outages… Read more »
May 15
Africa: Experts Push for Organic Fertilisers to Revive Africa's Soil Health
Large-scale adoption of organic fertilisers instead of synthetic ones could be the linchpin in revitalising Africa's soil health, achieving food security, and bolstering ecological… Read more »
May 09
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and… Read more »
March 18
Africa: Pan-African Airline Plans in Limbo As SAA Capital Injection Deal Collapses
Pan-African Airline, a highly anticipated venture, finds itself in a state of uncertainty following the collapse of plans for a private capital infusion into South African Airways… Read more »
March 15
Africa: Raila Odinga Nears African Union Commission Chairmanship
Raila Odinga has advanced significantly toward securing the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, following the continent's Executive Council's unanimous adoption of a key… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Africa's Path to Inclusive Prosperity - Embracing the Power of Circular Economy
In the quest to foster inclusivity across Africa, circularity models emerge as a beacon of promise, adept at addressing pressing economic and social challenges while propelling… Read more »