April 29
Africa: Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the "orphans" of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a "residual… Read more »
April 19
Egypt: Streamlining Egypt's Food Value Chain Through Technology
Farah Emara's agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology Read more »
March 11
Africa: Broaden National Tax Base for More Resources, African Countries Told
UNECA's Hanan Morsy also called for digitalization of tax filing, removal of tax exemptions and ensuring prudent public spending Read more »
March 07
Africa: Artificial Intelligence and Africa
Experts say supportive policies and robust infrastructure key for tech opportunities Read more »
February 26
Botswana: Using Technology to Fight Food Insecurity in Botswana
Tumo Kgabeng's agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments. Read more »
February 23
Africa: Heavy-Duty Vehicles a Major Contributor to Escalating Pollution Levels
Trucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts. Read more »
February 21
Angola: Angola - Soyo Entrepreneurs Switching From Oil to Sustainable Agriculture
Empretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities. Read more »
February 15
Africa: Bridging Africa's Gender Gap in Tech
Meet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa. Ms. Hlongwane, 30, is founder of Pink Codrs Africa that supports over 500 women in the tech space across South Africa… Read more »
January 25
Africa: Start-Ups Powering Up Africa's Solar Energy Ecosystem
They are increasingly offering advanced energy solutions to the majority of people across Africa facing blackouts, brownouts and poor electricity supply Read more »
January 04
Africa: 2024 - a Year of Cautious Hope for African Economies Facing Worldwide Challenges
The continent's economic growth is expected to inch up to 3.5 per cent Read more »
January 03
Africa: Artificial intelligence Expert Warns of 'Digital Colonization' in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Africa: Intra-African Trade Provides an Opportunity for Inclusive Economic Growth
Women's land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: Could Angola Become Africa's Logistics Hub?
Yes, according to Catarino Fontes Pereira, head of Angolan logistics regulatory agency Read more »
December 07, 2023
Angola: Angola's Small Businesses Drive Economic Growth
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy. In Angola, people are determined to shift away from oil dependency, which currently constitutes nearly… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Angola: How Angola Is Transforming Its Economy Through Commerce
A conversation with Amadeu de Jesus Leitão Nunes, Angola's Secretary of State for Commerce Read more »
December 03, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Extraction of Minerals Needed for Green Energy Must Be 'Sustainable and Just', Says Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday announced his plan to set up a panel aimed to ensure the move from fossil fuels towards renewable energy is just,… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Angola: Angola's Young Entrepreneurs 'Empretecos' On a Mission to Transform Their Country
A unique training programme - EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: Pursuing Sustainable Solutions to Africa's Economic Challenges
In his first interview as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Claver Gatete spoke with Africa Renewal's Kingsley… Read more »
Africa: Policy, Economic Reforms Key for Africa's Industrialisation Revolution
Economic Commission for Africa Director says government commitment and homegrown solutions will boost AfCFTA Read more »
November 11, 2023
Africa: Migration Can Boost Trade and Regional Integration Under the AfCFTA
African governments are embracing migration as an opportunity for development, integration and trade Read more »
November 13, 2023
Angola: Angola At the UN - Diversifying Angola's Economy to Boost Trade Exports
Amb. Francisco José da Cruz explains how promoting domestic production and consumption will create more jobs and boost incomes Read more »
November 02, 2023
Africa: Call to Improve Jobs for Youth in Africa
Creating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: 'Transforming4Trade' Will Reshape African Economies - Interview
Infrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: Using the Creatives to Boost Intra-African Trade
Youth on the move to tap AfCFTA trade opportunities across the continent Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: With Leadership and Determination, Africa Can Achieve the SDGs
Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa Read more »