September 27
Africa: Transforming Africa With STI-Driven Solutions
In Africa, there is one undeniable truth: no matter the focus--whether youth-driven, women-driven, or community-driven--the common denominator for sustainable development lies in… Read more »
September 24
Africa: Unstoppable Africa - GABI Championing Africa's Trade, Talent, Innovation and Investment Opportunities At the Global Stage
The 2024 Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York in September, will bring together top business leaders,… Read more »
September 22
Africa: Shifting Africa's Financing for Development Paradigm
Let's shifts from merely managing poverty to fostering structural transformation Read more »
September 12
Africa: Affordable and Clean Energy in Focus
Progress, challenges, and the road ahead Read more »
August 23
Nigeria: Nigeria's Roadmap to Digital Transformation Under the Afcta
The country is investing in digital infrastructure and talent development, aiming to unlock new economic growth opportunities Read more »
July 10
Africa: How African Countries Can Halve Road Accidents By 2030
UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Road Safety Jean Todt says education and effective policies are key Read more »
July 01
Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success Read more »
May 24
Africa: Africa's Economic Sovereignty - the Time Is Now for African-Led Solutions
Throughout history, the African continent has generated significant added value that has fueled economies worldwide. However, Africa has not received proper recognition, and its… Read more »
May 16
Africa: New Revenue Streams - Using Africa's Vast Renewable Energy and Natural Resources for Premium Carbon Credits
Voluntary carbon market could reach $10-$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80 Read more »
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 »