September 22
Africa: Pact for the Future - World Leaders Pledge Global Action for Peace, Sustainable Development
UN News
World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for… Read more »
September 19
Africa: Monica Geingos Appointed As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate
Namibia Economist
The Executive Chairperson of One Economy Foundation and Chancellor of Kepler University, Monica Geingos has been appointed as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate,… Read more »
September 18
Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Appoints Four New SDG Advocates [announcement]
UN
On the eve of the Summit of the Future, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced four new SDG Advocates dedicated to accelerating progress of… Read more »
September 17
Namibia: United Nations Secretary General Guterres Appoints Geingos As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate
Namibian
United Nations (UN) secretary general António Guterres has appointed former first lady Monica Geingos as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate, the UN has… Read more »
Africa: Gender Equality - 2030 Global Goal May Not Be Met - - Report
Premium Times
According to the report, the world still needs to catch up to its commitments to women and girls. Read more »
September 16
Kenya: Mawingu Expands Affordable Internet Services to Mandera
Capital FM
Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu has expanded its internet service to Mandera County, providing locals affordable broadband. Read more »
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Central African Republic: Central African Republic: New Digital Era Dawns with Debut of High-speed Internet Cable
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Junior is a young student at a technical college in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, getting set to resume studies at the University of Bangui. From childhood, he… Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Villagers Live Next to a Platinum Mine, but Have No Jobs
GroundUp
Residents of Limpopo's Barok Ba Nkwana and Atok villages demand government speak to the mine on their behalf Read more »
September 11
Africa: Mixed Fortunes for Africa's Rapid Urbanization -- Report
IPS
A new report says African cities will record rapid urbanization in the next decade, creating a mixed bag of socio-economic opportunities and challenges for the continent. Read more »
September 10
Africa: Call for 'Solutions Across the Board' As 79th General Assembly Opens
UN News
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday afternoon in New York, with incoming President Philemon Yang outlining a vision of unity in diversity and calling for… Read more »
September 09
Zimbabwe: India Sends Food Aid to Drought-Stricken Zimbabweans Staring Hunger
New Zimbabwe
INDIA has dispatched a consignment of 1 000 metric tonnes of rice to Zimbabwe, aimed at addressing the urgent food security needs of the drought-affected countries grappling with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High-Impact Research Can Drive Vision 2030 Goals
The Herald
Greater focus on high-impact research initiatives can accelerate Zimbabwe's quest to become an upper-middle-class society by 2030. Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: We'll Conduct Operations With Integrity, Respect for Communities - Julius Rone
Vanguard
The Group Managing Director of UTM FLNG Limited, Dr. Julius Rone, has assured the commitment of the company to conduct its operations with integrity, sustainability and respect for… Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Embarks On Innovative Approach to Sustainable Development in Lagos
This Day
In an era where environmental sustainability intersects crucially with economic development, the concept of a circular economy has emerged as a vital solution to many of the… Read more »
September 05
Malawi: No Malawian Will Die of Hunger, Govt Assures
Nyasa Times
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has reassured Malawians that no one will die of hunger in the country. Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Stakeholders Task Telecoms, Oil & Gas Sectors to Embrace Sustainability Reporting
Vanguard
Stakeholders in the economy have tasked organizations in the telecommunications (telecoms) and Oil and Gas sectors to embrace good sustainability practices by adopting the… Read more »
September 03
Ghana: 'Infrastructure, Sustainable Funding Crucial in Enticing Youth Into Agriculture'
Ghanaian Times
The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, has said infrastructure and sustainable funding are crucial in enticing the youth into agriculture. Read more »
Nigeria: Ongoing Economic Reforms Will Lead to Sustainable Growth - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration remained committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation of ongoing economic reforms. Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: A Champion for Sustainable Development and Climate Action
Africa Renewal
Ebaide Quincee Omiunu works to create a lasting impact on her community and beyond Read more »
August 28
Africa: Can FOCAC Adapt to Meet Africa's Long-Term Needs? [analysis]
ISS
African countries' bilateral deals with China should be clearly aligned with the continent's development goals. Read more »
Angola: President's Visit Likely to Boost Zaire Province Development
ANGOP
The working visit of a few hours that the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, made to the city of Mbanza Congo, capital of Zaire province, will certainly boost… Read more »
August 25
Gambia: BAC's Development Committee Chairman Testifies
Foroyaa
Mr Ousman Bah, the Councillor for Giboro Ward and also the Development Committee Chairperson of the same Council, testified that he was first elected in May 2018 and re-elected in… Read more »
Nigeria: Inclusion Is the Key to Sustainability Challenges
Premium Times
Despite the slow pace of the energy transition on the continent, we must not despair. Read more »