The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marks a pivotal moment in the continent’s united front for bold, transformative climate action. Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit in Nairobi, Kenya, this high-level convening, under…
The launch of the 2025 Brand Africa 100 Awards marks a significant milestone in Africa’s journey to reshape its global image, elevating its economic power and cultural vibrancy on the world stage. Held at the historic Africa Hall, in Addis…
In an era where personalized services and exclusivity are becoming the norm, Safaricom PLC has once again raised the bar with the launch of Emerald, a platform designed specifically for their most loyal and high-value customers. But this isn’t just…
The new Abusera International Airport will complement Ethiopia’s recently expanded Bole International Airport, which is expected to reach its annual 25 million passenger capacity limit soon The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent…
Afreximbank will finance the development and operationalisation of industrial parks (IPs) and special economic zones (SEZs) to bolster the country’s industrialisation and export manufacturing In a groundbreaking move that will redefine Kenya’s industrial landscape, Afreximbank and the Kenyan government have…
Discussions centered on innovative strategies for mobilizing African capital, strengthening financial institutions, and leveraging the role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AMFIs) in financing critical development sectors On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African…
As Chair, Zubairu will drive collaborative growth by strengthening partnerships among member institutions, African governments, and global agencies to build a robust financial architecture The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), also known as the Africa Club, has announced…
HHA aims to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing the burden of this disease across communities AstraZeneca’s flagship health equity programme – Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating successfully taking over 67 million blood pressure…
The race for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is heating up, with five candidates vying for the top position. As the election approaches in May 2025, the contest is shaping up to be a diplomatic and strategic…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has projected that Africa will need to double its annual expenditure to $6 billion in order to expand its digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap between people and businesses on the continent. This projected…
Coca-Cola Co. is advancing plans for a significant initial public offering of its African bottling arm as soon as 2025, with a valuation that could exceed US$8 billion. This major financial move is set to end a period of sluggish…
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) announced a new seven-year extension of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to build on the success of its decade-long mission to elevate young women and men in Africa. Unveiled at Kampala on…
The UK has removed export tariffs for cut flowers for two years, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond. The suspension of 8 per cent duty for cut…
Half Day city tour of Addis Ababa will give you an insight to History, Culture, beliefs and life style of Ethiopians
The telecom industry in East Africa is abuzz with news of an unprecedented CEO swap between Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, and MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of the multinational MTN Group.