Two African Development Bank-supported (www.AfDB.org) projects have been recognized at the 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/48Ob1Lf) conference. A RMB3.5bn ($478.7 million) Sustainability Panda Bond issue by Egypt was awarded Sovereign, Supra & Agency Bond Deal of the Year and a €533m Sustainable Loan to Côte d'Ivoire was named ESG Loan Deal […]
47 Players From 10 Countries to Compete in Inaugural Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference Group Phase Tipping Off Saturday, March 9 in South Africa
Top NBA Academy Africa Prospects Khaman Maluach and Ulrich Chomche Join BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Teams As Part of 2024 BAL Elevate Program; Fans Can Watch All Games Live on the NBA App (https://apo-opa.co/4a0Kzz0), NBA.com, BAL.NBA.com and the BAL’s YouTube (www.youtube.com/@theBAL) Channel; Games Will Reach Fans in 214 Countries and Territories in 17 Languages; Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com and […]
The Best is Yet to Come for Women in the Power Sector, says Karpowership Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
While only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector is currently held by women, this figure is expected to change as companies increasingly foster diversification and inclusion. For international energy company Karpowership – a subsidiary of Turkey’s Karadeniz Holdings – creating opportunities for women in the industry is a top priority. In an […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 through their More Than a Mother Campaign
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2024’, through their historic campaign “More Than a Mother”. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” stated, “Happy International Women’s Day to all the […]
African Games Introduce Rugby for Historic Debut from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana
Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana. The 13th edition of the African Games will serve as the official qualifier for the 2024 Olympic Paris Games. Organized by the African Union (AU) with the […]
Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery (By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone)
By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare world gather for the 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons in Sierra Leone this week, a profound dedication to advancing surgical knowledge and practice in the region is […]
Women Leaders Transforming the East African Energy Landscape
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) celebrates women in leadership positions within Africa’s energy and mining sectors this month as part of its Women in Energy series. Leveraging its position as the continent’s premier investment platform for the energy sector, ECP aims to enhance the role of women as agents of change in promoting clean, […]
International Women’s Day: Sierra Leone’s Florence Bangura is fostering opportunities for growth in all women, starting with herself
At a young age, Florence Bangura was barred from working and married off by her father. But the adversity may be the reason the 49-year-old from Sierra Leone is today the embodiment of what International Women’s Day is all about. She has earned the nickname ‘Iron Lady’, and her strength has been forged by a […]
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Celebrates Women Leading Africa’s Energy Growth
As part of its Women in Energy series taking place this month, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) www.EnergyCapitalPower.com celebrates women in leadership positions within Africa’s energy and mining sectors. With Senegal, Uganda, Namibia and South Africa at the helm of female leaders within their respective ministries, these markets have attracted billions in foreign investment and are […]
Pre-Symposium Event Highlights Infrastructure Opportunities Ahead of Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024
Download logo South Africa offers a wealth of infrastructure investment opportunities for foreign financiers, with the Development Bank of South Africa alone promoting a R70 billion project pipeline. Ahead of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) – taking place March 17-19 in Cape Town – a pre-symposium media engagement highlighted the need […]