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Published on Jan 18, 2021

Mauritius and Morocco join African Development Bank (AfDB/AFMISM) Bloomberg® bond index

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) today announced the addition of two new countries - Mauritius and Morocco - to its Bloomberg African Bond Indices (ABABI), marking a steady progress in the Bank’s efforts to deepen the continent’s …

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Published on Dec 3, 2020

African Development Bank and partners roll out comprehensive report on the state of gender equality in Africa

The African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and UN Women unveiled details of its Africa Gender Index report during a virtual global dissemination event on Tuesday, 1 December 2020. The Africa Gender Index is the most …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Nov 26, 2020

Appointments and reassignments at the African Development Bank

Mr. Ebrima Faal Director, Operations Committee Secretariat and Quality Assurance The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the reassignment of Mr. Ebrima Faal as the Director, Operations Committee Secretariat and Quality Assurance (OPSCOM), …

Source: Africa Global Village - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 28, 2020

African Development Bank Regional Economic Outlook 2020: COVID-19 response and economic diversification crucial to ...

A higher level of preparedness is urgently needed to prevent and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Africa, including additional resources for testing and to reduce the impact on households and the economy, the African Development Bank said in its …

Source: Africa Global Village - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 27, 2020

African Development Bank Regional Economic Outlook 2020: COVID-19 response and economic diversification crucial to ...

Download logo Report recommends inclusive, broad-based and pro-poor policies to address inequality and reduce poverty rates; Impact of COVID-19 in South Africa projected to affect rest of Southern African economies. A higher level of preparedness is …

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Published on Nov 20, 2020

How to Revive Namibia's 'Zombie' Construction Sector

ROMAN GRYNBERG PRIOR TO THE economic crisis, which started in 2016 and has since continued almost unabated, construction – one of the biggest sectors of Namibia's economy – lost two thirds of its value over five years. In 2015, it constituted US$2 …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2020

Namibia: African Development Bank approves $121.7 million loan, Euro 3 million grant to support water and sanitation ...

Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/en) on Wednesday approved a $121.7 million loan (ZAR 1.893 billion) and Euro 3 million grant from the Rural Water Supply Sanitation Initiative Trust Fund …

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Published on Apr 16, 2020

African Development Bank Group (AfDB): Why Adesina Deserves a Second Term (By Lewis Chukwuma)

Download logo By Lewis Chukwuma The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria …

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Published on Feb 26, 2020

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Executive Directors conduct consultative mission, tour project sites

A seven-member delegation of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) visited Zimbabwe on a week-long fact-finding mission where they held meetings with a number of officials including President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The …

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Published on Jan 19, 2021

End of era: When African leaders visited Trump’s White House

Kayode Oyero The curtain falls on the Donald Trump presidency on Wednesday but the 45th President of the United States would be remembered for a number of things including his many firsts. Aside being the first US president to be impeached twice by …

Source: Punch - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2020

Nigeria wants more agri loans, and Namibia?

GODWIN Emefiele, the governor of the Nigeria Central Bank, has called on commercial banks in his country to grow their loan books to the agricultural sector. This should be done in the next four years – where loans advanced to the agricultural sector …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Sep 9, 2020

Namibia: Walvis Bay port now a regional logistic hub as new container terminal runs at full capacity

The new container terminal at the Namibian Port of Walvis Bay, built between 2014 and 2019, gives the country a high-end port facility. The terminal, commissioned in August 2019, is now fully operational, according to a report by the African Development …

Source: Africa Global Village - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 31, 2019

Seedstars World partners with African Development Bank to propel youth start-ups and jobs

WINDHOEK - Seedstars World, a Swiss-based start-up competition in emerging markets, and the African Development Bank on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to implement its innovative ‘job creation track’ model to support youth employment and …

Source: New Era - Government
Published on Oct 25, 2019

African Development Bank climate change initiative: Top experts form the Adaptation Benefits Mechanism board

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed a group of renowned experts to the board of a continental initiative to mobilize financing for resilience to the negative impacts of climate change. The Bank established the …

Source: M2 - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 7, 2020

Can Namibia Afford an IMF Loan?

NAHAS ANGULA TOWARDS THE END of July the government announced it had applied at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan of US$273 million, or N$4,5 billion, to help address the health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the first …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2020

Namibian market 'not too small'

THE statement that the Namibian market is too small for local production to thrive is not true – especially not for the agricultural sector in which most of what is consumed is imported. Rather, it is the cost of production in the sector that may have kept …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Jun 3, 2020

Namibia’s strategy to borrow over N$21b

Namibia’s debt is projected to increase to N$117 billion, or almost 69% of GDP, while revenue will be down 14.3% compared to previous estimates for the 2020/21 financial year. According to finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi, the country’s borrowing …

Source: New Era - Government
Published on Jun 23, 2020

Covid-19 and Food Security in Namibia

JOSEFINA NGHUUYEPA THE CORONAVIRUS is spurring a downward spiral in economic, social, healthcare, transportation and education systems worldwide, and, without exception, even in the smallest village in Namibia. Importantly, Covid-19 has the potential to …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2019

Mozambique: African Development Bank calls for urgent global response as second cyclone hits Southern Africa

The African Development Bank has called for urgent global action in the wake of a second cyclone to hit the southern Africa coastal region in six weeks. According to Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, “we must have concerted international cooperation to …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 23:30 GMT

Mauritius: JICA provides $289 million support to fight COVID-19 under initiative with African Development Bank

Download logo The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended an Official Development Assistance loan of up to 30 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild its economy. The loan, …

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Published on February 10, 2021 - 23:31 GMT

African Development Bank President says vaccines and debt relief will be key to Africa’s recovery from COVID-19

The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has called for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for Africans and said debt relief would help African economies recover faster and better from the pandemic. Speaking on 8 …

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Published on February 9, 2021 - 16:49 GMT

African Development Bank assists West African countries to deliver carbon emission reductions and meet their Paris ...

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has extended financial support to a project that will strengthen the efforts of West African countries to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris climate accord …

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Published on February 5, 2021 - 15:35 GMT

The African Development Bank and WHO cut sod for Public Health Emergency Operations Center building in Juba, South Sudan

Download logo The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is financing the construction of the second phase of the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) in Juba, South Sudan. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Thursday, was presided over by …

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Published on February 1, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

S&P Global affirms African Development Bank’s AAA rating with stable outlook

Download logo Ratings agency S&P Global has affirmed its “AAA/A-1+” foreign currency issuer credit rating of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said its outlook reflected the expectation that the …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 14:02 GMT

New African Development Bank-Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) initiative will galvanize $25 billion to scale up African ...

African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi A. Adesina announced the launch on Monday of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) to mobilize $25 billion to scale up and accelerate climate change adaptation actions across Africa. …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

Time for a digital scale-up in Africa to unlock the continent’s untapped creative economies, panelists say

Download logo Digital platforms in Africa should scale up to take advantage of the continent’s surging demand for creative content, said Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, adding that the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) flagship …

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Published on January 21, 2021 - 19:24 GMT

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina’s Speech at the Federal Inland Revenue Service Tax Dialogue

Download logo By Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Your Excellencies, Governors, Excellencies, Ambassadors Honorable …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 18:35 GMT

WGP Global to Become the Sole Strategic Advisor to DiManEx

WGP Global and DiManEx announce that they have formalised an agreement for WGP Global to become the sole Strategic Advisor to the Dutch company. LONDON, CENTRAL, ENGLAND, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WGP Global and DiManEx announced …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 23:21 GMT

The GLOBAL Rhapsody Online Prayer Conference is here again

The Rhapsody Online Prayer Conference is an opportune time of prayers for all Rhapsody partners globally! MANCHESTER, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILLIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN UPCOMING RHAPSODY ONLINE PRAYER …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 17:07 GMT

Laura Hammarstrom Awarded Certificate in Event Management by Cvent

Laura Hammarstrom, the founder of Laura Hammarstrom, CMP, LLC, earns Cvent Event Management certification, adding to her long list of noteworthy achievements. BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Laura …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 14:12 GMT

Palm Beach Residents Unite To X-Out Human Trafficking

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County renews valued partnership with #ENDITMOVEMENT. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Palm Beach Residents Unite To X-Out Human Trafficking The Salvation Army of Palm …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 00:36 GMT

Innovative Smart Bag redefines menstruation management for refugee girls in Uganda

In Uganda, menstruation management presents a daunting challenge for so many adolescent girls and women. The inability to adequately manage their periods means they often choose to forego school and stay at home for several days each month, according to a …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 11:00 GMT

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 07:33 GMT

Miners Garden Mining Platform offers new affordable cloud mining contracts

Make your crypto growing fast and super with Miners Garden Cloud Mining Platform ENGLAND, PROVINCE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Your first choice to start cryptocurrency mining - miners garden - BTC Mining" …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 06:30 GMT

COVID-19 a Key Focus for World Suicide Prevention Experts in Australia This Year

Australia will be in the world spotlight this September as lead international experts gather to share ways to tackle the potential impact of COVID-19 on suicide GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 05:50 GMT

eZ-XPO Announces Zoom Live Streaming Making It Simple For Virtual Summit With Sponsorship

Empower all Zoom and Virtual Trade Show customers with private Live Streaming without going through YouTube or Facebook with sponsorship logo display SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eZ-Xpo, the …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 05:43 GMT

North - East Civil Society Forum Calls for UN Zero Draft to Include Referal of Sri Lanka to Int'l Criminal Court (ICC)

"Representatives of the Tamil Victim groups, Civil society groups and Religious leaders spoke at this event" COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North - East Civil Society Forum, which recently organized a …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:11 GMT

As US Secretary of State Blinken Call for Action on Sri Lanka - He was Asked to Help Refer to Int’l Criminal Court -ICC

"A Civil Society Group from Sri Lanka have sent a letter to Secretary Blinken, urging him to help refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC)" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:06 GMT

Author C. Orville McLeish Delivers Inspiring Messages Through His Christian Books

C. Orville McLeish is an acclaimed Christian author and visionary who creatively conveys God’s message to readers of all backgrounds KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On a mission to truly know God, and with a vision to …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 15:41 GMT

Guided by Grief Launches Turn-key Program for Funeral Homes and Healthcare Organizations to Offer Ongoing Grief Support

The Funeral is Over, Now What? Beyond Today is an automated way for healthcare and death-care professionals to offer ongoing grief support to families served. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Funeral is …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 10:02 GMT

Registration is now open for SMi Group’s 2nd annual Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA 2021

SMi Reports: Registration is now open for the Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA, which returns as a virtual conference this June. LONDON, LONDON BRIDGE , UNITED KINGDOM, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:55 GMT

Rising Public Concern About Food Safety Is Expected To Boost The Analytical Standards Industry

The Business Research Company’s Analytical Standards Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for market size, …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:49 GMT

Automotive Airbags Silicone Market Provides Silicone Rubber Fabric Coatings And Seam Sealants For Enhanced Safety

The Business Research Company’s Automotive Airbags Silicone Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact And Recovery LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:48 GMT

The Application Security Market Is Driven By Increasing Security Breaches At The Business Application Level

The Business Research Company’s Application Security Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New year, new updates! Our reports have been revised for market size, …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 08:44 GMT

Eden Biologics Anticipates Initiation of Global Phase 3 in 2021 H2 for Its Denosumab Biosimilar

Eden Biologics today announced completion of enrollment for Phase 1 PK Clinical Trial of Eden's lead product candidate EB1001, a Denosumab biosimilar. HSINCHU, TAIWAN, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Biologics, Inc., a global …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 07:44 GMT

Yet Another Certified Betradar Integration by GammaStack

A certified Betradar integration of live and pre-match API has been successfully done by GammaStack for the sportsbook platform of one of their customers. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, USA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The iGaming industry is …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 05:24 GMT

Opioid overdoses continued to soar in 2020 demanding more attention from all citizens to help save lives

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World, with other drug education organizations, is calling on the community to reach out and help fight rising drug fatalities WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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