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Published on Mar 8, 2025

Vice President for Finance and CFO, Hassatou Diop N'Sele listed by Forbes Africa among the 50 most inspiring women of ...

The African Development Bank Group welcomes the announcement by Forbes Africa of its listing of Hassatou Diop N’Sele, the Bank Group’s Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, among the 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025. We are proud to see VP …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

AfDB report highlights growth, reforms and investment booms in Africa

Africa's 2025 economic outlook signals strength (Graphic: Hope Mukami, bird story agency) The latest report on Africa’s economy from the African Development Bank (AfDB) highlights how bold reforms, rapid investments, and pro-business policies are …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Embracing the Beauty of Blackness: Why Skin Bleaching Must E...

At the cusp of the AI-era, as we celebrate the diversity of African cultures and the dynamism of younger generation Africans, it's also imperative that we address the harmful practice of skin bleaching, which threatens the very fabric of our identity. …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

African Development Bank and Standard Bank join forces to support SMMEs and boost trade

On Monday, the African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group (SBG) signed a landmark financial agreement aimed at enhancing funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and expanding trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3.6 …

Source: Joy FM - Label Pending
Published on Mar 8, 2025

African Development Bank Group’s AFAWA initiative takes stage at Élysée Palace International Women’s Day event

The African Development Bank Group is showcasing its transformation of Africa’s financial sector to provide Africa’s women entrepreneurs billions of U.S. dollars to grow their businesses at an event organized by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

International Women's Day: Africa's businesswomen will not be ignored

Preparations for the AFAWA-ZANACO Zee Women's Banking Awards event in Lusaka, Zambia, March 8, 2023. /Flickr Preparations for the AFAWA-ZANACO Zee Women's Banking Awards event in Lusaka, Zambia, March 8, 2023. /Flickr Editor's note: Dr. …

Source: CGTN - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Power Africa’s exit puts electrification efforts at risk in Africa – SBM

SB Morgen has warned that the sudden termination of Power Africa, a U.S.-funded program that expanded electricity access across Africa, could stall energy development in Africa. The warning was contained in the latest SBM Intelligence report titled: “Power …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Opportunity for the AU to amplify Africa's voice

Dr Sizo Nkala South Africa is holding the rotational G20 presidency this year. This means that the country will be in a position to influence much of the agenda of a group that has dubbed itself the “premier forum for international economic cooperation”. …

Source: Sunday Tribune - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Developing a Thriving e-vehicles Value Chain in Africa

Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion In 2023 UNDP in Uganda added its first electric car into their fleet as a major step …

Source: Inter Press Service - Label Pending
Published on Mar 7, 2025

BAD announces USD 290 million for projects in Angola

Luanda – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has available USD 290 million dollars for two projects in Angola, revealed Thursday, in Luanda, the minister of Planning, Victor Hugo Guilherme. Speaking at a press conference - to make a balance of the two-day …

Source: Angola Press Agency - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Reaping the benefits of the AfCFTA: Strengthening transport services and infrastructure for growth

A tech entrepreneur in Lagos, a coffee farmer in Ethiopia, and a fashion designer in Accra all represent the diverse business landscape across Africa. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to facilitate seamless trade among them by reducing …

Source: The Brookings Institution - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Africa Beyond Aid

When America’s first felon announced a funding freeze of US humanitarian aid and ‘development assistance’ for 90 days, little did he know that he would ignite a reckoning not seen since independence movements began across much of Africa, Asia and Latin …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’

Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as a result of US aid cuts, a top doctor has warned. Dr Lucica Ditiu, who heads the Stop TB Partnership, said she feared that interruptions to people’s treatment would …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Caribbean in Crosshairs: Trump’s sanction threat sparks economic uncertainty

by Michael Derek Roberts The reported consideration by Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Caribbean nations like Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad over their closer ties with the African Investment Bank is a concerning development for the entire region. …

Source: Now Grenada - Center-left
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Investment forum calls for stronger regulation to drive growth

The 4th annual Namibia Institutional Investors Forum 2025 opened at Swakopmund last Thursday with a call for stronger regulatory frameworks to enable investment growth and consumer protections. Delivering the opening address, CEO of the Namibia Financial …

Source: Namibian Sun - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Gender In Focus: Kenyan entrepreneur patents bee venom collection technology to boost productivity and beekeeper incomes

Editor’s Note: Kenyan entrepreneur Patrice Murugi Wachira developed an innovative technology to extract venom from bees, then monetized the product – to create an additional revenue stream for beekeepers in her community. The founder and chief executive …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian Women, 2025

1, Oluwayemisi Olorunshola CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WEMA BANK PLC Oluwayemisi Olorunshola (PhD) is an experienced business professional with over 15 years’ experience and training in Unilever Nigeria Plc, and over 20 years as a business manager/ …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Logistics Innovation Crucial in Boosting E-Commerce

Justicia Shipena, Uaueza Kanguatjivi Technology Minister Emma Theofelus says Namibia must strengthen its postal and logistics sector to take full advantage of opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She highlighted the current …

Source: Villager - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

PALOP business forum highlights tourism, energy transition and agribusiness

Tourism, energy transition and agribusiness are the three areas highlighted in the debate spaces that feature in the final program, released this Wednesday, to take place on the island of Sal. Investment attraction strategies, public-private partnerships …

Source: Ver Angola - Neutral

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 11:58 GMT

President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands Joins GCA Advisory Board

Rotterdam, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that H.E. Dr. Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has joined its Advisory Board. President Heine, widely respected as a …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

The American University of Rome Hosts Student-Led Conference on Global Challenges.

Students at AUR lead a global conference on governance, technology, and sustainability, tackling key challenges in partnership with LUISS and Hertie School. ROME, ROME, ITALY, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American University of Rome …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 10:36 GMT

Top Growth Driver In The Pulmotech MAA Market 2025: Impact Of Rising Respiratory Disease Prevalence On The Growth

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Has the Pulmotech MAA Market Expanded in Recent Years? …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 10:36 GMT

Qarziba Market Report 2025: Size, Trends, And Growth Insights For Global Expansion

Updated 2025 Market Reports Released: Trends, Forecasts to 2034 – Early Purchase Your Competitive Edge Today! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Has the Qarziba Market Grown in Recent Years? The …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 10:31 GMT

Leaders of Uzbekistan and France elevate bilateral relations to strategic partnership

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, held talks at the Élysée Palace. PARIS, FRANCE, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The President of the Republic of …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 09:35 GMT

A' Heavy Machinery Design Award Announces Final Call for Entries for 2024-2025 Period

International Heavy Machinery Design Competition Accepting Last Submissions Until March 30, 2025 for Recognition of Excellence in Heavy Equipment Design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Heavy Machinery Design …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

A' Information Technologies Design Award Announces Final Call for Last Submissions

Distinguished Information Technologies Design Competition Opens Last Entry Period Until March 30, 2025 for Global IT Innovators COMO, CO, ITALY, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Information Technologies Design Award, a highly …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit 2025

This year’s Summit promises valuable discussions, connections, and insights into Indigenous investment and business growth. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second annual Canadian Indigenous Investment …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 07:50 GMT

A' Public Utility Products and Services Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

A' Public Utility Products and Services Design Award reveals extensive recognition package aimed at advancing excellence in public utility design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A' Public Utility Products and …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Winwinpay Building Partnerships at the SiGMA Africa Summit 2025

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Winwinpay, a leading company specialising in payment solutions, proudly participated in the SiGMA Africa Summit held from March 10 to 12, 2025, at the Sun Exhibits, GrandWest in Cape …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 00:39 GMT

NPS Welcomes Japan’s Former Navy Chief as Inaugural International Fellow

Adm. Ryo Sakai was the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, he is now on the faculty of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Chief of Staff of the …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 22:47 GMT

Global Justice Network Foundation Calls for Immediate Suspension of Canada Aid to Bangladesh Amidst Human Rights Crisis

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 10, 2025, the Canadian Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, announced a $272.1 million foreign aid package for Bangladesh and the Indo-Pacific region. The …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Innovations for 21st Century Assessment Authoring: A Collaboration Between OAT and LIST

LUXEMBOURG, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Open Assessment Technologies (OAT), home of TAO, the leader in digital assessment software, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) are pleased to announce an innovative …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 09:40 GMT

From scarcity to security: Restoring clean water in Niger State

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Applications open for the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 18:53 GMT

Interscope & EMI Records' Rising Star Elliot James Reay Wins Prestigious Global Music Initiative "The Road to Memphis”

Groundbreaking Global Music Initiative Receives Over 33,000 Submissions Worldwide and Supports More Than 4,000 Artists with Mental Health Services MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From over 33,000 international …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 18:39 GMT

The Kilgoris Project Announces Zach Carpenter New President

International Organization Promotes New Leadership from Within LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kilgoris Project (TKP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Carpenter as the organization’s new …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 15:01 GMT

ANY.RUN Warns on AI Risks in Cyber Security: Key Threats and Solutions to AI Safety

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANY.RUN, a leading malware analysis and threat intelligence service provider, presents a research overview on the risks of AI’s and LLMs’ abuse and failures. Our analysts …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:20 GMT

AI Agents Shaping the Future of Marketing: Digital Agency Network's Curation

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital Agency Network (DAN) is proud to announce its top selection of AI agents setting new rules for digital marketing. These agents are becoming essential as they streamline …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Eskin Fundraising Training Calls for Modern Day Don and Donna Quixotes

Men. women and youth who will relentlessly pursue quests that touch, improve and save more lives, especially helping those who are struggling. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wanted: Indefatigable men, women …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:07 GMT

Unlock Aid Unveils 'Aid Reimagined: The New American Foreign Partnership Standard'

Open Letter Sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio Presents Bold, Results-Driven Path Forward To Shape the Future of U.S. Foreign Assistance WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Unlock Aid, a coalition …

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