Africa: 10 outstanding entrepreneurs to share US$1.5m grant as ABH reaches 5th edition
Annually, 10 finalists are selected to compete in the ABH finale pitch competition that is broadcast online and across the continent.
Category: Africa
African journalists win Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022
Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is primarily focused on improving access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions in under-served communities, building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM with a special focus on women and youth
African women at the forefront of ending violence meted against female gender
About 19 years ago, African States adopted the protocol to the Africa charter on human and peoples’ rights on the rights of women.
How small-scale farmers can respond to the hunger crisis in the region
In agroecology, we can produce food to end food crisis and hunger that is threatening our country – minister. Mururi
Better policies – a critical element of food safety, and food security in East and Sub-Saharan Africa
According to FAO, in Africa, over 90m people fall ill, while nearly 137,000 die each year due to food-borne diseases.
AD Ports Group signs “head of terms for new multipurpose terminal” in Pointe Noire Port, Republic of the Congo
Under the HoT, AD Ports Group has the exclusive right to invest in the development, operation, and management of the “New Mole Port” that will handle containers, general cargo, break-bulk and other types of cargo.
IWPG to engage South Sudan, Ivory Coast at the 67th UN CSW on Int’l Women’s Day
Through this year’s 67th UN CSW, IWPG suggests a new direction for women’s peace education in the online era and the role of women in this process.
6 vital ways CRM is fuelling growth and boosting sales for South African businesses
“The positive results we see from our customers who have implemented our CRM and contact centre solutions underscore the fact that companies who are able to quickly adapt to these changes have happier employees and more loyal customers – and as a result, improved sales figures.”
Bola Tinubu, 70, declared President-Elect of Nigeria
Nigeria went to the poll on February 25 to elect a new president and the election has been criticized in the country.
ANAPI’s economic mission between DRC-Morocco underway in Casablanca
Anthony Nkinzo, Director General of ANAPI stressed that “the DRC is a land of opportunities, with a geostrategic position in the heart of Africa”.
What the 2022 report says for Africa to eliminate malaria by 2030
With 27 African countries launching Zero Malaria Starts with Me, the African Union looks forward to having the remaining Member States out of 47 African countries impacted by malaria.
Over 20 million hungry as AU misses targets in “Year of Nutrition”
As of August 2022 (the last available figure), there were 139.95 million people in 35 African countries living in Crisis or worse (IPC 3 or higher) acute food insecurity. That is an increase of 17% (20.26 million people) over the same number a year earlier (119.69 million people).