Madeline

  International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March, was enthusiastically celebrated in the Northern Red Sea and Southern Regions under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” At a celebratory event held at Massawa Stadium, Ms. Jimia Mohammed Raki, head of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in the Northern Red Sea Region, highlighted the vital role and participation of women in national development programs. She called for enhanced […]

  Premier Invest – a global investment conglomerate – will host a deal room at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place from 24-26 March in Brazzaville.   The Deal Room is a platform for project sponsors, developers and promoters to showcase six significant upstream oil and gas transactions in Africa to potential investors and lenders. Rene Awambeng, Founder and Managing Partner of Premier Invest, will initiate the agenda and […]

  In a recent statement, Business and Economics researcher Josef Sheehama discussed the potential impacts of a rent strike in Namibia, drawing comparisons to similar actions, such as the “blackout” protests in the U.S. against wealth inequality. Sheehama’s analysis raises important concerns about the rising cost of housing in Namibia and stresses the need for fairness and stability in the property market. The Impact of a Rent Strike in Namibia’s […]

A 21-year-old Angolan man was arrested in Olumbongo, Oniipa, after allegedly raping a 30-year-old Namibian woman in the early hours of Saturday. According to police reports, the suspect and victim were together at a drinking place before the incident occurred. The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman, pushed her into the water, and raped her in a coercive manner. The victim screamed for help and was rescued by bystanders. The suspect […]

Oshilongo Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) osha shiivifa tashiyandje olupandu le $5 million ku keshe oo taka yandja ouyelele kombinga yo vakwateli komesho veli 3 vongudu yee M23 rebel. Mokati kaavo tava kongwa, omwa kwatelwa oo ali nale omunambelewa omuulunhu woshikondo sho commisi yo mahoololo chief Corneille Nangaa, ondjayi yetanga leameno  Sultani Makenga, oshoyo omunapolitika  Bertrand Bisimwa. Aveshe va 3 ovo tava kongwa ova pewelwe ehandukilo lefyo omudo wadjako, osho shaningilwe vehepo […]

  Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (www.Ecobank.com), the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment to financial inclusion with the launch of the first Gender Bond in West Africa. This groundbreaking bond issuance, amounting to XOF 10 billion, aims to mobilize funding for women-owned and women-led businesses, reducing financing inequalities and fostering inclusive economic growth. Named “Ellever Gender Bond 6.5% 2024-2029,” […]

  U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a decisive message at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., affirming that Africa must be free to harness its vast energy resources without foreign interference. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, fully supports this position, recognizing it as a turning point in Africa-U.S. energy relations under the new administration. Wright’s remarks mark a shift […]

  Egypt’s energy sector is experiencing a new wave of optimism as the country steps up efforts to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas industry. The momentum comes as Egypt embarks on its latest licensing round, offering 13 exploration and production opportunities in a bid to further develop its hydrocarbon resources. With the government’s commitment to boosting exploration and production activities, Egypt is positioning itself as a leading […]

  The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) development impact investment arm, into all corners of the continent reached a major milestone today with the signing of the Fund’s Establishment Agreement by Uganda. With Uganda’s accession, FEDA expands its presence to 21 member states, reinforcing its role as a key player in shaping Africa’s economic future. […]