Kenya win bronze as South Africa qualify for Paris Olympics

Kenya’s Flavian Mutiva (right) in action against Ghana.[AHF] The national women’s team on Sunday finished third and therefore will fly back home with the bronze medal as curtains came down on the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 qualifiers in Pretoria, South Africa. Kenya thrashed Ghana 3-1 in the third place playoffs at the University

The evolution of mining infrastructure and EPCM collaboration

As the demand for raw material continues to surge, the spotlight has turned to the mining sector, bringing both greenfield and brownfield mining projects into focus. Ensuring these ventures are efficiently executed without compromising on time or budget necessitates a tailored strategy. Often, this means relying on the expertise of an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

AGOA enhances the diversification of African economies: Ramaphosa

Economies in Sub-Saharan countries stand to benefit far more from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) than notable trade statistics, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. “AGOA enhances the diversification of African economies, enabling them to export value-added products. By enabling African countries to have preferential access to the US market, this opportunity incentivises African countries

Norrsken22’s tech growth fund closes at $205m to back African tech startups

Pan-African venture capital firm Norrsken22  has closed its first African technology growth fund at $205m, surpassing its target of $200m.  Norrsken22 is a first time fund, led by a team of partners that each have decades of experience in investing in Africa, and in tech.  The firm was formed in 2022 by Niklas Adalberth (Founder

NACA to promote HIV prevention across Africa – The Sun Nigeria

  By Doris Obinna   The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has said it is promoting networking among countries in the West and Central African on HIV prevention, as well as share experiences, knowledge, and strategies in the fight against the devastating pandemic. Speaking recently at the South-South Learning Network (SSLN), West

Why China is hesitant to finance Africa energy projects

By JAMES ANYANZWA The Chinese government has suspended funding for energy projects in Africa as rising risks of debt distress among several African countries and Beijing’s internal economic challenges push lending to the continent to below $1 billion, the lowest in about 20 years. Beijing’s shift in its lending policy towards Africa has been bolstered

Africa: diasporas in Italy, best tool for strengthening relationships

0 The African diasporas in Italy are calling for greater involvement from the Italian government in the drafting of the Mattei Plan for Africa and the Mediterranean. “The diasporas could be involved in the implementation of the Plan through the valorisation of the commitment of the diaspora associations for the development of the countries of

Kenya down Ghana to finish third in Africa Hockey Olympic qualifiers

Kenya women’s hockey team aka Blades defeated Ghana 3-1 to finish third at the African Hockey Road to Olympics 2024 at the University of Pretoria in South Africa on Sunday. Goals from experienced Caroline Guchu (3rd), Naomi Kemunto (7th) and Eleanor Chebet (33rd) were enough to help the East Africans complete a double against the