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 Finance Ghost: The market lowdown on MTN, beer, Sasfin and Woolworths – MSN
It’s very difficult to repatriate cash from Nigeria to South Africa, which puts the holding company balance sheet under pressure. With the naira …
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
My parents are from two different African countries: study shows how this shapes identity
Participants came from Ghana, Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Africa. … Business · Africa · Opinions · Politics · Lifestyle · World …
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