Why Kenya’s Decision Not to Sign Africa’s AI Declaration Is Risky Monday 14th April, 2025 03:00 AM By Kennedy Kamande Artificial Intelligence. PHOTO/Print Africa’s AI Ambition Takes Center Stage The recent Global AI Summit in Kigali marked a pivotal moment for Africa’s technological future. With $2.9 trillion (Ksh 377 trillion)Continue Reading
African Development Bank Celebrates Decades of Excellence with AAA Rating Since its establishment in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has aimed to serve as Africa’s premier financial institution. Today, over six decades later, it stands as the continent’s leading multilateral financing body and the only African institution to maintainContinue Reading
African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings to Focus on Harnessing Africa’s Capital Key Discussions on Debt, Climate Change, and Geopolitical Challenges The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is set to hold its 2025 Annual Meetings next month, where leaders will explore strategies to maximize Africa’s financial resources and tackleContinue Reading
CGIAR Science Week Concludes with Strong Call for Sustainable Food Systems Nairobi Event Highlights Agricultural Innovation and Partnerships Nairobi, Kenya – The inaugural CGIAR Science Week concluded successfully after a week-long focus on advancing agricultural science, fostering innovation, and strengthening global partnerships. The event, held at the United Nations CampusContinue Reading
Ghana Aims to Lead Africa in Aluminum Production with Government Backing Minister Pledges Full Support for Integrated Aluminium Industry The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC). During a meeting with GIADEC’s management inContinue Reading
Ghana Carbon Market Office Aims to Boost Local Participation in Carbon Trading Dr Daniel Tutu Benefoh, the Lead of the Carbon Market Office. Empowering Local Stakeholders in Carbon Markets The Ghana Carbon Market Office (CMO), the national body responsible for implementing Article Six of the Paris Agreement, has announced plansContinue Reading
Lockheed Martin Expands Defense Cooperation with Morocco By Hespress EN | Tuesday 8 April 2025 – 16:22 U.S. Defense Giant Strengthens Ties with Moroccan Industry Lockheed Martin, a leading U.S. defense technology company, has announced plans to expand its presence in Morocco following a strategic visit coordinated with the MoroccanContinue Reading
Landless Farmers: The Hidden Inequality Facing Africa’s Women Tuesday 08th April, 2025 01:00 PM By Cynthia Atuo Farmers harvesting tea. Despite producing 70% of food, women still face barriers in agriculture. PHOTO/FATIMA YUSUF Women produce up to 80% of food in developing countries and are responsible for half of theContinue Reading
Deadly Floods Claim 33 Lives in Kinshasa Amid Torrential Rains President Tshisekedi Pledges Support as Residents Struggle to Survive At least 33 people have died in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, following devastating floods caused by torrential rains, according to government officials. President Félix Tshisekedi addressedContinue Reading
Kenya’s Proposed Tax Bill Sparks Concerns Among Gig Workers Monday 07th April, 2025 12:20 PM By Victor Mukabi The National Treasury building. PHOTO/PRINT. New Legislation Targets Kenya’s Growing Gig Economy A controversial new bill introduced by Kenya’s National Treasury is causing alarm among freelancers, digital workers, and self-employed professionals acrossContinue Reading