Kigali to Host Innovate Africa Symposium on Data Governance Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 8, 2024 ​ 2023 Innovation Africa in Lusaka Zambia The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda, is set to host the Second Edition of the Innovate Africa This year's theme focuses on "Strengthening Data Governance in the African Data Ecosystem," aiming to to share experiences , tools, and strategies, and to contribute to advancing data governance across Africa

growth and create job opportunities, thereby contributing to the broader economic resilience of the southern African nation.

South Africa’s President Signs Major Health Bill Ahead of Election Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 15, 2024 ​ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act into law South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance The NHI Act aims to address the disparities in South Africa's two-tier health system, where a publicly the role of private insurance, establish a public fund to provide free healthcare access to all South African

Morocco Ascends as a Top Business Tourism Destination in Africa Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 21, 2024 ​ Morocco is rapidly emerging as a leading business tourism destination in Africa South Africa (98 events), Rwanda (32 events), Kenya (29 events), and Egypt (28 events) currently top This event attracted 14,000 participants and elevated Marrakech to a tie for sixth place among Africa Morocco, South Africa, and Rwanda receiving praise for their significant progress in this domain.

Anglo American CEO Discusses Future Post-BHP's $39 Billion Takeover Bid with South Africa's Mines Minister 5, 2024 ​ In a significant development, Anglo American's CEO, Duncan Wanblad, is set to meet South Africa's A controversial aspect of BHP’s proposal involved Anglo American divesting from its South African entities Further complicating the scenario is the potential reaction from South African regulatory bodies, including not only the future of Anglo American but also the broader dynamics of the mining industry in South Africa

Why the G7 Cannot Afford to Lose Africa: Barbadian Prime Minister says. Beyond the moral obligation, there is an economic imperative for the G7 to engage more deeply with Africa Neglecting Africa would not only be a humanitarian failure but a missed economic opportunity for the Action As the G7 leaders discuss critical global issues in Apulia, it is imperative they prioritize Africa The G7 cannot afford to lose Africa.

Russia Pivots to Africa Amidst Western Sanctions with its $2 trillion economy Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp the second Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg in 2023 Russia is reorienting its $2 trillion economy towards emerging markets like Africa, as showcased at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum Despite the sanctions, Russia's economy remains resilient, with burgeoning ties to countries in Africa As Russia continues to navigate the challenges posed by Western sanctions, its engagement with Africa

Mastermind of South Africa's $130m Bank Scandal Jailed Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jul 11, 2024 VBS MUTUAL BANK A South African court has sentenced Tshifhiwa Matodzi, the mastermind VBS Mutual Bank collapsed in 2018 after years of looting that defrauded ordinary South Africans from transformation into a slush fund for corrupt politicians and business cronies was revealed when South Africa's South Africa's elite Hawks police unit continues to pursue other suspects involved in the VBS case.

International Responses and Diplomatic Efforts The European Union, the African Union, the Southern African

Lowering ICT Taxes on Broadband Penetration will boost internet Growth in Africa Facebook X (Twitter) A recent report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) emphasizes the potential economic benefits the pivotal role of technology in advancing Africa's development agenda. Furthermore, the roundtable underscored the uneven growth of broadband in Africa and the challenges of The collective insight was clear: Africa must prioritize digital advancement and cooperation among nations

Julius Malema: Potential Kingmaker in South Africa's Election Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) The leadere of EFF who broke away from the African National Congress (ANC), could become a pivotal figure in South Africa's upcoming election. These policies are seen as threats to Africa's most industrialized economy and to existing privileges ANC's role in ending apartheid, economic inequality remains a significant issue, with a third of South Africans

East African activists are raising concerns over citizens increasingly seeking advanced medical treatment WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Mar 15, 2024 ​ A nurse in an improved facility Citizens of the East African On March 12, the Africa Coalition on Public Service, representing over 500 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), addressed the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Nairobi, Kenya, spotlighting the urgent The petitioners pointed out that current health spending in Africa stands at a mere $188 per capita,