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Africa: It's a Deal - Wealthy Nations Pledge Not to Build New Unabated Coal-Power Plants

Africa: It’s a Deal – Wealthy Nations Pledge Not to Build New Unabated Coal-Power Plants

Baku — Of all fossil fuels, coal has had the most serious and long-term effects on global warming. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil and gas, producing an estimated 39 percent of the global carbon dioxide emissions. Yet, coal is still the number one energy source, providing nearly 40 percent of the […]

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Africa: Angolan Diplomacy At AU to Accompany South Africa's G20 Mandate

Africa: Angolan Diplomacy At AU to Accompany South Africa’s G20 Mandate

Rio De Janeiro — The Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, stated on Tuesday that Angola’s presidency of the African Union (2025) will closely follow South Africa’s mandate in the G20 group. The government official was speaking to the press after the end of the G20 Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), from

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Africa: Financial Inclusion - Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa - Report

Africa: Financial Inclusion – Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa – Report

The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. Nigeria’s instant payment system is projected to advance to the maturity inclusion spectrum ahead of other payment systems in Africa, according to the latest report on inclusive instant payment systems. The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an

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Africa: Baku Briefing - Uncertainty Looms Over Africa's Priorities At COP29

Africa: Baku Briefing – Uncertainty Looms Over Africa’s Priorities At COP29

Some participants have expressed frustration over the ongoing deadlock on critical issues at COP29, amidst perceived lack of commitments from wealthy nations and the Donald Trump effect The second week of negotiations is currently underway at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Summit-COP29, hosted in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. As negotiators strive to

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Africa: NBFLBFIl - Rivers Hoopers' Amayo Inspires Kingsmen to Sixth Title

Africa: NBFLBFIl – Rivers Hoopers’ Amayo Inspires Kingsmen to Sixth Title

Amayo’s 29 points helped secure Rivers Hoopers the title and the sole spot at the Basketball Africa League Rivers Hoopers’ point guard, Kelvin Amayo, shone brightly during the Nigeria Basketball Final playoffs on Monday night in Port Harcourt. He scored an impressive 29 points, leading the Hoopers to retain their title and claim the sole

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Africa: Qara Raises $2.6m to Expand Supply Chain Solutions in Mena

Africa: Qara Raises $2.6m to Expand Supply Chain Solutions in Mena

TLDR Qara secures $2.6 million funding led by strategic investors for its MEA-based supply chain tech solutions. Qara’s digital ecosystem authenticates products, connects supply chain entities, and utilizes AI for data-driven decisions. Expansion into Saudi Arabia through NTDP’s Relocate Initiative supports Qara’s alignment with Vision 2030 goals, aiming to revolutionize B2B2C marketing and distribution efficiency.

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Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa

Africa: Ihub Moves to New Nairobi Headquarters As It Expands Across Africa

TLDR iHub, formerly acquired by CcHub, has relocated to a new, modern headquarters in Nairobi’s Lavington area. The new facility includes a media and entertainment hub, co-working spaces, offices for venture capital firms, and support for film, TV, and social media professionals. iHub’s growth is evident through partnerships with Safaricom and Spark Accelerator, supporting startups

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Africa: Jada Raises $1m to Build Africa's AI Workforce for Global Demand

Africa: Jada Raises $1m to Build Africa’s AI Workforce for Global Demand

TLDR Lagos-based JADA secures $1M funding for AI training hub led by industry veterans. JADA targets bridging global AI talent gap by training 100 professionals yearly in AI and machine learning. AI-driven screening process ensures technical and cultural alignment for program applicants. JADA, a Lagos-based data and analytics talent hub, has secured $1 million in

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Africa: Andela, CNCF Partner to Train 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Skills

Africa: Andela, CNCF Partner to Train 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Skills

TLDR Andela partners with CNCF to train 20,000 African developers in cloud-native technologies, focusing on Kubernetes and other tools. Free three-year program offers certifications including Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Initiative targets Andela’s talent marketplace of 150,000 tech professionals in Africa to tackle the global shortage of skilled

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