BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has released its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary yesterday, outlining key strategies to reshape Africa’s financial landscape and drive economic expansion. The report emphasises the need for an inclusive financing model to
In a world grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change and financial instability, Africa stands at a crossroads as the continent’s agricultural landscape, once a symbol of abundance, is increasingly under threat. Yet, amidst these growing challenges, a powerful wave of innovation and collaboration is surging, offering hope for a brighter and more
A new Africa-wide platform designed to showcase opportunities available worldwide for artists of African origin has been unveiled. Announcing the availability of the platform, the Creative Director of the initiative, Olawale Oluwadahunsi, said he decided to pioneer this in the African arts space, drawing from his experience as a writer, journalist and art critic, before
Africa, a tapestry of diverse cultures, traditions, and boundless potential, is on the cusp of a transformative era. As dawn breaks, it unveils a narrative deeply entrenched in a pro-African ethos. This story is not merely about survival; it’s about flourishing, reimagining our value chains, and tapping into the dynamism of our burgeoning youth. Historically, […]
Arrangements have been concluded for the 100 most notable peace icons in Africa to be honoured in acknowledgement and recognition of their roles in promoting peaceful co-existence on the continent. The award ceremony being spearheaded by Peace Ambassador Agency Global, African Transformer Institute (ATI) in partnership with World Peace Ambassadors, American Management
By Godwin Anyebe The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in a new World Economic Outlook report released during the Spring meetings forecasted a global growth rate of 2.8 per cent in 2023 with Africa showing some promises. Specifically, Africa is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent, lower than “emerging and developing” Asia […]
By Godwin Anyebe In recent years, Sub-Saharan Africa has increasingly traded old friends, like the US and the European Union, for new ones in emerging markets. Since 2006, the region’s exports to the US have declined by 66 per cent, while exports to countries such as Russia and Turkey have doubled and tripled respectively. This […]
By Godwin Anyebe Peace Legend Awards, an apex event organised by animation, has recognised the WAW brand as one of the 100 brands that are transforming Africa, based on its continuous impact and investment in improving the continent. The WAW detergent is a unique, bold multipurpose laundry care brand from the stable of Henkel Nigeria. […]
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in on the continent reached 1,506,185 as of Sunday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The continental disease control and prevention agency said in a statement that the death toll due to illnesses related to COVID-19 in Africa has reached 36,614 as […]
By Sharon Isaalah COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa’s inadequate capabilities and capacity to manufacture and supply essential drugs and personal protective equipment (PPEs) needed to curb the disease. Although pharmaceutical products are currently manufactured in countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Morocco and Egypt, as a whole Africa currently imports more than 80 per
The lockdown and stay-home measures taken by countries in Africa to curb the spread of COVID-19 are having serious impacts on girls on the continent, Plan International and African Child Policy Forum report has said. According to the report, the impact of COVID-19 is more severe on girls who are already faced with marginalisation, exclusion […]
President Muhammadu Buhari says he has satisfied his promise to kick polio out of Nigeria, DAILY TIMES gathered. This assertion was made in an online occasion across the continent, the World Health Organization declared Nigeria and the rest of Africa polio-free on Tuesday. Buhari said at the event that he had guaranteed Nigerians that he […]
Malware which signed users up to subscription services without their permission has been found on thousands of chinese phones sold in Africa. Anti-fraud firm Upstream found the malicious code on 53,000 Tecno handsets, sold in Ethiopia, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa. As gathered by Daily Times, Manufacturer Transsion told Buzzfeed it was installed in the supply
Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases, thirty-two African countries have less than 5,000 cases, according to NAN. The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) confirmed on Monday. The centre uncovered that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Africa flooded to 1,187,937, as the mortality rate rose to 27,779 as of […]
Abuja – The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa is now over 222,000. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Saturday. “There are over 222,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the figure of COVID-19 cases in Africa is over 168, 464 as at June 5. The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo gave the update on its official twitter handle @WHOAFRO, on Friday. “There are over 168,464 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more […]
According to the latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University, 5,941,992 cases have been detected worldwide, with 365,051 deaths and 2,505,545 people now recovered. Nigeria: 9,302 cases / 261 deathsSouth Africa: 29,240 cases / 611 deathsGhana: 7,616 cases / 34 deaths Rwanda deploys robots to minimise coronavirus risks At the Kanyinya Covid19 treatment
…Demands cancellation of $140Bn in loans to Africa as a first step A presidential candidate in the 2019 elections in Nigeria and former minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has insisted that China must compensate Africa for the role in played and for the damages COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting on the lives and livelihoods of […]
Ecobank group says it has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against Coronavirus pandemic across its footprint in Africa. This, the bank says, is in line with its commitment to the continent, as various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments, the World Health Organization as well as the private sector in […]
First to come to Africa were the Arabs. They hunted us down like animals, captured us, castrated us, sold us into slavery and kept us in total bondage for 1300 years.