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Nkwashi: An African educational hub of the future?
As we move further into the 21st century, urban planners and developers customize many of their ideas to suit not...
Tourist numbers to Dubai continue to grow in 2019
When you look at most cities in the world that serves as major tourist destinations, they tend to have long...
The Green Girl hurdling barriers in the race for sustainability
Many observers see that out of the many challenges facing modern Africa, two in particular stand out. The first of...
Moroccan-American Team Wins First African Solar Decathlon
In a time where climate change is a phrase on many people’s lips, it is heartening to see renewed efforts...
Anbessa: Best Foot Forward for This Ethiopian Shoemaker
When you think of an international shoe exporter, Ethiopia may not be the first country that springs to mind. Yet...
Leaders
The Green Girl hurdling barriers in the race for sustainability
Many observers see that out of the many challenges facing modern Africa, two in particular stand out. The first of these is the continent’s massive untapped renewable energy resources. The African Development Bank estimates that there is an annual potential of 350 GW in hydroelectric power, 110 GW from wind, 15 GW from geothermal and...
Danièle Sassou Nguesso : Breaking Down Gender Barriers
In a continent which has suffered from gender disparity for so many years, the recent spate of stories about strong African women gaining prominence at every level of society has been an encouraging and heartwarming trend. These women, more than any other factor, are what will inspire a new generation of African girls to stay...
John Dodelande, curator of contemporary art, launches a reference database for Chinese Contemporary Art
John Dodelande has been active in the contemporary art market for more than ten years. He has more specifically focused his collection on Chinese contemporary art works and young artists of the new generation (Wang Yuyang, Wang Sishun, Wang Guangle among others…) who are moving away from both the aesthetics and the spirit of his...
Dr. Bouamatou: breaking down the gender barriers in banking
While it would be fair to say that actual talent in the world of finance is distributed equally by gender, it would also be fair to note that this talent is not equally distributed among the top tiers of management. In fact, it was only in October 2019 when the Royal Bank of Scotland announced...
Politics
Nkwashi: An African educational hub of the future?
As we move further into the 21st century, urban planners and developers customize many of their ideas to suit not only the changing needs of their demographic targets, but also the changing demands of society. One great example of this changing focus is Nkwashi, a satellite town being built 36 kilometers east of the City...
Can Russia be a major player in Africa? Outcomes from Sochi.
With the ongoing competition between Russia and China trying to take the lead on African investment and partnerships and the United State’s revived interest over the continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a Russia-Africa summit in Sochi from the 23rd to the 24th of October. National belts are tightening globally, and FDI (foreign direct investment)...
Mali militia says it obtains U.S. military vehicle from Niger raid
A Malian militia said on Wednesday it had obtained a sport utility vehicle abandoned by U.S. special forces in neighboring Niger during a deadly ambush last October, and offered to return it to the United States.
Nigeria increases excise duties on tobacco and alcohol
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an increase in excise duties on tobacco and alcoholic beverages, the finance ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Business
Tourist numbers to Dubai continue to grow in 2019
When you look at most cities in the world that serves as major tourist destinations, they tend to have long and illustrious histories. London and Hong Kong both have histories dating back 2,000 years or more, Luxor dates back over 5,000, and Athens some 3,500 years. But Dubai is very much a modern city in...
Moroccan-American Team Wins First African Solar Decathlon
In a time where climate change is a phrase on many people’s lips, it is heartening to see renewed efforts to find ways to use renewable energy in our daily lives. One such effort is The Solar Decathlon Africa, first held in Morocco in September, 2019. The principal idea behind the contest is for international...
Anbessa: Best Foot Forward for This Ethiopian Shoemaker
When you think of an international shoe exporter, Ethiopia may not be the first country that springs to mind. Yet Anbessa Shoe Share Company, based in the Akaky Kaliti suburb of Addis Ababa, has been making its mark across Africa as well as several international export markets. Originally founded in the 1930s by an Italian...
Transmashholding’s African Adventure
Andrey Bokarev’s railway machine manufacturing company, Transmashholding, acquires its First Factory in Africa as the Continent Seeks to Revitalise its Railway Systems and Trains With Africa, the second-fastest-growing continent from an economic perspective, development of efficient and cost-effective transport and logistics infrastructure are of paramount importance. The continent is not only rich in resources but...
