Tag: Africa
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Faster Energy Access in Africa: A Call to Power Growth
Unlocking Growth Through Energy: A Pan-African Imperative In a charged moment for Africa’s development, industry leaders and policymakers are sounding a common call: accelerate access to reliable, affordable energy as the bedrock of economic growth and social inclusion. At the forefront of this push is Dr. Owen Omogiafo, the President and Group Chief Executive Officer…
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Faster Energy Access in Africa to Accelerate Growth
Overview Energy is the backbone of modern economies, and Africa’s growth trajectory hinges on reliable and affordable power. In recent remarks, Dr. Owen Omogiafo, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp, underscored the urgent need to expand energy access across the continent. He warned that without a rapid scale-up in energy supply, Africa risks…
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Zimbabwean Catholic Nun Urges South Africa to Create Mental Health Spaces for Clergy
Clergy Mental Health Under the Spotlight In a timely appeal that highlights the hidden struggles of church leaders, a Zimbabwean Catholic nun is urging the South African Catholic community to create dedicated spaces for mental health support. The call comes amid growing recognition that clergy and religious men and women face unique emotional and psychological…
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AU Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Reignite Africa’s Aviation Landscape
Overview of the Plan The African Union (AU) has announced an ambitious US$30 billion initiative designed to overhaul the continent’s troubled aviation sector. Confronted with aging airports, limited inter-country air links, and mounting investment gaps, the plan aims to modernize infrastructure, improve air safety, and expand regional and continental connectivity. While the full details remain…
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AU Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Revitalize Africa’s Struggling Aviation Sector
Overview of the Plan The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious $30 billion strategy to overhaul the continent’s ailing aviation sector. Aimed at closing decades of infrastructure gaps and boosting regional and international connectivity, the plan signals a bold shift in how Africa approaches air transport, safety, and economic development. What the Plan Envisions…
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Africa Infrastructure Financing: Closing the Gap with Innovation
LUANDA SUMMIT SPOTLIGHTS Africa’s Infrastructure Financing Challenge At the Luanda Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, President Joao Lourenco, who also chairs the African Union, framed a pressing concern: Africa faces a significant infrastructure financing gap that could impede regional growth and development. He urged all stakeholders—governments, financiers, regional bodies, and private sector…
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Broadcasters Convention Southern Africa 2025: Transforming Africa’s Broadcasts in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Opens a Pivotal Gathering for Africa’s Broadcast Future The Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2025 formally opened in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, bringing together the continent’s top broadcasters, policymakers, and media innovators. Over three days, delegates will explore how emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and enhanced connectivity can reshape content creation and distribution across Africa.…
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Broadcasters Convention 2025: Africa’s AI-Driven Transformation in Victoria Falls
Broadcasters Convention 2025: A Gathering at the Heart of Southern Africa The Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2025 opened today in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, gathering the continent’s leading broadcasters, policymakers, and media innovators for three days of high-level discussions, collaboration, and forward-looking strategies. Hosted by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) in partnership with the Southern…
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Koyo Kouoh’s Final Lesson on Pan-African Solidarity
Introduction: Healing Through Art Across Africa In Nairobi last spring, a group of 30 African artists from diverse disciplines gathered to confront a difficult but essential task: collective healing in the face of trauma, war, and genocide. Titled “The Power of Arts and Culture for Healing,” the convening was curated by Molemo Moiloa and Phumzile…
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Africa’s Path to COP30: SPP Brings Stakeholders Together to Strengthen NDCs and Implementation
SPP mobilizes African voices for COP30 readiness The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Nigerian civil society group, is convening a pivotal engagement among African climate stakeholders as the continent gears up for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The virtual event aims to sharpen Africa’s collective stance, focusing on development and implementation of Nationally Determined…