Tag: Africa
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Africa’s Bet on Keeping Green Wealth At Home: Policies to Localize Mineral Value
Introduction: Africa’s minerals and the global green transition As global demand for clean energy accelerates, Africa sits on a goldmine of minerals essential to the green transition—cobalt, lithium, manganese, and more. The challenge is not merely extracting these resources but ensuring the continent captures more value from its own wealth. A growing number of African…
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Nairobi AMR Diagnostics Summit: Africa’s Fight Against AMR
Overview: Nairobi hosts Africa’s largest diagnostics summit Nairobi is hosting Africa’s largest gathering focused on diagnostics, turning the spotlight on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a mounting public health crisis that threatens progress in treating common infections. The summit brings together policymakers, scientists, healthcare workers, industry leaders, and international partners to discuss how better diagnostic tools, surveillance,…
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Nairobi Summit Tackles Africa’s Growing AMR Crisis Through Diagnostics
Overview: A pivotal moment for Africa’s AMR response As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) rises across the continent, Nairobi is hosting Africa’s largest summit dedicated to diagnostics and the containment of AMR. The gathering brings policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders under one roof to address a public health threat that jeopardizes the effectiveness of antibiotics, patient…
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How Africa Is Turning Green Wealth Into Local Prosperity: Policies to Keep the Value at Home
Why Africa Wants to Keep Green Wealth Local As the world pivots toward electric vehicles and renewable energy, metals like cobalt, lithium, and manganese are in high demand. Africa holds some of the world’s largest reserves of these minerals, making the continent a pivotal player in the global green transition. Yet for many years, the…
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PM Abiy Calls on G20 to Strengthen Africa Compact and Donor Support
Addis Ababa Prepares for Global Financial Push In a high-stakes appeal to the G20, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for concrete steps to strengthen the Compact with Africa (CWA) and its Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Speaking in Addis Ababa, he urged leaders to expand financial guarantees, accelerate debt-relief initiatives, and champion Africa’s broader regional integration.…
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Botswana NGOs Shut Out of HIV Strategy Talks: What It Means for the Country’s Health Future
Background: Botswana’s HIV Strategy and the NGO Community Botswana has long been cited as a regional model for HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Yet urgent questions are being raised about who shapes the country’s future HIV response. In recent negotiations about the next phase of Botswana’s HIV program, a notable absence stood out: Dr. Gaone…
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VerveLife 8.0: Africa’s Largest Wellness and Fitness Gathering Elevates Health and Business Balance
VerveLife 8.0: A Rally for Wellness, Fitness, and Balanced Living VerveLife has long positioned itself as more than a brand; it is a movement that fuses wellness, fitness, and lifestyle balance with business success. The VerveLife 8.0 edition solidified this mission, transforming the platform into Africa’s largest fitness and lifestyle gathering. Attendees—ranging from fitness enthusiasts…
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VerveLife 8.0: Africa’s Biggest Fitness and Wellness Gathering Elevates Health and Business
VerveLife 8.0: A Wellness-Driven Platform for Business and Balance VerveLife 8.0 has evolved from a wellness initiative into Africa’s premier fitness and lifestyle gathering, aligning health, fitness, and business strategy under one expansive platform. The event mirrors a continental shift toward holistic well-being, where physical fitness, mental wellness, and entrepreneurial success are interwoven to support…
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VerveLife 8.0: Africa’s Biggest Fitness & Wellness Event
Introduction: VerveLife 8.0 Elevates Wellness to Business Value VerveLife 8.0 has evolved beyond a traditional wellness expo into a platform where customers, brands, and fitness professionals converge to explore health, vitality, and lifestyle balance. Emerging as Africa’s largest fitness and lifestyle gathering, the event delivers a practical blend of workouts, wellness talks, and business insights…
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Botswana-I Malaysia Partnership Deepens as Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Africa Role
Overview: Botswana’s Strategic Role for Malaysia in Africa In Johannesburg on November 22, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim underscored Botswana as a crucial partner for Malaysia in Africa. The remarks come as Malaysian business interests expand beyond traditional markets, highlighting Africa as a focal point for growth and regional diplomacy. The prime minister noted…