Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

INFRASTRUCTURE

"Our goal is to surpass developed countries" African Development Bank VP tells fourth industrial revolution forum

AFDB
Africa is not only ready for the fourth industrial revolution. It is set to outdo the achievements of the developed world. That was one of the messages that emerged at a seminar hosted by the African Development Bank at its headquarters in Abidjan…Read more>>

Global off-grid solar market surge, what next for Africa?
The Exchange Africa
The 2020 Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report that has been released this month reveals how Africa could reap high benefits in the near future.
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TOURISM

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Mail and Guardian
Africa should push tourism if it wants to make good on predictions that the continent is on a new development path, South African Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane told delegates at the opening of the 15th Meetings Africa…Read more>>

Africa’s aviation market set to soar to new heights
African Business
Africa is set to become one of the fastest growing regions for aviation in the next 20 years with an annual expansion of nearly 5%, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)…Read more>>