(Posted 07th September 2023)
CCA IN THE NEWS
Interview with Florie Liser, President and CEO of Corporate Council on Africa
Spotlight On Africa
We find ourselves in a different place today than we were in the past when Africa was sometimes perceived as a single country instead of recognizing its diversity as a continent with 54 unique nations. Although this understanding has evolved, we still encounter instances where clarification is necessary…Read More>>
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Africa Finance Corporation Partners with Kenya’s CPF Financial Services to Boost Infrastructure Investment
African Business
Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricAFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and CPF Financial Services (CPF), a leading provider of innovative financial solutions in Kenya, today announced an agreement to jointly target infrastructure investments within the country…Read More>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
United States and Africa: increased engagement regarding trade creating opportunities in the African free trade area
Zawya
There was more good news for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in December 2022, when a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the United States (US) Trade Representative and the AfCFTA Secretariat at the
US-Africa Leaders’ Summit (Summit) in Washington DC…Read More>>
United States Announces Key Investments During Africa Climate Summit
U.S Department of State
This week, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Energy, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) participated in the Africa Climate Summit, which convened leaders, ministers, and civil society representing countries from across Africa in the effort to respond to the climate crisis. This partnership built on President Biden’s commitments during the December 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC…Read More>>
ENERGY
African leaders call for new global taxes to fund climate change action
Reuters
African leaders on Wednesday proposed new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action in a declaration that will form the basis of their negotiating position at November’s COP28 summit…Read More>>
US Climate Change Envoy Laments Climate Impact on Africa
VOA Africa
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told the African Union climate summit in Nairobi Monday that climate change is “one of the most dangerous issues in all of human history,” stating that climate change was impacting mostly Africa and other “low lying status” nations…Read More>>
The Africa Climate Summit: Carbon Credits, Legislation, and African Unity in the Face of Climate Change
Africa
William Asiko, Managing Director for Africa at The Rockefeller Foundation, calls for a substantial increase in Africa’s carbon credit supply, aiming to reach 40% of its potential by 2030…Read More>>
African Leaders Gather for Climate Summit,
Eyeing Common Ground #AfricaClimateHope
All Africa
Nairobi, Kenya — The world is facing an unprecedented climate crisis.Africa is warming up at twice the global average, and the consequences are devastating.The continent is disproportionately affected by the climate emergency, even though it contributes only a small amount of greenhouse gas emissions…Read More>>
Kenya To Upgrade National Power Grid From 3 Giga Watts To 100 Giga Watts By 2040
Citizen Digital
Kenya intends to expand its national grid from 3 Giga Watts to 100 Giga Watts by 2040 while addressing climate change by ensuring that 100 percent of the power in the grid is renewable.President William Ruto stated on Monday at the KICC during the opening of Africa’s climate summit that Kenya’s current 3-Gigawatt grid is 92 percent renewable and will be 100 percent renewable by 2030…Read More>>
HEALTH
Healthcare & Biotech Conference
Mauritius 2023
EDB Mauritius
The Economic Development Board of Mauritius is organizing a Healthcare and Biotech Conference on the 18th of October 2023. The event will bring together renowned local and international delegates- who are involved both directly and indirectly in this sector and aims at addressing key topics that are today influencing the global healthcare and biotech industries. In addition, this conference will demonstrate the sectoral business, investment and collaborative opportunities that Mauritius has to offer…Read More>>
Kenya Women and Children Wellness Centre (KWCWC): Community Outreach Program
Kenya Women & Children’s Wellness Centre
Commencing in 2011, the community outreach initiative has rendered a remarkable influence, positively impacting the lives of over 3 million individuals. This effort encompasses a spectrum of endeavors to include: Capacity-building exercises for frontline responders to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Women Economic Empowerment, reproductive health and rights education within schools, and spearheading campaigns against GBV. Noteworthy, the program’s involvement extends to child protection initiatives while steadfastly opposing the pernicious practice of female genital mutilation. Its comprehensive approach underscores its resolute commitment to effectuating positive change and empowerment within the community….Read more>>
Liberia: Dr. Moniba Vows to Raise U.S.$150 Million in 90 Days
The New Dawn Liberia
Liberia’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, promises here to source US$150 million for Jackson Fiah Doe Referral Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County and the John F. Kennedy Hospital in his first 90 days in office, if elected President…Read More>>
First Lady graces gender equality, mental health campaign launch
The New Times
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Sunday, September 3, attended the official launch of the campaign that advocates for gender equality in healthcare, especially mental health…Read More>>
AGRIBUSINESS
Ghana to showcase agricultural investment opportunities at Africa Food Systems Forum in Tanzania
The Ghanian Standard
Ghana is set to leverage the upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum in Tanzania to highlight its extensive investment prospects in the agricultural sector, according to Juliette Lampoh–Agroh, the Ghana Country Manager of AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa)…Read More>>
Govt Out to Encourage Investment in Livestock, Fisheries Sector
All Africa
The government is eager to capture opportunities in the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sector that will arise from the AGRF Africa Food Systems Forum 2023.Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Dr Daniel Mushi disclosed this recently during a tour carried out by a section of the forum’s participants at Mbopo Ranch in Ubena area of Chalinze District in the Coast Region…Read More>>
ICT
Over 50 pupils complete coding, robotics courses
The News Times
Fifty-four pupils from 10 schools in Kigali have completed a coding and robotics boot camp designed for primary school children. This program primarily targeted P.5 students and aimed to raise a passion for technology and in still foundational knowledge in robotics….Read More>>
WHO to Look Into Ai Use in Health Services
Daily News
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is looking into how it can promote the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the health sector.WHO regional director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti said this during the 73rd Session of the Regional Committee for Africa (RC73) that was held in Gaborone from August 28 to September 1…Read More>>
FINANCE
Egypt stock exchange hits record highs
African Business
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) 30 Index has hit record highs as investors in the North African country look to hedge themselves against rapidly rising inflation and currency devaluations. At time of writing, the benchmark exchange was trading near 18,850 – having strengthened by over 7% in August alone. In local currency terms, the index has now risen by over 90% since the start of the year, with the increase in dollar terms standing at around 2%…Read More>>
