(Posted 05th June 2025)
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Sharjah Airport welcomes the first Ethiopian airlines flight in a milestone expansion toward Africa
Business Insider Africa
As part of a significant expansion of its route network into Africa, Sharjah Airport has officially welcomed the first direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on June 2, 2025—marking a new chapter in the airport’s growing global connectivity. This step reflects Sharjah’s rising status on the regional and international aviation map, as more global airlines choose the airport as a strategic operational hub linking the Middle East with the African continent….Read more>>
Tata Memorial Centre, GE HealthCare sign MoU to Establish Cancer Research & Innovation Centre
Health World
Cancer care centre Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. to establish a Cancer Research & Innovation Centre.It is indicated that TMC will serve as the clinical oncology partner and GE HealthCare as the technology partner.The collaboration aims to advance clinical research and academic engagement through a Joint Working Group that will outline key project areas and a five-year roadmap…Read more>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
Fitrell lays out Trump’s priorities for Africa: ‘Commerce, migration, peace’
The Africa Report
The acting US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs says ‘breaking glass’ at government agencies will improve US-Africa ties, in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum.
From raising tariffs to slashing support for the African Development Bank, US President Donald Trump’s disruptive policies have been central to countless distressed discussions at this week’s Africa CEO Forum (ACF) in Abidjan. America’s top diplomat for the 49 nations of sub-Saharan Africa, Troy Fitrell, says everyone needs to take a beat. The acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs expounded on US policies in an exclusive interview with The Africa Report….Read more>>
Capricorn Foundation commits N$2m to malnutrition
New Era Live
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$2 million to fighting hunger and malnutrition in Namibia.
The foundation in a statement on Monday said it has committed N$600 000 to the Gondwana Meal4Two Programme for the provision of nutritional meals across the country.In addition, N$1.4 million will be provided to Genesis Namibia to address malnutrition in Omaheke.Quintin Hartung, environmental and social impact manager at Gondwana, said they are incredibly grateful for the Capricorn Foundation’s continued partnership in the Meal4Two Programme…Read more>>
Tanzania Excels in Protecting Preterm Babies
All Africa
Tanzania has recorded remarkable success in improving lives and protecting newborn care, most notably for preterm infants.The World Health Organization (WHO) disclosed this, officially naming November 17 as World Prematurity Day, marking a historic milestone in the global campaign to protect the lives of preterm babies.The announcement has been welcomed across the globe, especially in developing countries like Tanzania, which has been recognized for its leadership and commitment to improving newborn care, particularly for preterm infants.In a statement, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the new international day will raise global awareness on the challenges facing preterm babies, strengthen maternal and child health policies, and attract international investment in neonatal care….Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
Ethiopia Sees Rise In Five-Star Hotels As Ministry Pushes For Conference Tourism Growth
The Afro News
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has announced an increase in five-star hotels in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to elevate hospitality standards and promote Ethiopia as a competitive destination for conference tourism.In a press briefing held this week, Tariku Demissie, Lead Executive for Tourist Services Quality Assurance and Rating at the Ministry, revealed that out of 92 hotels assessed, 40 met the criteria required to earn official star ratings. This includes 34 existing hotels and six newly established properties. The evaluation focused on a comprehensive set of standards, including mandatory compliance with national fire safety codes….Read more>>
A call for expression of interest (EOI) for investors to partner with the Republic of Botswana through ministry water and human settlement
Republic of Botswana
The ministry of water and Human settlement (“the Ministry”), through its Department of Housing, is undertaking market sounding excessive to identify potential investors with the capacity and interest to participate in the delivery of affordable housing in Botswana. This call follows an initial Expression of Interest issued on the 29th of April 2025 and closed on the 14th May 2025 at 1030hrs,which similarly conducted as non-binding market sounding initiative .Both exercises are intended solely to gather……Read more>>
ENERGY
How private sector inks renewable energy
Daily News
As Tanzania accelerates its shift to renewable energy, the private sector is stepping up as a powerful engine driving growth and adoption in this critical sector.Through investments in clean energy projects, development of innovative technologies, job creation, support for government initiatives and community education, private companies are helping to build a more sustainable and equitable energy future.However, for these efforts to be sustainable, supportive policies, favourable investment environments and strong collaboration among stakeholders are essential….Read more>>
Unlocking Ethiopia’s energy potential for regional integration
Press
In recent years, Ethiopia is making significant strides in its commitment to harness renewable energy resources, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy within East Africa. With abundant natural resources, including hydroelectric power, wind, and solar energy, the country is poised to leverage these assets to meet its growing energy demands and support regional energy integration.Additionally, by harnessing its rivers, Ethiopia aims to not only energy power its cities but also to uplift rural communities that currently lack access to electricity. This shift is essential for economic development and improving the quality of life for millions of Ethiopians…Read more>>
New Inga 3 Development Program to Start with Investments in Local Congolese Communities
The World Bank Group
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* as the first phase of a $1 billion Inga 3 Development Program. This long-term program is a multiphase approach that will help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lay the foundations for the sustainable development of Inga 3—DRC’s largest power project to date—starting with investments in local people, infrastructure and jobs.Access to energy is one of the most significant roadblocks to DRC’s economic transformation and job creation at scale. Only 21% of Congolese people have access to electricity, but this is set to change…Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
SADC Ministers responsible for Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture met to review the regional food security situation
SADC
SADC Ministers responsible for Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture met virtually on 30 May 2025 to review the overall regional food security situation, the status of implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)/Regional Agricultural Policy, review the SADC regional crop development programme, SADC regional livestock development program, regional agro-processing value chains, management and sustainable utilisation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, SADC regional fisheries and aquaculture programme and blue economy and an update on the operations of the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)….Read more>>
Yanmar Agribusiness to expand in West Africa
Power Progress
Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., announced a strategic partnership with ATC Comafrique, an automotive and industrial equipment distributor based in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to accelerate the growth of its agricultural machinery business in West Africa.
The two companies reached an agreement on May 23 to collaborate in advancing agriculture across the region. Under the agreement, Yanmar will entrust ATC with the sales and servicing of its agricultural products. Beginning in fiscal 2025, the partnership will gradually expand its sales network across the region, aiming to conduct agricultural machinery operations in 16 West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, by fiscal 2035….Read more>>
ICT
Cairo Summit charts new course for telecom regulation
IT Web Africa
Telecom regulators and industry leaders from across the Middle East and Africa gathered in Cairo last week to chart a data-driven future for the region.In a region where digital transformation is accelerating at unprecedented speed, connectivity intelligence firm, Ookla and Egypt’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) joined forces to organise the Telecommunications Regulatory Summit….Read more>>
Driving Namibia’s Digital Vision: MICT and Telecom Namibia Strengthen Strategic Partnership for National ICT Growth
Tech In Africa
In a pivotal step towards accelerating Namibia’s digital transformation, Dr. Audrin Mathe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), led a high-level delegation to Telecom Namibia’s Head Office. The delegation was welcomed by Dr. Stanley Shanapinda, CEO of Telecom Namibia, and his Executive Committee.The visit reaffirmed a shared commitment to advancing the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) landscape. Discussions centered on deepening strategic collaboration to harness the synergies between MICT and Telecom Namibia for national development….Read more>>
FINANCE
Bill Gates vows to give most of $200bn fortune to African health and education
The Guardian
US tech mogul Bill Gates has pledged the majority of his $200bn fortune towards health and education services in Africa.Speaking at an event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, the 69-year-old said that his pledge would focus on “unleashing the human potential through health, through education” across the continent, adding: “Every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity.”….Read more>>
