(Posted 10th July 2025)
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Send App by Flutterwave resumes remittance transfers from Europe to Africa with enhanced features
Condia
After a pause, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has announced the return of Send App to Europe, offering Africans in the diaspora a faster, more secure, and more convenient way to send and receive money back home. This resumption reflects Flutterwave’s continued commitment to keeping Africans connected through seamless and reliable payments regardless of where they might be globally…..Read more>>
Ethiopian adds Porto to its Madrid flights
TTRW Weekly
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal, by extending its four-weekly flights beyond Madrid to Portugal’s second-largest city.This new route marks a significant milestone in Ethiopian Airlines’ ever-expanding global network, strengthening socio-economic ties between Ethiopia and Portugal….Read more>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
Kagame says Rwanda serious to implement US-brokered deal with DR Congo
The New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Friday, July 4, said he is thankful for US President Donald Trump’s administration in brokering a peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda that addresses key matters of the conflict.He added, however, that the agreement signed in Washington DC on June 27 will succeed only if Rwanda and DR Congo honour their commitments.Speaking to journalists on Friday, July 4, on the occasion of 31st anniversary of Liberation, Kagame said Rwanda is “serious, honest and looks forward to” implementing the agreement…Read more>>
How King Faisal Hospital uses digital technology to revolutionise patient care, efficiency
The New Times
Rwanda has embarked on a transformative journey to achieve universal healthcare through innovation and strategic planning. A key player in this mission is King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR), the largest multi-speciality referral hospital in the country, serving over 300,000 people annually.As a top-of-the-pyramid referral hospital, KFHR is dedicated to achieving global healthcare standards, including an optimal doctor-to-patient ratio and reduced patient waiting times. The hospital has used technology to streamline operations and further improve service quality….Read more>>
Ghana Sets Stage for National Mid-Level Management (MLM) and Immunisation in Practice (IIP) Training
World Health Organization Ghana
For the first time since 2007, Ghana is rolling out a nationwide training to strengthen the leadership and technical skills of mid-level and operational level immunization officers. With funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has developed and adopted updated training materials for the Mid-Level Management (MLM) and Immunisation in Practice (IIP) modules, two globally recognized modules for building capacity of immunization officers.As Ghana continues to introduce new vaccines, close equity gaps, and respond to evolving public health needs, equipping immunization staff with standardized knowledge, practical skills, and leadership competencies is more critical than ever. This training is a timely response to strengthen capacity at national, regional, and district levels and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of immunization services across the country….Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
Over 100km of drainage to be built in Kigali
The New Times
At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali, as city authorities move to address growing concerns over flooding and erosion caused by poor water management.The Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, revealed the plan on July 8 while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to issues flagged in the Auditor General’s latest report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024…Read more>>
ENERGY
RE100, NBI launch recommendations to bolster renewable energy in South Africa
Engineering News
Global corporate renewable energy initiative RE100 and South African sustainable growth and development coalition the National Business Initiative (NBI) on July 8 launched their joint ‘South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Energy’ document, which proposes five key recommendations….Read more>>
Nigeria Mobilizes Investment Momentum with High-Level Mission 300 Energy Forum
SE for All
Demonstrating strong national leadership in advancing energy access, the Federal Ministry of Power and the Federal Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), is hosting a high-level Stakeholder Engagement Forum focused on the implementation of its National Energy Compact under the Mission 300 initiative. This government-led forum is a critical step for Nigeria in its electrification efforts, working alongside other African countries towards achieving the ambitious goal of connecting 300 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030. Mission 300 is an initiative championed by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, with key support from The Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and SEforALL….Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
Gov Radda Launches N100m Climate-Smart Farming Initiative
All Africa
The comprehensive programme received N63.75 million in funding from NEPAD and N36.25 million from the Katsina State Government.Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has officially launched the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme, a N100 million initiative designed to transform agricultural practices among smallholder farmers across Katsina State. The flag-off ceremony was held jointly with the partners, the African Union development agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD).The comprehensive programme received N63.75 million in funding from NEPAD and N36.25 million from the Katsina State Government, demonstrating a strong commitment to agricultural transformation and climate resilience. Governor Radda described the scheme as a milestone in Katsina’s journey toward inclusive agricultural development, emphasising the state’s commitment to moving farmers from subsistence to commercial production….Read more>>
ICT
Huawei Reaffirms AI Commitment To South Africa, Pledges to Train 50,000 ICT Professionals by 2028
iAfrica
At the 2025 Huawei South Africa Connect Event, Huawei Enterprise CEO Gene Zhangreiterated the company’s long-term commitment to building South Africa’s digital and AI future.“With 26 years of local innovation, Huawei is dedicated to driving intelligent transformation and building a smarter, more connected South Africa,” said Zhang.Huawei’s local milestones include launching South Africa’s first 5G network, becoming the first hyperscale cloud provider with a local availability zone, and spearheading AI-driven solutions across sectors like mining, finance, and urban planning….Read more>>
AfCFTA Adjustment Fund makes $10m disbursement to Telecel
The New Times
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund has made an investment of $10 million to Telecel Global Services Ltd under its Credit Fund, marking the first disbursement since the establishment of the fund.The Credit Fund is one of three funds under the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, hosted in Kigali, that aims to provide targeted transitional support to AfCFTA State Parties and private sector entities as they adjust to the requirements and opportunities presented by the AfCFTA….Read more>>
FINANCE
IMF Executive Board Completes the Fourth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Ghana
International Monetary Fund
The IMF Executive Board today completed the fourth review of Ghana’s 36-month Extended Credit Facility Arrangement. This allows for the immediate disbursement of about US$367 million (SDR 267.5 million).
Notwithstanding higher-than-expected growth and significant further improvement in Ghana’s external position last year, program performance deteriorated markedly at end-2024. This reflected pre-election fiscal slippages; inflation above program targets—though recent data point to renewed rapid disinflation; and reforms delays….Read more>>
