The visit explored potential partnerships for strategic investment in Africa between the AfDB and the UAE. (Image source: AfDB)
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina wrapped up an official three-day visit to the UAE covering engagements in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Friday
The transaction marks a major milestone in Subtech South Africa’s transition to become a black-owned and managed South African marine services company. (Image source: James Fisher Subtech)
Subtech South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of James Fisher Subtech – the global specialist provider of innovative marine (offshore and nearshore) solutions, has completed a major Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) transaction, transferring a 51% stake in the business to South African black owned consortium, Tacenda Consulting (Pty) Ltd and Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd.
President Kenyatta termed the admission of DRC into the EAC a historic event. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been officially admitted into the East African Community (EAC) during the 19th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State and Government which was virtually chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta
Qatar, Egypt join hands on set of investments and partnership worth US$5bn. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt have agreed on a set of investments and partnerships in Egypt, totaling US$5bn in the coming period
The meeting dealt with a review of bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination between them
This came during a meeting held on Tuesday in Cairo between HE Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr Mostafa Madbouly and deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and minister of finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari.
The meeting dealt with a review of bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination between them in various fields.
The two sides praised the step of forming a joint higher committee headed by the foreign ministers of the two brotherly countries with the aim of continuous consultation and strengthening cooperation and coordination in all fields.
Women will learn in the centres how to use the “Buy from Women” platform, following a pilot project with womens’ cooperatives working in the cassava and cereal value chains. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Orange and UN Women have teamed up to support women’s economic empowerment and rural farm’s resilience to disasters in West and Central Africa
The Bell team in Richards Bay consists of more than 800 machinists, welders, and assemblers. (Image source: Bell)
GFE Power Product’s extensive range covers generators from 10 kVA up to 3,000 kVA. (Image source: GFE Power Products)
The funding is the largest-ever equity raise in the minigrid industry according to Husk. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)
ITS has evolved into a sophisticated systems approach, providing numerous opportunities to revolutionise road networks. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Invest International’s Lara Muller; Ivory Coast Minister of Finance and Economy, Adam Coulibaly; and Ambassador Designate to Ivory Coast, Jeroen Kelderhuis. (Image source: Invest International)
The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)
Although displaying resilience, the report warns that African banks remain exposed to physical climate risks due to both sovereign and industry lending. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WAA and VCMI will seek to establish regulatory frameworks to enable access to high integrity and fair voluntary carbon markets for WAA member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The parties will also promote the mutual exchange of information and expertise in the field of export credit policies and practices. (Image source: TBD Group)
Inside Condra’s Johannesburg factory: an overhead crane positions an electric motor during assembly of hoist and crab. (Image source: Condra)
IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)
The MoU was signed alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium. (Image source: Africa CDC)
Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA. (Image source: IRENA)
World Bank & African Development Bank partner to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030, leveraging public-private investments. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)
At WFES, Gotion High-tech will showcase its latest products and leading green energy solutions at its booth. (Image source: Gotion High-tech)
The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)
SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026.
The key issues restricting sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing sector will be unpacked at Manufacturing Indaba later this year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Through the innovative solution, each vessel can fill two tank containers on average between two ports. (Image source: Maersk)
Hyphen is developing sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, most advanced and only fully-vertical integrated green hydrogen project. (Image source: Hyphen)
According to Liebherr, the Used Equipment Marketplace is extremely user-friendly. (Image source: Liebherr)
Electricity storage will be pivotal in unlocking renewable projects and meeting energy demand. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable users to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time. (Image source: Brady)
Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State. (Image source: Africa Data Centres)
A Cat PM310 Cold Planer in action. (Image source: Caterpillar)
A larger stockholding of WEG products facilitates ready access for customers. (Image source: WEG Africa)
