Cybersecurity in the Spotlight as GITEX GLOBAL 2023 Opens

The world's leading cybersecurity experts have convened at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 (www.GITEX.com) to address the urgent challenges of cybercrime, projected to cause $10.5 trillion in annual damages by 2025. Ransomware, crypto crime and risks...

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and the International Islamic...

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (https://www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Mitigating bias in identity verification

As digital identity verification (IDV) platforms are increasingly adopted across the African continent, any potential bias these platforms have needs to be considered. “Biometric identity continues to have a powerful impact on our continent, from...

Rystad Energy Promotes Role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the Energy Transition Era

During the Technical Track on Monday ahead of the African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com) 2023 conference – taking place in Cape Town from October 16-20 – independent energy research and business intelligence company Rystad...

Multilateral Development Banks deliver record climate finance of close to $61 billion for low...

Volumes include $22.7 billion for climate change adaptation; Worldwide MDB climate finance reaches nearly $100 billion, up from $82 billion in 2021; Global private finance stands at $69 billion, up from $41 billion in 2021.  Climate finance...

TelCables Will Showcase Connectivity Solutions at the Nigerian Peering & Interconnection Forum

TelCables Nigeria (https://TelCables.ng) is excited to announce its participation at the upcoming Nigerian Peering&Interconnection Forum (ngPIF) scheduled to take place from October 23rd to 26th, 2023, at the prestigious Eko Hotels&Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. The...

‘Thrilla in Manila’: Women’s financial inclusion is our fight of the decade if we...

By Malado Kaba, Director of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). Last month, I represented the African Development Bank’s Gender, Women and Civil Society Department at the Alliance...

Canon Brings Multicam Show to Algeria: A Showcase of Innovation and Creativity within the...

Following its resounding success in Nigeria and Egypt, the Canon Multicam Show (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/)geared up to make a ground-breaking impact in Algeria, promising an exceptional showcase of cutting-edge imaging solutions and unparalleled technological innovations. This...

Morocco: Visiting Ouirgane, African Development Bank delegation recognises city’s resilience to earthquake

African Development Bank Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Service Delivery Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbadé (www.AfDB.org), has saluted the "courage, dedication and work" of Moroccan emergency teams deployed in the Al Haouz region following the...

Allié Merrick McGuire to Champion Positive Change at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://GlobalBlackImpact.com) is pleased to announce Allié Merrick McGuire as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming event, which will take place from November 30 to December 1, 2023, under the...