Prior to the pandemic, Kenya saw strong growth in employment among the higher-skilled services sub-sectors NAIROBI, Kenya, Kenya has a very dynamic private sector, with a relatively high entry rate of new firms, in comparison to other countries with similar levels of per capita income. These firms do face challenges in terms of scaling up – most firms in…
Taking place on the 16th of December, the awards aim to celebrate achievements made by companies and individuals in west Africa’s energy space DAKAR, Senegal, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announce the launch of an award ceremony at the first-ever MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 (https://bit.ly/3dSCodc) conference and exhibition. Taking place on the evening…
Leaders of three regional agencies call for more action on agrifood systems transformation in the face of worsening hunger and malnutrition ACCRA, Ghana, A new, interactive digital report launched today shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to rise, spurred by conflict, climate change and economic slowdowns including those triggered by COVID-19. The African Union Commission (AUC), the…
Consortium of seven organizations chosen by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership to develop a next-generation fuel cell platform to ensure a greener future for data centres across the world DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Vertiv (https://bit.ly/3ymc18R) (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide EUR 2.5 million to help…
Consortium of seven organizations chosen by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership to develop a next-generation fuel cell platform to ensure a greener future for data centres across the world DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Vertiv (https://bit.ly/3ymc18R) (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide EUR 2.5 million to help…
The event, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, also marked the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence JUBA, South Sudan, “One people, one nation,” croons one of South Sudan’s most popular singers, Garang Ateny, as hundreds of people sing along and sway to the beat of the uplifting music. The performer…
The event, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, also marked the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence JUBA, South Sudan, “One people, one nation,” croons one of South Sudan’s most popular singers, Garang Ateny, as hundreds of people sing along and sway to the beat of the uplifting music. The performer…
Migrants often leave their homes without being aware of the risks ahead BOSASO, Somalia, Jafar had two wishes. The first was to see his family again. He couldn’t remember when he left Ethiopia; perhaps eight months ago, maybe a year. Financial problems in the teenager’s hometown convinced him that reaching Saudi Arabia would be his best bet at making…
Migrants often leave their homes without being aware of the risks ahead BOSASO, Somalia, Jafar had two wishes. The first was to see his family again. He couldn’t remember when he left Ethiopia; perhaps eight months ago, maybe a year. Financial problems in the teenager’s hometown convinced him that reaching Saudi Arabia would be his best bet at making…
Marginal field development has also allowed indigenous companies to step out from oil majors’ shadow and thrive JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, (By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber). Nigerian energy-industry leaders have been reminiscing lately about the country’s earliest efforts to develop marginal oil and gas fields. That’s because after nearly two decades, Nigeria recently stepped up its marginal-field development efforts,…