São Tomé and Príncipe: African Development Fund extends a USD 10.7 Million Grant to Support SMEs in Agriculture and Tourism

The project aims to improve the business environment by removing specific bottlenecks that hinder private sector-led growth   ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 11, 2021/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Wednesday in Abidjan, a grant of US $ 10.7 million to São Tomé and Príncipe for the implementation of the first phase of…

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São Tomé and Príncipe: African Development Fund extends a USD 10.7 Million Grant to Support SMEs in Agriculture and Tourism

The project aims to improve the business environment by removing specific bottlenecks that hinder private sector-led growth   ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 11, 2021/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Wednesday in Abidjan, a grant of US $ 10.7 million to São Tomé and Príncipe for the implementation of the first phase of…

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Tanzania: Abella Tarimo on Celebrating Customer Service Week.

NMB People Customer service is reactive and Customer Experience puts the customer at the centre of all decisions. To celebrate, Customer Service Week – Abella Tarimo gives us an insight on the difference between Customer Service and Customer Experience, how the two work in an organization and how customer service has evolved throughout the years. Q. What is customer…

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Climate action now! Activists hold widespread actions in Africa, in solidarity with Global Climate Strikes

The events took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria NAIROBI, Kenya, September 24, 2021/ — On Friday, environmental activists and citizens across the continent took part in a host of events, in solidarity with the Global climate strikes, highlighting the need for urgent climate action. The events took place in the Democratic…

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TAMFI: renewable energy financing at the grassroots is the way to go

Dar es Salaam, 19th September, 2021 Tanzania’s immense renewable energy, especially solar power, needs concerted financing, especially for the end-users, so as to increase uptake across the country, according to TAMFI. The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) CEO Winnie Terry noted that Tanzania has one of the greatest potentials for producing solar energy for electrification, which can help…

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The President of Tanzania, Merck Foundation CEO, The Prime Minister of TOGO, and Vice Presidents of Uganda and Benin named as Most Influential African Women

ACCRA, Ghana, September 17, 2021/ — The President of Tanzania, SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of TOGO, H.E. VICTOIRE TOMEGAH DOGBÉ, The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. JESSICA ROSE EPEL ALUPO and The Vice President of Benin, H.E. MARIAM CHABI TALATA amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2021; The list of 100…

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African Energy Week in Cape Town committed to a real discussion on the future of carbon markets in Africa, with challenges and opportunities at the forefront of dialogue

African Carbon Markets and the Journey to a Net-Zero Future JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 17, 2021/ — African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town is committed to providing a real conversation on the issues facing African people and African businesses, offering attainable solutions through which the oil and gas industry can help drive. With global stakeholders pledging net-zero…

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Agriculture stakeholders commit to holistic, inclusive approach to transforming African food systems

Delegates attending AGRF 2021 Summit from across the agriculture ecosystem on the continent rally supportNAIROBI, Kenya, September 14, 2021: Leaders from across Africa renewed their commitment to adopt a more holistic and inclusive approach to food systems in Africa to better tackle hunger and poverty and improve nutrition while conserving natural resources.The declaration was made at the conclusion of…

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