Critical minerals are essential for the development of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, green hydrogen, electric vehicles (EVs), and battery storage, and Africa’s mineral wealth has the potential to benefit not only the continent, but to provide a foundation for the global energy transition. Accounting for more than 85% of most…
When Europe began searching for alternatives to Russian oil and gas following that country’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the producing countries they focused on was Algeria. The decision made strategic sense from both a supply and access standpoint. Algeria is the world’s 10th largest global gas producer and fourth largest gas exporter, and only…
CardoO, a fast-growing brand for IoT consumer electronics, announced today its participation in GITEX Africa 2023 and the launch of its new IoT mobile app. The Egyptian-based startup is set to revolutionize the market by providing outstanding, price-efficient smart devices that enhance people’s day-to-day lives. CardoO has achieved significant growth in the Egyptian market, with…
Nothing? That is no news. You are definitely not alone in thinking so. A couple of weeks back, under the auspices of our Africa Enterprise, we organised the Enterprise Development Talk with the same theme – What do you have in your hands? I didn’t get to speak, but it definitely took me down memory…
Uyo. Akwa Ibom. Slightly over a month ago. It was the last of our four days in Akwa Ibom. It was a Sunday. Departure flight was for early evening. Decided on a walk around what I had, on previous visits, thought to be an expansive greenery around Meridien (now known as Ibom Icon). I always…
Everything in the 51 years of Ade Adefeko’s life would appear to have come together to prepare him for where he is today and the man he is has become – a quintessential bridge-builder in whom people, nations and businesses have found a point of convergence. “I am a man of many parts. I am…
I wish to thank President Wiebe Boer, the Board of Trustees, faculty, and students at Calvin University for inviting me to deliver today’s commencement address for the class of 2023. I have known President Boer for many years. He is a decent, humble, and innovative leader who cares passionately about development. You all are fortunate…
African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina has called on young university graduates to be instruments of change in a world beset by increasing socio-economic challenges. Delivering the keynote speech at America’s Calvin University Commencement ceremony, Dr. Adesina told the audience, including 700 graduates, “The world faces many simultaneous challenges, promising a future of…
The Africa Road Builders Selection Committee has named Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina, the winner of the prestigious Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, for his commitment to infrastructure development in the island state. He succeeds Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu, who won the award in 2022. According to a press release by the Committee, members chose President Rajoelina at…
For Angola to achieve its targeted 9.9 GW of installed generation capacity and 60% electrification rate by 2025, the country’s Government has instituted an ambitious infrastructure plan. This plan is supported by a series of regulatory reforms, incentives for investors, and strategic partnerships that will require the execution of bankable Power Purchase Agreements, external financing,…
