The investment also includes the installation of a water treatment plant with advanced water recovery technology designed to reduce water consumption. WINDHOEK, Namibia, November 4, 2024/ — Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has invested $50 million in a new bottling line in Namibia, capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This upgrade will increase the plant’s output…
The African Roadshow Reaffirms Commitment Toward the Region’s Economic Development DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 4, 2024/ — VistaJet , a global business aviation company, is set to organize its first-ever East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow, showcasing its flagship aircraft, the Bombardier Global 7500. The event will commence in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, followed…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the 15th country on the continent that offer malaria vaccination, widening access to more comprehensive malaria prevention MBANZA-NGUNGU, Democratic Republic of the Congo, October 31, 2024/ — The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme,…
Study shows that more than 80% of the women interviewed had experienced some form of psychological violence in the course of their work in parliament.
KIGALI, Rwanda, October 15, 2024/ — The African Development Bank supported the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum ( AfCFTA ) Business Forum, held from 9 to 11 October 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum, organized by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), brought together industry leaders, policymakers and government representatives to promote African trade…
Dar es Salaam, October 10, 2024 – A high-level policy dialogue to advance policy, legal, and institutional reforms to promote gender-responsive land governance has commenced in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The event seeks to strengthen land administration and tackle long-standing women’s land rights issues. Joan Kagwanja, Coordinator of the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC), highlighted…
NEW YORK, United States of America, October 5, 2024/ – Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a critical issue in Kenya, affecting individuals across all demographics. Kenya’s National Gender-Based Violence Toll-Free Helpline, 1195, has emerged as an essential resource for survivors, providing a platform for reporting incidents and receiving immediate assistance. The helpline was launched as the…
Ontario International (ONT) remains one of the most popular airports on the continent. It is the most trusted of all mid-sized airports, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 North American Airport Satisfaction Survey. The newly released report ranks ONT No. 4 among mid-sized airports for Overall Satisfaction and No. 2 in California among airports of all…
New York, October 4, 2024 — The United Kingdom announced today it has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This agreement effectively ends decades of negotiations and disputes over Britain’s last African colony. The agreement follows 13 rounds of discussions that began in 2022. These discussions were spurred by calls from…
The basketball world is mourning the loss of legendary NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. The 58-year-old Congolese American star was renowned for his shot-blocking prowess. His humanitarian work left an indelible mark on the sport and beyond. A Towering Figure in Basketball Mutombo was a husband and father to four children. He stood at…