Year: 2023

Responsible Resourcing Awards: Acknowledging Junior Miners’ Sustainable Initiatives

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 31, 2023/ — Mining Indaba understands how important ESG is to the mining industry, two years ago we introduced the Junior ESG Awards to recognise and honour junior mining companies that are striving to achieve positive impacts related to their companies’ sustainable development. This initiative provides a platform for juniors to share their initiatives in order to be recognised for their excellent achievements while inspiring peers to do the same. Rebranded the Responsible Resourcing Awards, Mining Indaba will continue to honour junior mining companies for their…

About Decarbonizing the Aviation Industry

By: Mohammed Abu Even though the palm oil tree in Malaysia and Indonesia are said to be of West African origin, first introduced as ornamental plants, to the two countries, they have since leveraged research and cutting-edge technologies and maximized economic gains from the tree. Reuters, Indonesia reports that the country, the world’s leading producer of palm oil, last Friday, flew her first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel, as she pushes for wider use of biofuels to cut fuel imports. Garuda Indonesia CEO, Irfan Setiaputra, the report is…

Africans Rally Behind Palestinians Amidst Conflict 

By Ollus Ndomu,”Africa World Reports” In a sheer show of solidarity, Africans, particularly Muslims across various countries, have taken to the streets to express great support for the people of Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The conflict, which has captured global attention, is now becoming an issue that transcends borders, taking on strong religious undertones in the African context. This widespread show of unity and empathy emerged in the wake of this week’s incident in Kenya’s National Assembly that drew the world’s gaze. Kenyan lawmaker Farah Maalim donned a…

Africa Tech Festival Announces Top 10 Finalists for Start-Up World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 27, 2023/ — The results are in and today, organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival (https://apo-opa.info/3myppVu), taking place in Cape Town 14 – 16 November, announced the top ten finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the Startup World Cup (https://www.StartupWorldCup.io/) on 1 December this year. Making the announcement, James Williams, Senior Director, Events | Connecting Africa | Informa Tech, remarked: “Congratulations to everyone who entered. We called for the continent’s…

IsDBI and Indonesia’s OJK Explore Innovative Financial Instruments for a Sustainable Islamic Finance Ecosystem

Chairman of Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK), Mr. Mahendra Siregar, welcomed Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General, of the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI), at the OJK headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, for discussions focusing on the Islamic finance ecosystem. The meeting, held on 24 October 2023, highlighted IsDBI’s Sukuk Development Program (SDP), which aims to enhance the role of sukuk in supporting development in IsDB Member Countries. The program focuses on three main components, namely Sukuk Enhancement Fund (SEF), Sovereign Finance Corporation (SFC), and Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS). SEF is a…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Central Banks adopt Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) for intra-regional trade transactions

CAIRO, Egypt, October 26, 2023/ — The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a groundbreaking initiative developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) to revolutionize cross-border payments and boost intra-African trade, celebrates a significant milestone as it receives a historic endorsement from the Governors of the Central Banks in the Caribbean region. All eleven Central Banks have unanimously adopted PAPSS as the preferred system for processing the settlement of intra-regional trade transactions. The Governors have indicated their recognition of Afreximbank’s experience and skill in using PAPSS to streamline cross-borders…

About the Unending Israeli-Palestinian Problem

……….As Israel Slams UN Chief Scribe Mohammed A. Abu The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned in strongest terms the attack against the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres by Israel as “unethical, illegal and an act of political blackmail” in view of the fact that, Israel is  the occupying force. The OIC in an official statement said, it considered the Secretary-General’s speech at the Security Council to be in line with his duties and responsibilities derived from international law, international humanitarian law, as well as from the charter and…

Ecobank Day 2023 focused on the acquisition of digital skills by Africa’s children and youth

LOMÉ, Togo, October 24, 2023/ — The Ecobank Group (http://www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ecobank Day, its flagship social impact event, last Saturday, October 21, 2023. To mark the occasion, Ecobank launched a three-year ‘Transforming Africa Through Education’ campaign, which it kicked-off with a focus on digital education and equipping children and youth with the digital skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group, said: “Ecobank Day reflects the giving spirit of all 14,000 Ecobankers across the Group.…

Celebrating Black Innovation: the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023 to Connect the Global Healthcare Community

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 25, 2023/ — The healthcare sector has long stood as a vessel for innovation, driven by relentless efforts to prevent disease, promote health education and wellness while advancing global health security and resilience. This industry has been at the forefront of modernization, and in the field, Black entrepreneurs have emerged as trailblazers, bringing innovative solutions to tackling health crises, strengthening systems, and equipping people and communities with the tools they need to thrive. The global COVID-19 crisis in 2020 was a testament to the critical…

Call for applications – YouthADAPT Challenge 2023: empowering Africa’s female tech innovators to tackle climate change

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 25, 2023/ — The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (https://apo-opa.info/3s7IvoI), a joint initiative of the African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org) and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a call for applications for the third edition of the YouthADAPT Challenge, which seeks to support young entrepreneurs driving solutions to tackle climate change. The annual YouthADAPT competition invites young entrepreneurs leading micro, small, and medium enterprises in Africa to submit innovative solutions and business ideas that can drive climate change adaptation and resilience across the continent. This year’s call…