African Development Bank Launches E-Consultation on its New Governance Strategy
Press Releases November 15, 2013
TUNIS, Tunisia, November 12, 2013/ — The African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) has launched a Web consultation on its new Governance Strategy for 2014-2018 (http://j.mp/17iy6G4) aimed at receiving feedback from all its stakeholders on their expectations on the Bank’s future governance interventions. “The vision of AfDB is that Africa is... Read more
Liberia Set to Transform Renewables Sector With $50 million Climate Fund Endorsement
Press Releases November 15, 2013
The plan is designed to help increase energy access through off-grid electricity schemes based on small hydro, solar PV, biomass, and hybrid systems Washington, DC, November 12, 2013/ — With African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) backing, Liberia has garnered support for a far-reaching renewable energy investment plan (https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/cif/sites/climateinvestmentfunds.org/files/SREP%20Trust%20Fund%20Meeting%20FINAL%20without%20diagram.pdf)with $50 million... Read more
Study: Zambia’s Child Grant Cash Transfer Program Helps Feed Youngsters While Assisting Families Strengthen Their Financial Base
Press Releases November 15, 2013
Since 2010, the Zambian government has been providing $12 U.S. to district households with at least one child under the age of five Washington, D.C., November 12, 2013/ — A two-year randomized control trial evaluating Zambia’s Child Grant social cash transfer program found dramatic improvements in the amount of food... Read more
Mobile Networks in Africa: Video Accounts for Less than 6% of Traffic, Expected to Grow Faster Than in any Region – Report
Press Releases November 15, 2013
Blackberry email and BBM messaging accounts for over 13% of traffic across Africa CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — Sandvine, (TSX:SVC) (http://www.sandvine.com) a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today released its Internet traffic trends report, entitled “Global Internet Phenomena Report 2H2013” (https://www.sandvine.com/trends/global-internet-phenomena),... Read more
SkyVision to Unveil New Cloud Services at Cape Town’s “AfricaCom 2013” Conference
Press Releases November 15, 2013
SkyVision cloud-based solutions will enable customers to reduce overall IT expenses CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (http://www.skyvision.net), a leading global communication provider, today announced its launch of a full suite of Cloud services and solutions. The official launch will take place at AfricaCom 2013, November 12-14,... Read more
AfDB, Namibia Sign ZAR 2.9 billion Loan Agreement for Construction of New Port of Walvis Bay Container Terminal
Press Releases November 15, 2013
WINDHOEK, Namibia, November 11, 2013/ — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and Namibia on Friday, November 8, 2013 signed a ZAR 2.9 billion (US $338 million) sovereign guaranteed loan to Nambia Ports Authority (Namport) to finance the construction of a container terminal at Walvis Bay New Port. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank-2.png Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=728... Read more
DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure to Meet Express and Freight Demands in Region
Press Releases November 15, 2013
The recent investment includes the launch of a new airside facility in Dakar, Senegal, and the addition of 3 aircraft – a Boeing 757 and two ATR72s CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — DHL (http://www.dhl.com), the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air... Read more
The Niger State, Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu on Tuesday doled out a total of N20M to players and officials of the Golden Eaglets as well as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for winning the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for an unprecedented fourth time. The governor, who is also the Talban Minna, at a... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu (V) has appealed to the federal Government to speed up infrastructure development in the South-South Geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The Efik monarch stated this in an address Monday at the opening of the South-South Consolidated Forum’s (SCF)... Read more
How I could have scuttled Obasanjo’s election in 1999 – Alex Ekwueme
FeaturedSpecial Reports November 15, 2013
In this interview he granted the leading Hausa newspaper, Rariya, Mr. Ekwueme talks about his life, his politics, his struggles and his visions for Nigeria. Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme is one of Nigeria’s most respected statesmen alive today. He established the first indigenous architectural firm in Nigeria’s history and is... Read more
