Download logo MainOne (www.MainOne.net), West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider, has upgraded Ivorian ISP, VIPNET’s capacity from 155Mbps to 1Gbps. VIPNET is a telecommunications operator that provides connectivity services and technology integration solutions through the national broadband coverage. Over the years, VIPNET has positioned itself as one of the major internet providers […]

As many African countries pursue accelerated hydrocarbon development in the wake of recent sizeable discoveries a panel discussion at  African Energy Week (AEW)  2021 provided insight into how the continent can remain competitive in global markets; what regulatory amendments can be made to enhance international interest in African markets; and the role of Africa’s downstream […]

African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 represents the only pan-African energy event to take place on the continent in 2021. With a view to accelerating investment and development in key resource-rich basins across the continent, African stakeholders are seeking partnerships with international players to fast-track energy sector expansion and drive socio-economic growth. With strong international delegations […]

Africa is on the precipice of an energy sector revolution, with significant resources, progressive regulations, and industry advancing policies and initiatives driving growth across the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. Focused on driving investment and development in African energy projects, African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 is proud to host Ministers from across the African […]

Momentum and capital behind an Africa tech revolution. Investors at the 8th Africa Early Stage Investor Summit celebrated record-breaking deal-making on the continent surpassing $3 billion invested in 2021 into African startups.   On November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, VC4A (vc4a.com) and ABAN (ABANangels.org) hosted the 8th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit […]

I have just returned to The Hague from a productive mission to Caracas, in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Between 31 October 2021 to 3 November 2021, I held constructive and candid discussions with senior Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of civil society. I express my gratitude to the authorities of […]

Awards ceremony will be held on Monday,17 January 2022; voting process kicks off on Monday, 22 November and ends on Friday, 10 December 2021; awards show will be held as a virtual TV show at the Home of FIFA. The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2021 will take place on Monday, 17 January 2022 as a virtual […]

By Huang Yu, Director of the Education and Healthcare Department, Global Government Business Unit, Enterprise Business Group. For hundreds of years, students worldwide have been taught almost exclusively in classrooms, typically with a passive, teacher-centric approach. In the past decade, though, this has begun to change: The education (https://bit.ly/3n0DkRO) field has started to digitally transform. And that […]

By James Bayhack, Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at CM.com From lockdowns, third waves and vaccine rollouts to digital innovations, eCommerce booms and riot-related supply chain struggles, 2021 has been eventful – to say the least. For many Kenyan businesses, 2020 set the tone for what to expect this year, especially in terms of digital transformation […]

As Africa's economy recovers from the impact of the pandemic, how are ports keeping up? Not quickly enough — according to The Star's (Kenyan Newspaper) report “Africa's Ports: Rapid Transformation”. The report points to the fact that the existing infrastructure at many ports is insufficient for current demand. At the same time, port congestion is […]