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DataPathology ouvre son capital au fonds d’investissement Azur Innovation Fund
La start-up spécialisée dans le diagnostic pathologique à distance, DataPathology, accueille Azur Innovation Fund, un nouvel investisseur local dans son tour de table.
Amethis investit dans la société espagnole HB Aesthetics
Soutenu par Amethis, le spécialiste espagnol de produits dermocosmétiques HB Aesthetics prépare son expansion africaine.
How does African women’s health compare to women’s health around the world?
In Africa, however, according to the World Health Organization, a woman’s life expectancy is just 54 years.
UNDP, Japan transfer emergency reference lab to Ghana
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japanese Government on Friday handed over a laboratory facility to Ghana at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra.
AFIA PHARMA has partnered with Babyl Rwanda to improve patients' access to healthcare.
AFIA PHARMA Ltd. has partnered with a top-notch telemedicine service, Babyl Rwanda to improve Rwandans patients' access to healthcare.
[South Africa] Vodacom hands over five live sites to the Limpopo Department of Health
The sites will increase coverage and access to high-speed connectivity for hospital staff, patients, visitors and surrounding communities and help to ensure better healthcare delivery.
La Fondation Batonga en partenariat avec la Fondation Mastercard étend ses programmes au Sénégal
La Fondation Batonga d’Angélique Kidjo étend ses programmes au Sénégal pour maximiser sa portée auprès desadolescentes et des jeunes femmes
Nouvelle coopération entre Sinopharm Foreign Trade signe et LAPROPHAN
La coopération couvre tous les domaines de la santé et de la médecine, notamment les préparations pharmaceutiques, les principes actifs, les articles de conditionnement, les consommables pharmaceutiques et les dispositifs médicaux ainsi que les équipements et matériels de production pharmaceutique.
Mediterrania, Proparco, DEG et FMO déboursent 75 millions € pour acquérir une part du Laprophan
Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP) a dirigé un consortium d’investisseurs comprenant Proparco, FMO et DEG, dans la signature d'un accord d’un montant de 75 millions € avec la société marocaine Laprophan, active dans le secteur pharmaceutique.
IFC invests in Avenue Group Limited to expand healthcare services in Kenya
IFC has announced an investment in Kenyan healthcare provider Avenue Group Limited that will support the company's strategy to grow its healthcare offering and boost its patient reach by 20 percent across the country over the next five years.
AMICO Group Adopts RISE with SAP to enhance omnichannel solutions for its customers in the MENA healthcare market
AMICO Group, a UAE-based player in healthcare specialty markets in the MENA region, is continuing its digital transformation journey supported by technology company SAP SE to enhance its customer experience and engagement through personalized, omnichannel solutions, and to increase agility and enable future expansion plans.
APA links with innovators to create low cost insurance products
Overall, Kenya’s three percent insurance penetration is the third lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa with South Africa leading at 17 percent.
Viva Technology et IFC annoncent un record de participation aux AfricaTech Awards 2023
Viva Technology et la Société financière internationale (IFC) ont annoncé le Top 45 des start-up retenues pour la deuxième édition des AfricaTech Awards, une initiative panafricaine visant à reconnaître et soutenir les start-up émergentes à l'origine de l'innovation et de l'impact sur le développement à travers le continent.
Swiss Firm partners with APA Insurance to build low cost health products for local communities
Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) and APA Insurance have partnered with a consortium of local insurance innovators to provide affordable primary healthcare insurance solutions to under-served Kenyans.
Mezzanine fund manager Vantage Capital acquires Promamec for €30 million
Founded in the early 80s by the Lahlou Family, the company has pioneered the local production of medical consumables and in the process has grown into one of Morocco's leading medical consumables and equipment distributors.
Avenue Group Limited received the fund to expand healthcare services in Kenya
IFC announced an investment in Kenyan healthcare provider Avenue Group Limited that will support the company's strategy to grow its healthcare offering and boost its patient reach by 20 percent across the country over the next five years.
Lepelle Northern Water and the Infrastructure Fund to invest R4.6 billions in the first phase of the Olifantspoort
Lepelle Northern Water and Infrastructure Fund Sign Memorandum of Agreement for Funding for Olifantspoort/ Ebenezer Bulk Water Project Phase 1
[Tanzania] CHIL Femtech Center launches telemedicine product for students across Africa
The new technology links schools with telemedicine equipment manufacturers who have technologies that are compatible with CHIL's Telemedicine Artificial Intelligence chatbot
Marcyrl attracts new investment from DPI and Amethis
The new investment is set to drive innovation and help expand access to specialty drugs across Africa.
Kenya and Rwanda sign agreement on 10 areas of cooperation
Kenya and Rwanda Tuesday signed an agreement in 10 areas of cooperation to enhance relations. The Memorandum of Understanding will establish mechanisms for effective cooperation in Education, ICT, Gender and Child Development, Youth and Capacity Development for the Public Service.
More investments to bolster infrastructure, energy security, food security, and healthcare from DFC
The transactions will support U.S. foreign policy and development priorities across the globe, including enabling sustainable infrastructure and energy security, advancing food security and agricultural innovation, supporting small businesses, and improving healthcare.
XRP Healthcare expands into Africa
XRP Healthcare has announced its entry into the African Healthcare sector to acquire and merge privately owned healthcare establishments via its subsidiary XRP Healthcare Africa, creating a sustainable premier healthcare network.
Kenya to partner with Univercells to set up Biotechnology Center
The Head of State said the partnership once finalised will also include skills transfer to boost the country’s human capital in the pharmaceutical industry.
[Kenya] Health-tech startup Zuri Health launches digital outpatient service for SMEs
Zuri Health, the Kenyan health-tech has launched a new digital outpatient service designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
[Interview] Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Africa, Roche Diagnostics
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives.
AXESS Networks, COMITAS e-Health, Wazima Health partner to provide eHealth solutions in Africa
Wazima Health, Africa’s Integrated e-Health Telemedicine and Health management UK company, AXESS Networks, and COMITAS e-Health, a Spanish Telemedicine Service Provider, hereby announce their joint partnership.
200 millions d’EUR à l’appui de la résilience sanitaire en Afrique
la BEI et Afreximbank lancent une initiative d’investissement de 200 millions d’EUR à l’appui de la résilience sanitaire.
Africa CDC hosts the review of vaccine manufacturing ecosystem in Africa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosts lead partners of Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) for review of vaccine manufacturing ecosystem in Africa.
Africa receives investment boost to develop water infrastructure
Metito and British International Investment join forces to establish Africa Water Infrastructure Development (AWID) platform.
[ChatGPT Biography] Tony Elumelu, Founder of Heirs Holdings
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Digitization on all fronts, tech takes the lead
There is an obvious, increasing amount of technology awareness, and appeals for more extensive technology trainings in Nigeria.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: 2022 statistics outline Nigeria's economic status quo
Despite all the setbacks plaguing economies the world over, Nigeria’s GDP for 2022 is projected to be north of $500billion, the largest in Africa. All eyes are now turned to what these next 12 months could bring Africa’s largest economy.
[Column] Givemore T. Chiwanza: How has the Russia-Ukraine crisis affected Africa?
This Ukraine crisis escalated on 24 February 2022 and has tremendously impacted the global socio-economic terrain. The situation has and will continue to affect the African continent's financial system and food and energy security.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Boosting small businesses’ competitivity in the region
Small businesses are the engine of the East African economic growth, employing millions and opening up the member states to interact with each other through seamless trade.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Region warms up to the hospitality industry’s expansion binge
Global respected hotel brands are expanding their footprint and have identified Africa as a key investment destination with the East African region catching their attention for its MICE, business and leisure growth potential.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Investing in women-led businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for an estimated 90% of all businesses in Africa and women own about a third of all registered African SMEs.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Banking on innovations, partnerships to grow financial services sector
These developments have led to improved services and a robust sector that is shaping the region’s financial services industry dynamics.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, CEO, Medland Hospital, Zambia
Dr. Mohamed El Sahili is the Chief Executive Officer of Medland Hospital, Zambia. As a medical doctor and entrepreneur, Dr. Sahili also serves on the board of key economic international organizations like the African Business Roundtable, the American Chamber of Commerce, Zambia, Olympic Youth Development Center and the Africa CEO Forum.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, PDG, Hôpital Medland, Zambie
Le Dr Mohamed El Sahili est le directeur général de l'hôpital Medland, en Zambie. En tant que médecin et entrepreneur, le Dr Sahili siège également au conseil d'administration d'organisations économiques internationales clés, telles que l'African Business Roundtable et l'American Chamber of Commerce.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Boosting diaspora remittances through regional collaboration
As the region bets on diaspora remittances to boost respective countries’ national purses and drive economic growth across East Africa, member states are looking at cementing regional partnerships.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Region bets on bioeconomy to bolster growth
Among the key interventions proposed in the strategy is the creation of new forms of sustainable bioenergy, and the conversion of waste materials to useful products.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: South Sudan remains a strategic player in the region’s petroleum industry
Owing to its strategic position at the heart of a wider Nile Basin-East Africa hydrocarbons-rich area, South Sudan is emerging as the hub for petroleum industry services and exploration in the region.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: A call for exports diversification for higher market gains
Agriculturists and entrepreneurs are working harder than ever to address food sufficiency, but energy rests firmly on the government’s shoulders.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Investing in women-led businesses to deepen integration
East African member states, private sector players and development partners have stepped up their investment in women-led businesses and SMEs in a move likely to impact cross-border trade and boost integration in the region.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Financial institutions bank on tech to bolster offerings
East Africa financial institutions are betting on tech to boost their offerings, grow their customers’ portfolio and stay afloat in a competitive market.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: 5G becomes national security policy, industries seek sustainability in technology
The one thing the current global pandemic has unilaterally effected in all nations is a rearrangement of priorities, both for people and for governments. Survival elements – food and healthcare – have taken lead position.
COVID-19 brings Work-From-Home to Africa; What has been the impact on businesses so far?
The Covid-19 crisis has pierced through the fabric of every layer of society, leaving virtually no country unscathed. The consequences for businesses has been significant and African economies have had to make rapid changes to their way of doing business.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: East Africa positions itself as investment destination of choice
The East African community continues to live up to its billing as a prime investment destination for investors.
[Column] Victoria Epelle: The retail value chain and its ongoing counterfeit battle
Counterfeit products have a presence across major industries in Nigeria. The impact of having these counterfeit products for manufacturers range from dwindling sales and failed customer loyalty schemes.
[Rwanda] Delivery drones: Why Zipline is switching to 24/7 operations
Hospitals in Rwanda will now receive much needed medical supplies and personal protective equipment from drone firm Zipline on a 24-hour basis.
"Until Africans get the Covid vaccinations they need, the whole world will suffer", said Paul Kagame
Ensuring equitable access to vaccines globally during a pandemic is not only a moral issue, but an economic imperative to protect the wellbeing of people everywhere. But when will Africa get the protection it needs? If all lives are equal, why isn’t access to vaccines?
[Rwanda] "Until Africans get the Covid vaccinations they need, the whole world will suffer", Paul Kagame
Ensuring equitable access to vaccines globally during a pandemic is not only a moral issue, but an economic imperative to protect the wellbeing of people everywhere. But when will Africa get the protection it needs? If all lives are equal, why isn’t access to vaccines?
COVID-19 ‘extremely unlikely’ to have come from a lab, experts say
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably jumped from animals to humans and is “extremely unlikely” to have come from a laboratory, the head of an international team investigating the origins of the disease said on Tuesday.
[Column] Kumar Utpal: What is needed to streamline South Africa healthcare
Most people have heard stories about inefficiencies, unexpected costs or redundant re-testing while visiting medical facilities across the globe. I have a few, such as having to re-run tests because my regular specialist couldn't be reached.
Why South Africa’s coronavirus death rate is lower than predicted
Before the pandemic, when tourists flocked to Cape Town, they often ignored Khayelitsha township.
[Column] Caleb Onyango: Managing our wellbeing in these trying times
Psychologically, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted our emotions, our thought processes and ultimately our behavior.
[Column] Risha Isaac: How companies can restore employees confidence through health benefits
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, it has become even more critical for organizations to properly manage the impact of a disaster.
[Column] Nelson Maina: Kenya should support first-line COVID 19 teams
As Kenya doubles efforts to contain the spread of Corona virus that is increasingly shutting down the world, personnel in the medical and security dockets are arguably our first lines of defence.
Economic impact of COVID-19 on African cities likely to be acute through a sharp decline in productivity, jobs and revenues, ECA
As part of its analysis to inform COVID-19 policy responses, the ECA is calling for adequate consideration of the vulnerability of city economies.
[Column] Shabir Ahmed: Mining sector to fast track automation amid Covid-19
Mining companies have been affected by COVID-19 outbreaks, and global restrictions to encourage social distancing have meant that mining projects have either slowed or been put on hold until further notice.
[Corona Stats] 6 April: Positive news from almost all severely affected countries
Encouraging news regarding the corona crisis is coming from almost all of the hard-hit countries. In Italy, at the height of the crisis, 15 days ago, 6557 new corona infections were registered, which was 4316 yesterday
[Column] Guy Ryder: Covid-19 has exposed the fragility of our economies
The human dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic reach far beyond the critical health response. All aspects of our future will be affected – economic, social and developmental.
[Column] Mukhisa Kituyi: keeping ports open and cross-border trade flowing in the wake of COVID-19
As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, the global maritime transport industry is playing a critical role in the response.
[Column] Bob Koigi: Of coronavirus crisis and the silver lining for Africa
As economies take a hit from the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, the crisis is birthing opportunities and continues to create crucial lessons on resilience and adaptation especially in Africa.
[Column] Robyn Curnow: The world is waking up to the power of dyslexia
As a journalist, I love words. I care about what I write, think before I speak, read with delight and savour language. Part of that relationship with words comes from the fact that I respect them.
[Column] Okisegere Ojepat: Why multiple, conflicted agencies make a mess of food safety
Safe food is essential to our health and wellbeing; yet it has emerged as a political football in recent months, as different authorities chase a role in food testing.
[Column] Ochuko Keyamo: Engaging the private sector to eliminate malaria
Malaria has a devastating impact not only on the health and wellbeing of people across Africa and around the world, but also on economic growth and stability.
[Interview] Kemi Ayinde, CEO, Healthpoint, Nigeria
Kemi Ayinde is co-founder and CEO of Heathpoint, a company making healthcare, through the use of technology, widely accessible and affordable in Nigeria.
[Interview] Nikhil Pereira, CEO, Africa Healthcare Network, East Africa
Africa Healthcare Network has over the years worked to change the landscape of renal care and education in Sub-Saharan Africa through the provision of dialysis services, education of clinicians and patients.
[Column] Erik Roos: Are e-pharmacies on the cards for South Africa?
Amazon’s recent entry into the pharmaceutical market, following its acquisition of PillPack – an online US pharmacy – has got local experts re-evaluating the role of internet pharmacies in SA.
[Column] Sachen Gudka: Tracking Kenya Big Four Agenda’s performance
By deliberately centering Manufacturing in the Big 4 Agenda, Kenya made an expedient decision to steer itself back on the fast track towards realizing Vision 2030.
[Kenya Business Week] Leveraging the blue economy wave to boost national purse
Kenya has this week successfully hosted the first global conference on blue economy that brought together over 16,000 delegates.
[Startup Interview] Musawa Mukupa, Founder, Health Literacy Zambia
Despite spirited efforts to provide affordable education to all in Zambia, more than 80,000 children of school going age are out of school.
[Column] Stephen Poyer: It’s time to engage the private sector for malaria elimination
Global progress against malaria has stalled and there is renewed urgency to expand access to core malaria interventions in high-burden countries.
[Kenya Business Week] Breathing new life into SMEs
Small and medium sized businesses in Kenya represents 75 per cent of the country's workforce, constitute 98 percent of all businesses in Kenya and contribute 3 percent to the national purse.
[Nigeria Business Week] Calling for free-trade, efficient energy
The possibility of free trade within Africa is an ongoing one, to which several African countries have pledged their support and signed their agreements. Though Nigeria has shown caution in joining The Agreement, its one champion is Aliko Dangote, Nigerian industrialist and wealthiest African.
[Kenya Business Week] Renewed onslaught on fake news
With Kenya having experienced proliferation of online news channels occasioned by an impressive penetration of the internet and a critical mass of consumers with an insatiable appetite for breaking news, truth and fact have been the latest casualties.
[Survey] Mental Health Knowledge in Africa
In June 2018, the World Health Organization has released a global manual which aim is to help physicians and mental health professionals to diagnose physical and mental health conditions
[Kenya Business Week] Power clinics prove customer is king
An increasingly disenfranchised customer base that has now been empowered by technology to voice their complaints on poor service delivery is inspiring companies to find innovative way of reaching out to clients.
[Nigeria Business Week] Collaborations birth opportunities
The forming and maintaining of strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships is pertinent to the development of any economy, especially a growing one like Nigeria.
[Column] Sabine Dall’Omo: Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa
Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply.
[Column] Dr. Richard Malkin: Legalising dagga creates a minefield in the workplace
South Africa seems to be following the trend in the US to legalise cannabis. Last year, Judge Dennis Davis ruled in a full bench decision of the Western Cape High Court that the use and cultivation of cannabis by an adult in a private home is constitutionally legal.
[Column] John Syekei: No place in Kenyan healthtech for ‘Wild West’ approach to data
Technology has taken off in Kenya like wildfire, where the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are the latest industries to embrace its benefits.
Expats choose South Africa for adventure and quality of life - Cigna survey
Globally mobile individuals, also known as expatriates or ‘expats’, who choose to live and work in South Africa, cite the adventure (74%), a better quality of life (72%), or to gain international experience (67%) as their reasons for accepting assignments in the country.
[Column] Jens Ischebeck: The Medical Education system in Africa- change not continuity
Africa is a continent which is filled with many young men and women, some of which have the aspirations and potential to pursue a career in the medical field.
[Interview] Kyle Moss, Government Affairs Program Manager, Qualcomm Wireless Reach
Kyle Moss serves as a government affairs program manager and head of global entrepreneurship for Qualcomm Wireless Reach. Based in San Diego, Moss designs, implements, and manages social impact programs throughout Africa, Asia, and the US.
[Startup Interview] Brenda Achere, Chief Engagement Officer, Africa, MEDxCare
Brenda Achere is Engagement Manager for Africa at MEDx eHealthCenter, a digital health solution headquartered in The Netherlands.
[Startup Interview] Damian Avar, Founder, DoctorsHub, Nigeria
Damian Avar is a medical doctor, social entrepreneur and health business consultant. He founded DoctorsHub Nigeria, a digital-based, simplfied platform to access medical consultation for Nigerians.
[Startup Interview] Stella Sigana, Executive Director, Alternative Waste Technologies, Kenya
A beneficiary of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program, Alternative Waste Technologies, Kenya has, in the two years since its inception, made significant leaps in energy production and environmental conservation.
First BioNTainer for African-based mRNA manufacturing facility landed in Kigali
BioNTech SE reached the next milestone in the establishment of scalable mRNA vaccine production in Africa.
Women are the backbone of health care services in Africa and need the community’s support
Nothing much has changed, and we see that women remain the backbone in all areas of healthcare, be it schools, clinics, hospitals and of course in the home, all of which impacts the life of the community in Africa.
COMESA and ARC partner to strengthen health supply chains
Africa’s public health supply chain institution – and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Cape Town to strengthen public health supply chains by enhancing medicine access in the region.
Salcit and Smart Africa signed an MoU to foster digital health solutions in Africa
Salcit and The Smart Africa Alliance (SA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the delivery of digital health solutions in the respiratory space and improve lives of the citizens of Africa.
La Camerounaise Dr. Rose Leke, à la tête du Comité d'Examen Indépendant de GAVI
La Dre Leke est une spécialiste mondialement reconnue en matière d’immunologie et de parasitologie et notamment de paludisme.
GSMA partners with Africa CDC to harness the power of mobile to combat disease in Africa
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), intended to bring the transformational power of mobile connectivity to support Africa's most significant healthcare challenges, has been signed between the GSMA and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Villgro Africa invests over $2 million in African healthcare startups
Villgro Africa has invested over $1.36 million in 36 Kenyan healthcare startups over the last 7 years with plans to launch a Biotech Innovation Hub as part of its regional expansion.
Nigerian, Dr Muhammad Ali Pate to become next CEO of Gavi
Dr Pate will assume the role of GAVI's CEO as of 3 August 2023, replacing Dr Seth Berkley, who will step down after 12 years leading the Alliance
[South Africa] HealthTech startup Envisionit raises $1.65M
Envisionit Deep AI, a South African health-tech startup that uses AI to bridge the gap in diagnostic imaging, has received $1.65m to expand access to medical imaging.
Satgana's investment into Yeasty's €1.4m Pre-Seed round, alongside Asterion Ventures and Caméléon Invest
Food-tech startup, Yeasty has raised €1.4 million for its circular approach to alt-protein which uses leftover brewer’s yeast.