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Inpixon partners with Schauenburg Systems to sell real-time location technologies to mining companies in South Africa
Inpixon, the Indoor Intelligence company, announced a collaboration with Schauenburg Systems, an original-equipment manufacturer of mine safety systems and equipment, to sell Inpixon's real-time location technologies to mining companies in South Africa.
Kinross completes sale of Chirano mine in Ghana
Kinross Gold Corporation has announced that it has completed the sale of all its interest in the Chirano mine in Ghana to Asante Gold Corporation for a total consideration of $225 million in cash and shares.
[Column] Cameron Tandy: Mining industry is becoming a steward of sustainability and decarbonization
For a long time, the mining industry was considered a contributor to the problem of environmental sustainability, but now it is increasingly seen as a critical part of the solution.
Signature du pacte pour la competitivite de l’industrie automobile en Tunisie
La Tunisian Automotive Association « TAA » a annoncé la signature du pacte pour la compétitivité de l’industrie automobile entre le Ministère de l’Industrie, des Mines et de l’Energie sous le haut patronage de la Présidence du Gouvernement Tunisien et le secteur privé représenté par la TAA sous l’égide de l’UTICA
Kazera Global to acquire majority stake in Kenya's Great Lakes Graphite
Kazera Global announced the signature of Binding Heads of Terms for the proposed acquisition of a 71% interest in Great Lakes Graphite, which owns 100% of 3 exploration licenses covering the Homa Bay and Buru Hill Rare Earth Elements in Kenya.
Intracom Telecom announces supply of wireless systems for open mining operations in Africa
Intracom Telecom announced the supply and deployment of its Fixed Wireless Access ecosystem, the WiBAS Point-to-MultiPoint (PtMP) and the uniMS platform, by the operating company of one of the largest mines in the world, located in Africa.
RDC réitère son engagement pour la transformation locale de ses minéraux
La RDC a réitéré cette semaine à la conférence Mining Indaba 2022 de son engagement pour la création d’une chaine de transformation locale de ses minéraux et appeler à davantage d’investissements étrangers.
Zimbabwe’s Russian-backed platinum venture sells stake to Fossil Mines
Great Dyke Investments, a Russian-backed project planning to build Zimbabwe’s biggest platinum mine, has sold a 4.4% stake to Fossil Mines, as Covid-19 disrupted fundraising for the venture.
Kodal Minerals lève 3,7 millions de dollars pour faire avancer le projet de lithium Bougouni
Au Mali, le projet de lithium Goulamina a attiré les projecteurs ces derniers mois, grâce notamment à l’arrivée d’investisseurs chinois prêts à financer la construction et la mise en service de la mine.
One tonne of African gold is expected to be exported to Turkey by Hacıoğlu Gold Mining.
Hacıoğlu Gold Mining has announced that it will begin field research in addition to gold collection activities in the area.
Une tonne d'or africain devrait être exportée vers la Turquie par Hacıoğlu Gold Mining.
Hacıoğlu Gold Mining a annoncé qu'elle allait commencer des recherches sur le terrain en plus des activités de collecte d'or dans la région.
[Ghana] Government kicks off $103.4m project to restore landscapes, mining sector
The Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project has been launched by the government to strengthen the integration of the country’s natural resource management.
[South Africa] BHP's unified corporate structure commences first JSE trade
Trading in BHP Group’s shares got underway on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) following BHP's decision to change its dual public holding into a single listing.
Egypt unveils plans for investments in its mining sector
Oil Minister Tarek El Molla is on the record as saying he wants to increase mining’s contribution to GDP tenfold by 2026, and in order to achieve this the ministry is to aid the sector’s transformation into a lucrative investment spot.
Vale sells its Mozambique coal assets for $ 270 million
The Closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent, including the approval of the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy of Mozambique.
Golden Star announces receipt of Ghanaian Regulatory approval for Chifeng acquisition transaction
Gold mining company Golden Star Resources Ltd has announced that the Ghanaian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has informed Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd
Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma'aden strengthens African presence with a new fertilizer terminal in Malawi
The Liwonde Terminal is strategically located on the rail line connecting the Republic of Malawi to the deep-sea port of Nacala in the Republic of Zambia, allowing for high access to Ma’aden’s fertilizer products across central and southern Africa.
B2Gold sells Burkina Faso projects to West African Resources
The closing of the Kiaka Transaction is subject to certain customary conditions, including completion of a transaction between WAF and GAMS-Mining F&I Ltd.
Caledonia Mining enters agreement to acquire Maligreen project in Zimbabwe
Caledonia Mining announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the mining claims over the Maligreen project, a property situated in the Gweru mining district in the Zimbabwe Midlands, from Pan African Mining.
World Bank approves $103.4m to help reverse land degradation in Ghana
The World Bank approved $103.4 million for Ghana to reverse land degradation and strengthen integrated natural resource management in about 3 million hectares of degraded landscapes.
Red Rock drill programme commences at Central KKM Gold Prospect in Kenya
Red Rock Resources announced that following the recent receipt of all permits, the Company is now beginning the reverse circulation (RC) drill programme at the Central KKM Gold Prospect, the central part of the Mikei Gold Project in Kenya.
Energy Recovery ships PX technology to desalination plant in Morocco
Energy Recovery, the company that harnesses reusable energy from industrial fluid flows and pressure cycles, announced it has shipped its Pressure Exchanger (PX) Q300 energy recovery devices for a mega-scale desalination plant in Morocco.
[Ghana] Asante Gold acquires Bibiani Gold Mine from Resolute for $90m
Resolute Mining announced it has agreed to sell its interest in the Bibiani Gold Mine to Asante Gold for total cash consideration of $90 million.
Siemens looks at the future of mining in Africa as it launches SIDRIVE IQ
Siemens has launched its SIDRIVE IQ industrial IoT monitoring solution for drive systems at its Virtual Smart Mining Forum, seeking to showcase how the solution can increase drive uptime to improve mine site productivity.
Rio Tinto signs renewable energy agreement in Madagascar
Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.
Vedanta Zinc adds new product line to expand its Black Mountain operations in South Africa
Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) announced it has started a new Iron Ore product line this year to scale up iron ore production at its Black Mountain Mine (BMM) operations in Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa.
AfDB launches extractives sector project to stimulate domestic resource mobilization in Africa’s transitional countries
The African Natural Resources Centre of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a first of its kind Financial Modelling for the Extractives Sector (FIMES) project aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilization.
[South Africa] DRA Global lists on the JSE
The trading of DRA Global’s shares commenced on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), giving South African investors an opportunity to invest in the diversified global engineering, project, and operations management company.
IronRidge partners with Piedmont for lithium production in Ghana
IronRidge Resources entered a conditional binding agreement with Piedmont Lithium to fully fund and fast track the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, part of the Company's Ghanaian Cape Coast Lithium Portfolio (CCLP), to production.
DGCX signs MoU with Financial Markets Regulatory in Sudan to strengthen the gold market in Africa
The agreement will see the DGCX and FMA collaborate on areas of mutual benefit, foster collaboration, and exchange knowledge around gold trading.
[Maroc] OCP S.A. procédé avec succès à une nouvelle emission obligataire Internationale pour 1,5 milliard USD
Conformément à l’autorisation de son Conseil d’Administration ainsi que de l’Assemblée Générale, OCP S.A. a annoncé avoir procédé avec succès à une émission obligataire sur les marchés internationaux pour un montant total de 1,5 milliard USD.
[Column] Tsheko Ratsheko: Environmental stewardship and the mining sector – powering a greener future
Responsible environmental stewardship is about protecting and preserving natural resources for the greater good of all our stakeholders.
Chariot completes acquisition of renewable and hybrid power developer focused on mining sector in Africa
Chariot Oil & Gas announced that further to the announcement on 23 March 2021 in respect of the acquisition of the business of AEMP, all conditions in the share purchase agreements and other related transactions agreements have now been satisfied.
World Bank approves $65m to improve the management of mining, natural resources in Guinea
The World Bank approved $65 million from the International Development Association (IDA), for the Natural Resources, Mining and Environmental Management Project in Guinea.
[South Africa] Afrimat acquires Gravenhage manganese mining right to further strengthen diversification
Afrimat, an open-pit mining Company providing industrial minerals, commodities, and construction materials, announced the acquisition of the Gravenhage manganese mining right and associated assets in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Ivanhoe pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions at Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in DRC
Ivanhoe Mines announced it has pledged to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Seriti Resources to conclude acquisition of South32 coal assets in South Africa
Coal mining company Seriti Resources confirms that all conditions precedent to its acquisition of South32 SA Coal Holdings Proprietary Limited (SAEC) have been fulfilled, and the sale is expected to be completed on 1 June 2021.
Centamin awards Giza Systems EPC contracts for Sukari gold mine solar power plant in Egypt
Mining company Centamin has awarded juwi and Giza Systems the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for its 36 MW solar farm and 7.5 MW battery-energy storage system at the Sukari gold mine, Eastern Desert in Egypt.
GoldStone commences mining and ore stacking at the Homase mine in Ghana
GoldStone Resources announced that mining and ore stacking at the Homase Mine within its Akrokeri-Homase Gold Project (AKHM), in Ghana has commenced with the first mined ore having been successfully stacked onto the heap leach pad.
[South Africa] Exxaro partners with SAICA ED to enhance financial management systems
Exxaro’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiative announced a collaboration with SAICA Enterprise Development (SAICA ED), to implement Financial Excellence Programme to allow the mining company’s suppliers enhance financial management systems.
Swedish engineering company Sandvik to acquire South African screens and feeders manufacturer Kwatani
Sandvik signed a deal to acquire the South African based company Kwatani, the supplier of screens and feeders for the mining industry.
[South Africa] Kgatelopele Lime acquires PPC Lime for $39.1m
PPC and Kgatelopele Lime announced they have reached an agreement for the sale of PPC Lime to Kgatelopele Lime for $39.1million.
Gold Fields gives green light for construction of solar plant at South Deep mine in South Africa
Gold Fields Board of Directors gave the green light for the construction of a 40MW solar plant at the South Deep mine in South Africa. This follows the granting of a licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa in February this year.
Galiano Gold acquires 100% of exploration properties in Mali
Galiano Gold announced it has acquired 100% of ABG Mali Exploration SARL (ABG Mali) from a subsidiary of Barrick Gold for consideration paid of $1.5 million.
Galiano Gold commences exploration work on wholly owned Asumura property in Ghana
Galiano Gold announced that exploration work has commenced on its 100% owned Asumura property in Ghana.
Centamin awards Sukari Gold Mine contracts to juwi AG and Giza Systems in Egypt
Centamin announced it has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contracts for the 36MW solar farm and 7.5 MW battery-energy storage system at the Sukari Gold Mine (the Sukari solar plant) to juwi AG and Giza Systems in Egypt.
Woolpert selected to provide topographic map of quarter of Nigeria for MinDiver project
Woolpert has been selected to collect, process and deliver topographic mapping across more than one-quarter of Nigeria, or roughly 258,000 square kilometers, under a $4.4 million contract with the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.
ITFC, Cameroon sign a $750 million agreement to support key sectors
Through this framework agreement, ITFC will also be extending its support to SMEs and private sector through financing facilities to local banks and financial institutions.
Anglo American demerges South Africa thermal coal operations
Anglo American announced the demerger of its thermal coal operations in South Africa, subject to the approval of Anglo American’s shareholders on 5 May 2021.
Tower Resources awarded further extension of First Exploration Period of the Thali PSC in Cameroon
The Government of the Republic of Cameroon has notified Tower Resources Cameroon SA (TRCSA), that the President of the Republic has approved a further extension of the First Exploration Period of the Thali license.
[Column] Peter Malebye: The future of mining: Digging deep with IoT
The pace at which digital transformation has swept across industries continues to increase rapidly in response to Covid-19.
MIGA issues guarantees to support pre-construction study of iron ore mining project in Guinea
MIGA is planning to issue guarantees of up to $130.5 million to High Power Exploration (HPX) of the United States for investments into the pre-construction study phase of a high-grade, open-pit iron ore mine in Mount Nimba, southeastern Guinea.
[Ghana] Solidarid partners with Kering to empower women led enterprises through revolving fund
For women business leaders in the Tarkwa and Bibiani area of Western Ghana, a trial programme run by Solidaridad might offer a path to financial independence and greater equality.
NERSA approves 40MW solar plant generation licence for mining operations in South Africa
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), approved the issuing of a generation licence to GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary and Gold Fields Operations, to operate a 40MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.
[South Africa] Sibanye-Stillwater enters battery metals sector through investment agreement with Keliber
Sibanye-Stillwater entered into an investment agreement with Keliber, expected to be implemented in March 2021, subject to the approval by the South African Reserve Bank.
Minbos raises funds to accelerate Cabinda phosphate project in Angola
Minbos Resources announced it has received firm commitments from sophisticated investors to subscribe for a placement of approximately 91.25 million fully paid ordinary shares (Shares) in the Company.
[Column] Clean mining gains foothold in Mozambique
Mozambique is well-positioned to take advantage of this market boom, with mining operations already expanding across Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Manica, Maputo, Nampula, Niassa, Tete and Zambezia.
Gemcorp, ENDIAMA enter joint-venture partnership to develop diamond project in Angola
Gemcorp, an emerging markets trade and investment group, and ENDIAMA Mining have entered into a joint venture agreement to develop the Mulepe diamond deposit in Lunda Norte, Angola.
Endeavour sells 85% interest of its non-core Agbaou mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Endeavour Mining has entered into an agreement to sell its 85% interest in its non-core Agbaou mine in Côte d’Ivoire to Allied Gold Corp for a consideration of up to $80 million.
[Zambia] Glencore signs contract to sell 73% of underlying stake in Mopani for $1.5b
Glencore announced that its subsidiary Carlisa Investments, in which Glencore holds 81.2% of the shares, has signed an agreement with ZCCM Investments to transfer its 90% interest in Mopani Copper Mines.
Pan African Resources, juwi South Africa partner for construction of solar photovoltaic plant at Evander Mines
Pan African Resources has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with juwi South Africa to construct its 9.975MW solar photovoltaic plant at Evander Mines.
[South Africa] AngloGold Ashanti appoints Maria Ramos as new Chair
AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Independent Non - Executive Director Maria Ramos as the new Chair of the Board with immediate effect.
Metalex announces agreement on diamond project in South Africa
Metalex Ventures Ltd. has reached an agreement to acquire an interest in the 3,373 hectare Viljoenshof prospecting license from Invest in Property 126 (Pty) Ltd "IIP"
Egypt, Nigeria explore cooperation in mining sector
Egypt Petroleum Minister Tarek el Molla recently held a meeting with Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Uchechukwu Ogah to discuss means of boosting bilateral cooperation.
[Burkina Faso] Endeavour Mining, Teranga Gold enter agreement to create new senior gold producer
Endeavour Mining and Teranga Gold have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Endeavour will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Teranga by way of a Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Botswana Diamonds commences drilling on Thorny River and Marsfontein in South Africa
Botswana Diamonds announced that drilling has commenced on its Thorny River and Marsfontein project areas in South Africa.
Botswana Diamonds announces satisfaction of conditions precedent for Sekaka Diamonds acquisition
Botswana Diamonds announced that all the Conditions Precedent for the acquisition of Sekaka Diamonds have now been satisfied.
IFC invests in Mali mineral lime producer to boost agribusiness, support mining sectors’ local content
IFC announced an investment in Carrières et Chaux du Mali, to help the company increase production of agricultural lime and quicklime, essential inputs that will strengthen Mali's important agriculture and mining industries.
AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick conclude Morila sale to Firefinch in Mali
AngloGold Ashanti and Barrick Gold concluded the sale of their interest in Morila, which owns 80% of the Morila gold mine in Mali, to Firefinch for $28.8 million.
Nordgold equips West Africa Training Centre with Full-Mission Simulator system
Internationally diversified gold producer Nordgold, has equipped its new West Africa Training Centre located near the Lefa mine in Guinea, with a CYBERMINE Full-Mission Simulator.
Samsung, BMW, BASF target DR Congo artisanal mining cooperatives with new trainings
The cross-industry initiative “Cobalt for Development” has started trainings for twelve artisanal mining cooperatives in October in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Zambia launches export diversification strategy in gold and gemstone mining
Zambia launched its Export Diversification Strategy in Gold and Gemstone Mining, to guide the formalization of the sector and stop illegal trading of the commodities in the country.
[Botswana] Galileo Resources completes acquisition of Africibum
Exploration and development mining company Galileo announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of Africibum and its interests in the North East Kalahari Copper Belt project in Botswana.
[Nigeria] BUA Cement appoints Jacques PieKarski new Chief Financial Officer
BUA Cement has appointed Jacques Piekarski, as the new Chief Financial Officer.
East Africa-focused Shanta Gold announces New Luika plant capacity expansion
Shanta Gold, East Africa-focused gold producer announced the expansion of processing capacity at the New Luika Gold Mine (NLGM).
Illicit gold trade thrives with impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, report
IMPACT’s newest report reveals how the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) illicit gold trade continues to thrive despite efforts to clean up the sector.
Traceable, commercially viable artisanal gold supply chain now operational in Côte d’Ivoire
After a first export of gold, IMPACT and the European Union announced a traceability and due diligence system from mine site to the international market for artisanal gold from Côte d’Ivoire has been successfully implemented as part of the Just Gold project.
AngloGold Ashanti receives unconditional approval to sell its South African mines
AngloGold Ashanti announced that all conditions precedent have been met with respect to the sale of its remaining mines in South Africa to Harmony Gold Mining Company.
BUA Group, Axens partner for upcoming refinery and petrochemical plant in Nigeria
BUA Group signed an agreement with Axens of France for the supply of process technologies for its upcoming 10million tonnes per annum mega refinery and petrochemicals facility to be sited in Akwa-ibom, Nigeria.
Namibia Critical Metals secures $5m discretionary financing from Alumina Partners
Namibia Critical Metals announced it has entered into a drawdown equity financing facility with Alumina Partners (Ontario), an affiliate of New York-based private equity firm Alumina Partners, LLC.
AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick agree to sell Morila Mine stake to Mali Lithium
AngloGold Ashanti and Barrick Gold have agreed to sell their effective 80% stake in the Morila Gold Mine in Mali, to Mali Lithium.
[South Africa] Orange Business Services and De Beers Marine tap into IoT to enhance crew safety in offshore mining
Orange Business Services and De Beers Marine South Africa have jointly installed and tested a customized IoT solution to provide geofencing to maintain safe working distances for crew around the heavy machinery.
Shanta Gold completes acquisition of Barrick's Kenya gold projects
Shanta Gold, East Africa-focused gold producer, has completed the acquisition of 100% shares of Barrick’s subsidiary Acacia Exploration Kenya (AEKL) from three subsidiaries of Barrick Gold.
Intel officials in Rwanda to track responsibly sourced tech minerals
The minerals — tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold, known as 3TG, that lie both deep underground and right on the surface in this part of Africa are essential to the worldwide silicon manufacturing industry.
Awalé Resources commences phase 2 drilling program on Odienné project in Côte d'Ivoire
Awalé Resources reports that phase 2 drill program has commenced at the Empire gold discovery on the Odienné project in northwest Côte d'Ivoire.
[South Africa] Accenture and Anglo American extend technology services agreement
Accenture and global mining company Anglo American have signed an agreement to extend Accenture’s role as a strategic IT services provider to 2023.
Jubilee Metals signs copper project JV Agreement to expand operations in Zambia
Jubilee Metals announced that in line with its stated strategy to expand operations in Zambia, it has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with a private Zambian company securing the rights to process 2 million tonnes copper Run-Of-Mine material.
[South Africa] AngloGold Ashanti appoints Kojo Busia as Independent Non-Executive Director
AngloGold Ashanti appointed Dr Kojo Busia as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its board, effective 1 August 2020. He will serve as a member of the Investment Committee and the Social and Ethics and Sustainability Committee.
World Bank approves $100m to improve decentralized services, management of extractive sector in Niger
The World Bank approved a $100 million financing from the International Development Association (IDA) credit and grant to strengthen local governments’ capacity and extractive sector management in Niger.
COVID-19 raises urgency for structural reforms in South Africa, study
South Africa responded swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the sharp drop in activity adds to long-standing challenges and raises the urgency for structural reforms, according to a new OECD report.
Bank of Central African States allows opening of foreign currency, escrow accounts
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has allowed the opening of foreign currency escrow accounts by petroleum and mining operators.
Pensana Rare Earths lists Angola’s Longonjo Project on the London Stock Exchange
Australian exploration company Pensana Rare Earths has listed its Longonjo project in Angola on the London Stock Exchange, representing the U.K.’s first resources-focused IPO since COVID-19.
Enaex, Sasol conclude deal to establish explosives joint venture in South Africa
Integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol and Enaex, a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group, announced the start of new explosives joint venture Enaex Africa operations in Southern Africa.
AUDA-NEPAD, CSIR partnership to accelerate Africa’s transformation agenda
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are strengthening their partnership through formalised technical cooperation to accelerate technology development in Africa.
Equatorial Guinea signs first mining contracts
Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons signed its first mining contracts with three international companies for the exploration of mineral resources in the Rio Muni region.
Russia’s Rosgeo readies for geological mapping in Equatorial Guinea
Rosgeo and the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea have signed contracts for the initial phase of seismic acquisition in transit zone and state geological mapping in the Rio Muni area.
1.5 million South African workers set to return to work in May
About 1.5 million more South Africans will from 1 May return to work as government begins to lift a fraction of COVID-19 lockdown regulations.
[South Africa] Construction, manufacturing businesses temporarily halt operations amid Covid-19, survey
The results of a rapid response survey conducted by Stats SA during the lockdown was has been released.
[South Africa] Exxaro Resources buys out Tata Power’s shares in Cennergi joint venture
Khopoli Investments, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power completed the sale of the Company’s entire stake in Cennergi, a South African joint venture to Exxaro Resources, for an amount of ZAR 1.550 million.
Nordgold, SUMEC partner to construct new power plant in Lefa mine, Guinea
Nordgold has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction agreement with SUMEC to design and construct a 33 megawatt power plant at its Lefa mine, one of the largest gold mines in Guinea.
COLUMNS.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Why Kenya’s inflation adjustment should not be implemented
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[Column] Khethiwe Nkuna: Why investing in women is a smart economic policy
Gender diversity has been shown to lead to higher levels of success over time for companies that make a strong and meaningful commitment to it ...read full column here
[Column] Batya Blankers: How an income share agreement can improve access to quality education for Sub-Saharan Africa
Currently, only 9% of African youth have access to tertiary education, and 54% of African employers state that job seekers lack the skills that match industry needs ...read full column here
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[interview] Nixon Kanali, Founder, TechTrendsKE, Kenya
Nixon Kanali is a Kenyan-based tech journalist, blogger and digital influencer … read full interview here
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, CEO, Medland Hospital, Zambia
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