Save a Drop campaign spreads message on wise water usage

Africa is rich in natural resources but struggles with poverty, hunger, and debt, with $90 billion lost annually through illicit financial flows. At the African Economic Conference in Botswana, leaders discussed transforming wealth into prosperity by addressing debt management, promoting economic diversification, and enhancing regional integration. The African Continental Free Trade Area was highlighted as a key opportunity for reducing reliance on raw material exports and building local industries, with an emphasis on evidence-based policymaking...

The African Union Commission (AUC) leadership race saw candidates Raila Odinga, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Richard Randriamandrato present their visions in a debate in Addis Ababa. Odinga emphasized the need for UN Security Council seats, intra-African trade, and self-reliance in peace funding, while Youssouf focused on reducing reliance on foreign powers and fostering unity. Randriamandrato aimed to unlock Africa's economic potential through trade liberalization. Analysts view Youssouf and Odinga as frontrunners, with criticism over the...

Renting a holiday home involves trust and respect. Remember to bring essentials, get travel insurance, know house rules, communicate with the owner, maintain the space, and leave it as you found it for a smooth stay. Follow these etiquette tips to ensure a wonderful holiday in someone else's home. Full Article

In a prestigious ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, Ademola Lookman from Nigeria was named the African Player of the Year for 2024, beating out other top contenders. Lookman joins a list of legendary Nigerian footballers who have won the award in the past. Other notable winners included Zambia's Barbara Banda as the women's player of the year and South Africa's Ronwen Williams as the men's player of the year. Full Article

Afreximbank signed a project preparation facility financing agreement with Kipay Investments SAS for a renewable energy project in the DRC, supporting the development of a 200 MW hydropower project. This initiative aligns with Afreximbank's climate finance strategy and aims to provide clean energy to mining companies, expand electricity access to communities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project is expected to create over 2,000 direct jobs, generate tax revenues, and foster socio-economic development in the...

Looking to start a new Christmas tradition? Consider wrapping Christmas-themed movies or books to randomly choose and enjoy each day, engaging in Christmas crafts with the family, or participating in a reverse advent calendar by donating items to charity. Other ideas include decorating Christmas cookies, buying or making an annual ornament, sleeping under the tree on Christmas Eve, and capturing festive photos on Christmas morning. At Caxton, daily fresh news is generated by humans, not...