Kenya banned the use of plastic carrier bags in 2017, prompted by environmental and health costs. At the time, more than 100 million single-use plastic bags were handed out every year, making them the most commonly used carrier bags for shopping. Most traders and end users have complied with the ban, but the bags have never been completely eliminated. Jane Mutheu Mutune, who … [Read more...] about Kenya banned plastic bags 6 years ago, but they are still in use – what went wrong
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Essymart Africa is participating in GITEX Africa 2023
Essymart Africa is an Agtech social enterprise that delivers Tech-enabled solutions to promote food security, improve farmer quality of life. Essymart sources genuine quality affordable farm inputs from certified suppliers and manufacturers, provides timely last-mile delivery, and virtual extension as well as reliable market linkages for Smallholder Farmers in rural Uganda … [Read more...] about Essymart Africa is participating in GITEX Africa 2023
Top 5 Sectors Set to Benefit from Mauritania’s Oil & Gas Development
Download logoWith the discovery of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field in 2015 and the latest developments regarding the BirAllah field, Mauritania has become an increasingly attractive destination for investment. In addition to hydrocarbon supply benefits, the country is set to see numerous economic opportunities made possible through oil and gas monetization, all of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Sectors Set to Benefit from Mauritania’s Oil & Gas Development
Verdant Capital reaches its 10th Anniversary
Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com) has reached its 10th anniversary of creating exceptional value for its clients through its broad range of financial solutions and tenacity in deal-making in volatile markets. Verdant Capital is focused on private capital markets on a pan-African basis and is one of the largest firms of its type in Africa with over 30 professionals in five … [Read more...] about Verdant Capital reaches its 10th Anniversary
The Outlook for African Oil in 2023 is Promising (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) Several years ago, the African energy industry was in survival mode. The COVID-19 pandemic had practically eliminated demand for crude oil, and African exports dropped sharply. That’s why — though many African states are still feeling the wounds inflicted by COVID — I find it … [Read more...] about The Outlook for African Oil in 2023 is Promising (By NJ Ayuk)
