The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren't issuing municipal bonds: REUTERS/Euroluftbild.deCities around the world have been financing their long-term investment needs through municipal bonds for centuries. The first recorded transaction occurred in Genoa in 1150. More recently, in the US, over USD$ 111 billion were issued in November … [Read more...] about The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t issuing municipal bonds | The Conversation
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Why it’s so difficult to tackle diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa | The Conversation
Why it's so difficult to tackle diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: ShutterstockIn the 1990s diabetes was seen as a condition that mainly affected rich people in high income countries. Nowadays, it’s one of the leading contributors to death in all countries in the world, driven by increases in national and personal wealth resulting in people having more … [Read more...] about Why it’s so difficult to tackle diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa | The Conversation
Crystal Lagoons eyes Kenya as they expand their presence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Crystal Lagoons eyes Kenya as they expand their presence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Multinational water-innovation company Crystal Lagoons has signed its first deal in Africa – a 1.5 hectare lagoon in the new Blyde Riverwalk development in Pretoria, South Africa. The deal is the first of several projects that Crystal Lagoons hopes to develop in the continent. The company, formed … [Read more...] about Crystal Lagoons eyes Kenya as they expand their presence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa: small successes, bigger prospects? | The Conversation
Aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa: small successes, bigger prospects?: Almost all production of freshwater fish includes Tilapia. ShutterstockIf you don’t know what aquaculture is, you’re not alone: a 2009 survey found that a remarkable 85% of South Africans had never even heard the term, and most are still unaware of its importance. The situation hasn’t improved much, more … [Read more...] about Aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa: small successes, bigger prospects? | The Conversation
healthymagination Mother and Child Programme Announces the Graduation of its First Group of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
healthymagination Mother and Child Programme Announces the Graduation of its First Group of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: GE and Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship will graduate 14 social entrepreneurs who completed training and mentorship aimed at improving and accelerating maternal and/or … [Read more...] about healthymagination Mother and Child Programme Announces the Graduation of its First Group of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
