In store for 2023: Key things to shape the year in news

A lot of events, stories and developments happened in 2022, and 2023 will be no different.

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These African countries were most innovative in 2022

Mauritius, South Africa and Morocco were the most innovative economies in Africa this year.

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The not so visible barriers to trade and why we are not e-buying

The not so ingenious idea to conduct transactions in major foreign currencies such as US dollar, British Pound, Euro or the likes anywhere within Africa allows somebody out of the continent to collect a portion of the trade value that is generated through settlement/transfer charges.

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Agro-industrial hubs to cut Africa’s $45bn food import bill. We want this money back – SACKO

CAAPs has been hailed as one of the most promising means to vastly improve the competitiveness of African industries and enterprises.

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African leaders root for AfCFTA full operationalisation

The AU leadership is banking on full operationalization of the AfCFTA to drive the much needed industrilaisation of the continent that has borne the brunt of series of global crises.

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Intra-Africa trade could boost resilience to crises, unlock $22bn export potential – Experts

Officials figures estimate intra-African trade at between 15 per cent to 18 per cent annually, the lowest of any region of the world.

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Emission concerns as used car exports to Africa keep on the rise

There are also concerns that heavy dependence on imported used vehicles by many Africa countries continues to foment both health and road safety problems.

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We want more young people at the decision-making table – AU Youth Envoy

Chido Mpemba spoke about the need to not only attend to youth concerns in the climate debate, but to also involve them in decision making at all levels within the continent and beyond.

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COP27: African youth issue list of demands

Top on the list is the demand that migration be recognized as an adaptation strategy and coping mechanism for youth in climate policies, finance and governance structures going forward.

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VIDEO: Africa eyes green bonds, COP27 partnerships to plug infrastructure gaps

Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy shares insights on continental efforts to expedite development and implementation of green and climate resilient infrastructure projects.

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Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

Young people decry that they struggle to be accepted as actors who are coming up with ideas that can change situations, offer solutions and whose voice must be heard.

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Costs, connectivity and illiteracy hold back Africa digital economy potential – REPORT

Despite mobile digital services offering Africa massive potential to provide better access to health, education and trade, billions of people in remote regions of the continent are without coverage.

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Germany commits $39.3m to Rwanda climate action, pledges support at COP

Rwanda is in the group of climate vulnerable countries (V20 Group) that joined the so called Global Shield Against Climate Risks, a financial cooperation initiative supported by G7 countries including Germany to rally support to respond to climate-related damages.

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Watch out if you think Europe is paradise – TETE

Tete Loeper says she wanted to draw audience attention to the other image of Europe that most Africans, and especially the young people don’t always see or learn about.

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In store for 2023: Key things to shape the year in news

These African countries were most innovative in 2022

The not so visible barriers to trade and why we are not e-buying

Agro-industrial hubs to cut Africa’s $45bn food import bill. We want this money back – SACKO

African leaders root for AfCFTA full operationalisation

Intra-Africa trade could boost resilience to crises, unlock $22bn export potential – Experts

Emission concerns as used car exports to Africa keep on the rise

We want more young people at the decision-making table – AU Youth Envoy

COP27: African youth issue list of demands

VIDEO: Africa eyes green bonds, COP27 partnerships to plug infrastructure gaps

Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

Costs, connectivity and illiteracy hold back Africa digital economy potential – REPORT

Germany commits $39.3m to Rwanda climate action, pledges support at COP

Watch out if you think Europe is paradise – TETE