Buffeted by an unprecedented series of shocks, the global economy has shown extraordinary resilience so far. Global inflation appears to be waning, and most economies have been performing better than they were expected to only a few months ago. Seldom in history has a global inflationary spiral been halted with so little pain. That’s the ..read more

The power of digital transformation in the African context is set to take center stage at GITEX Africa 2024, the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition taking place from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco. Attended by delegates from all sectors within Africa’s technology ecosystem, ITEX Africa presents countless opportunities to share insights into Africa’s tech ..read more

The WTO Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 1 May aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts to drive inclusive and sustainable development through trade and economic integration, including in Asia and the Pacific region. The MoU was signed ahead of ADB’s Annual Meeting to be ..read more

USAID Deputy Mission Director Eleanor TanPiengco and Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba inaugurated the USAID Lowlands Health Activity, a five-year, $35 million initiative aimed at improving health and nutrition outcomes for mothers and children in the pastoral regions of Ethiopia. This project, to be implemented by EngenderHealth Inc., along with a consortium of international ..read more

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced that its brand value has grown by 58% since 2021 according to the Brand Finance® Top 50 Airline brands annual report. Over the past four years, the airline has climbed six places to secure the 33rd position within the brand value ranking table, making Saudia the ..read more

Gebeya Inc., a leading Pan-African tech leadership company that specializes in Saas-enabled custom Talent Cloud innovation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Ethiopia have officially launched a digital platform that will help refugees better market their skills and talents, unlocking professional opportunities in the digital economy. Dubbed BoundlessSkills.com, this platform aims at connecting skilled ..read more

To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness. The call to action was made during the meeting on “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Integrated Planning to Advance the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Times of Multiple Crises”, which took place as a side event ..read more

World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) wrapped up its 2024 edition with record-breaking numbers, demonstrating a significant surge in global interest towards African travel and tourism. This year saw a 40% jump in buyers compared to 2023, solidifying the event's status as the continent's leading travel trade show. WTM Africa 2024 hosted 705 exhibitors and ..read more

South Africa has requested WTO dispute consultations with the European Union concerning certain aspects of the regime imposed by the European Union on the importation of South African citrus fruit. The request was circulated to WTO members on 24 April. South Africa is challenging the EU’s prohibition on the importation of South African citrus fruit ..read more

By Fiso Tshivhandekano and Muriuki Murunge – At the end of last year, the global data analytics market was valued at more than $61 billion. With expectations that it will top the $580 billion mark by 2033, providing organisations across industry sectors with relevant insights into data is becoming a booming business. For businesses in ..read more