The High Street Journal

Marriott International to Launch First EDITION Hotel in Africa at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

Marriott International will open The Cape Town EDITION in 2026 at V&A Waterfront, marking its African debut with luxury hotel,…

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Building Africa’s Human Capital for Africa’s Transformation – Yaw Nsarkoh speaks

Yaw Nsarkoh interrogates Africa’s unity and human capital narratives, urging a shift from abstract growth and elite metrics toward systems…

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Stories, Play, and Solar Power: Northern Ghana’s Kids Learn Renewable Energy the Fun Way

Northern Ghana’s Green Schools Initiative uses storybooks and play-based materials to teach children renewable energy, fostering early climate awareness and…

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Africa Must Strengthen Investment Policies to Unlock Energy Potential, Says NJ Ayuk

NJ Ayuk urges African governments to adopt transparent, investor-friendly energy policies, attract capital for oil, gas, renewables, and nuclear, and…

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Liberia Launches Mercury-Free Gold Mining Project with GEF, AfDB Support

Liberia launches a mercury-free gold mining project under GEF and AfDB support, aiming to reduce pollution, restore land, cut emissions,…

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African Development Bank Signs $18 Million in New Grants with São Tomé and Príncipe

African Development Bank and São Tomé and Príncipe sign $18 million in grants supporting energy, climate-smart agriculture, and water-energy-food security,…

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Watu Sets Sights on Accelerating Financial Inclusion Across Africa and Latin America

Watu moves beyond providing access to income-generating tools, helping informal economy workers in Africa and Latin America accelerate economic progress…

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Afreximbank Donates US$1.1m to Support Hurricane Melissa Recovery in Jamaica and Haiti

Afreximbank has donated US$1.1 million to Jamaica and Haiti to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa, reinforcing its commitment to disaster…

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Orange Money and Visa Partner to Expand Online Payments Across Africa

Orange Money and Visa have partnered to roll out virtual Visa cards, expanding secure online payments and financial inclusion across…

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AfDB Approves $76.3 Million to Boost Transport Connectivity in Somalia and Horn of Africa

The African Development Bank approved $76.3 million to upgrade key roads in Somalia, enhance cross-border trade, strengthen regional integration, and…

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Why Savvy Henry Is an Artist Worth Discovering — All The Way & Perfectly Perfect

Savvy Henry’s All The Way and Perfectly Perfect reveal a quiet, intentional artist who values steadiness, acceptance, and emotional clarity…

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Ibrahim Mahama at Kochi: Why This Matters for Ghana’s Business of Art

Ibrahim Mahama’s Kochi Biennale exhibition highlights Ghana’s global artistic potential, exposing missed economic opportunities and urging the country to build…

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First Cohort of Entrepreneurs Graduates from Islamic Development Bank Institute Program

Islamic Development Bank Institute and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College graduated 29 entrepreneurs from 20 countries, equipping them with skills…

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Afreximbank Begins Construction of New Trade Centre and Global Headquarters in Egypt

Afreximbank has begun building its new African Trade Centre and global headquarters in Egypt’s New Capital, aiming to boost trade,…

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Major Global Players Set to Enter MSGBC Upstream Market as Nations Eye New Discoveries

International energy companies are moving into the MSGBC basin, targeting exploration in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry, as nations improve…

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