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The Africa 2018 Forum

8-9 of December 2018
Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt

 

The Africa 2018 Forum is an international, landmark event hosted under the High Patronage of H.E. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, aiming to promote greater economic integration through increased investment flows into Africa... read more here

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African Union to celebrate Africa Day, declares 2022 ‘Year of Nutrition’

African Union to celebrate Africa Day, declares 2022 ‘Year of Nutrition’







By Chidi Emmanuel

KUWAIT: As part of their efforts to promote peace, investment and tourism, African ambassadors in Kuwait on Wednesday highlighted the key programs lined up to make Africa one of the greatest economies. At a press briefing held at Crowne Plaza hotel ahead of the African Day celebration, the envoys urged Kuwaitis and foreigners to explore the vast investment opportunities in… Continue

Posted by chidi emmanuel ekeh on May 25, 2022 at 6:24pm

Pedestrians avoid ‘dirty’ footbridges

Pedestrians avoid ‘dirty’ footbridges

By Chidi Emmanuel, Ben Garcia

KUWAIT: While driving across Kuwait, one can see pedestrians crossing the road even if an overpass exists. There have been reports of hit-and-run incidents by motorists who knock down pedestrians who cross busy highways without using overhead bridges. While there are still many places that lack pedestrian bridges, many existing ones are not being used by pedestrians.

In reality, footbridges save lives.…

Continue

Posted by chidi emmanuel ekeh on April 2, 2022 at 3:54pm

As health insurance hike looms, questions remain on future of healthcare for expats

As health insurance hike looms, questions remain on future of healthcare for expats

By Chidi Emmanuel and Ahmad Jabr

KUWAIT: Foreign residents in Kuwait could be required to pay a KD 130 annual health insurance fee instead of the current KD 50 to renew their visas as early as 2023, according to a recent report by Al-Rai quoting sources at the Health Assurance Hospitals Company (Dhaman). While the increase is far from confirmed, residents realize it’s inevitable, as plans to…

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Posted by chidi emmanuel ekeh on January 25, 2022 at 2:16pm

Foreign residents rebuff Expat Insider report, highlight good side of Kuwait

Foreign residents rebuff Expat Insider

report, highlight good side of Kuwait

By Chidi Emmanuel

KUWAIT: Foreign residents in Kuwait rebuffed a recent report that ranked Kuwait as the worst destination for expatriates, calling it biased. For the seventh time in eight years, Kuwait was ranked the worst destination for expats – taking the last position in the Expat Insider survey (59th out of 59 countries).

According to Expat Insider, Kuwait ranks last in the…

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Posted by chidi emmanuel ekeh on January 8, 2022 at 5:35pm

Africa Energy News

Africa: Hidden Truths of Why We Don't See Much Renewable Energy in South Africa

[Greenpeace] Energy is well recognized to be the lifeline of all human activities and the world we live in today has undoubtedly been shaped by our energy system.

South Africa: Eskom Will Resolve Power Crisis - Electricity Minister

[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.

South Africa: Electricity Minister Visits Eskom Power Stations

[SAnews.gov.za] In the next two weeks, starting today, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to engage with the management, workers, and unions.

Ghana: 19 New Regulations On Electrical Appliances Import, Manufacture Takes Effect Nov 2

[Ghanaian Times] The Energy Commission will from effective Novem­ber 2, 2023, begin enforce­ment of the 19 new regulations on the importation and manufacture of electrical appliances and renew­able energy products in the country.

Uganda: Uganda to Scrap Take-or-Pay Contracts in Electricity Industry

[Observer] Uganda has scrapped take-or-pay contracts within its electricity industry, a business incentive that has been at the centre of attracting more than $5 billion in the country's power generation segment over the last 15 years.

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African Union to celebrate Africa Day, declares 2022 ‘Year of Nutrition’

African Union to celebrate Africa Day, declares 2022 ‘Year of Nutrition’By Chidi EmmanuelKUWAIT: As part of their efforts to promote peace, investment and tourism, African ambassadors in Kuwait on Wednesday highlighted the key programs lined up to make Africa one of the greatest economies. At a press briefing held at Crowne Plaza hotel ahead of the African Day celebration, the envoys urged Kuwaitis and foreigners to explore the vast investment opportunities in Africa.Sierra Leonean Ambassador…See More
May 25, 2022
chidi emmanuel ekeh posted a blog post

Pedestrians avoid ‘dirty’ footbridges

Pedestrians avoid ‘dirty’ footbridgesBy Chidi Emmanuel, Ben Garcia KUWAIT: While driving across Kuwait, one can see pedestrians crossing the road even if an overpass exists. There have been reports of hit-and-run incidents by motorists who knock down pedestrians who cross busy highways without using overhead bridges. While there are still many places that lack pedestrian bridges, many existing ones are not being used by pedestrians. In reality, footbridges save lives. Pedestrians give various…See More
Apr 2, 2022
chidi emmanuel ekeh posted a blog post

As health insurance hike looms, questions remain on future of healthcare for expats

As health insurance hike looms, questions remain on future of healthcare for expatsBy Chidi Emmanuel and Ahmad JabrKUWAIT: Foreign residents in Kuwait could be required to pay a KD 130 annual health insurance fee instead of the current KD 50 to renew their visas as early as 2023, according to a recent report by Al-Rai quoting sources at the Health Assurance Hospitals Company (Dhaman). While the increase is far from confirmed, residents realize it’s inevitable, as plans to introduce a new health…See More
Jan 25, 2022
chidi emmanuel ekeh posted a blog post

Foreign residents rebuff Expat Insider report, highlight good side of Kuwait

Foreign residents rebuff Expat Insider report, highlight good side of KuwaitBy Chidi Emmanuel KUWAIT: Foreign residents in Kuwait rebuffed a recent report that ranked Kuwait as the worst destination for expatriates, calling it biased. For the seventh time in eight years, Kuwait was ranked the worst destination for expats – taking the last position in the Expat Insider survey (59th out of 59 countries). According to Expat Insider, Kuwait ranks last in the quality-of-life index (59th), with…See More
Jan 8, 2022

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