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United Kingdom (UK) boosts African mining investments in lead-up to African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
African Development Bank and Invest in Africa sign $850,000 grant agreement to boost inclusive green jobs in Ghana
The African Development Bank has partnered with Invest in Africa (IIA) to launch MicroGREEN, a $850,000 initiative that creates sustainable employment opportunities in Ghana and Senegal. The project aims to create 500 green jobs, with a particular focus on targeting women, youth, and individuals with disabilities in agroforestry, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation.
The initiative is funded through the Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), complementing an existing $1 million grant from the Bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The two-year project will focus on developing climate-resilient employment opportunities in sectors requiring ecosystem management and green technology expertise.
MicroGREEN addresses the underrepresentation of women and youth in Africa’s sustainable growth sectors by providing entrepreneurship training, business development services, and mentorship programs. The project specifically targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana and Senegal, where access to business development resources is often limited, particularly for women- and youth-led ventures.
Read the original article here: https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-development-bank-and-invest-in-africa-sign-850000-grant-agreement-to-boost-inclusive-green-jobs-in-ghana-and-senegal?lang=en
NBA and FIBA to host first Basketball Without Borders camp in East Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced that the 21st Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp will take place in Kigali, Rwanda. Set for 23-26 August at the Petit Stade, this marks the programme’s first venture into East Africa, following previous successful editions in Angola, Egypt, Senegal and South Africa.
The prestigious camp will welcome 60 of Africa’s most promising young basketball players, both male and female, aged 18 and under. Participants will receive expert coaching from current and former NBA, WNBA, and FIBA professionals, alongside comprehensive life skills and leadership training.
FIBA’s Head of Players Unit, Kimberley Gaucher, highlighted Rwanda’s growing significance in African basketball, citing recent achievements, including hosting the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying tournament and multiple Basketball Africa League events.
Nike, BWB’s global partner since 2002, will provide participants with athletic apparel and footwear.
Read the original article here: https://nba.africa-newsroom.com/press/the-national-basketball-association-nba-and-the-international-basketball-federation-fiba-to-host-first-basketball-without-borders-camp-in-east-africa?lang=en
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