The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals
The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo
Tehran (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 14:55:02 | Large blast rocks northern Tehran: AFP journalist
Washington (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 14:40:17 | Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time'
Washington (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 14:40:07 | US gains 178,000 jobs in March, unemployment at 4.3%: govt
Paris (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 14:20:32 | France urges 'immediate release' of Iranian prize-winning lawyer
Dubai (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 13:54:09 | 12 injured in Abu Dhabi after attack intercepted: govt
Islamabad (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 13:50:27 | Pakistan says free public transportation in capital as energy crisis bites
Jerusalem (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 13:25:07 | Israel army says to strike two bridges in east Lebanon
Kyiv (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 13:07:52 | Zelensky accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' after strikes on Ukraine
Beijing (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 12:46:49 | Senior Chinese official investigated by anti-corruption body: state media
Paris (AFP) | 03/04/2026 - 12:16:41 | Paris suspends 31 school monitors in three months over suspected sex abuse: mayor
Moniepoint Inc. ("Moniepoint"), Africa's leading financial platform, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited ("Sumac"). The transaction, approved by the Central Bank of Kenya and Competition Authority of Kenya, marks Moniepoint’s first major acquisition on the continent and its formal entry into the East African market. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260331855947/en/Tosin ...
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Biocytogen, SSE: 688796; HKEX: 02315), a global biotechnology company that drives the research and development of novel antibody-based drugs with innovative technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. (Sihuan Pharmaceutical; HKEX: 00460). Under the agreement, both parties will combine Biocytogen’s leading fully human antibody discovery platform with Sihuan Pharmaceutical’s extensive capabi...
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Biocytogen, SSE: 688796; HKEX: 02315), a global biotechnology company that drives the research and development of novel antibody-based drugs with innovative technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. (Sihuan Pharmaceutical; HKEX: 00460). Under the agreement, both parties will combine Biocytogen’s leading fully human antibody discovery platform with Sihuan Pharmaceutical’s extensive capabi...
Cartrack, a leading global software platform for operational excellence and subsidiary of Karooooo Limited (NASDAQ: KARO), has announced a strategic long-term partnership with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute to empower youth from marginalised communities through access to skills development and education, aimed at expanding employment opportunities and reducing the unemployment rate for youth in South Africa. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www...
Manna Air Delivery, a global leader in consumer drone delivery, has announced a $50 million funding round to scale its proven operations further in the United States and Europe. The round brings Manna’s total funding to $110million. Manna now operates one of the most active consumer drone delivery networks in the world, with more than 250,000 regulated commercial UAV flights completed. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
Samsung Display participates in MWC26, the world’s largest mobile communications exhibition, held in Barcelona, Spain from March 2 to 5. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260302733703/en/Samsung Display participates in MWC26, held in Barcelona from March 2 to 5, marking its fourth consecutive year at the exhibition. Models pose at the entrance of Samsung Display's booth. Marking its fourth consecutive year at the event,...
Netflix is forecast to reach over 1 billion monthly active users globally by 2027, while YouTube is expected to approach 3 billion users worldwide according to Omdia. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326155411/en/Netflix and YouTube are the first choice video services in France The new data, presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media & Entertainment at Omdia, at Series Mania, showcases how global platforms are...
Nearly half (45%) of global C-suite leaders plan to establish a legal entity in the United States within the next 12 months, highlighting continued demand for access to the U.S. market. This finding from the latest research by CSC—the leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions—demonstrates the U.S. continues to attract investment from around the world, even as companies face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. CSC surveyed 300 C-level executives at l...
Vena, the AI-powered Orchestrated Performance Management platform purpose-built to fully amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Acterys, the leading Microsoft Power BI–based operational planning and app development platform. The move strengthens Vena’s Orchestrated Planning solution and begins phased integration of the two platforms. Modern enterprises are struggling to keep up with the volatility and dynamism of the markets they serve....

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo