'It's Africa's Time' airs on CNBC Africa

20 Feb 2013

Newly launched series, 'It's Africa's Time' reviews the broad-scale impacts of economic growth and poverty reduction interventions in Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria.[video]

'It's Africa's Time' airs on CNBC Africa

The series made its debut on Monday, 18 February 2013 on CNBC Africa, DSTV channel 410, with repeats on Friday, 22 February at 9.30pm and Saturday, 23 February at 10.00am CAT.

In this episode, Safe Water for Africa (SWA), an innovative partnership of The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation (TCCAF), Diageo plc, WaterHealth International (WHI), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to provide access to sustainable safe drinking water in Africa, is featured.

"Access to safe water is essential for our company and our world. The sustainability of water resources is a top priority at The Coca-Cola Company," said Bea Perez chief sustainability officer, Coca Cola.

Due to population pressures, rising living standards and urbanisation, food scarcity has become a growing problem. With appropriate access to finance, the agricultural sector can make a significant contribution to global food security.

"This growth is not only driven by commodities but is broad based and sustainable," said Dan Mobley, Standard Chartered Regional Head of Corporate Affairs, Africa.

Whilst Nigeria is the leading economy of West Africa, its lack of transport infrastructure poses a major obstacle to optimum business development.

"The WAFMAX (vessel) has improved both efficiency and reliability because it was custom designed to operate more efficiently in West African ports. The capacity and fuel efficiency of these vessels means we're able to move more cargo for more customers and with fewer ships. That has helped us to improve service for customers and operate more efficiently in West Africa," says Maersk Line's Sonny Dahl.