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Ubongo Sets New Standards in African Edutainment for the Next Decade

Ubongo (www.Ubongo.org), Africa’s leading children’s edutainment organization, is thrilled to unveil a vibrant new look for its acclaimed children's program, Ubongo Kids. This exciting...

Dazel disappointed in faltering finish in Spain

Springbok Women's Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel said they will have to take their HSBC SVNS relegation on the chin, regroup and give their...

ALL for Her: Pioneering Women’s Fitness App Debuts in Morocco, Showcased at GITEX AFRICA 2024

W.ALLfit, a champion of flexibility in fitness, embarks on a bold new chapter. Today, the company announces its dynamic launch as the very first...

Botwa.ai Emerges as the Premier AI Startup in Asia, Redefining Conversational AI with Groundbreaking Solutions

Botwa.ai, the trailblazing force in artificial intelligence and generative AI, announces its groundbreaking entry into the Middle East and Africa markets with its participation...

Fortinet Showcases Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024

Fortinet (www.Fortinet.com/), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been exhibiting at GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) this week for the second year running. Attended...

South Africa’s President faces up to poor poll result

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted his African National Congress (ANC) party has suffered a challenging election result after the party lost its...

Canon to Highlight Elevated Print Possibilities for Print Service Providers (PSPs) through Real Life Applications at drupa 2024

At drupa 2024, as part of its campaign ‘The Power to Move', Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) is showcasing the possibilities of elevated printing through the World...

Nigeria: Housewife reportedly kills husband with pestle over side chick

A housewife, Omolara Oluwakemi, has been accused of killing her husband, Seidu Jamiu, over alleged infidelity in Ondo State, Nigeria. It was gathered that Oluwakemi...

Shujaa defeat Germany to secure HSBC SVNS return

Shujaa are back to the HSBC SVNS for 2025 after defeating Germany 33-15 in their winner takes all playoff match in Madrid, Spain on...

Environmental Health Workers on the Frontlines of Zimbabwe’s Cholera Outbreak

The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is declining thanks to the expanded and decentralized cholera response activities undertaken by the Ministry of Health...

Mr Ibu: Details of the funeral ceremony for the late Nigerian comedian announced

The entertainment world is in mourning following the death of Chief Dr. John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu. The renowned actor and comedian...

President Ramaphosa assents to South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation that ensures the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport complies with the World Anti-Doping Code which...

In a historic election, South Africa’s ANC loses majority for the first time

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has lost its outright majority for the first time in a devastating blow for the party once led by...

Eritrea Participates at 77th World Health Assembly

Eritrea’s delegation, led by Mr. Habtom Zerai, participated at the 77th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27 May to 1 June...

DRC Systems Gears Up to Empower Africa’s Digital Revolution at GITEX Africa 2024

DRC Systems, a premier IT solutions provider headquartered in Gandhinagar, India, is proud to be a participant in GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) that allows...

Elm signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French company Numeryx Technologies to explore business prospects and facilitate digital transformation across target markets

Elm (https://apo-opa.co/4bFOQJs), a pioneer in digital solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Numeryx Technologies, a French company with expertise in implementing and...

Digital Transformation: a top-three priority for banks, says new report

The African Banking Digital Transformation Report, a collaboration between pan-African publication African Banker and Backbase, creators of The Engagement Banking Platform, is a cornerstone...

Freemasons in Liberia bestow Most Worshipful Grand Patron title on Asantehene

Freemasons in Liberia have conferred upon Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the esteemed title of Most Worshipful Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of...

China retains position as Ghana’s largest import partner, Russia displaces UK in top 5 category

China has retained its top spot as the largest import partner of Ghana in 2023, surpassing big western countries like the United States of...

Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and Dotmount Communications Join Forces to Host Middle East Investors Summit and Expo

In a significant move to boost foreign investment in Nigeria and Africa, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Dotmount Communications (www.DtComs.com) has announced...

MAURITIUS 7s by CIEL & Total Energies

Mauritius Rugby Federation (https://Mauritius.Rugby/) today launched the Mauritius 7s by CIEL&Total Energies Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens which they will be hosting from June 29-07th...

Mohammed VI Foundation of Sciences and Health Presents at GITEX Africa 2024

The Mohammed VI Foundation of Sciences and Health (FM6SS) announces its participation in GITEX Africa 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com), a major technological innovation event in Africa,...

During its participation in GITEX AFRICA 2024, Elm signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sénégal Numérique to explore collaboration opportunities

Elm (www.Elm.sa), a leading digital solutions provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sénégal Numérique during its participation at GITEX AFRICA 2024, one...

Breaking News: African Leadership Magazine Announces Winners for 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024

The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) (https://www.AfricanLeadershipMagazine.co.uk/) is pleased to unveil the winners of the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2024, following the meticulous...

GITEX’s Most Anticipated Launch is Set to Amplify Nigeria’s AI and Start-up Ambitions to the World

GITEX NIGERIA to debut in September 2025 connecting start-up innovators, AI experts, and young talents in Africa’s largest emerging digital economy; Introducing AI Everything Nigeria,...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC’s) Samaila Zubairu, African Development Bank (AfDB’s) Akinwumi Adesina, Idris Elba Headline 10th Edition of The Africa Debate in London

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading pan-African trade and investment platform, will host the 10th annual Africa Debate on 6th June at the Guildhall, London,...

Join Pantum at GITEX Africa 2024 to Experience Advanced Printing Solutions

Pantum, a renowned global printer manufacturer, is excited to announce its participation in Gitex Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent's largest tech and startup exhibition....

Dubai Internet City spotlights power of collaborative innovation to accelerate global Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led tech transformation

Dubai Internet City showcases homegrown entrepreneurial excellence at GITEX Africa (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Morocco; The globally influential tech hub has led the Middle East’s digital...

Canon Central and North Africa Unveils Groundbreaking Technology with Immersive Experience at GITEX Africa 2024

Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, makes its debut at GITEX Africa 2024, the largest technology and startup...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and TradeMark Africa Partner to Boost Trade Efficiency and Economic Prosperity in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) (www.TradeMarkAfrica.com) today inked a strategic collaboration geared towards improving trade facilitation, opening transportation...

GITEX Africa 2024 – OVHcloud partners with Maroc Datacenter to fulfill its development ambitions in Africa with the opening of its first Local Zone...

OVHcloud (www.OVHCloud.com/fr/), the European leader in cloud computing, will be taking part in GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2024 (www.GITEXAFRICA.com) in Marrakech. On this occasion, the Group...

From Spy Trojans to Ransomware: Cyberthreats industrial organisations in Africa should be aware of

According to Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) statistics, in the first quarter of 2024, the percentage of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) computers globally on which malicious objects...

Mercy Ships Welcomes First Patient in Madagascar, Marking a New Era in Africa

A baby girl became the first patient to receive free life-changing surgery from Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) in Madagascar since the international charity returned to...

SCOMM to Showcase Innovative Solutions at GITEX AFRICA MOROCCO 2024

SCOMM, a company in the telecommunications sector, is proud to announce its participation in GITEX AFRICA MOROCCO 2024 (www.GITEXAFRICA.com). The exhibition, a premier event...

Rwanda Rugby Union, in partnership with Rugby Africa and World Rugby, Organized Level 2 Coaching Course for Rugby Sevens

Rwanda Rugby Union (https://www.RwandaRugby.com/), in collaboration with Rugby Africa and World Rugby, recently conducted a Coaching Course for Rugby Sevens, facilitated by esteemed World...

CORRECTION: Horizons Clinic (Gambia) Limited Secures US$16.8 Million Construction and Medical Tourism Relay Facility (“CONMED”) from Afreximbank

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) has availed Horizons Clinic (Gambia) Limited a tailored US$16.8 million (Sixteen million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) Construction...

Africa Finance Corporation and Alstom Partnership Boosts Kinshasa Rail Project

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, together with Alstom, a pioneer in sustainable mobility, has signed a Memorandum of...

TotalEnergies Reaches 2 GW Renewable Milestone in France; African Energy Chamber (AEC) Supports Multi-Energy Approach

TotalEnergies has reached a milestone of 2 GW of installed green electricity in France, having invested $400 million towards the domestic supply of green...

African Leaders Join African Development Bank’s Call for Action to Reform the Global Financial Architecture at its 2024 Annual Meetings

Host country, Kenya contributes $20 million to Bank’s concessional financing window; pledges increased equity contribution; The African Development Bank: a Solutions Bank, at the heart of...

Over $30bn worth of gold smuggled from Africa in 2022 – Report

Gold smuggling out of Africa, mainly to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has surged over the last decade, with hundreds of tonnes of gold...