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World-leading broker Exness Invites Applications for its Fintech Scholarship Program

Multi-asset broker Exness (https://www.Exness.com/) announces it is now accepting applications for its Fintech Scholarships program from exceptional South African students. This marks the second...

“It’s about our health and our future”: Ensuring sexual and reproductive health support in northern Mozambique

Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside the Lichinga health centre in Mozambique’s northwest Niassa province, as staff prepare to treat patients. Nearby,...

Shell to Sell Nigerian Onshore Assets to Consortium: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Calls for Fast-Tracked Approval

British multinational oil and gas company Shell has decided to sell The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) – which owns onshore...

Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African...

African Guarantee Fund and Vista Group Holding Partner to Boost Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and Women-led Businesses Financing in West Africa

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AGF.africa) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance for small and...

Two boys, aged 12 and 9 save woman from crocodile attack

In a remarkable display of courage, two children aged 12 and 9 from Domboshava, Magaya Village saved a woman from a crocodile attack. The two...

President El-Sisi Meets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the French Shipping and Logistics CMA CGM Group

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of French shipping and logistics company, CMA CGM Group, Mr. Rodolphe Saadé....

South Africa: Travellers urged to be vigilant following detection of cholera in Limpopo

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has urged citizens to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as the country has recorded two laboratory-confirmed...

Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and fatigue washed over me. Abruptly, a sudden onset of slightly whitish...

Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges citizens to be vigilant following detection of cholera cases in Limpopo

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges members of the public to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as country records two...

Boy, six, can return to school with twin brother after his bowed legs are repaired

A six-year-old boy who developed severely bowed legs, when his twin brother did not, has been able to go to school after a surgical...

I won’t run again for president – George Weah

Liberia's outgoing President George Weah has said he has no plans of seeking re-election in 2029 after his defeat in recent elections. Mr Weah, a...

Akufo-Addo attends World Economic Forum in Davos, Nam conference in Uganda

President Akufo-Addo on Monday, 15 January 2024, left Ghana to attend the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings being held from...

Brave Generation Academy: Pioneering the Future of Education in Africa

In a groundbreaking stride, Brave Generation Academy (BGA) (www.BraveGenerationAcademy.com) is redefining education across Africa with its innovative and personalised approach. Having established a successful...

Egypt Secures US$250 Million Boost for Economic Resilience from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading provider of infrastructure financing solutions, is to provide a US$250 million Sharia-law compliant trade loan facility...

Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023™ in London

Lionel Messi retained his title, winning the top men’s player award; Aitana Bonmatí was acclaimed as the best player in the women’s game; Mary Earps, Ederson,...

Kenya femicide: A woman’s murder exposes the country’s toxic online misogyny

The brutal murder of a young Kenyan woman at a short-term rental apartment has sparked outrage and exposed the violent "manosphere" perpetuating misogyny online...

Canada weighs capping foreign student admissions

Canada is looking at capping the number of international students it admits as the country tries to grapple with an ongoing housing affordability crisis. Immigration...

HabariPay’s Squad Launches Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 for Young Innovators

In line with its mission of empowering businesses and young innovators across Africa, HabariPay's (https://HabariPay.com/) Squad has announced the launch of its first-ever hackathon,...

The new Showmax is revolutionising streaming for Africa

Exciting new era driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a multi-million-Rand investment to increase...

NewsTrendsKE partners with APO Group to distribute news content in Kenya

NewsTrendsKE (NewsTrends.co.KE), the fastest-growing corporate blog in Kenya, has partnered with APO Group to distribute news content in Kenya. The partnership will enable NewsTrendsKE to...

Displaced communities receive free medical checks thanks to United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers

Gimmers of hope and joy lightened the hearts of more than 500 residents at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Wau, thanks to free...

Springbok rugby star Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira selects APO Group as exclusive Public Relations partner of the Beast Foundation

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as...

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 winners set to be crowned

Ceremony to be held on Monday 15 January in London; Reshmin Chowdhury and Thierry Henry to lead The Best FIFA Football Awards™ (https://www.FIFA.com) presenting...

Oil & Gas (O&G) Bid Rounds Imminent, Announces Libya Summit Finance Panel

Speakers participating during a finance panel at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) this week shared that the country’s planned licensing rounds – for domestic...

Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2024: Global Energy Companies Committed to Sustainable Energy in Libya

Global energy companies including France’s TotalEnergies, Spain’s Repsol, Italy’s Eni and Switzerland’s BGN stated that they are committed to sustainable energy in Libya, highlighting...

Mine landslide kills 22 people in Tanzania

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng'alita mine in Bariadi district,...

How to Boost Your Retail Business in 2024: The Benefits of Attending the Digital Retail Africa Conference

The retail industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the internet, customer expectations, and emerging technologies. Retailers need to adapt and innovate to...

Stears Unveils Comprehensive Africa 2024 Outlook: East Africa Leads Growth, Economic Challenges Persist in Nigeria & Kenya

Stears (https://www.Stears.co/home/), a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's...

Kenya and China win World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Dubai

Kenya have been a mainstay on the HSBC SVNS and are aiming to return at the first opportunity following their relegation to the Challenger...

National Oil Corporation (NOC) Reveals Ambitious Energy Plans at Libya Energy Summit

Farhat Omar Bengdara, Chairman of Libya’s parastatal National Oil Corporation (NOC), delivered a keynote address during this year’s Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2024 conference...

FIFA President expects “fantastic tournament” after attending Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations 2023 opener

Gianni Infantino sees hosts Côte d’Ivoire kick off the competition against Guinea; Match “set the tone for a fantastic tournament,” said the FIFA President...

Ecobank Group Unveils ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ Brand Campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

Ecobank (https://Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services group, unveils its new brand campaign ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ today, at the TotalEnergies...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu statue wrapped in Palestinian scarf goes on display

A statue of the late South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu wearing a Palestinian scarf has been unveiled in Cape Town to symbolise his support...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Starts Production

Dangote Petroleum Refinery (http://www.Dangote.com) has commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel.   President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pursue collaboration to leverage data analytics to fight diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have committed to strengthening collaboration towards the...

Guinea: An almost-forgotten disease makes a resurgence in West Africa

In recent months, countries across West Africa have been battling the worst wave of diphtheria on record on the continent. The first cases were...

Drama as thieves attack police at checkpoint, steal their phones and uniforms

There was drama in Masvingo yesterday after a group of armed robbers stole uniforms from police officers manning a roadblock. The four armed robbers were...

ICJ genocide case: South Africa’s five-point argument against Israel

South Africa’s landmark case against Israel for its war on Gaza began on Thursday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the World Court...

Afreximbank announces an initial disbursement of US$2.25 billion under a syndicated US$3.3 billion Crude Oil Prepayment Facility sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

This landmark financing is the largest syndicated loan ever raised by Nigeria in the International market and one of the largest syndicated debts raised...