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Shock in Zimbabwe as Finance Minister named Africa’s best

Many Zimbabweans have been left in astonishment after Mthuli Ncube was named "Best African Finance Minister of the Year" despite the country's economic turmoil. Economists...

Islamic Development Bank Institute’s Smart Stabilization System Patent Application Earns Favorable Assessment from World Intellectual Property Organization

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to receive a positive evaluation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) regarding the patentability of...

At the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), Huawei Executive Says Carbon Neutrality Will Trigger Revolutionary Change

A senior Huawei (https://e.Huawei.com) executive says the integration of the digital and energy worlds will improve energy efficiency and resource allocation worldwide. Addressing a session...

Highlights from Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Forecast Lucrative Opportunities for Angola in 2024

Angola’s attractiveness as an energy investment destination continues to grow as market-focused policies, strong political will and untapped oil, gas and renewable energy resources...

SearchInform has significantly expanded its presence in Africa and localized its flagship solution into French

SearchInform (https://SearchInform.com/) has completed the translation of the interface of its flagship solution, the advanced DLP system Risk Monitor, into French. Risk Monitor is...

World Health Organization (WHO) calls for protection of humanitarian space in Gaza following serious incidents in high-risk mission to transfer patients, deliver health supplies

Cairo, Geneva, Jerusalem, WHO reiterates its call for the protection of health care and humanitarian assistance in Gaza, following military checkpoint delays and detention...

National Communications Authority of Ghana visits Kaspersky Transparency Center in Switzerland to examine company’s practices

Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.com), a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, recently organised a visit of a delegation from the National Communications Authority of Ghana to...

Shock as woman invites lover to live together with her and husband

A woman in Zimbabwe has left her community baffled after she invited her alleged married lover to live with her and her husband. It is...

Unlocking Prosperity: The 2024 RegTech Africa Conference Set to Redefine Data Governance for Growth

The anticipation builds as the third annual RegTech Africa Conference (www.RegTechAfricaConference.com) is set to once again bring together industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and key...

Chinese-invested Husab mine marks 10 years of sustainable growth in Namibia

Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium's Husab mine in Namibia on Friday celebrated its 10th anniversary since its commencement of operations at an event held at the...

Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation partner with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to strengthen inclusive health care for refugees and host...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today welcomes a new partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation and Grundfos Foundation that will provide $9 million to...

FIFA and FIFPRO release report on the Social Media Protection Service at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

The report demonstrates the success of the Social Media Protection Service in protecting almost 700 players and coaches; The Social Media Protection Service has...

United Nations (UN) launches $46 billion appeal for 2024 as global humanitarian outlook remains bleak

Conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies are wreaking havoc in communities around the world. Nearly 181 million people in 72 countries are targeted to...

Hunger named as the Most Concerning Issue Facing Children in 2023 – Global Survey

Hunger is the most concerning issue affecting children around the world this year, according to almost half of adults surveyed in almost every continent...

Tigo wins Ookla® Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania

Tanzania’s digital lifestyle telecommunication company, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), which is a part of the Axian Telecom Group has won the prestigious Ookla® Speedtest Award™ as...

Green Tech Advancements Key to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable energy capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to nearly double (https://apo-opa.co/3tbpYZ0) by 2027, with the addition of over 40 GW from alternative power sources....

Five African countries report anthrax outbreaks, over 1100 cases recorded

Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the...

Moody’s Affirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with Stable Outlook for the...

Moody's Investor Services (Moody’s) affirmed ICIEC’s (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org) Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) with a stable outlook for the 16th consecutive year. The affirmation of...

Establishing Black Platforms that Creating Opportunity for Black Talent

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS), a highly anticipated event celebrating #BlackExcellence and fostering global unity, is set to address a critical topic at...

Tanzania approves assignment of Afren’s former interest in the Tanga block to Octant

Petrodel Resources Ltd. (‘Petrodel’), a leading energy company in the development of oil and gas reserves, confirms Tanzania’s Minister of Energy, has approved the...

Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme

Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry initiatives bringing photographers, videographers, and...

First comprehensive Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center in Nigeria opens its doors

In a major milestone in the treatment of stroke patients, the first comprehensive private sector Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center has opened...

The National Entrepreneurship Council (CNE): A new lease of life for entrepreneurship in Senegal and the Diaspora

Under the presidency of His Excellency, Prime Minister Amadou BA, and following a successful initial information meeting on November 13, 2023, the Conseil National...

Activator HQ releases Africa’s Top 100 Business Opportunities to Watch in 2024

Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, rolling power cuts, infrastructure limitations, and several economic and...

Launch of Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) – London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Islamic Finance Development Report 2023: Navigating...

Green and sustainability Sukuk represents a key theme at COP28; Global ESG Sukuk issuance totaled US$8.4 billion in 2022; Growth of total Islamic finance assets by...

Rugby: South Africa get the party started at HSBC SVNS in Cape Town

The opening day of HSBC SVNS in Cape Town witnessed the very best of rugby sevens with the top 12 men’s and women’s teams...

Ghana’s Anita Kiki Gbeho appointed Deputy Head of AU-UN Mission in South Sudan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, December 8, announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Deputy Special Representative...

The New DONGFENG SHINE Entered Saudi Arabia, and the International Influence of Dongfeng Brand Continued to Increase

On November 28th, local time, the new generation of DONGFENG SHINE was launched at Park Hyaat Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and began to...

Woman jailed for 50 years for $28m theft

A South African woman who stole $28m (£23m) from her employer received a 50-year prison sentence on Friday. Hildegard Steenkamp siphoned off the money over...

Mandela’s home abandoned and in disrepair 10 years after death

A decade on from the passing of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, South African broadcaster eNCA has visited the home, where he spent his sunset...

Three bid books submitted for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

Two joint-bid submissions and one single-bid submission received from member associations representing three confederations; Bid books available on FIFA.com; Host(s) to be appointed through an open...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): Multilateral development banks publish first common principles for nature-positive finance

New principles will guide multilateral development banks’ support for countries and the private sector in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; For the first time,...

Eritrea: Strong effort to ensure safe blood supply

In a meeting conducted yesterday, 7 December, the National Voluntary Blood Donors Association stated that it is working to ensure full blood supply from...

Breaking with tradition in Malawi: Communities band together to protect girls’ rights

Fanny Galeta, 16, wasn’t sure how to react when she learned her initiation ceremony was planned. “No one really tells you the truth about...

Bridgestone Triumphs with Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 Launch in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region

Bridgestone (https://www.Bridgestonetire.com/), a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, recently marked a significant milestone with the successful regional launch of its latest...

London set to host The Best FIFA Football Awards on 15 January 2024

London will host The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 (https://www.FIFA.com); Ceremony to honour world’s best to be held on 15 January 2024; Lionel Messi...

Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo

In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote (www.Dangote.com) Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) grants $1.8 million to boost entrepreneurship skills for...

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) and Export Trading Group have signed a technical assistance agreement...

Nigeria: African Development Bank and FSDH Merchant Bank sign $20 million Trade Finance Agreement to support Small and Midsize Enterprises (SMEs) and Corporates

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org/en) has signed a $20 million Trade Finance Facility Agreement with FSDH Merchant Bank to support small- and medium-sized businesses...

During Conference of the Parties (COP28) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Forge Strategic Partnership for Sustainable...

Mr. Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, Chief Executive Officer of the International...