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Sierra Leone Minister of Health in Europe to highlight importance of partnerships in accelerating access to surgical care in Africa

The crucial need to accelerate access to surgical care and surgical education in West Africa as a global effort through partnerships was the focal...

oraimo launches Burna Boy tuned SpacePods “Moonlight edition” – Where Technology meets Creativity in Perfect Harmony

Smart Accessories Giant, oraimo recently teamed up with Afrobeat star&Grammy Award Winner; Burna Boy, to launch the most sophisticated earbuds in the history of true...

Burundi: African Development Bank presents health infrastructure strategy for Africa

The Burundian Minister of Public Health and AIDS Prevention and the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) office in Burundi met in Bujumbura on 27 October...

The rise of the mass affluent in Africa and how banks can best respond to their needs (By Margaret Soi)

By Margaret Soi, Head of Offshore Banking - Mass Affluent Offshore The purchasing power of Africa’s middle class is expected to grow significantly in the...

Direct Carrier Billing gains a strong foothold, boosting the region’s official rating

Moving from 2.8 to 2.9, the market exhibits innovation advancements while harboring opportunities for further development in anti-fraud technology; ​​The entry of the Saudi market...

Kontinental Energy Services (KES) Partners with US-Based Gulfstream Services Inc. to Serve African Oil & Gas Markets

Kontinental Energy Services (KES) has partnered with US-based upstream oil and gas corporation Gulfstream Services Inc. (GSI) for the provision of tools and services....

Canon Central and North Africa Celebrates Graduation and Success of First Cohort in Collaboration with Zebra Productions Kenya Ltd

Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) proudly announces a successful milestone in its collaboration with Kenyan film and TV production company Zebra Productions Kenya...

The future of football is designed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the industry’s leaders meet at World Football Summit

The second edition of World Football Summit Asia (https://Asia.WorldFootballSummit.com/) kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a stellar gathering of leaders of the football industry...

FIFA President hails “highly productive and impactful” United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) partnership at global anti-corruption summit

Gianni Infantino tells major conference FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has “achieved a lot”; the two organisations first...

First finalists for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 revealed

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) has announced the finalists in the women’s and men’s goalkeeper categories; Winners will be crowned on Monday 15 January 2024 in London, England;...

FIFA Museum announces new acquisitions and the opening of a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ showcase

From 12 December, the World Cup Gallery at the FIFA Museum in Zurich will feature an exciting addition: The showcase of the FIFA Women’s...

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) Agree on Strategic Collaboration for Islamic Finance Capacity Development

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org), the knowledge beacon of the IsDB Group, and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), the...

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...