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Uganda startups visit Republic of Korea

Ugandan policymakers and startups participated in the ComeUp global startup festival in the Republic of Korea. They strengthened partnerships with public and private startup...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) responds to an Mpox outbreak in Bolomba

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s western province of Equateur, the people in the Bolomba health zone have been affected by an Mpox outbreak...

Zimbabwe – Transforming Lives and Restoring Hope: Free Surgeries for Adenotonsillectomy and Grommets

In yet another heartwarming initiative, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) provided free surgeries for adenotonsillectomy and grommets (Adenoids, Tonsils&Minor Ear Operations)...

Malawi ‘s ratification of World Health Organization’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control comes into effect

Today the Government of Malawi’s ratification of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) came into effect. With this historic...

The third quarter 2023 confirms Alfa Romeo’ steady growth

Once again, Alfa Romeo has filed Q3 2023 showing steadily growing sales results around the world. The overall global figure for the year was...

Digit collaborates with MediaTek to offer affordable 4G smartphones to Vodacom customers

MediaTek (https://www.MediaTek.com/), a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, has collaborated with Digit to offer affordable 4G smartphones to Vodacom (https://www.Vodacom.com/)...

Ecobank and African Guarantee Fund Sign Transformative USD 200 Million Risk Sharing Agreement

This is the largest guarantee facility in sub-Saharan Africa; The risk sharing agreement marks the third renewal of the partnership between Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) and AGF; SMEs...

Afreximbank launches African gastronomy and culinary arts programme

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) today in Cairo launched an African Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Programme under its Creative Africa Nexus Initiative (CANEX). Launched...

Payments giant Cellulant expands Middle East and North Africa operations with new Egypt payment licenses

Leading payments fintech company Cellulant (www.Cellulant.io) has today announced that it has obtained the initial approval as a Payment Service Provider and Payment Facilitator...

IMF approves $938 million loan to Kenya

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that it had reached an agreement on a $938 million (€864 million) loan for Kenya, an...

Cybercriminal for hire: The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

Ransomware attacks are a global concern, with a shocking 40% increase in both frequency and severity over the last year. “South Africans are at...

Motorola Solutions Sharpens Focus on Safety and Security

Motorola Solutions (https://www.MotorolaSolutions.com) proudly rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating its continued, purposeful transformation centered on safety and security....

inDrive launches venture and M&A arm to be led by experienced venture builder Andries Smit

inDrive (www.inDrive.com), a global mobility and urban services platform, announces the launch of a new venture and M&A arm aiming to invest up to...

APO Group’s Inaugural Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Journalism Award Winners Honored for Promoting African Entrepreneurship

APO Group (http://www.APO-opa.com), a long-term communications partner of the Africa’s Business Heroes (“ABH”) Prize Competition, is excited to announce the winners of the inaugural...

Togolese journalists jailed for defaming Minister

Two journalists in Togo have been sent to prison for defaming a Minister on social media. Newspaper Editor, Loic Lawson and Freelance reporter, Anani Sossou...

Liberia run-off poll results point to tight race

Initial results from the presidential run-off election in Liberia point to an extremely tight race. With almost a quarter of the results in, President George...

Dambe Warriors League Formally Announces SuperFight 01

Dambe Warriors League (DWL) (www.DambeLeague.com) is proud to announce their much-anticipated SuperFight 01, scheduled to take place at the Kano Pillars Stadium in Nigeria on...

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) partner with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to accelerate digital transformation in South Africa

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://www.Liquid.Tech), a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, will receive R450 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation...

Afreximbank launches Intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Promotion Programme as Intra-African Trade Fair 2023 (IATF2023) hosts Presidential Summit

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) today in Cairo launched a new initiative that will open doors, allowing African contractors to capitalise on various...

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announce their collaboration

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://theBAL.com/) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://apo-opa.co/47po8Cm) yesterday celebrated their collaboration during a ceremonial signing event in conjunction with the third...

FIFA+ to stream all Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 26™

First two matchdays of CAF qualifying will be played from 15 to 21 November; All matches will be streamed on FIFA+; Find out below...

MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress in Expanding Service Offering

MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group) (www.MultiChoice.com), Africa’s leading entertainment company, executed well on its operational objectives during the six months ended 30 September...

Black Friday bargains or fraud traps: The risks of tap and go payments

Global contactless purchases are expected to more than quadruple (https://apo-opa.co/47Cd0Cl) between now and 2027. This significant growth will mainly be driven by payment-enabled mobile...

Basketball Africa League and Afreximbank to Host BAL4HER Camp and Thought Leadership Discussions in Cairo

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Afreximbank (https://www.Afreximbank.com/), an official partner of the 2024 BAL season, will host an U23 “BAL4HER” basketball camp and...

Kaspersky opens its first Transparency Center in the African region

As part of the Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF), Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has today announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African...

Christine Namara Joins Flat6Labs as Partner for Africa Seed Fund: Expanding Flat6Labs’ Reach on the Continent

In a strategic move to strengthen its existing footprint in the vibrant African startup ecosystem, Flat6Labs (www.Flat6Labs.com), the leading seed venture capital firm in...

African voices unite to drive cervical cancer elimination across the continent through new civil society coalition – The African Cervical Health Alliance (ACHA)

The African Cervical Health Alliance (ACHA) has been launched to empower communities and increase access to prevention and control of cervical cancer in Africa...

SUDAN: Unconscionable surgical ban in Khartoum that puts hundreds of lives at-risk must be immediately reversed, says MSF

An unconscionable ban that is preventing life-saving surgical supplies from being transported to hospitals in RSF-controlled areas of Khartoum is putting the lives of...

Experts step up efforts to tackle diabetes trends in the African region

In June 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Emmanuella Selasi Hormenoo, an 18-year-old Ghanian university student, was teetering on the brink of...

São Tomé and Príncipe, and Burundi expand Africa Finance Corporation membership to three-quarters of the continent

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, announces Burundi and São Tomé&Príncipe as its newest member countries, expanding its community...

Nigerian woman sets new Guinness World Record

Nigerian wigmaker, Helen Williams has officially set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for creating the world's longest handmade wig, measuring a whopping 351.28...

Nigeria: Routine vaccinations are key to curbing diphtheria outbreaks

Nigeria is currently facing the largest diphtheria outbreak in its history, with about 17,000 suspected cases and nearly 600 deaths recorded since January 2023,...

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), partners forge a shared vision for expanding health services in Zimbabwe

On 10 November 2023, Officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Care met with development partners to discuss, consult, and collectively shape a...

Yellow Card is the first Fintech in Africa to Launch PayPal USD (PYUSD)

Today marks a significant milestone in the African cryptocurrency industry, as Yellow Card (https://YellowCard.io/) becomes the first fintech on the continent to launch PayPal USD...

Merck Foundation marks World Diabetes Day 2023 with First Ladies of Africa by providing 750 Scholarships of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventative Cardiovascular for doctors from...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies and Ministries of Health provided more than 750 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master...

GHash Mining: Lighting up Africa with cryptocurrency mining

GHash Mining (https://web.vistx.com) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company with a vision to create sustainable value across the cryptocurrency industry. Diversified business covers...

Afreximbank commits $2 billion as partners sign agreement for Export Agriculture for Food Security Initiative

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) yesterday in Cairo, entered into a framework agreement for the Export Agriculture for Food Security (ExAFS) Initiative with...

FIFPRO And World Football Summit Sign Three-Year Content Partnership Accord

FIFPRO and World Football Summit (https://WorldFootballSummit.com/) have a signed a content partnership agreement under which the world player union’s cutting-edge research and insight will...

Afreximbank presents platform to promote African participation in engineering, procurement and construction contracts

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) today in Cairo presented an intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) platform designed to empower African contractors to...

Tips to unwrapping retail success this festive season

Flashback to 1990 with Google recently creating a modern version of the ‘Home Alone’ hit movie, where this time adult Kevin defeats his enemies...