Islamic Development Bank Institute Kicks Off Development of a Smart Stabilization System Prototype
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) has kicked off building a prototype for its patent-pending Smart Stabilization System. The start of the prototype...
The ‘Southern Africa Europe CEO Dialogue’ to celebrate 10 years of success and commitment to African partnerships
The ‘Southern Africa Europe CEO Dialogue’ is a powerful forum that has stimulated billons of rands in business and investment and as it marks...
Call for applications – YouthADAPT Challenge 2023: empowering Africa’s female tech innovators to tackle climate change
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (https://apo-opa.info/3s7IvoI), a joint initiative of the African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org) and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a...
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines flight
An off-duty pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to crash a passenger jet during a flight...
Nigerian stuck at Pantang Hospital – Facility calls for help to repatriate patient
A 23-year-old woman on admission at the Pantang Hospital in the Greater Accra Region who is fully recovered has been stuck at the hospital...
Celebrating Black Innovation: the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2023 to Connect the Global Healthcare Community
The healthcare sector has long stood as a vessel for innovation, driven by relentless efforts to prevent disease, promote health education and wellness while...
The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) builds capacity of 12 member states to improve antimicrobial resistance surveillance
The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), WHO Geneva in collaboration with WHO Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services conducted a training...
Man fakes heart attack to avoid paying the bill at 20 restaurants
A Lithuanian man has been arrested in Spain after allegedly faking heart attacks at 20 restaurants around the country in order to avoid paying...
World Health Organization (WHO) and partners support Angola in the fight against polio
In the neighborhood of Caope Velha, in the municipality of Cacuaco in Luanda, Elisa António de Melo, 70, is carrying a baby girl in...
Liberia’s Presidential Election heads for a runoff, George Weah fails to secure outright lead
Liberia's presidential election is set to go into a runoff, as the country's election management body announced moments ago that none of the 19...
Ghana risks losing London property over judgement debt
JoyNews has reported that oil trading firm Trafigura is moving to seize and auction some properties belonging to Ghana in the United Kingdom. ...
Ecobank Day 2023 focused on the acquisition of digital skills by Africa’s children and youth
The Ecobank Group (http://www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ecobank Day, its flagship social impact event, last Saturday, October...
It’s embarrassing – Papa Owusu Ankomah on $140 million judgment debt
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has said he's embarrassed by the turn of events regarding Ghana's judgment debt payment...
Ghanaian woman arrested in Taiwan for overstaying visa for 34 years
A Ghanaian national suspected of illegally staying in Taiwan for an estimated 34 years has been arrested, after officers noticed her “acting suspiciously” when...
Afreximbank issues the first-ever multi-border transit bond in Zambia under the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AATGS)
Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) announces the historic issuance of the first-ever multi-border transit bond. The US$10 million transit bond issued in favour of Innovate General Insurance (IGI) of...
Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – the largest number in...
Reaffirmed international boundaries to end border disputes between Ghana, Togo
The successful completion of the reaffirmation of the international land boundaries between Ghana and Togo will create a sense of cooperation, understanding, and harmony...
Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and TCX Collaborate to Boost Local Currency Financing in Member States
In a significant step toward strengthening local currency financing solutions, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.IsDB.org), a...
Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation Reinstated in a Remarkable Move by World Rugby
In an important development for the world of rugby, the World Council Regional Committee of World Rugby convened on Sunday to deliberate upon the...
Ventures Africa BizHive: Ventures Africa releases its new Entertainment business edition — The New Wave of Nigeria’s Soft Power
Ventures Africa (www.VenturesAfrica.com), an online platform that tells stories about an evolving Africa, has released a new edition of its business magazine, Ventures Africa BizHive. The...
Media Invitation – Rugby World Cup Final: Online Press Conference of the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa
As the world prepares for the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup featuring South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, Herbert Mensah,...
Recap of the 6th Russian Energy Week International Forum
The Russian Energy Week (REW) (www.RusEnergyWeek.com) International Forum took place for the sixth time on 11–13 October in Moscow. The Forum was attended by government...
Enhanced connectivity, local content and targeted policies key to realising Africa’s e-commerce potential, GSM Association (GSMA) report affirms
A report from GSMA Central Insights Unit, in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade, has shown that while the sector...
New State-of-the-art Primary Healthcare Clinic to Meet Growing Health Demands in Botleng Extension 6
As part of GE Vernova’s (https://www.GEVernova.com/) commitment to support communities in areas it operates in, GE Vernova's Steam Power business, is proud to announce...
Catholic priest takes a wife; says God didn’t make a mistake creating man and woman
An ordained Kenyan Catholic priest has taken the unusual step of getting married.In the Catholic tradition, priests are supposed to commit to a life...
OSP meets FBI officials in Washington [Photos]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has met with officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
RegTech Africa & Agpaytech launches 2023 State of the Industry report on Fintech and RegTech
A state of the industry report on the Nigerian Fintech and RegTech (https://RegTechAfrica.com/) activities. It covers the current state of digital innovations and regulatory activities...
Ventures Africa BizHive: Ventures Africa releases the second edition of its business series—Is waste the future?
Ventures Africa (www.VenturesAfrica.com), an online news platform and community that produces stories about an evolving Africa, has released the second edition of its business...
Media Invitation – Rugby World Cup Final: Online Press Conference of the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa
As the world prepares for the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup featuring South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, Herbert Mensah,...
Bizwatch Nigeria Presents Webinar on Media and Information Literacy in the Digital Spaces: Issues in the Nigerian Landscape
Bizwatch Nigeria (www.BizwatchNigeria.ng), a leading source of business news and insights, has announced an upcoming webinar, titled "Media and Information Literacy in the Digital...
HIMOINSA brings together 90 attendees from more than 30 countries at the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Convention 2023 held in Spain
HIMOINSA (https://www.HIMOINSA.com/), a global leader in the design and manufacture of power technology solutions, showcased innovative power products, tools and services for the Middle...
A Technologically Empowered Future for Tourism (By Jane Sun)
By Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group.After a challenging few years for the tourism industry, we are seeing a revitalised appetite for global travel. At...
The Enduring Power of Partnerships (By Jane Sun)
By Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group.Through collaboration, we unlock value. The value of a win-win creates strong commitment towards maximising each party's opportunities and...
Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee suspends former youth coach for 20 years for sexual abuse
The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Jonathan Bukabakwa, former youth coach at clubs of the Urban Football Agreement of...
Dedication, For A Smarter Future, H3C Tech Summit 2023 Successfully Concludes in Dubai
From October 16th to 20th, GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com) was grandly launched in Dubai. H3C debuted as an exhibitor at the event, and successfully...
World Rugby Lists Nigeria, 5 Other amongst Emerging Nations Experiencing Strong Growth
World Rugby has listed Nigeria as one of the six emerging rugby playing nations that is experiencing strong growth in the sport.According to recent...
Methodist pastor commits suicide after his adultery scandal was leaked on church Whatsapp group
A United Methodist Church Reverend has reportedly committed suicide after his adultery scandal was leaked in the church’s WhatsApp group.Local news platforms in Zimbabwe...
Signing Business Cooperation, Sudanese Entrepreneurs Ready to Import Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Products to the Sudanese Market
On the final day of the 2023 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) and following up on various business matchings facilitated by the Indonesian Embassy in...
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Delivers Keynote Address at the Rebranding Africa Forum, Highlights Development Efforts in the Country
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has addressed the 9th Edition of the Rebranding Africa Forum, and highlighted Sierra Leone’s developments at the...
Burundi becomes 100th country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools Programme
Ceremony took place at the Urunani Stadium in Buganda, Burundi; Gianni Infantino said that FIFA (www.FIFA.com) is “uniting the world with this education project”; Football...