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Virtual Summit on Africa Soft Power Project launches this week
This week will see the launch of a new global virtual summit, focused on how Africa can harness soft power effectively. Hosted by ...
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AUDA-NEPA launches the MSME Academy for all Africa’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
AUDA-NEPAD (the African Union Development Agency) has announced the launch of the MSME Academy, in partnership with Ecobank Group. Spearheaded under the AUDA-NEPAD ...
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WPEC launches 'Titans Tank' to reward best African and African American female entrepreneurs
The Women’s Program Engagement Council (WPEC) aka “Africa’s Titans®”, is a Global Sustainable Partnerships (GSP) Global Initiative designed to help African and African ...
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World Breastfeeding Week 2020: WHO, UNICEF call on governments to support mothers
The World Health Organisation -WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF are calling on governments to support breastfeeding. In a joint ...
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German energy investors see bright future in post-Covid 19 Africa
This Thursday, the Germany-Africa Business Forum (GABF) is organizing an exclusive webinar to encourage new deals between German and African public and private ...
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Equatorial Guinea hold discussions with African Energy Chamber on energy developments during Covid-19
The African Energy Chamber has held a bilateral discussion with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, led by H.E Gabriel ...
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OPEC, Nigeria discuss market recovery after Covid-19
The OPEC-Nigeria Bilateral Meeting that took place last week has sent yet another signal of the strong dialogue and cooperation between OPEC and ...
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NOT GUILTY! Adesina fully exonerated by Independent Review Panel led by former Irish President Mary Robinson
In January 2020, sixteen allegations of ethical misconduct were levelled against Adesina by a group of whistleblowers – An Independent Review Panel led ...
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UBA Group announces new country CEOs in Africa as part of global management appointments
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), the leading pan-African financial services institution, announced the appointments of Rokia Hacko, Chioma Mang, Chinedu Obeta, Bode ...
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AfDB approves $27m to boost African Union’s COVID-19 response initiative
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $27.4 million in grants to boost the African Union’s (AU) efforts to mobilize continental response to ...
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Is this the insurance industry’s new normal?
By Travys Wilkins, Executive Director at SureStart (www.SureStart.co.za) When government first announced a national lockdown back in March, countless businesses were left scrambling to make ...
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After COVID-19, will Africa catch up, stand still or fall further behind?
At one time or another, nations and individuals confront crisis points – moments of existential challenge that also open up new possibilities. African ...