Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition Welcomes Premier Bank In Somalia As Strategic Partner To Fight Climate Change
Established by Mastercard in 2020, the Coalition unites the efforts of companies, merchants, banks, cities, and consumers to restore 100 million trees worldwide by 2025. Premier Bank has signed on as the latest contributor to the Coalition’s efforts to make the planet a more sustainable place to live. Africa, like many other parts of the […]
The Rise Of African Tech Unicorns
African unicorns have made big news in recent months, with four startups having recently reached a $1 billion valuation or more this year alone, taking the total up to seven. Two of the new entrants are in fintech, one in edtech, and one in general technology. These and other technology-enabled sectors are where emerging market […]
Resilience Is The Mother Of All Virtues And The Key To Unlocking Successful Independent Power Projects In Nigeria
By Nicolas Mathon, Director, Project Development, Africa and Europe, Wärtsilä Energy The successful completion of the Azura Edo 450 MW gas-fired power project in 2016 was hailed at the time as setting the blueprint for future independent power projects in Nigeria. The $900 million plant, which gathered 20 international banks and equity financing partners from more than […]
Dr. Michael K. Obeng To Be Bestowed The ‘International Man Of The Year’ At The Hollywood & African Prestigious Awards
Harvard-trained Ghanaian American Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr Michael K. Obeng, will be honoured at this year’s Hollywood & African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) as the ‘International Man of the Year’. According to organizers of HAPAwards, the scheme is inviting the renowned plastic surgeon to be bestowed upon the ‘International Man of the Year’ award for […]
Alert over spike in security operations against Libya migrants
Migrants and asylum seekers in Libya have been facing increasingly heavy-handed treatment from targeted security operations, that have resulted in at least one death and a steep increase in detentions. NEW YORK, USA, October 13, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-In an alert on Tuesday, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said that vulnerable people on the move in the north […]
Infinet Wireless To Introduce Its High-Profile Solutions At GITEX Technology Week 2021 In Dubai
Infinet Wireless, the global leader in fixed wireless broadband connectivity, is set to participate in GITEX Technology Week 2021, one of the industry’s key events, which highlights top technology trends and latest developments. The event will take place on October 17–21, 2021, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year Infinet Wireless will showcase its unprecedented […]
Do You Have A Backup Plan For Your Backup When Load Shedding Hits?
By Raeford Liebenberg, Manager at Silvermoon, a Galix company Load shedding is a reality of life in South Africa and having some sort of backup power plan in place is essential – especially now since Work From Home (WFH) and hybrid working have become increasingly mainstream. Aside from keeping equipment like computers and connectivity running, […]
Record Prices At Strauss & Co White Glove Wine Sale With Top Producers Alheit, Sadie And Vilafonté
Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auctions produced another white glove sale on Sunday, with 90 lots from three great South African producers selling for R1,785,112. Early vintages from Alheit Family, Sadie Family and Vilafonté have never reached the secondary market and record prices tumbled. ‘The bidding was extremely competitive from start to finish, leading to […]
