The impact of temporary operating bases: Saving lives by being there
Duk Padiet in Jonglei State has a history of intercommunal violence. The establishment of an UNMISS temporary base in the area has significantly reduced incidents. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JUBA, South Sudan, 22 July 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-JONGLEI- Sometimes, being present, and visible, can be the difference between life and death. Just ask residents of Duk Padiet. […]
Lagos Startup Week, 2022 – Imagine What’s Next
Next week, July 25th – 30th, 2022, startups and aspiring entrepreneurs in Africa congregate for Lagos Startup Week, a week-long celebration in Africa’s startup scene that brings together various players for learning, investment, exhibitions, and career progression, and networking. Since 2015, the Lagos Startup Week has positioned itself as the most engaging tech and startup […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces December United States – Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON DC, USA, 21 July 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- On July 20, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she and President Joe Biden are looking forward to welcoming African leaders to Washington, DC from December 13-15, 2022 for the United States-Africa Leaders Summit. She made this announcement on behalf of the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-Africa […]
Helping Businesses Survive Load Shedding: Bridgement Offers Interest-free Financing For Alternative Power Solutions
In response to the impact of loadshedding on South African businesses, data-driven alternative finance provider Bridgement offers a unique possible financing alternative power solutions to help entrepreneurs and business owners mitigate the effects of energy disruptions. The solution – called Alternative Power Financing – offers businesses a unique way to fund generators, inverters, and other […]
Standard Chartered Renews LFC Partnership
Bank to appear on the front of shirt until end of 2026/27 season, Partnership covers both LFC and LFC Women Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool Football Club Women and Standard Chartered Bank are pleased to announce a four-year extension to their main sponsor agreement, taking the Bank’s partnership with the Club through to the end of […]
How Technology Adoption Will Drive Future Growth Of Real Estate
By Peter Harris Over several decades, we have watched as technology has revolutionized commerce, communication, information, transportation and most recently, fintech. Yet real estate, the largest global investor class ($32 trillion), remains in the comparatively early stages of tech adoption. But we should not be in any doubt – the data revolution is coming fast. […]
Who Is Africa’s Most Inspiring Tourism Storyteller?
Entries open for the African Travel & Tourism Awards presented by WTM Africa Africa Travel Week is on the lookout for the most inspiring and compelling storytellers in the African tourism industry for the African Travel & Tourism Awards presented by WTM Africa. The 2023 Awards will be themed ‘Rooted in Africa and will celebrate […]
