Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024: Empowering African Tourism And Unleashing Global Opportunities
The African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is set to be an unprecedented convergence of tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators from across the globe. Hosted in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, this year’s forum promises to redefine the future of African tourism, with a spotlight on the highly anticipated Masterclass and Business-to-Business (B2B) […]
Standard Chartered And WomHub Launch Second Women In Tech Incubator Programme To Empower Female Entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered, in partnership with WomHub, is excited to announce the launch of the second Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator Programme in South Africa. Following the success of the inaugural programme in 2023, this initiative is set to support more women entrepreneurs through education, mentorship and investment opportunities. Originally introduced in the Americas in 2014 […]
My 23 Years Of Investing And Delivering Returns In East Africa
By Dr. James Mworia When I first walked into Centum Investment Company Plc in 2001, I was just a young man with a law degree, an accounting diploma, and a few certificates, working as a filing clerk. I was eager, maybe even a little nervous, but mostly, I was driven. I knew I had a […]
Government of Nigeria, IOM, Kingdom of Netherlands Bolster Support for Sustainable Community Development through the Community Based Planning Initiative.
Children from the Uhi Grammar School stand proudly in front of their newly renovated classrooms. Photos: IOM Nigeria GENEVA, Switzerland, 28 August 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/-The International Organization for Migration (IOM) with support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands through its Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) programme commissioned the handover […]
Celebrating Innovation: Babeksingh Khalsa Wins Banktech Innovator Of The Year
Babeksingh Khalsa, Vice President of Sales for Africa at Panamax Inc., was honored with the prestigious Banktech Innovator of the Year award at the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, held on August 14th at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Babeksingh has […]
Nigeria’s President Names New Heads of Security and Intelligence Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Director-Generals for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). President Tinubu appointed Mohammed Mohammed as the new NIA head, succeeding Ahmed Abubakar, who resigned on Saturday. Abubakar, appointed in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, had his tenure extended in December 2021. Adeola Ajayi […]
Nigerian Doctors Embark on Nationwide Strike Over Kidnapped Colleague
Nigerian doctors have launched a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped eight months ago in Kaduna. Dr. Popoola, an ophthalmologist and mother of five, was abducted from her home on December 27, 2023, alongside her husband and nephew. Although her husband was released in March […]
Germany Pledges 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Combat Africa Outbreak
Germany has pledged to donate 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine to help combat the outbreak in Africa, according to a government spokesperson. The donation includes immediate support to affected countries, prioritizing delivery to the DRC, Burundi, and other East African nations. In addition, Germany will provide financial aid to the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]
DR Congo Will No Longer Take Delivery of Mpox Vaccine This Week
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will not receive its anticipated delivery of mpox vaccines this week. Cris Kacita, head of the DRC’s response team, confirmed the delay, citing ongoing regulatory processes required before the vaccines can be shipped. The Congolese pharmaceutical regulatory agency is awaiting guidance from Bavarian Nordic, the Danish drugmaker producing […]
EAC Leaders Gather in Nairobi for Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission Bid Launch
East African Community (EAC) leaders gathered at State House, Nairobi, for the launch of Raila Odinga’s candidacy for chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Kenyan President William Ruto hosted the event, marking the start of Odinga’s campaign for the February 2025 election, where he aims to replace the outgoing chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat. Key […]
