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The much-anticipated 11th annual Manufacturing Indaba kicks off tomorrow, bringing together key industry stakeholders, innovators, and government leaders to drive the future of manufacturing across Africa. This premier event will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg from 22 – 23 October 2024, setting the stage for groundbreaking discussions, networking, and industry-shaping insights. The Manufacturing Indaba has earned its reputation as the […]
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Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has officially assumed operations of the Senegambia Bridge after disbursing the first $15.5 million tranche of a $100 million Asset Recycling programme with the Government of The Gambia. The project will be managed by the newly established Transgambia Bridge Company Ltd., created through a Shareholders Agreement between […]
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Under the theme ‘PIONEER the Global Network,’ WTCA members will gather for an immersive experience focused on AI, generational shifts and innovation-driven growth World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries, will host its 2024 WTCA Member Forum from October 27-29 in New York City. With the […]
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The Manufacturing Indaba 2024 stands as the premier platform for Africa’s manufacturing sector, designed to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the continent and beyond. Scheduled for 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, this influential event serves as a focal point for companies to engage in key discussions, explore new opportunities, and showcase their […]
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By Muhammad Ali Bhikhan, Chief Information Officer, Absa Regional Operations On June 27, 1967, in the tranquil town of Enfield, London, a curious crowd congregated around a mysterious, curtain-draped apparatus. Once unveiled, this machine, a novel invention at the time, required users to insert a specially treated cheque followed by a unique personal identification number. […]
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iSchoolAfrica is proud to announce that its Disability and Inclusion Programme has been shortlisted for the esteemed Zero Project Award 2025. Out of a competitive pool of 522 nominations from 90 countries, the programme has successfully advanced through the first round of peer review, securing a place on the #ZeroCall25 shortlist of 150 innovative solutions. […]
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The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa was abuzz with energy and innovation on August 14th, 2024, as the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 brought together more than 300 global executives, industry leaders, and experts. This year’s summit, themed “Bolstering the Economy with Digitization and Financial Inclusion,” emphasized […]
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The global health community has made significant strides in the fight against hepatitis, yet the journey towards its elimination remains fraught with challenges, particularly in regions such as Africa, writes Bada Pharasi, CEO at the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa, and Professor Wendy Spearman, recently retired Head of the Division of Hepatology at the […]
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World leaders, innovators, academia, development agencies, farmers organizations, and the private sector from across Africa and beyond will convene in Rwanda to participate in the annual Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) from September 2 to 6, 2024. This year’s summit themed “Innovate, Accelerate, and Scale: Delivering Food Systems Transformation in a Digital and Climate Era,” […]
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More Africancompanies are prioritising innovation more than ever before—and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts—although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of African executives see innovation as the number one priority for their companies in 2024. Additionally, 85% of African executives view innovation among their […]
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