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2022

Standard Chartered Bank reports a record first quarter performance in the Africa, Middle East region

Mr. Sunil Kaushal, Regional CEO, Africa and Middle East Income grew 11 per cent on a constant currency basis DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2022/ — Standard Chartered (www.SC.com) PLC (the Group) today released its financial results for the first quarter, ending 31 March, 2022. The Group delivered a strong performance in the first […]

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Nigeria top priority under African Development Bank Africa Emergency Food Plan

The initiative will support the country’s 5 million smallholder farmers during the wet season of 2022 ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 28, 2022/ — The head of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Bank’s strategy

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Mauritanian Energy Ministry and NOC Partner with Energy, Capital & Power for Unified Promotion Strategy

Africa’s foremost investment platform, ECP, has created a coalition with Mauritania’s Energy Ministry and NOC to attract foreign stakeholder interest in new renewables projects and 28 new offshore blocks freshly released NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, April 28, 2022/ — This Monday, Sandra Jeque, International Conference Director for Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) met with Ahmed Vall

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Merck Foundation launches the Second Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV Program that raises awareness on Ending Child Marriage & Supporting Girl Education in Africa

The first episode focused on raising awareness about the prevention of Diabetes amongst African communities KAMPALA, Uganda, April 28, 2022/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Second Episode of their first-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on Saturday, 23rd April 2022 on KTN, Kenya and Sunday, 24th April

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IsDB Institute Unveils New Brand Identity

The Institute will take advantage of frontier technologies to build the next generation of knowledge leaders and entrepreneurs JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2022/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has unveiled a new brand identity, following the expansion of the Institute’s mandate as the knowledge beacon of the IsDB Group (www.IsDB.org). Previously

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The Coca-Cola Company’s Commitment to the Continent and African Consumers

Coca-Cola took strategic steps to reorganize and better enable the Coca-Cola system to pursue its total beverage company strategy, which led to a strengthening of its presence and focus on Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 28, 2022/ — The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) has been part of Africa for more than 90 years and now refreshes consumers

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Finance Minister, AG defend contentious coffee deal

The Attorney-General, Kiwanuka Kiryowa, says the contract does not breach any laws. The Attorney-General, Kiwanuka Kiryowa, and finance minister, Matia Kasaija, have defended the controversial coffee contract between the Government and the Italian investor that has ruffled feathers since last month. While appearing before the parliamentary Cmmittee on Tourism, Trade and Industry chaired by Mbarara City

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Team Qhubeka Announces ‘Hand Up’ Apparel Collaboration with The Vandal

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 28 April 2022 – Team Qhubeka is delighted to announce our collaboration with acclaimed ‘urban and retro cycling gear’ outfitter –  The Vandal –  with the release of a fantastic range of items in the iconic ‘Hand Up’ collection. For Team Qhubeka, the hand is symbolic, illustrating that bicycle beneficiaries are receiving

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Uganda’s Minister Amongi conducts surprise factory inspections

The Minister for Gender Labour and Social Development, Hon. Amongi Betty Ongom has today conducted spot inspections of various factories to assess the labour related issues faced by workers. The visit started at Rose Foam mattresses factory in Mbalala, along the Mukono-Jinja highway and later extended to Tian Tang industries, Royal Van Zanten Flower Farm

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SWIFT broadens access with new public cloud connectivity through Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure

Streamlines access to financial messaging service while ensuring resiliency and security Public cloud has potential to unlock significant benefits while lowering costs Johannesburg: Thursday, April 28, 2022 – SWIFT today announces that it will enable financial institutions to connect to its network and applications through public cloud providers Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft

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