The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has commended the Youth Platform Africa (YPA) for transforming Uganda through agribusiness. YPA empowers young people through commercial goat farming, agribusiness training, access to export markets, and financial incentives like the innovative Section B Giveaway Car program. “As a company we are […]
With handovers planned countrywide, from major cities to busy market towns, the Power To Be More campaign is energising small businesses and rewarding those who are powering their growth through MoMo. Nakawa Market came alive with celebration August 7, 2025, as MTN MoMo handed over the first of 24 brand-new motorcycles in its ongoing “Power
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 8, 2025/ — The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) today announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of the Africa operating unit effective Sept. 1. Avellar currently serves as president of the company’s Mexico operations, which are part of the Latin America operating unit. Avellar will succeed Luisa Ortega, who, as previously
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Dubai’s flagship carrier has come up with the new rules to prevent lithium battery-related incidents onboard flights Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from October 1, 2025, the airline has said in a statement. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 7, 2025/ — African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, the continent’s premier energy event, is set to welcome U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. Senator Cruz, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Commerce and Foreign Relations Committees and one of Washington’s
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 7, 2025/ — Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President, Central African Republic (CAR) is confirmed to speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His announced participation comes on the heels of a major boost to CAR’s
LAGOS, Nigeria, August 7, 2025/ — 166 projects across 36 countries delivering real-world impact at scale Climate-smart infrastructure avoiding annual 8.8 million tons of CO₂ emissions Africa’s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy platform delivers 1.4 GW of clean electricity, and on track to reach 3 GW by 2030 Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading
EABC Launches Investment Summit to Tackle Regional Integration Challenges. By Namusoke Naomi | KMA updates The East African Business Council (EABC) has officially launched the East African Business and Investment Summit 2025, aimed at addressing critical barriers to regional integration and strengthening the bloc’s position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Despite
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 5, 2025/ — African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is proud to announce that Seyi Oladapo, Group CFO of Pan Ocean and the Newcross Companies, will be joining the continent’s premier energy event in Cape Town. His participation brings one of Nigeria’s most strategically positioned private energy
Bujumbura, August 4, 2025 – The United States Embassy in Burundi announced on Monday that the issuance of U.S. visas to Burundian citizens is temporarily suspended “due to repeated violations.” The statement reiterated that each traveler represents the hopes of their family and community, and that non-compliance with visa regulations affects the image of the
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