June 22, 2015
Guinea: Veolia Wins Contract to Improve Guinea Conakry Electricity Grid
Veolia has won a four-year performance contract for a value of EUR11.3 Million to provide electricity management services to Electricité de Guinée (EDG). This… Read more »
June 19, 2015
Congo-Brazzaville: The ICB 2015 Forum Officially Introduced in Brazzaville
The forum for investments in the Congo introduced to the press and to key decision makers in the Congolese economy Read more »
June 18, 2015
Africa: Ambit Technology's Solar Powered Classrooms to Ensure Clean, Connected and Sustainable E-Learning for the Future
3500+ teaching professionals to gather at African EduWeek in July Read more »
June 03, 2015
Somalia: Mastercard Becomes First International Payments Network to Enter Somalia
Partnership with Premier Bank sees MasterCard payment cards issued and accepted in Somalia for the first time Read more »
May 28, 2015
Africa: Continent's Top Bankers Celebrated
Morocco's Groupe Banque Populaire triumphs as this year's African Bank of the Year, while Ghana's Albert Essien, Group CEO of Ecobank wins the award for African Banker of the Year.… Read more »
May 27, 2015
Congo-Brazzaville: Launch of the ICB 2015 Forum - Invest in Congo Brazzaville
The international forum for investments in the Congo: a must-attend event for investments in Central Africa Read more »
May 26, 2015
Nigeria: Omidyar Network Bets On Nigeria's Growing Travel and Tourism Sector With Investment in Hotels.ng
Omidyar Network today announced an investment in Hotels.ng, the largest hotel-booking platform in Nigeria. The company provides an online marketplace to connect consumers to more… Read more »
May 22, 2015
Africa: Experts Debate Urgency of Investing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education in Africa
Alongside the World Economic Forum in Africa, a panel of experts will explore how investments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education will drive… Read more »
May 20, 2015
Zambia: Agritech Outreach Programme Has Already Started to Transform School in Chisamba
"Education a powerful instrument for reducing poverty" Read more »
May 19, 2015
Africa: Latest Issue African Banker Magazine Profiles the Eight Contenders for the Presidency of the African Development Bank
The Q2 issue of African Banker magazine profiles the eight candidates vying for the African Development Bank Presidency. In these one-to-one sessions, prospective candidates of the… Read more »
May 18, 2015
Africa: Veolia Organizes a Mining Workshop in Accra At the 7th West & Central Africa (waca) Mining Summit & Expo
Global leaders in environmental resources management Veolia, has announced its participation in 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo which will be held at… Read more »
May 15, 2015
Africa: Diversification Key to Safeguarding African Economies
According to a new report by ICAEW, African countries are starting to diversify sources of growth away from commodities. Although times are challenging, the regional outlook… Read more »
May 14, 2015
Africa: ICAEW and ICPAK Strengthen Cross Border Relations
ICAEW, a world leader of the accountancy and finance profession, and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Kenya (ICPAK), the high-profile East African professional… Read more »
May 08, 2015
Africa: Accountancy Profession Vital to African Economic Confidence
A strong accountancy and finance profession is vital to underpin Africa's national economies, ICAEW will tell delegates next week at the African Congress of Accountants (ACOA) in… Read more »
May 06, 2015
South Africa: Intel diamond sponsor for SABC Education African EduWeek
Intel, for the second year running, is the diamond sponsor for the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek. The annual conference, now in its ninth year, is back from 1-2 July at… Read more »
Africa: The African Banker Awards Committee announces the 2015 nominees
Nominees for the 2015 African Banker Awards have been announced. The Awards, which are hosted by the African Banker Magazine, will be held during the Annual Meetings of the African… Read more »
May 04, 2015
Africa: Finalists Announced for Next Week's African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town, Rand Water, the V&A Waterfront, the outgoing CEO of NERSA Phindile Baleni and several exciting power projects on the continent are just some of the… Read more »
Africa: Finalists Announced for Next Week's African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
Cape Town utility event to gather more than 5000 power professionals Read more »
Nigeria: Nike Partners With the Nigeria Football Federation
ABUJA, Nigeria, 23rd April 2015, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Nike and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) form a new partnership in which Nike, the world's leading football… Read more »
May 01, 2015
Africa: The Cities of Accra in Ghana, Kinondoni in Tanzania and Praia in Cape Verde Win the Inaugural José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards
The winners of the inaugural 2015 "José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards" have been announced in Luanda, Angola. These awards acknowledge the leadership and… Read more »
Angola: Sound Vision and Political Will are Essential for the Transformation of Africa's Cities
The 2nd Urban Infrastructure Investment Forum (AUIFF) in Luanda saw a number of African ministers and leaders of cities gather to discuss a range of issues relating to the… Read more »
Africa: The Cities of Accra in Ghana, Kinondoni in Tanzania and Praia in Cape Verde Win the Inaugural José Eduardo Dos Santos African Mayor Awards
United Cities and Local Governments-Africa (UCLG-A) announces the winners of the first ever "African Mayor Awards" in Luanda, Angola. Read more »
Africa: Sound Vision and Political Will Are Essential for the Transformation of Africa's Cities
LUANDA, Angola, 1 May 2015 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The 2nd Urban Infrastructure Investment Forum (AUIFF) in Luanda saw a number of African ministers and leaders of cities… Read more »
April 27, 2015
Africa: 2nd African Urban Infrastructure Investment Forum to Focus On 'Turning African Cities Into Economic Powerhouses'
Representatives from various sectors in over 20 countries to attend Luanda meeting, hosted by the Government of Angola Read more »
Africa: African Mayor Awards Judging Panel Announces Shortlisted Entries in the Small, Medium and Large Cities Categories
WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT GALA DINNER HOSTED BY ANGOLA'S PRESIDENT JOSÉ EDUARDO DOS SANTOS,IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2ND AFRICA URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE… Read more »