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5 Signs that you Should Change Payroll Providers in 2025
A new year signifies new beginnings. Everyone is refreshed and ready to tackle new opportunities. With financial year-ends just…
International Tribunal Rejects Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Attempt to Avoid Accountability…
In a decisive ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the arbitral tribunal has dismissed the Democratic Republic…
The future of customs: how technology and partnerships are paving the way for global trade (By…
By Arnaud Bouraima, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Webb Fontaine Group (www.WebbFontaine.com)
The World Customs Organization…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and German cooperation in partnership with Tostan…
Tostan (www.Tostan.org) and GIZ announce the launch in Benin of the project "Eco-systemic engagement for citizen-led peace and…
AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix’s Lagos Data Center
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world's digital infrastructure company™, has supported a growth in traffic of…
Canon and Copy Cat Group Showcase Advanced Printing Solutions at 9th Print Pack Sign Expo in Kenya
Canon and Copy Cat Group showcased innovative printing solutions at Print&Pack Kenya 2024, emphasizing their commitment to…
African Development Bank Group approves €139 million loan to boost youth employment in Côte…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved loans totaling €139.68 million to support youth employment and…
Afreximbank signs landmark hydropower project in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for its…
Infobip Data Reveals Record Cyber Week Communications Interactions
Global communications platform Infobip (www.Infobip.com) has reported record-breaking communications interactions during Cyber…
The Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and African Development Bank Strengthen…
The Pan African Farmers' Organization (PAFO) and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) are strengthening their collaboration…
African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Invests $10 Million to…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has announced a $10 million investment from its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa…
International Migrants Day: Almost half of Africans have considered emigrating, Afrobarometer survey…
Almost half of Africans have considered emigrating, a significant increase compared to the proportion recorded in 2016/2018, new…
Dr. Khalid Khalafalla Named as Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export…
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-compliant…
Mauritania: African Development Bank grants $150 million loan to Boost mining sector
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $150 million senior loan to Mauritanian…
Benin: some one million people to benefit from loan of EUR 118 million from the African Development…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of EUR 118.63 million to Benin to…
West Africa: African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) Sustainable Energy Fund Africa to provide…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $10 million concessional equity…
African Academy of Sciences Conference charts new path for continental scientific renaissance
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) 15th Bi-Annual General Assembly and Scientific Conference opened with powerful calls for…
Global Partners Invest $45 Million to Boost African Vaccine Production
In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development…
TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President (VP) Africa to Address Congo’s Energy Future at Congo Energy…
Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President Africa at TotalEnergies E&P, has been confirmed as a speaker at the inaugural Congo…
African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan
The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Boards of Directors have approved yesterday the proposal by the Bank’s…
Former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player Sylvia Fowles Attends Inaugural…
The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Angola Finals (www.NBA.com) took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Pavilhão Dream…
Afreximbank participates in Bank of Industry Nigeria’s syndicated facility of up to EUR 2-billion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) recently joined a consortium of financial institutions in London to…
Lilly and EVA Pharma announce regulatory approval and release of locally manufactured insulin in…
The Egyptian Drug Authority approved the insulin glargine injection manufactured by EVA Pharma (www.EVAPharma.com) through a…
Canon Central and North Africa Collaborates with Al Amel Association to Provide Creative Engagement…
Creative Engagement: Canon’s photography training and Creative Park activities provide children with special needs and their…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies Announced Winners of 2023…
Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First…
Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganization
Cassava Technologies (Cassava) (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces…
How global payroll can boost global business
Can global payroll truly exist in an era where business is increasingly international, and employees work from more places and…
Basketball Africa League and Hennessy to Host Second “BAL IN” Accra, Ghana ahead of 2025 Season…
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and the Official Spirit of the…
Africa must chart its own course in the global mineral landscape
The world recognises Africa's mineral reserves as critical for the global transition to cleaner energy. However, this narrative,…
Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Zimbabwe’s government is taking action to support a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector, launching a $23.7 million USD…