Africa

Munich Re Revamps Leadership Structure to Strengthen Regional Underwriting in Asia Pacific & Africa

(IN BRIEF) Munich Re announces strategic changes to its leadership structure in Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APAC MEA),…

2 weeks ago

Digital Inclusion Initiative: Orange Digital Center Partners with Coursera to Provide Essential Digital Skills Training to Youth in Africa and the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) Orange Digital Center has partnered with Coursera to launch a free high-level certification training program for youth in…

3 weeks ago

EBRD, Meridiam, and Hassan Allam Utilities Join Forces to Propel Egypt’s Renewable Energy Agenda

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) collaborates with Meridiam and Hassan Allam Utilities (HAU) to establish…

3 weeks ago

Vodafone Leads Landing of 2Africa Submarine Cable in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone spearheaded the landing of the 2Africa submarine cable, the world's largest, in Portugal's Carcavelos, Cascais, bolstering the…

1 month ago

Swedfund Boosts Financial Inclusion in Côte D’Ivoire with $5 Million Investment in Bridge Bank Microfinance

(IN BRIEF) Swedfund has announced a significant investment of USD 5 million in Teyliom Finance's subsidiary, Bridge Bank Microfinance, as…

3 months ago

MEA Logistics Boost: DHL Global Forwarding Integrates Danzas AEI Emirates Operations

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully completed the acquisition of shares in Danzas AEI Emirates, rebranding all facilities under…

3 months ago

EIB Global Invests $30 Million in Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Africa

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced a $30 million equity investment in the Seedstars Africa Ventures I venture capital fund…

4 months ago

Ericsson and MTN Strengthen Partnership to Expand Mobile Financial Services Across Africa

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN Group have deepened their collaboration to advance mobile financial services and promote financial inclusion across…

4 months ago

EIB Provides €10 Million Loan to Boost Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement to support women entrepreneurs in Mozambique.…

4 months ago

BioNTech Inaugurates mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Site in Rwanda, Aims to Boost Vaccine Equity in Africa

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech has achieved a significant milestone in expanding mRNA vaccine manufacturing in Africa with the inauguration of its…

4 months ago

African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Takes Major Strides Toward Building a Self-Reliant African Pharmaceutical Industry

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development for Africa's pharmaceutical sector, the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government have…

4 months ago

Global Green Bond Initiative and African Development Bank Partner to Foster Green Bond Markets in Africa

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of development finance institutions and multilateral organizations forming the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) has established…

5 months ago

Orange Launches ‘Max it’ Super-App in Africa, Bringing Telecom, Financial, and E-commerce Services to Millions

(IN BRIEF) Orange, a telecommunications company, is introducing its "Max it" super-app in Africa, combining telecommunications, financial services, and e-commerce…

5 months ago

EU Pledges €500 Million for Global Health and €134 Million for Local Manufacturing in Africa

(IN BRIEF) During the Global Gateway Forum, the EU committed €500 million to global health in collaboration with the European…

6 months ago

Societe Generale Appoints François Bloch as Head of International Retail Banking for Africa, Mediterranean Basin & Overseas

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has announced the appointment of François Bloch as the new Head of International Retail Banking for…

6 months ago

EIB Commits €500 Million in Landmark Investment to Eradicate Polio Globally

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a substantial investment of €500 million to support the eradication of…

7 months ago

Hydrogen Revolution: Saudi Arabia Debuts Alstom’s Eco-Friendly Passenger Train in Riyadh

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking initiative, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and global mobility leader Alstom are set to operate and…

7 months ago

Ericsson Launches Gen-E Graduate Program in Middle East and Africa to Nurture ICT Talent

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has introduced the Gen-E Graduate Program in the Middle East and Africa region, aimed at offering young…

7 months ago

Italy and Tunisia Move Closer to Europe-Africa Electricity Connection with €307 Million Loan Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the Italian electricity grid operator, and Steg, the Tunisian electricity and gas operator, have signed a Grant…

9 months ago

EBRD hosts first event of Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa to support North African start-ups

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) hosted an event in Cairo to launch the Alliance for…

1 year ago

Nokia to provide iSIM Secure Connect to Airtel Africa’s wider digitalization efforts

(IN BRIEF) Nokia's iSIM Secure Connect technology has been selected by Airtel Africa, as part of its digitalization efforts to…

1 year ago

Alexandre Muratore asume el mando como director general del clúster de África Occidental de Kuehne+Nagel

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Kuehne+Nagel, un proveedor global de logística, ha nombrado a Alexandre Muratore como Director General de su clúster…

1 year ago

Alexandre Muratore Takes the Helm as Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel West Africa Cluster

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics provider, has appointed Alexandre Muratore as Managing Director of its newly established West Africa…

1 year ago

Kuehne+Nagel now present in 18 African countries; opens new control tower in Durban

Full-service logistics provider to Africa Expansion reflects Africa's growing importance in world trade Regional control tower serves as a single…

2 years ago

The 8th ŠKODA student car named AFRIQ reflecting the legendary Dakar Rally in Africa and ŠKODA AUTO’s responsibility for all Volkswagen Group activities in North Africa

Name commemorates the legendary Dakar Rally and highlights ŠKODA AUTO’s responsibility for all Volkswagen Group activities in North Africa 25…

2 years ago

Orange and Liquid Intelligent Technologies to offer end-to-end high-speed connectivity and services across Africa

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange S.A. (EPA: ORA), a French multinational telecommunications group, has announced a new…

3 years ago

Vodacom’s e-health policy paper: exponential rise in the number of people across Africa relying on Internet for health information

New study shows huge opportunity in digital health with 41% of internet users in Africa regularly using their mobile phones…

3 years ago

Genetic diversity: GSK and Novartis launch Project Africa GRADIENT to optimise treatment responses for malaria and tuberculosis in Africa

Project Africa GRADIENT calls on local researchers to submit proposals exploring the link between genetic diversity and response to malaria…

3 years ago

LafargeHolcim adds new production facilities in Africa for its sustainable and affordable housing solution, Durabric

(PRESS RELEASE) JONA, Switzerland, 27-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — LafargeHolcim adds more production capacity for its Durabric soil-stabilized bricks with new…

4 years ago

Bertelsmann: Digitalization and purchasing power are on a steady increase in many African countries; we are taking part in Partech Africa fund

Strategic expansion of growth activities in Africa Participation in Partech Africa fund with focus on tech sector Fund aims for…

5 years ago

CNH Industrial: First-ever natural-gas vehicles in Africa, produced by IVECO BUS welcomed with great enthusiasm by Abidjan’s population

The Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister, Amadou Gon Coulibaly, and the Transport Minister, Amadou Koné, officially handed the keys of the…

5 years ago

Five new programmes worth over EUR 141 million under the EU Emergency Trust Fund for the Sahel and Lake Chad region in Africa

BRUSSELS, 20-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has adopted five new programmes worth over €141 million under the EU Emergency…

5 years ago

Siemens signs new agreements with African partners on power supply, industrialization, mobility and vocational training in Togo, Egypt and Rwanda

Highly efficient gas-fired combined cycle plant project in Lomé, Togo Siemens collaborates with the Government of the Arab Republic of…

5 years ago

Eni and UNDP partner to improve access to sustainable energy and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa

NEW YORK, NY, USA, 25-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy major Eni SpA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are joining…

6 years ago

Teenagers from Germany, India, Africa and the U.S. awarded scholarships from Bayer Science & Education Foundation

International exchange: Pupils from Germany, India, Africa and the U.S. taking part in two-week, hands-on seminar focusing on life science,…

6 years ago

Avebe to showcase innovations based on potato starch and potato protein at the African Food Manufacturing in Cairo, Egypt

Veendam, The Netherlands, 03-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Avebe is taking part in the African Food Manufacturing which takes place from 21-23…

6 years ago