Nominations announced for the African Banker Awards 2024
African Banker magazine has announced today the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the African Banker Awards has recognised the exceptional individuals and organisations driving Africa’s rapidly transforming financial services sector.
The Award winners will be announced during a spectacular gala dinner ceremony on the 28th May, in Nairobi,...
Obuasi West MP, MCE Commission ‘Obuasi Magazine’; Project Expected To Create More Jobs
The Chief Executive for the Obuasi Municipal Assembly Honorable Elijah Adansi- Bonah was joined by the Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West constituency Honorable Kwaku Kwarteng to commission the Obuasi Artisan center.
The project popularly known as the Obuasi Magazine is expected to serve as an industrial cluster for mechanics and spare parts dealers in Obuasi and beyond.
It has...
BGI Genomics’ First African Public Health Initiative: Supporting Cervical Cancer Screening for 20,000 Rwandans
BGI Genomics and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a cervical cancer screening program in Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. This program will provide 20,000 Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA tests for local women, aiming to enhance cervical cancer screening and prevention efforts and improve local precision medical testing capabilities. The launching event was attended by Wang Xuekun, Chinese Ambassador to...
Kojo Golden” The Star of Afrobeats! Nominated for Afrobeat Artist of the Year 2024 by Ghana Music Awards USA
In the pulsating world of Afrobeat, where rhythm meets soul, one name has emerged with undeniable talent and unwavering dedication “Kojo Golden”. Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Africa, Kojo Golden, under the esteemed banner of U2M Africa Records, has carved his path with a comeback to stardom. His relentless pursuit of excellence and distinctive sound has earned...
Why Attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024
Investing in Africa is the leading Africa focused investment conference and is held annually inLondon. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 takes place 7th-9th October 2024 at Park Plaza Westminster.At the heart of AFSIC is dialogue focusing on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa.
AFSIC prides itself on being so much...
Merck Foundation Recognizes Pioneering Women and Young Researchers in Africa
CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Scientific Committee announced and recognized the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2023 winners, 6 Researchers from 6 different African Countries awarded in two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best African young Researchers; MARS Awards Ceremony was attended by African Ministers of Health,...
Africa enters epic global Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation race, joining world’s tech capitals as an epicentre for digital advancement
The AI mania that’s transforming business, government and society globally is also igniting waves of innovation across Africa, with the shape-shifting tech’s existential prospects powering a cross-continental investment surge at the AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Morocco next month.
Africa’s epic AI opportunity is already disrupting digital advancements in diverse sectors from finance and agriculture, to healthcare...
ICIEC Partners with Huawei Technologies to Promote Telecom Advancements in ICIEC Member States
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org/), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is thrilled to announce a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. This strategic memorandum was signed on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024 in...
Africa: $4 Trillion is New Annual Financial Target to Save Sustainable Development Goals, says AfDB’s Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speaking at the Islamic Development Bank’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Riyadh, he highlighted a growing annual financial shortfall of $4 trillion, a gap that threatens to derail efforts to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
Adesina addressed a...
Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang: 2024 Election Vital for Ghana’s Healing and Renewal
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the vice-presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, has underscored the significance of the upcoming 2024 general election as a pivotal moment for Ghana's healing and resurgence from the brink of decline and deep-seated despair.
Speaking at her official unveiling ceremony at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor...
