October 31, 2024
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6min
The airline will increase frequencies to Ethiopia, Uganda and South Africa Eight dedicated freighters deployed weekly to ensure the smooth transport of goods Extensive network, amplified by 23 airline partnerships, enable Africa-wide reach Dubai, UAE, 31 October 2024 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has further bolstered its presence across Africa, with the introduction of […]

May 20, 2024
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4min
Srithar spent over 26 years in the Singapore Tourism Board; his last assignment was as Regional Director for India, Middle East, South Asia and Africa VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions appoints GB Srithar as the Head of Tourism Services.     Srithar joins VFS Global from […]

August 23, 2022
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6min
      ABH is a Pan-African competition that recognizes and celebrates entrepreneurial talent across the continent KIGALI, Rwanda, August 22, 2022/APO Group/ — Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), the flagship philanthropic program established by the Jack Ma Foundation to spotlight and support African entrepreneurs, has announced the top 20 finalists (https://bit.ly/3AFn67Q) for […]

August 18, 2022
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15min
      #AESIS2022 brings together investors and senior business leaders from angel networks, VC funds, impact investors, accelerators, corporate venture divisions, industry associations, and the public sector AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, August 16, 2022/APO Group/ —  The largest gathering of Africa-focused early stage investors is back for its 9th edition taking place from 2 – 4 […]

August 16, 2022
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5min
        As an official partner for AEW 2022, a delegation from the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists will drive important discussions around how Africa can modernize oil and gas upstream operations JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 16, 2022/APO Group/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce that the Nigerian Association […]

August 8, 2022
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14min
        The digital transformation of customs and borders in Africa could improve efficiencies in processes and yield trade gains on the continent of $20 billion a year DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 5, 2022/APO Group/ —  By Ope Babalola, Managing Director of Webb Fontaine (WebbFontaine.com) Digitalization brings new opportunities in trade and […]

August 3, 2022
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9min
  VeChain is a top tier Layer1 blockchain that offers global enterprise solutions NAIROBI, Kenya, August 2, 2022/APO Group/ —  Crypsense Digital Group (www.Crypsense.io), a Kenyan based Digital Assets Capacity Building & Management Platform is among the first African based Web 3 startups to qualify for the Draper VeChain Web 3 Accelerator Program. A 12 […]


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