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October 31, 2024

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

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 […]

July 26, 2023

In line with the investment priorities outlined in its IPO, JAT Holdings PLC, the market leader in wood coating in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives has officially expanded to Africa in July 2023, through the incorporation of “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya, through a joint venture with Mayleen Corp – […]

August 23, 2022

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

#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

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

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

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 […]

July 28, 2022

Innovative printing and signage industry products and solutions showcased at the largest B2B show, SGI Dubai 2022 will prove to be a catalyst for growth for the African industry stakeholders DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 27, 2022/APO Group/ — Leading exhibitors from across the globe will once again head to SGI […]

July 25, 2022

Cellulant views fintech partnerships as a means to support financial inclusion and growth of not only individual businesses but Africa’s economy as a whole NAIROBI, Kenya, July 22, 2022/APO Group/ — Payments have traditionally been a challenge for African businesses and their banks. Businesses must work with a huge number of […]

Emirates ramps up operations in Africa to serve growing demand

GB Srithar joins VFS Global as Head of Tourism Services

JAT Holdings PLC bullish about Africa after Incorporating “JAT Paints Africa Limited” in Kenya

Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition 2022 Unveils Top 20 Finalists

Reserve your seat at the 9th edition of the highly anticipated Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2022 (#AESIS2022)

Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) becomes Official Partner of African Energy Week 2022

Digital Trade Key to Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential (By Ope Babalola)

Crypsense Digital Group, First African Web 3 Startup to Qualify for Draper VeChain Accelerator Program

US$235 Million African Printing Industry to Benefit from SGI Dubai 2022

Driving Africa’s Payments Transformation Through Partnerships