Africa

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Ericsson and MTN Group extend BSS modernisation agreement

PR News Desk 29/02/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and MTN Group (JSE: MTN) have renewed their partnership for continued delivery to MTN of two flagship products from the Ericsson Business and Operations Support Systems portfolio, Ericsson Charging and Ericsson Mediation. These solutions are integrated with Ericsson

NEWS DESK

ONEE, Nareva and GE Vernova sign MOU to decarbonize Laâyoune power plant

PR News Desk 31/01/2024

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business (NYSE: GE), the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), and Nareva, a Moroccan company specialized in the development and operation of independent power generation projects, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to collaborate on a feasibility study to develop joint solutions to decarbonize

NEWS DESK

Yango supports football fans and local talents during Africa’s biggest Football Festival

PR News Desk 22/01/2024

Yango, an international tech company and one of the leading ride-hailing services in Africa, is not standing on the sidelines of this African football celebration ongoing in Côte d’Ivoire.   Football unites different nations and people. This championshipis not only a celebration of football in Africa, but also a competition of national teams. To show its

NEWS DESK

Extended Ericsson and MTN partnership to financially empower millions across Africa

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and the MTN Group (JSE: MTN) have strengthened their partnership to enhance mobile financial services and financially empower millions of citizens across Africa. The partnership is set to broaden the scope of financial inclusion from first-time users to high-end business applications, utilizing MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson

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LEVA Expands Presence in the MEA Region with its fifth Property in Africa

PR News Desk 05/12/2023

LEVA,a dynamic lifestyle hotel brand launched in 2018, is set for a significant impact on the African market with their fifth venture – the acquisition of a premier property that is set to be developed in upscale Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria in partnership with Pedestal Africa. This strategic maneuver represents another noteworthy milestone for LEVA, […]

Travel Business

UNWTO workshop focuses on dynamic tourism communications for Africa

PR News Desk 16/11/2023

3-day event held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The Madrid-based World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) brought together top tourism and travel practitioners from 20 African countries to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a development pillar. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa

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Hyundai Motor Group and SOAS University of London Found New Research Centers for Developing Countries

PR News Desk 25/10/2023

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is set to develop a growth strategy for Africa by establishing specialized units for dialogue and research with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London. SOAS University of London is one of the 17 colleges within the university and is renowned for its extensive […]

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Gulf Capital Announces its Successful Exit from its investment in iSON Xperiences

PR News Desk 23/10/2023

Gulf Capital, a leading operationally focused private equity firm investing from the GCC to Asia, announced today the successful completion of its exit from iSON Xperiences (“iSON”), a leading tech-enabled emerging markets customer experience and delivery partner that offers Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services across India and Africa. Gulf Capital and AfricInvest

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Huawei Unveils $430 Million Investment to Boost Digital Africa

Middle East News 247 30/09/2023

SHANGHAI— The eighth edition of Huawei Connect has opened its doors in Shanghai from September 20 to 22, marking its first event since the global health crisis. This year’s spotlight is on artificial intelligence (AI), reflecting Huawei’s key focus for the African continent. During the Huawei Northern Africa Night event on September 20, Terry HE, President […]

Business NEWS DESK Tech

The ballooning threat of cybercrime in Africa: How AI is changing the game

News Editor 2 31/07/2023

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, Africa-based SMEs and organizations are increasingly finding themselves standing at a critical digital crossroads. Despite the region’s relentless pursuit of growth and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, most of these enterprises have inadvertently exposed their vulnerable underbelly to the ever-evolving

NEWS DESK

Third Raptors MoU Signatories Meeting Addresses Protecting Endangered Birds

News Desk 17/07/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, witnessed the third meeting of signatories to the Raptors MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the conservation of migratory birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia. The meeting took place recently at the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai. Under the theme […]

Business

WEALTH FUNDS LIKELY TO INCREASE AFRICA INVESTMENTS

News Desk 15/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 June, 2023:  Sovereign investors from the UAE and wider GCC bloc are likely to ramp up investments across African countries, building on a 50 percent jump in capital flows from the Middle East over the past five years, say experts. Agriculture, energy and infrastructure are sectors likely to benefit from […]

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Kia Announces Assembly Plant in Ghana, Cementing Position in Africa

News Desk 13/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 13, 2023: Kia Corporation’s official distributor in Ghana “Rana Motors” has officially launched its state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in the African continent. Focused on Western Africa, this strategic move positions Kia as a key player in the region’s

Hospitality

Hyatt Centric Brand to Debut in Africa with Plans for Hyatt Centric Cairo West

News Desk 31/05/2023

CHICAGO (May, 2023) – Hyatt announced today that affiliates of Hyatt and ALDAU Development have entered into a franchise agreement to bring the full-service lifestyle brand, Hyatt Centric, to Egypt, with Hyatt Centric Cairo West. The 283-key lifestyle hotel will become the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Cairo’s well-established Pyramids Heights Business Park,

Logistics NEWS DESK

Shipsy sees 200-300% growth out of thriving Africa logistics market

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2023

Shipsy – a trending global smart logistics management platform provider – is eyeing 200-300% growth year-on-year in the Africa market as spiralling consumerism across the 54-nation bloc is spearheading the urgent need for logistics and supply chain providers to keep up pace by modernising their processes along international best practices. Confirming the

Business

Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Middle East and Africa for 2023

Middle East News 247 23/05/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Middle East and Africa. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific– were compiled based on sourcing activity through the Cvent

Logistics

Shipsy To Aggressively Expand Across Africa, Appoints a Seasoned Leader for its Africa Board

News Desk 17/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17th May 2023: Shipsy, a leading global SaaS-based smart logistics management platform provider, recently announced its plans to expand across Africa. Since the last few quarters, Shipsy has rapidly grown its presence in African markets by onboarding customers in the courier, express and parcel, last-mile delivery, eCommerce, and retail

Business

Autel to Establish Presence in Middle East and Africa with its One-Stop New Energy Solution

Middle East News 247 02/05/2023

TEL AVIV, Israel — Autel Energy, a leading global company focused on EV charging and new energy solutions, is proud to announce its expansion in the Middle East and Africa regions with its comprehensive new energy solution. With a clear vision to provide a sustainable and green future, Autel has been continuously breaking new ground […]

NEWS DESK

Crayon Data and Redington MEA Partner

News Desk 24/02/2023

Dubai: February 24, 2023 – Crayon Data, a leading artificial intelligence and big data company headquartered in Singapore with a presence in India and UAE, has announced its partnership with Redington Middle East and Africa (MEA) in Africa. Together, Crayon Data and Redington MEA will strengthen Africa’s digital backbone with AI-driven solutions. The partnership aims

Business

Newly Established “Access to Healthcare Board” Will Transform Access to Healthcare in the Middle East and Africa

Middle East News 247 21/02/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Ambitious and passionate healthcare experts from the Middle East and Africa region have formed an advocacy board that will transform access to healthcare through innovative, consistent, sustainable, and customized solutions. The “Access to Healthcare Board” comprises key government, regulatory, private, and societal stakeholders seeking