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Kantar names Adeola Tejumola to lead Middle East and Africa business
Kantar, the world’s data, insights and consulting company, has announced the promotion of Adeola Tejumola to lead the Insights Division of Kantar in the Middle East and Africa region.Enygma Ventures targets Southern Africa women entrepreneurs with funding opportunities
Enygma Ventures, is looking for passionate women entrepreneurs to invest in. The venture capital fund was established by two successful women entrepreneurs who now invest in women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa.Invest in Africa appoints Carol Annang as Ghana Country Director
Invest in Africa (IIA), a private sector-led initiative focused on growing local businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver positive economic impacts and create jobs, has appointed Carol Annang as its Country Director in Ghana.French company EDF acquires stake in Econet Energy and Bboxx Kenya
The EDF Group, global player in low-carbon energy solutions, is strengthening its position on the Kenyan market by acquiring shares in Econet Energy Kenya and Bboxx Kenya.EU imports from US declined by 13% in 2020 against 5.6% increase from China
For the first time in history, China overtook the US in 2020 as the Euro Area's (EA) top trading partner.[Senegal] EIB funding to improve water supply and waste management
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide $138,39 million (€114.5 million) in financial support to improve the drinking water supply and promote integrate solid waste management.[Column] Titilayo Adewumi: Building greater sustainability, climate resilience in West Africa
Across Africa, urban centres are rapidly expanding as the continent’s large – and growing – youth population seek better fortunes in the city.Manchester United partners with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Africa
Millions of Manchester United fans in Africa will gain access to MUTV under an agreement with StarTimes, the continent’s digital TV operator.InfraCo Africa invests in Acorn Holding’s $10m REIT for affordable student accommodation in Nairobi, Kenya
InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has subscribed to the Acorn Holdings Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) committing to support the delivery of affordable student accommodation in Nairobi.Kenya Breweries Limited unveils academy to train 10,000 bartenders
Kenya Breweries Limited, KBL, has launched a Diageo Bartenders Academy whose aim is to upscale, build capacity and trade engagement to Kenyan bartenders.Solar-powered computers accelerate digital literacy in Madagascar
Aceleron, the UK developer of circular economy lithium-ion batteries, and Jirogasy, the Malagasy solar start-up, have unveiled a new partnership to deliver solar powered computers to 10,000 children a year across schools in Madagascar and East Africa.The Rwandan conservationist saving grey crowned cranes from extinction
Rwanda conservationist and vet Olivier Nsengimana has been on a journey to save the grey crowned cranes from near extinction.Digital photo-identification library to the rescue of world’s largest shark
Thousands of people world over are lending a hand to help save the world’s largest fish – the whale shark.[South Africa] Sibanye-Stillwater enters battery metals sector through investment agreement with Keliber
Sibanye-Stillwater entered into an investment agreement with Keliber, expected to be implemented in March 2021, subject to the approval by the South African Reserve Bank.EIF OGEF finances Qotto’s solar home systems in Burkina Faso and Benin
The Off-Grid Energy Access Fund of the Energy Inclusion Facility (EIF OGEF) closes the €2 million financing in favour of the French start-up Qotto.[Rwanda] RwandAir to become first African airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
RwandAir, the national carrier, is set to become the first African airline to trial the innovative new IATA Travel Pass starting April this year.Cameroon suspends the installation of GPS on trucks that transport goods to the Central African Republic
According to the Cameroonian Ministry of Transports, the parties agreed to suspend the installation of GPS on trucks that transport goods to the Central African Republic because of the large number of vehicles currently waiting for the installation of that equipment at the port of Douala.[Nigeria] Novarick Homes unlock new investment opportunities in Lagos
Considering the annual remittance of about $24 billion from the diaspora, Novarick Homes, a property development company has unlocked new investment opportunities for this year.Andersen solidifies Africa platform
Following its rapid expansion in Africa, Andersen Global is now unifying its African member firms under the brand “Andersen.”Kenya Airways resumes cargo flights to New Delhi
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ), freight division KQ Cargo, announced the resumption of its cargo services to New Delhi.Ethiopian partners with UNICEF for global vaccine distribution
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with UNICEF to help secure the transport of vaccines and other life-saving supplies worldwide.Comair resumes Johannesburg, Harare flights
British Airways operated by Comair, South Africa’s premium full-service airline, announced the reopening of bookings for daily regional flights between Johannesburg and Harare.DFC, Shell Foundation partner to accelerate access to renewable energy in Africa and Asia
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Shell Foundation announced a new collaboration to bring affordable renewable energy to more than 5 million people in low-income areas of Africa and Asia by 2025.Burundi welcomes Morocco’s decision to open embassy in Bujumbura
Morocco has decided to open an embassy in Burundi’s main economic center instead of opting for the country’s political capital.Minbos raises funds to accelerate Cabinda phosphate project in Angola
Minbos Resources announced it has received firm commitments from sophisticated investors to subscribe for a placement of approximately 91.25 million fully paid ordinary shares (Shares) in the Company.
