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[South Africa] Edcon concludes sale for parts of Edgars business to Retailability
Edcon announced that the sale of parts of the Edgars business in South Africa to Retailability has been implemented, with all approvals from regulatory authorities and all conditions precedent either fulfilled or waived.BrightLife appoints Laurynas Vaičiulis CEO of Uganda
BrightLife, a social enterprise by FINCA International, has announced the appointment of Laurynas Vaičiulis as Chief Executive Officer.Kenyan Government partners with private sector, development partners to outline roadmap to achieve energy efficiency goals
The Kenyan Government through the Ministry of Energy launched the Kenya National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, placing Kenya firmly on track toward sustainable consumption and production including renewable energy generation.South Africa's influencer marketing agency R-Squared formally partners with syndicated agencies
R-Squared, South Africa's influencer marketing agency announced a formal partnership with industry leaders such as iProspect and Posterscope of the international Dentsu Aegis Network.Traceable, commercially viable artisanal gold supply chain now operational in Côte d’Ivoire
After a first export of gold, IMPACT and the European Union announced a traceability and due diligence system from mine site to the international market for artisanal gold from Côte d’Ivoire has been successfully implemented as part of the Just Gold project.Global and African leaders welcome launch of Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) Africa
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) Africa announced the launch of its regional office in Côte d’Ivoire. Hosted by the African Development Bank at its headquarters in the Ivorian capital Abidjan, GCA Africa will work with partners across the continent.[Column] Heléna Costaras: Urbanization in Africa: Tracking the opportunities
Africa is the fastest urbanising region in the world with an average annual urbanisation rate of 3.2 per cent, well ahead of the global average of 2 per cent.Nestlé appoints Joëlle Abega the first female factory Manager in Central and West Africa
Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire’s Joëlle Abega-Oyouomi is one such example. She is the first-ever female factory manager in Nestlé Central and West Africa.World Bank sets ambitious targets for green and resilient economic growth in Africa
The World Bank released the Next Generation Africa Climate Business Plan (NG-ACBP), which sets out a blueprint to help Sub-Saharan African economies achieve low carbon and climate-resilient outcomes.AngloGold Ashanti receives unconditional approval to sell its South African mines
AngloGold Ashanti announced that all conditions precedent have been met with respect to the sale of its remaining mines in South Africa to Harmony Gold Mining Company.Lumos secures $35 million solar investment to power one million people in Nigeria
Lumos, Africa's solar home system provider, has announced new financing from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to expand its existing market for reliable, accessible and clean solar power in Nigeria.Hapag-Lloyd expands its footprint in West Africa, opens office in Nigeria
German international shipping and container transportation company Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its footprint in West Africa by opening a new office in Lagos, Nigeria.Air Partner opens new freight office in South Africa
Air Partner, a charter and Freight solutions specialist, has established its first physical presence in South Africa, with a Johannesburg sales office that will provide localised support to Freight clients within the region.Bollore Transport & Logistics appoints Pierre Ngon as MD of Benin and Niger
Pierre Ngon has assumed the charge as managing director of the Benin/Niger cluster of Bollore Transport & Logistics. He succeeds Jerome Binois.USTDA training to support Senegal’s energy sector, expand U.S. exports
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to Senegal’s national utility - Société Nationale d’Electricité (Senelec) for training that will help bring power to 440,000 people in rural communities using American technology.Emirates resumes flights to Casablanca, Morocco
Emirates announced it will resume passenger services to Casablanca, Morocco effective 18 September 2020.Pure Parima to add new colors to its Egyptian cotton sheet lines
Egyptian luxury bedding supplier Pure Parima, will be adding brand new sheet colors called Spa and Linen to its Yalda and Ariane product lines.Zambian airline Proflight launches cargo flight services between Lusaka and Johannesburg
Proflight Zambia has expanded its cargo capacity by designating some of its fleet to operate dedicated cargo flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg.Crystal Lagoons to expand across Africa
In Africa, U.S water-innovation company Crystal Lagoons totals 29 real-estate projects anchored by crystalline lagoons, and is now breaking into the African market with its revolutionary Public Access Lagoons.New Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone to generate 8,500 jobs in South Africa
More than 8 500 jobs will be created through the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ), and up to 70% of those jobs will go to local residents of Mamelodi and surrounding areas in Pretoria, South Africa.Vaughn Gittin’s Authentic RTR Vehicles now available in South Africa
Performance Centre South Africa, the Ford-approved distributer and fitter of Ford Performance parts, has been appointed as the exclusive distributer of Vaughn Gittin’s Authentic RTR Vehicles in South Africa.Siemens Energy to power Alexandria’s Bashaer El Khair City in Egypt
In a new move aimed at improving the resilience of Egypt’s power transmission network, Siemens Energy has been selected by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to connect Bashaer El Khair City project in Alexandria.United Airlines strengthens global network adding new nonstops to Africa, India and Hawaii
United Airlines announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii.[Nigeria] Silverbird TV enters into a licensing deal with Integral to broadcast to English Premier League matches
Nigeria TV station, Silverbird Television has signed on to broadcast one live English Premier League match per week over the course of the 2020 – 2021 season.Mahama has better track record in fighting corruption than Akufo-Addo, poll reveals
Former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has been polled as having a better track record in fighting corruption than President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
