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Akufo-Addo loses votes to Mahama in September Ghana Election Poll
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo slipped 13 points to garner 20% in the third wave of the Ghana Election Poll which run from August 1 to September 31, 2020.Kenya Association of Manufacturers develop standards to ease goods clearance at points of entry
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure better and more efficient entry operations to facilitate trade and enhance the fight against illicit trade.[Kenya] KenGen unveils elaborate renewable energy project pipeline
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has unveiled an elaborate renewable energy project pipeline focused on supporting the Government’s economic growth agenda.CNN announces launch of new series on intra-African trade
CNN International is launching a new series, Connecting Africa which will profile the people, projects and companies revolutionizing African business.Switzerland, Ghana sign agreement for climate action
The Government of Ghana and Switzerland signed a bilateral agreement which brings the cooperative approaches of the Paris Agreement to life, setting the framework conditions for the cooperation.Siemens Gamesa feeds 250MW of clean energy to South Africa’s grid
Siemens Gamesa has officially started production of Mainstream Renewable Power’s 110MW Perdekraal East and 140 MW Kangnas wind farms in South Africa, supporting additional green power supply into the country’s national grid.Nissan appoints Japan Motors as vehicle assembly partner in Ghana
Nissan has appointed longtime partner Japan Motors Trading Co. as its local partner in an all-new vehicle assembly facility in Accra.Investors commit billions at Lagos Free Zone in Nigeria
Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), the first privately owned special economic zone in Nigeria with an integrated deep sea port, is home to several reputable global brands.Rystad Energy analysis shows Africa’s renewable energy capacity is set for consecutive years of growth
Africa’s installed capacity of renewable energy, which stood at 12.6 gigawatt (GW) in 2019, is set for consecutive years of growth, a Rystad Energy analysis shows.[Nigeria] Qatar Airways to launch weekly flights to Abuja
Qatar Airways will operate three weekly flights to Abuja, Nigeria via Lagos from 27 November 2020.JetHQ sets up sales base in Egypt
Aircraft transaction and brokerage company JetHQ has expanded its capabilities to meet the needs of its clients in Egypt by appointing Sherif Abouzeid to head its newly created office.Mastercard Foundation, UNICEF partner for quality and equitable learning opportunities in Ghana
The Mastercard Foundation and UNICEF have joined forces to advance the efforts of the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service to provide quality and equitable learning opportunities for more than nine million children in Ghana.Accor Middle East & Africa expands with addition of India and Turkey
Accor, world-leading augmented hospitality group, has added India and Turkey to its Middle East & Africa region.Ethiopian Cargo launches Trans-Pacific cargo flight services, Incheon to Atlanta via Anchorage
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Cargo Network Operator in Africa, has launched Trans-Pacific routes, extending from Incheon to Atlanta via Anchorage.IRENA, GWEC enhance cooperation to scale up renewables globally
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) signed a cooperation agreement in order to join efforts aimed at increasing the adoption and deployment of wind and renewable energy worldwide.Ford embarks on renewable energy programme for Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has embarked on a pioneering solar energy project for its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, as part of its vision to develop an integrated renewable energy solution.CrossBoundary Energy exits first fund at 15% net IRR, raises $40m to scale financed solar for African businesses
CrossBoundary Energy announced the exit of its first fund at a 15% net IRR to investors, with ARCH Emerging Markets Partners’ Africa Renewable Power Fund providing $40 million in new equity funding to exit initial investors.USAID to launch new, continent-wide Prosper Africa program in trade and investment
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Deputy Administrator John Barsa announced a brand new, continent-wide Prosper Africa program in trade and investment.[Kenya] Nestlé trains 800 students on nutrition
More than 800 students and their parents from 22 primary schools across Kenya have benefited from Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) education delivered through digital platforms, by the Nestlé for Healthier Kids Programme.Egypt, Nigeria explore cooperation in mining sector
Egypt Petroleum Minister Tarek el Molla recently held a meeting with Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Uchechukwu Ogah to discuss means of boosting bilateral cooperation.Airlink launches new route connecting South Africa and Tanzania
Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline, has opened reservations for flights between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, which will commence on 1 December 2020.Airlink launches new route to connect South Africa and DRC
Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline, will connect South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) when it launches its new scheduled passenger flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi on 30 November 2020.[Burkina Faso] Endeavour Mining, Teranga Gold enter agreement to create new senior gold producer
Endeavour Mining and Teranga Gold have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Endeavour will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Teranga by way of a Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.Botswana Diamonds commences drilling on Thorny River and Marsfontein in South Africa
Botswana Diamonds announced that drilling has commenced on its Thorny River and Marsfontein project areas in South Africa.Botswana Diamonds announces satisfaction of conditions precedent for Sekaka Diamonds acquisition
Botswana Diamonds announced that all the Conditions Precedent for the acquisition of Sekaka Diamonds have now been satisfied.
