Month: July 2024

 MAKTEK AVRASYA, dubbed “the fair of machine-making machines” is set to return for its eighth instalment at the Istanbul TÜYAP (www.TÜYAP.com.tr) Fair and Congress Center from 30 September to 5 October 2024. Centred around the concept of Digital Transformation, this year’s eagerly awaited event will include a Digital Transformation Experience Area and a Start-up Zone, highlighting the latest innovations in the industry. Additionally, the fair will feature an award ceremony […]

 Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), organisers of the first edition of the Africa Energy Expo (AEE), have confirmed that government Ministers from three African countries will join the line-up of speakers at the landmark energy event, taking place from 4 to 6 November 2024 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda. Delegates can look forward to hearing from Rwandan Minister of Infrastructure, H.E. Hon. Dr. Jimmy Gasore; Malawian Minister of Energy, H.E. Hon. Ibrahim […]

 Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its debut in Tunis with the opening of Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center (http://apo-opa.co/4cTxOrE). Nestled in the heart of Tunisia’s bustling capital city, Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center offers easy access to some of the city’s top attractions such as Al-Zaytuna Mosque, the city’s oldest mosque covering 5,000 square meters with nine entrances, and the ancient site of Carthage, a UNESCO World […]

 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has appointed Banji Fehintola as its new Executive Director of Financial Services, effective August 1. Banji brings extensive financial expertise and leadership experience to drive AFC's strategic initiatives to further strengthen its financial position and enhance the Corporation's growth trajectory. Banji succeeds Sanjeev Gupta, who completes the final term of his appointment with AFC in October of this […]

 The inaugural Nigeria-Middle East Investors Expo, hosted by Dotmount Communications (www.DTComs.com/), concluded in Abuja on Friday with a historic gathering of investors, business leaders, and industry experts from the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and Africa. The event featured over 300 thought leaders participating in panel discussions across six stages, exhibitors showcasing innovative investment opportunities, and hundreds of government dignitaries in attendance. In keeping with Dotmount Communications' tradition of […]

 President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has named Ambassador Emmet Kennedy as Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. Ambassador Kennedy comes highly recommended with many years of experience. Meanwhile, Ms. Winifred Mardia Deshield has been named Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Executive Mansion. These appointments take immediate effect. President Boakai calls on all those appointed to continue to demonstrate diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in service to country. […]

 Asmara Music School graduated 26 students with certificate today after completing a two-year training program on various musical instruments. Mr. Elias Woldegebriel, the director of the school, indicated that the training covered basic music theory, the history and development of music, an introduction to voice and music synchronization, and instruction on 13 types of musical instruments, including seven modern and four traditional instruments. Mr. Elias also called on all concerned […]

 The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 20th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will be held at the American International School of Johannesburg from Saturday, Aug. 3 – Tuesday, Aug. 6, marking the 16th time that the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program will be held in South Africa.  BWB Africa camps have also been […]

 Regional leaders and stakeholders have renewed the call to the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to fast-track the process of amending the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (EAC) to enable the utilisation of Kiswahili as an official language of the bloc. As hundreds of people gathered on Sunday to celebrate the 3rd EAC World Kiswahili Language Day in Mombasa, Kenya, regional leaders and Kiswahili experts also called […]