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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: October 2024

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South Africa

SA’s Kganyago praises late Mboweni’s policy contributions

South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has praised former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for his contribution to policy-making.     Mboweni, who was the first black central bank governor of South Africa, died over the weekend after a short illness and served as the Reserve Bank governor between 1999 and 2009. He gained a reputation for being principled and ready to debate issues openly. More recently, as finance minister […]

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National Basketball Association (NBA) App Launches New Digital Features Highlighted by Multiview Ahead of the 2024-25 Season

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National Basketball Association (NBA) App Launches New Digital Features Highlighted by Multiview Ahead of the 2024-25 Season

  Fans in Africa Can Watch up to Four Games Simultaneously Across Connected Devices on NBA (www.NBA.com) League Pass via Multiview –  “Pass the Rock” Returns for Season Three with a Special “Rookie Year Edition” Chronicling 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama’s First Season –  The NBA today announced the launch of new features available to fans globally on the NBA App – the official home of […]

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Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with six new lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been hit with a series of new lawsuits alleging sexual assault, abuse and rape, including from a person who was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. The music mogul remains behind bars after being arrested in September and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.  

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Africa

World Bank cuts Africa growth forecast

The World Bank has downgraded its economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa. Bloomberg reports that Sub-Saharan Africa will likely grow 3% this year, somewhat lower than an April forecast of 3.4%, the Washington-based lender said in its Africa Pulse report published Monday.  The slower growth rate was largely blamed on the conflict in Sudan which started 18 months ago and has continued to escalate.

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Business / Economics

Trustco increases stake in Legal Shield

Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced progress in its plan to acquire an additional 11.35% stake in Legal Shield Holdings from Riskowitz Value Fund LP. This acquisition will raise Trustco’s total ownership of LSH to 91.35%. The transaction, valued at approximately $468 million, includes two insurance companies, covering both short-term and life insurance, as well as real estate assets from the Otrusco Group. These assets include notable developments such as […]

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CORRECTION: Empowering Sierra Leone’s Healthcare with Nurse Anaesthesia Diploma Programme

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CORRECTION: Empowering Sierra Leone’s Healthcare with Nurse Anaesthesia Diploma Programme

 In a groundbreaking partnership to address the critical shortage of anesthesia providers in the country Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health, and the University of Sierra Leone have launched a Nurse Anesthesia Diploma Programme. This initiative aims to improve surgical care capacity by training specialized nurse anesthetists, ensuring lasting healthcare improvements even after Mercy Ships the port of Freetown.  Suzanne Thomas, Mercy Ships Director of Education, Training, and […]

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Enterprise Singapore partners with African Export-Import Bank to catalyse financing for Singaporean companies expanding to Africa

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Enterprise Singapore partners with African Export-Import Bank to catalyse financing for Singaporean companies expanding to Africa

 1. Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have signed an agreement to enhance access to financing for Singapore companies seeking to venture into Africa. This marks the first partnership between EnterpriseSG and a multilateral development bank[1], as part of the Enterprise Financing Scheme – Multilateral Development Banks (EFS-MDB). This partnership with Afreximbank will enable Singapore companies to tap new sources of financing from one of the key […]

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Introduces Exclusive Exhibition Pass – Your Gateway to Networking and Innovation

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Introduces Exclusive Exhibition Pass – Your Gateway to Networking and Innovation

 Due to the overwhelming response from the industry, the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town – has introduced an exclusive exhibition-only pass. The pass – available for purchase on www.AECWeek.com - provides access to the latest innovations in African energy, offering a more flexible way for stakeholders to participate at the largest energy event on the continent. In […]

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