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  Emirates (www.Emirates.com) Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to a new range of complimentary amenity kits, onboard in December. The buttery-soft new pouches incorporate bio-based materials including cactus and form a collectible range designed in partnership with United for Wildlife (www.UnitedForWildlife.org), to highlight the most endangered species on the planet. For the first time, Premium Economy kits will contain skincare wellness products […]

  Côte d’Ivoire has taken an additional important step toward guaranteeing access to clean water with the inauguration of the urban water supply system for the Sub-Prefecture of Galébré. This is one of the first systems completed under the country’s national Water for All (Eau Pour Tous) program. Designed to improve the lives of 35,000 inhabitants in the long term, this modern infrastructure, delivered by Mitrelli (https://Mitrelli.com), reinforces the Government […]

  The complex will host a full suite of modern trade-supporting facilities, including a trade information centre, a world-class library and knowledge hub, an innovation and SME incubation centre, a business centre, a 110-room apartment hotel, a 750-seater modern conference centre and a corporate museum, among other facilities. Scope covers construction, finishing, MEP works, hard and soft landscaping, and FF&E. Green, sustainable development designed to meet the highest standards of […]

  As digital retail in South Africa accelerates, Fynd brings a unified platform to help retailers modernise operations and deliver personalised, omnichannel experiences at scale Surtee Group’s adoption of Fynd’s unified commerce stack is a validation of the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and proven success with global fashion brands The move indicates a significant shift in African retail, as established brands embrace unified commerce and AI-powered operations Fynd (www.Fynd.com), an AI-native […]

  The NFL (www.NFL.com) has announced its International Player Pathway (IPP) program Class of 2026, featuring 13 athletes representing 10 nations around the world. Established in 2017, the IPP program identifies elite global talent with the aim of providing selected athletes with the opportunity to improve and develop their skills and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL  roster. Historically, it has welcomed athletes from a range of sporting backgrounds, including rugby, basketball, […]

  The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe have deepened their development partnership with $18 million in new grant financing. Signed on Thursday at the São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Forum in Brussels, the three agreements will support energy, climate-smart agriculture, and integrated water-energy-food security. The first agreement delivers $7.5 million for the third phase of the Fiscal Sustainability and Resilience Program -Supplementary […]

  As South Africans recently celebrated a day of communal braais and shared national pride, our digital lives inevitably mirrored our physical ones. We posted family photos, shared traditions, and celebrated our diverse cultures online. But in this outpouring of celebration, we risked exposing the very essence of our identity to cybercriminals who see our heritage not as a source of pride, but as a blueprint for manipulation. “Heritage is […]

  APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press-release distribution service, is proud to announce the appointment of Diego Moriondo as Chief Marketing and Communication Officer for its Volunteer Programme supporting the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Diego Moriondo brings a rich background in luxury brand management and global communications to the non-profit […]

  The Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade welcomed Canada's Special Envoy for Africa, Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré, to the institution's headquarters. The cordial meeting was marked by frank discussions, putting the relationship between Canada and the Bank on a new footing. "Canada is a partner and a great supporter of the Bank. Your country has shown leadership on issues such as climate, inclusive growth and […]