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  Merck Foundation, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, Ministries of Health, and Medical Societies, has provided 925 scholarships, out of a total of 2400+ scholarships, for one-year Postgraduate Diplomas and two-year Master’s Degrees in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Obesity&Weight Management, as well as one-year Fellowship programs in Diabetes and Hypertension, for doctors from 52 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  Merck Foundation released […]

  The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$47.6 Million Murabaha Financing Agreement with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance (MoTF) of the Republic of Türkiye.  The signing ceremony took place in Istanbul on the sidelines of the COMCEC Meetings, where the agreement was signed by Eng. Adeeb Y. Al Aama, Chief Executive Officer of ITFC, and Mr. […]

  Eskom’s Chief Nuclear Officer, Velaphi Ntuli, is set to speak at the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) G20 African Energy Investment Forum, where he will spotlight the pivotal role of nuclear energy in shaping a reliable, sustainable and inclusive power future for Africa. As the continent intensifies efforts to expand access to affordable electricity and transition toward cleaner energy systems, Ntuli’s participation comes at a time of renewed interest […]

  Stryk Global Diplomacy, a premier Washington D.C.-based public affairs and government relations firm, will participate in the African Energy Chamber’s (https://EnergyChamber.org/) G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg on November 21. The firm will be represented by Bryce Dustman, Global Managing Partner, who is expected to share insights on strategic investment, international partnerships and energy policy engagement across Africa’s fast-evolving energy markets. Working closely with international partners to strengthen […]

   Over 65 countries exhibit, with 70% of solutions being international, connecting African construction stakeholders to global suppliers and technology providers Over 2,800 exhibitors showcase low-carbon solutions, modular builds, energy-efficient systems and prefabrication methods that reduce waste and improve resource use Across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, urbanization is reshaping economies at unprecedented speed. With more than half the world’s population now living in cities, a figure expected […]

  Leaders from Africa’s finance, telecommunications and insurance sectors have been confirmed as speakers at the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) on November 21 in Johannesburg. The lineup features Dele Kuti, Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure at Standard Bank; Simon Karikari, CEO of Vodacom Mozambique and Lida Preyma, Founder and CEO of Cēlendaire Capital.  Standard Bank has reinforced its role as a […]

  Leading consultancy companies have joined the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, taking place November 21 in Johannesburg. Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey&Company Africa, and Simon Van Wyk, Director of Sustainability&ESG, Deloitte Africa, are expected to shed light into Africa’s evolving energy landscape, examining how global investors perceive African opportunities and strategies for advancing investment across the continent. Their participation comes as Africa enters a period […]

  Building on 30 years of successful operations, Emirates will offer three daily flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route from March 2026 Additional frequency strengthens connectivity from key markets, driving Kenya's tourism ambitions forward Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world’s largest international airline has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, commencing 1st March 2026. With the additional frequency, the Kenyan capital will be served with […]

  The closing day of the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival 2025 (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/) delivered a clear message: Africa is on a technology trajectory unlike anything seen before, and its potential is limitless. With the world’s youngest population and a rapidly expanding digital economy, the continent is charting its course toward digital sovereignty. This message was reiterated in the headline keynote, Closing the Talent Gap to Power Africa’s AI Economy, which […]