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Pan-African investment bank and investment manager completed 18 transactions in 2023 and received accolades from the prestigious Africa Global Funds awards.  The firm won Best Independent Advisory Firm – pan-Africa and Best Advisory Firm to Private Equity.  In 2023, Verdant Capital (https://Verdant-Cap.com/) further emphasised the strength of the pan-African franchise, completing five transactions in South Africa, two in other SADC countries, eight in East Africa and three in West Africa.  […]

As the world of medicine evolves and new technologies and breakthroughs are made, the value of inclusivity within the field becomes even more critical. As such, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://GlobalBlackImpact.com/) is proud to announce that Dr. Ehsan Natour has joined the highly anticipated event – taking place in Dubai on February 27 as a distinguished speaker. As a seasoned medical professional and an expert in his field, Natour […]

Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) ranked fifth for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2023, becoming the only company in the world to have ranked in the top five for 38 years running, according to the latest ranking of preliminary patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. What’s more, Canon ranked first among Japanese companies for 19 consecutive years. Canon actively promotes the globalization of its business and places great […]

In the pulsing heart of Egypt, where fashion intertwines with ambition, Esperanza, under the visionary leadership of Mohammad Magdy, stands as a beacon of inclusive entrepreneurship. Magdy, the Executive Director of Esperanza, recently shared his insights during the "Jobs through Trade and Investment: Boosting Employment in the Southern Mediterranean" event in Brussels, supported by the government of Sweden, a key donor of the International Trade Centre's MENATEX programme. A Symphony […]

In the Lubombo region of Eswatini, near the town of Big Bend, 39-year-old Bongani Masuku looks over at his field of maize. He just harvested a section last week.  “But there is still work to do,” Bongani says and starts working the land.   Lubombo is one of the hottest areas in Eswatini. As Bongani weeds his field, the temperature has already risen to over 34 degrees. “I remove the weeds […]

The Government is revamping Technical and Vocational Colleges to equip the youth with skills to drive the country’s development agenda. President William Ruto said the Government is equipping these institutions to enhance their capacity. He added that the Government is hiring 2,000 tutors to ensure TVETs have adequate trainers. He cited the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme as one of the projects that will require skilled manpower. “We want […]

The Gash Barka Regional Assembly convened its 21st regular meeting on 22 January in Barentu. During the meeting, Mr. Osman Mohammed Ali presented a report focused on the implementation of programs outlined by the Assembly. Mr. Osman emphasized that, following the resolutions adopted in the 20th meeting, the priority tasks for 2024 include soil and water conservation, strengthening organizational capacity, and contributing to national development programs. He also urged Assembly […]

President Wavel Ramkalawan accompanied by the Vice President, Ahmed Afif conducted a full day visit today to key locations on Praslin and La Digue. The visit was primarily to assess and review progress of certain critical projects as well as to address some pertinent pending issues. On Praslin, the delegation visited Anse Marie-Louise area where coastal erosion is severely affecting the coastline and has partially damaged the road. Immediate action […]

The National Union of Eritrean Women in the Central Region has reported commendable efforts undertaken in 2023 to strengthen the organizational capacity and overall development of women. Ms. Alem Belay, head of the union branch, highlighted that these efforts have led to significant achievements, notably in encouraging women to not only join the union but also to assume leadership roles, particularly among younger members. Ms. Alem pointed out that in […]