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Two Decades of Magic: Africa Magic Turns 20
As it marks twenty years of existence, MultiChoice’s (https://www.Multichoice.com/) Africa Magic channel celebrates two decades of significant expansion as a major platform for African content and an engine for multiplying Africa’s creative talent. Launched as a single channel showing mainly Nollywood movies in 2003, Africa Magic has since grown to include seven channels for movies,…
Africa Data Centres, (DFC) reaffirm partnership for Ghana facility investment of $300 million
The DFC and Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com) have signed a statement reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthen ICT infrastructure in Africa and Africa Data Centres’ intent to mobilise part of its existing DFC-financing commitment of $300 million to construct a first-of-its-kind data centre in Ghana; The investment is part of the organisation’s plan to strengthen ICT…
AfDB Chief Economist urges Nordic and Irish entrepreneurs to make Africa their investment destination
The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their business and investment destination. Prof Urama, on an official visit to Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden between 25-29 September, said Africa’s population boom – projected to make it the world’s…
NCC Restores Regulatory Services to Globacom
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has restored regulatory services to one of its licensees, Globacom Limited after it successfully cleared its outstanding debt obligations to the Commission for unpaid Spectrum Fees, Numbering Fees and Annual Operating Levy (AOL). According to a statement by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the Commission “has also stepped…
10 things you might not know about the new CEO of NCC
Ten things you need to know about Dr. Aminu Maida, the highly regarded professional who was appointed the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Maida holds an MEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College, London which he completed in 2002,…
AfDB, IOM produce joint report on Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have produced a joint report examining the nexus between humanitarian, peace, development and migration. The report, titled Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility: A focus on Africa, was discussed in a special session in Abidjan held on Thursday 5 October, the final…
African Energy Chamber announces Winners of the African Energy Scholarship Fund
The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) has announced Winners of the African Energy Scholarship Fund. They are: Anguo Antimbom Mariata (Cameroon) Mariata is a standout student in Petroleum Engineering Level II at the Cameroon Petrochemical Engineering Academy, in collaboration with the International Human Resource Development Corporation. Her exceptional academic performance and skills in petroleum engineering make…
Informa Markets announces launch of first-ever Africa Energy Expo
Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, has announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place in the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 February 2024. This flagship event is designed to facilitate critical discussions, foster collaboration, and drive progress in achieving the UN’s…
AfDB approves $6.72 million grant to The Gambia in support of economic reform
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $6.72 million to The Gambia to support implementation of the first phase of the Public Financial Management and Economic Reform Programme. The Bank’s financial support comes under Pillar 1 of the Transition Support Facility, which is intended for states affected by…
AfDB builds capacity in 4,500 small enterprises in Guinea, Ghana and Benin
The African Development Bank Group‘s country office in Guinea and the non-governmental organization Dare to Innovate have launched the “Project to Build the Resilience of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Guinea, Ghana and Benin”. This project, launched on 5 October, will help to build the capacity of 4,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (1,750 in Guinea,…