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Byline: Imane Charioui, Director of Francophone Africa & Middle East, WorldRemit YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon, 18 January 2023 /African Media Agency/– In the last decade, the cross-border remittance market has undergone tremendous changes evolving from traditional offerings to much faster, easier and safer payment methods, thanks to digital disruptors. With the rise of globalization and migration, followed by the demand for cross-border payments […]

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by Bonisiwe Tshabalala, Senior Industry & Value Advisor at SAP Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 17 January 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- What actions can African countries, healthcare providers and healthcare organisations take to improve the provision of health services to the continent’s 1.4 billion citizens? Africa faces the dual challenge of poor healthcare systems and a high burden […]

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SEATTLE, USA, 17 January, 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- In his annual letter published today, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman announced the foundation will spend US$8.3 billion this year to continue its work fighting poverty, disease, and inequity. He also shared examples of how the foundation uses its resources, voice, and convening power to call attention to and help […]

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105 million users can enjoy rich Sports & Entertainment content DUBAI, UAE, 16 January 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- TOD, the fastest growing streaming platform for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has struck a strategic partnership with TPAY, the payments leader for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), allowing users to subscribe to its rich sports […]

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New York, USA, le 13 December 2022-/ The hardship being felt across the Horn of Africa by the worst drought in 40 years has left many women weak and malnourished. The UN agency dedicated to women’s sexual and reproductive health, UNPA, is helping save mothers’ lives in Kenya, through the donation of a simple but effective way of accessing hard-to-reach […]

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New York, USA, le 12 December 2022-/ Although West Africa and the Sahel continues to face unprecedented security challenges, it is still “a land of immense opportunities”, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday.  In her briefing, Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of the UN Office for the […]

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 10 January 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today pre-seed venture capital (VC) fund and accelerator Catalyst Fund announced a $2 million investment into 10 startups building solutions to improve the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities in Africa. This is the inaugural cohort of the new $30M VC fund of Catalyst Fund, anchored by financial sector development agency FSD Africa, aimed […]

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LAGOS, Nigeria, 10 January 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- With more businesses in West Africa adopting cloud technologies than ever before, the region is set to enhance its competitiveness significantly.  Following years of disruption, and hampered by a lack of legacy investment into technology, West African businesses now have an opportunity to leapfrog tech adoption and leverage the […]

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HONG KONG, SAR, 10 January 2023,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-POP singer, fashion icon and film and television actress, today released a remixed version of “Goodbye Princess” in collaboration with NERVO – an Australian DJ duo comprising twin sisters Olivia and Miriam Nervo – who are the all-time top-ranking female DJs in […]

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Byline: Imane Charioui, Director of Francophone Africa & Middle East, WorldRemit       82% of remittance senders agreed that the cost of living for those they send money to has increased since the start of the year        45% of senders restricting remittances solely to immediate family members as a result of inflation More than half (54%) of […]

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“GIVE IT A SHOT” campaign transcends boundaries and spreads happiness SHENZHEN, China, 29 December 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- vivo, as the Official Smartphone and the only Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ in the smartphone industry, played an integral role in connecting people across the world through its “GIVE IT A SHOT” global […]

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KAMPALA, Uganda, 22 December 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Start Network, through the Start Fund, has disbursed GBP £250,000 across frontline interventions aimed at curbing further spread of the Ebola virus in Uganda. These measures, coordinated by our members and their partners, include safeguarding school-going children, running awareness campaigns and the provision of hand washing facilities in public […]

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#EmpowerHerDance goes Global with Top TikTokers from Australia, New Zealand, Middle-East and the UK leading the Charge  HONG KONG, SAR, 21 December , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-POP singer, film and television actress, and fashion icon, has selected young women’s charity Teen’s Key in Hong Kong as the […]

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by Blessed Hwaire, Industry Value Advisor: Consumer Products, Life Sciences & Retail at SAP Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 19 December 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The retail industry is one of the few sectors of the economy that emerged from the pandemic relatively unscathed.  Despite depressed consumer confidence levels, rising inflation and the increasing cost of living that could have had […]

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Washington D.C, 15 December 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- – On this historic gathering of African governments, private sector leaders and their delegations on the invitation of President Biden to Washington, DC from December 13-15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, we issue this open letter with a call to action. We, at the Most Influential People […]

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DOUALA, Cameroon, 15 December 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Bluemind Foundation holds, at the Town Hall of Douala 4e’s esplanade of the first edition of “Blue’December,” a day of commitment in favor of migrants and internally displaced persons in Cameroon. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Cameroon is home to more than […]

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Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen) Announces Global Launch of #EmpowerHer Female Empowerment Campaign After Making Worldwide Return HONG KONG, SAR, 14 December , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-POP singer, film and television actress, and fashion icon, today launched the global #EmpowerHer campaign following the successful release of the “Goodbye Princess” music video […]

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ACCRA, Ghana, 14 December 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ghana, as many prepare to spend time and celebrate the Christmas and Cocoa harvest festivities with their families and friends across the country.  During this season, remittance inflows from Overseas Ghanaian Workers (OGWs) increase as those who cannot make it home […]

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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 14th December 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- African Media Agency (AMA) is pleased to announce that its founder and CEO, Eloïne Barry, has been named one of the Most Influential Women of 2022 by New African Woman Magazine. The announcement was made on December 12, 2022.  Eloïne has had a phenomenal year, with […]

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Africa Financial Journalist Awards 2022 winners announced  LOME, Togo, 14 December  2022 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, and AMA Academy, the pan-African e-learning platform providing free training to African journalists, announce that the inaugural cohort of journalists have graduated from their fintech-focused Finance Journalism Training Programme.   The Programme is a […]

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The Senegal-based startup introduces to the public the minimum viable product (MVP) version of its B2B online store for Made in Africa products targeting small and large businesses globally. DAKAR, Senegal, 14 Decemeber 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Kwely Inc. announced today the launch of its game-changing, B2B e-marketplace to provide African producers and manufacturers with a global window […]

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WASHINGTON, DC, USA,13 December 2022, /African Media Agency/-Washington DC – Corporate Council on Africa is pleased to announce that in June 2023, the Government of the Republic of Botswana will be the national host of Corporate Council on Africa’s 15th U.S.-Africa Business Summit (USABS). “Botswana welcomes the unique opportunity afforded by hosting Corporate Council on Africa’s […]

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Sponsored by Bank of America and Africa Finance Corporation in collaboration with Africa.com WASHINGTON, USA, 13 December, 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa.com, Bank of America and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) are convening a high-level curated event to discuss innovating finance for climate change in Washington D.C. on December 15, during the U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit. The […]

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HONG KONG, SAR, 09 December , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-pop singer, film and television actress, and fashion icon, today released the highly-anticipated music video (MV) for her new song “Goodbye Princess” exclusively on YouTube and Weibo. The song marks another high-water mark in Tia’s global rise.   Tia Lee said, “I […]

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Byline: Gbenga Okejimi, Country Manager, Ghana, and Nigeria ACCRA, Ghana, 9 December 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Over the past year, remittances have continued to be a vital source of foreign income in many developing countries across Sub – Saharan Africa, contributing significantly to changing the lives of millions of people1. This year, remittance flows to Ghana are […]

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Byline: Imane Charioui, Director of Francophone Africa & Middle East,  WorldRemit DOUALA, Cameroon, 8 December, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Over the recent years, remittances have continued to be a vital source of foreign income in many developing countries across Sub – Saharan Africa. Remittance inflows in the continent increased by 14.1 percent to $49 billion in 2021 […]

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by Hardeep Sound, Regional Sales Director for East Africa at SAP NAIROBI, Kenya, 5 December 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- When the early days of the pandemic pushed industries across East Africa into survival mode, it sparked a wave of cloud adoption that has swept through the region.  Focused at first on ensuring business continuity, investment into cloud […]

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Byline: By Susan Sitemere, Country Manager, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, WorldRemit HARARE, Zimbabwe, 5 December, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Remittances continue to offer a crucial lifeline in most developing countries across Sub–Saharan Africa, contributing significantly to changing the lives of millions of people. In Zimbabwe, diaspora remittances increased to $1.4 billion in 2021 from $1 billion […]

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PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom, 5 December 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The President of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio, his Zambian Counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema, alongside the first female Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, among others, have been announced as the winners in the 11th African Leadership Magazine Persons of […]

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Episodes finale gaining global attention, in anticipation of the official music video release on 5 Dec 2022  HONG KONG, SAR, 1st December , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Asian global fashion icon, C-pop singer, film and television actress — Tia Lee’s (Lee Yu Fen) ingenious “GOODBYE PRINCESS” music video pre-release animation and fashion videography campaign hits record-breaking 100 million […]

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