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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, 2 December 2022 /African Media Agency (AMA)/-14 African startups took to the stage to pitch to a panel of judges and attendees at the recently concluded Africa Fintech Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. Ethiopia’s Chapa, an online payment gateway enabling merchants to accept local and international payments, clinched first place, while […]

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·    The Fund-of-Funds invests in African investment vehicles targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and applies Gender Lens Investing (GLI) principles. ·    It provides Business Development Services (BDS) support to investment funds and portfolio SMEs. ·    It targets a major boost in decent jobs for women and youth. ACCRA, Ghana, 1 December 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Mastercard […]

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BRUSSELS, Belgium 30 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The press release distribution start-up Clipse Africa has teamed up with Africa Communications Week, the global network of communications professionals driving Africa’s transformation, to publish the first guide to communications agencies operating on the African continent.  The publication of African Communication Agencies Directory responds to a growing need as […]

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by Hannes Venter, Industry Value Advisor: Utilities at SAP Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 30 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- No company can survive a consistent loss in revenue. When companies fail to collect the revenue owed for services rendered, it puts pressure on their cash flow that could leave them unable to cover their operational costs, struggle to […]

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Episode 5 of “Goodbye Princess” animation series   “ Temptation Apple ” – Will the princess accept the prince’s kiss?  HONG KONG, SAR, 28 November, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In the fifth episode of “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animation series, Asian global fashion icon, C-pop singer, film and television actress — Tia Lee (Tia Lee Yu Fen) takes a bite […]

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Bybit looks to Kickstart Crypto Market with short-term stimulus package  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 28 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has announced the launch of a $100 million support fund to shore up institutional market makers during this challenging period in the crypto industry.  The fund will offer a […]

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Bybit looks to Kickstart Crypto Market with short-term stimulus package  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 28 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has announced the launch of a $100 million support fund to shore up institutional market makers during this challenging period in the crypto industry.  The fund will offer a […]

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KAMPALA, Uganda, 25 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- WaterAid East Africa and implementing partner, Uganda Water and Sanitation Network (UWASNET), handed over a new gender-inclusive and disability-friendly sanitation block to the management of the border post and Vurra community. The sanitation block, which is being handed over few days after the commemoration of World Toilet Day, consists […]

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Fourth Episode Welcomes the Handsome Prince HONG KONG, SAR, 24 November, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Tia Lee Yu Fen, Asian fashion icon, C-POP singer, film and television actress, released the fourth part of her “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animation series on 22 November. With many twists and turns in the story, the latest episode is the most dramatic and […]

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 24 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- eMudhra Limited has just announced that it is now a licensed Electronic Certification Service Provider (E-CSP) in Kenya under the Communications Authority of Kenya Root. This milestone is all set to enable the largest Certifying Authority in India to make solid inroads into the African continent, starting with Kenya, […]

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·    Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announce decision to move to Phase 3 study for novel non-artemisinin combination to treat uncomplicated malaria ·    This novel combination also contains an optimized formulation of lumefantrine, which allows it to be given once daily versus the usual twice-daily administration ·    As the world faces emerging resistance to current malaria […]

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Byline: By Susan Sitemere, Country Manager, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, WorldRemit HARARE, Zimbabwe, 23 November, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A combination of rapidly evolving technology and the restrictions imposed by the COVID -19 pandemic has resulted in nothing short of a revolution in the online money transfer sector. Globally, there have been drastic shifts in how […]

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Aimed at Enthusiasts to Mainstream Market HONG KONG SAR, 23 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- KLEVV, an emerging memory brand introduced by Essencore, is excited to announce three new consumer-grade M.2 NVMe SSDs, the CRAS C930, C910, and C730.  The new CRAS M.2 NVME SSD lineup aims to serve a wide range of users, enabling entry-level to […]

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WASHINGTON, DC, USA,22 November 2022, /African Media Agency/-The Corporate Council on Africa is pleased to announce it is co-hosting the 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum (USABF) on December 14, which will bring together African heads of state and U.S. and African business and government leaders to discuss the most promising sectors in which to advance mutually beneficial […]

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HONG KONG, SAR, 22 November 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Hantec Financial an award-winning brand, under Hantec Group, officially announced its ongoing global expansion into Rwanda. Hantec offers its prestigious financial services and opens the doorway to new global trading opportunities. Global regulated and offering diversified financial service Hantec with over 30 years of experience and authorized […]

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… Voting begins across the continent to decide winners  PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom, 21 November 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Continuing with its tradition of promoting excellence in leadership across Africa and beyond, the board of The African Leadership Organization, publishers of African Leadership Magazine has unveiled the nominees for the 11th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the year […]

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ACCRA, Ghana, 22 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- How does a multinational family business that has grown and expanded over three generations enable its next phase of growth and innovation? For one of the leading consumer goods and manufacturing enterprises in Africa, the answer was an ambitious journey to the cloud and a complete transformation of its […]

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21 November, 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The hybrid event was streamed live from University of Nairobi and hosted online by Africa.com.  More than 15,000 people registered to join the virtual audience, the largest in Africa.com’s history for a single virtual event. Registrants from 131 countries included 51 African countries and 80 countries […]

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Continues with the Third Episode of “Goodbye Princess” Animation Series HONG KONG, SAR, 21 November, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- With almost 50 million views on the internet, the first two episodes of “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animations by Tia Lee, Asian fashion icon, C-POP singer, film and television actress, have become an instant hit. Tia is happy to reveal that […]

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By Gbenga Okejimi, Country Manager, Nigeria and Ghana, WorldRemit ACCRA, Ghana, 21 November 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Across Ghana, online financial transactions have become increasingly popular as many Ghanaians have become connected digitally and are using mobile wallets and online banking services are a growing rate1. While the ease that digital payments offer is unparalleled, making transactions […]

The post <strong>With cyber fraud on the rise in Ghana, customer security remains essential</strong>  appeared first on African Media Agency.

China, 21 November 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, according to the UN’s recently-released World Population Prospects 2022. Countries of sub-Saharan Africa are expected to continue growing through 2100 and to contribute more than half of the global population increase anticipated through 2050. How can we […]

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Byline by: Imane Charioui, Director Francophone Africa & Middle East, WorldRemit DOUALA, Cameroon, 18 November 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A combination of rapidly evolving technology and the restrictions imposed by the COVID -19 pandemic has resulted in what is nothing short of a revolution in the online money transfer sector in Cameroon.  Globally, there have been drastic […]

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, 18 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing crypto exchanges, is giving away 300,000 in USDT to celebrate this year’s World Cup. Soccer fans around the world can now celebrate the fiesta by supporting their favorite clubs in Bybit’s Fan Token Trophy competition on Nov. 18, 2022.  Bybit boasts one of the […]

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by Cameron Beveridge, Regional Director for Southern Africa at SAP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 18 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- New technologies are reshaping the blood transfusion value chain to bring greater efficiency, traceability and consistency to this life-saving procedure.  Blood transfusions are commonly used to provide blood or blood components to a patient who has either lost […]

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In Second Episode of “GOODBYE PRINCESS” Animation Series HONG KONG, SAR, 17 November, 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Overwhelmed by the response from fans to the first episode of the “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animation series, Asian fashion icon, C-pop singer, film and television actress, Tia Lee, wholeheartedly thanks everyone for their support. The trailer, first animated episode […]

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Speaking with University of Nairobi students, Bill Gates praises drive and optimism of young people in Kenya and across the continent  NAIROBI, Kenya 17 November 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Today, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to support breakthrough solutions in […]

The post <strong>Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to African Countries to Help Accelerate Progress in Health, Agriculture, Gender Equality and Other Critical Areas</strong> appeared first on African Media Agency.

ISIOLO, Kenya, 17 November 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project (NKRCP) is the world’s largest soil carbon removal project and proof of concept for rangelands restoration and community run development through the carbon market. It is the first ever project that uses rangeland activities in community conservancies to generate revenue for local communities. […]

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LONDON, 17 November 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- African tech leaders, corporates and investors will connect at the London Stock Exchange for the sixth Africa Tech Summit London, taking place on November 24th. The annual Summit will share insights from leading industry players including; London Stock Exchange, DLA Piper, Alerzo, Deimos, Niji Oni & Co., Cellulant, Paystack, GIZ, […]

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Across 23 countries observed, the average spend across food, gifts and decor will cost 156% of household incomes Zimbabwean households will spend 266% of their monthly income on Christmas celebrations this year Christmas costs have increased across majority of countries year-over-year Increase in the price of food illustrates the impact of inflation on everyday essential […]

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