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Basketball Africa League (BAL)

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52 Players from 11 Countries to Compete in Basketball Africa League Nile Conference in Egypt

The four teams competing in the Nile Conference group phase feature seven players with NBA and NBA G League experience

2024 BAL Season (BAL.NBA.com) Continues Friday, April 19 with Nile Conference Group Phase in Cairo; 24 Players with NBA, NBA G League and NCAA Experience to Feature on Nile Conference Rosters; Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com and Tazkarti.com; Fans Can Save Up to 35% On Group Packages. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4d5ATpa The Basketball…

Rand Merchant Bank
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Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) contributes to Acre Impact Capital’s $100 million private debt fund for climate-aligned infrastructure projects across Africa

The fund has announced its first close on 17th of April in which it has successfully raised an equity of ~$100m

RMB (www.RMB.co.za) one of Africa’s leading corporate and investment banks, has invested in Acre Export Finance Fund I which targets commercial debt tranches of Export Credit Agency (ECA) transactions supporting climate-aligned infrastructure in Africa. The fund has announced its first close on 17th of April in which it has successfully…

Angola Cables

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TelCables’ Partner Program is shaping the future of digital connectivity in West Africa

​The TelCables Partner Program enables telecommunication companies, operators, ICT integrators, as well as internet service providers to extend their influence in shaping West Africa digital ecosystem

TelCables West Africa, part of the Angola Cables global network (http://AngolaCables.co.ao), shared details of its innovative Partner Program at a recent event held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. This initiative is designed to empower companies in West Africa to shape the future of digital connectivity, tap…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Professor Asutay Wins 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics

Professor Asutay was selected in recognition of his novel work on Islamic moral economy and the articulation of Islamic finance

Professor Mehmet Asutay has been selected as the first-place winner of the 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics (www.IsDBInstitute.org) for his significant and influential contributions to the field of Islamic economics and finance. The prize laureate is a Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Political…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Driving efficiency and productivity in Africa’s agriculture sectors requires strategic partnerships, greater investments, and the power of digital technologies

33rd Session of the FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for Africa opens in Morocco

Hunger levels in Africa have increased in the past two years, due to lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, the climate crisis and economic shocks, but the continent’s possibilities are vast and optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead is in order, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food…

GE Healthcare

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Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and GE HealthCare bring Advanced Mammography Technology to Tanzania to Improve Access and help Address Breast Cancer Mortality Rate

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, affecting both developed and developing countries

Radiologists at Muhimbili National Hospital, part of the Muhimbili University of Health and Sciences and the largest public hospital in Tanzania, will receive the latest mammography technology and advanced imaging training to help clinicians improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the country; the project aims to help lower…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Towards a certified electronic signature in West Africa

The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and concerted approach to the digital economy and society, including e-commerce and e-government

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with the support of the European Union through the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, is exploring with its Member States best practices and experiences in certified electronic signatures. The aim is to define a roadmap towards a common and…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) endorse quota system for student loan scheme

The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting

There is hope for learners in rural schools to benefit from the higher education students’ loan scheme after Parliament adopted a recommendation introducing the district quota system.  The recommendation was passed following the adoption of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 17 April…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Plant trees in memory of fallen Ex - National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Boss, Among urges public

In memory of Dr Okurut, who was an environmental enthusiast, Speaker Among persuaded all Ugandans to plant at least five trees in his honour

Speaker Anita Among has paid homage to the fallen former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr Tom Okurut, who died after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum Hospital, Kampala on Sunday, 14 April 2024. In memory of Dr Okurut, who was an environmental enthusiast, Speaker Among persuaded…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism receives $7.3 million to boost agricultural productivity and smallholder farmers’ income

Funding targets food production and income growth for 800,000 smallholder farmers

Global Affairs Canada (https://apo-opa.co/3UlInNr) has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa. The financing will aid the Mechanism in replicating its credit guarantee programs, enabling fertilizer importers and aggregators to access…