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- SundayNews
- October 3, 2024
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Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) power ARISE IIPâs US$443 Million capital raise
ARISE IIP, a leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, has announced a significant capital raise of US$443 million. The funding includes a strategic US$300 million investment from…
- SundayNews
- October 3, 2024
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Mantashe to attend major AOW energy event
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe has committed to attend the four-day AOW energy event (https://AOWEnergy.com/) in Cape Town from 7 – 10 October. AOW:…
- SundayNews
- October 3, 2024
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The Gambiaâs Minister of Petroleum and Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Exploration Drive
On the back of major investments from multilateral finance institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is poised to increase its electrification rate to 70% – 50% in rural areas…
- SundayNews
- October 3, 2024
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New report highlights progress and challenges in fighting neglected tropical diseases in Francophone countries
A new report released today provides an assessment of the burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Francophone countries, highlighting the significant progress made as well as the challenges that…
- SundayNews
- October 3, 2024
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Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) power ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms’ (ARISE IIP) US$443 Million capital raise
ARISE IIP, a leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, has announced a significant capital raise of US$443 million. The funding includes a strategic US$300 million investment from…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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European Union (EU) health aid suffers from poor coordination on the ground
Support through global health initiatives has increased considerably, while EU bilateral assistance to partner countries has decreased; Auditors criticise cases of substantial management costs, and highlight shortcomings in the distribution…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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Five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Ron Harper attends inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA League Finals in Maputo
The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA League Mozambique Finals concluded on Saturday, September 28, at the Clube Desportivo da Politécnica in Maputo, Mozambique, with five-time NBA (www.NBA.com) champion Ron Harper…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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Africa Finance Corporation Returns to Global Debt Capital Markets with Oversubscribed Five-Year US$500m Eurobond
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced an outstanding return to the global debt capital markets, successfully issuing a US$500 million 144A/Reg S Eurobond.…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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President El-Sisi Meets Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Museveni, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military…
- SundayNews
- October 2, 2024
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Local Engagement Key to Oil & Gas (O&G) Contract Success in Angola, Says CLG
Pan-African legal, tax and business advisory group CLG highlighted local engagement and mutual beneficiation as critical to ensuring smooth contract execution when entering Angola’s merger and acquisition landscape, as part…