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- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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The United States International Development Finance Corporation (U.S. DFC), GeoPartners and More to Discuss Sustainable Development at MSGBC 2024
With sizable offshore oil and gas reserves, abundant solar and wind resources and opportunities in agriculture, mining and infrastructure development, the MSGBC region has emerged as a premier investment destination.…
- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Enhance Islamic Insurance Services
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a Memorandum…
- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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Africaâs Business Heroes Announces 2024 Top 10 Finalists Following First Event in North Africa
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, Africa’s leading philanthropic initiative supported by the Jack Ma Foundation (http://apo-opa.co/3Y3GTt8) and Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists…
- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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Equatorial Guinea: African Development Bank Group, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partner to promote economic diversification and job creation for women and youth
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $3 million technical assistance project to boost local content for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Equatorial Guinea, providing economic…
- SundayNews
- September 30, 2024
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Ivorian Fintech, Daba Finance Crowned 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Winner, taking home US$50,000
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services group, announced Daba Finance, the Ivorian Fintech, as the Grand Winner of its flasghip Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024. Twelve (12) innovative fintech startups competed…
- SundayNews
- September 28, 2024
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From darkness to light: Local bakeries and homes flourish under Beninâs new urban electricity project
The bustling sound of dough kneading fills the air at Pierre Gbenou Tito Dossou’s bakery in Okoun-Sèmè, Benin, as the once energy-starved business now hums along smoothly. Orders for bread,…
- SundayNews
- September 28, 2024
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60 Years of Making a Difference: Mozambique Showcases African Development Bankâs Impactful Partnership
The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office (www.AfDB.org) held a special ceremony on Monday to celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo, showcasing decades of partnership and development impact across…
- SundayNews
- September 27, 2024
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Creating strong digital footprints to connect West African businesses
West Africa holds enormous trade potential within the region. The ITC West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) created a Business Matchmaking platform so that entrepreneurs can identify potential trading partners across the region. …
- SundayNews
- September 27, 2024
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Network International establishes presence in Morocco, strengthening strategic expansion in Francophone Africa
Network International (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, officially announces its establishment in Morocco, furthering its strategic expansion in Francophone Africa. With over…
- SundayNews
- September 27, 2024
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Africa Finance Corporation partners with Itana for the creation of Africaâs first digital economic zone
Itana (http://apo-opa.co/4dnuip1), Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have agreed to jointly develop the first digital…