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- 8 Dec 2014
MasterCard Foundation to Spend $86.6m on African Scholars
At the Talloires Network Leaders Conference on Monday, The MasterCard Foundation announced that over 2,300 university students will be able to hit the books in classrooms in Uganda, South Africa and…
- 14 Jun 2019
University of Lagos, U I, others to benefit from IBM's Quantum Computing Program
IBM has announced the expansion of its quantum computing efforts to Africa in a new collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) in South Africa. Wits University is the…
- 21 Feb 2022
54gene’s ACTG Awards $64,000 Scholarship to Further Genomics Research
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has announced the awarding of $64,000 in scholarships to four PhD candidates in Nigeria,…
- 22 Jul 2015
Bloomberg, Ford Foundation & 5 African Varsities Team up for 2nd Financial Journalism Training
A new class of financial journalists and professionals interested in financial journalism has begun its Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Executive Training Program 2015. The program, which is…
- 5 Jul 2013
Mthiyane Becomes CEO of ATNS
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) board has announced the appointment- with immediate effect - of Mr. Thabani Mthiyane to the position of chief executive officer, following a rigorous…
- 6 Feb 2014
Bloomberg Launches $10m Media Initiative for Africa
Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., philanthropist and 108th Mayor of New York City, on Wednesday announced the launch of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa, a three-year pan-African…
- 11 Apr 2022
MultiChoice Appoints Doris Ohanugo as Executive Head, DStv Media Sales
MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Doris Ohanugo as the new Executive Head; DStv Media Sales. She is a seasoned sales professional with over 20 years of experience in the broadcast/media industry in…
- 20 Mar 2015
Bloomberg Media Initiative Opens Applications in 3 African Countries
Financial journalists and professionals interested in financial journalism can now apply to the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Executive Training Program 2015. The program, which is funded…
- 27 Jul 2020
Ojobo, Former NCC Spokesman, Others Make 2020 List of 100 Most Reputable Africans
Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, has released the 2020 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans. The list features 47 women and 53 men from diverse sectors…
- 24 Aug 2020
Pantami Leads ICT Experts To Virtual 2020 Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition
Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications & Digital Economy; Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); and Mallam Kashifu Inuwa…
- 20 Nov 2020
9PSB Board Appoints Branka Mracajac as CEO
The Board of Directors of 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has announced the appointment of Branka Mracajac as the CEO designate. A seasoned Enterprise Resource Planning expert, Branka brings on board,…
- 24 Jul 2025
Google Invests $37m to Power Africa’s AI Future with New Accra Hub
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
- 10 Nov 2014
IABC Explores Digital Communication at 3rd CEO Breakfast Forum
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced its 3rd CEO Breakfast Forum with a focus on globalisation and best practices in digital communication. The November…
- 30 Jul 2025
Google Announces $37m Funding in Africa
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
- 18 Jul 2016
Bill Gates Lauds African Tech Start-ups
Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist has lauded African tech start-ups for the thousands of businesses they are creating as well as changing the daily lives of people across the…
- 20 Nov 2016
Women Entrepreneurs: Driving Force Behind Economic Growth in Africa
With focus on supporting the growth and development of women entrepreneurs in Africa, Mastercard has committed to three partnerships that will impact women in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa. This…
- 17 May 2023
Google Celebrates Africa Day with Immersive Art, African Music and Stories
Africa gears up for Africa Day, an event that marks the founding of the African Union and celebrates the continent's quest for unity, Google is unveiling a range of programs and activities to…
- 12 Dec 2017
Allianz Appoints Zimbabwean born Darlington Munhuwani as CEO
By peter oluka Darlington Munhuwani has been appointed the new CEO of Allianz Ghana. He joined Allianz Ghana on December 1, 2017 to assume the role of CEO of the company, responsible for non-life…
- 22 Jul 2019
Why Central Banks Need to Take Human Rights More Seriously
Many central banks are rethinking their approach to the environmental and social impact of their operations. According to Danny Bradlow, SARCHI Professor of International Development Law and…
- 7 Oct 2024
Nigerian Researchers Present E-Governance Innovations at International Conference to Support Economic Diversification
Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17 th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, organized…
- 25 Sept 2025
MTN Media Innovation Programme Fellows Chart the Future of African Media in South Africa
MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Fellows, Cohort 4 have just concluded a week-long study trip to South Africa, exploring how media, diplomacy, and innovation intersect in shaping Africa’s…
- 5 Nov 2017
AVI Afrique Demos Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
By peter oluka The recent AVI Afrique Africa Innovation Summit held at CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria once again featured as the leading aviation event in South Africa, attracting…
- 1 Nov 2018
Cisco Identifies Nigeria, Others as Target in Establishment of Edge Incubation Centres
Cisco plans to establish Edge Incubation Centres across the rest of the Sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya identified as primary initial targets. The company yesterday unveiled…
- 2 Dec 2015
Growth Potential: MasterCard Index Ranks Lagos 2nd African Large City
Lagos State (West Africa’s commercial hub) follows closely to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, as the largest African city with the highest potential for inclusive growth, according to the 2015…
- 5 Dec 2013
Mandela, anti-Apartheid Icon is Dead
Nelson Mandela, whose successful struggle against South Africa's apartheid system of racial segregation and discrimination made him a global symbol for the cause of human rights and earned him the…