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U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
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United States (U.S.) Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Partnership in the Southwest Region

The proposed significant expansion of the Port of Limbe has the potential to make it the deepest seaport in West and Central Africa, capable of accommodating mega vessels and expanding trade opportunities

From April 24–27, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora completed his third visit to the Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s enduring commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership with Cameroon.  The visit also highlighted the lasting friendship between the American and Cameroonian people, particularly via his visits with the Paramount Chiefs of…

Afrobarometer
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Nigerian Business and Civil-Society Leader Tapped to Head Afrobarometer’s Governing Board

Oyagbola takes over from Gyimah-Boadi, who co-founded Afrobarometer in 1999 and served as its chief executive from 2008 to 2021 and is term-limited after four years as board chair

Nigerian business and civil-society leader Amina Oyagbola will take the helm at Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org), succeeding co-founder E. Gyimah-Boadi as chair of the board of directors effective April 2025, the research organisation announced Friday.   Oyagbola is an independent director and business management consultant with more than 35 years of experience in…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Islamic Development Bank Institute’s Pioneering Smart Voucher System Receives Patent from United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office

The Smart Voucher System is a blockchain-based solution designed to allow regulatory authorities to authorize selected service providers

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) is delighted to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent for the Institute’s groundbreaking solution, the Smart Voucher System. The Patent number 12282916 was granted on 22 April 2025. The Smart Voucher System is a blockchain-based solution…

Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA)

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Regional Private Equity, Securities, and Pensions Industry Leaders Sign Compact to Mobilize Domestic Capital

The Compact Marks a New Beginning for Local and Regional Investment to Enhance African Economic Prosperity

The Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA) (www.GVCA-Ghana.org), one of Africa’s foremost VC industry associations, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering domestic and regional capital mobilization to enhance economic growth and protect the continent against external shocks. The association’s approach, consistent with national and regional policies to encourage…

JETOUR

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JETOUR GAIA Architecture: Revolutionary Tech Redefining Premium Off-Road Excellence

The premium off-road segment has long been dominated by fuel-powered vehicles, with power delivery limitations hindering the adoption of new energy technologies in extreme terrains

Focused on its “Travel+” strategy, JETOUR (www.JETOURGlobal.com) made a bold statement in the premium off-road segment at Auto Shanghai 2025. The brand unveiled its GAIA architecture, debuting the G700 and G900 models built on this advanced architecture. Opening on April 23, Auto Shanghai 2025 stands out as the most influential…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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    • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Asakabank Ink US$ 20 Million Trade Finance Deal to Strengthen Uzbekistan’s Private Sector
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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Asakabank Ink US$ 20 Million Trade Finance Deal to Strengthen Uzbekistan’s Private Sector

This agreement underscores ITFC’s dedication to expanding trade finance accessibility for SMEs fueling Uzbekistan’s economic progress

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), the trade finance arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$ 20 million Line of Trade Finance Agreement with Asakabank to bolster trade finance solutions for SMEs and private sector clients in Uzbekistan.   Structured under Murabaha, this facility…

Energy Capital & Power

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African Mining Week 2025 to Feature Women in Leadership Forum

African Mining Week 2025 will spotlight gender inclusivity and the role of women in driving Africa’s mining transformation

As women take on increasingly influential roles in shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – taking place from October 1–3 in Cape Town – will host a dedicated Women in Leadership Forum. This platform will bring together female leaders from across the mining value…

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How Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) owners can turn Payroll and Human Resource (HR) into Data-Driven Value Creators (By Bruce van Wyk)

Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, can seamlessly integrate with your ERP and provide the specialised features you need

By Bruce van Wyk, CEO at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com). Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and…

Continental Reinsurance

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    • Group MD Lawrence Nazare and Emeka Akwiwu GED with Winners of the 2025 Journalism Awards
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Africa’s Insurance Leaders Shape a Resilient Future at the 10th Continental Reinsurance CEO Summit in Cape Town

Held under the theme “Africa in Action,” the two-day Summit convened over 100 insurance executives, regulators, and thought leaders from across the continent

The 10th edition of the Continental Reinsurance CEO Summit (www.Continental-Re.com) concluded in Cape Town with a powerful call to action for African insurance leaders: embrace innovation, cultivate adaptive leadership, and drive regional collaboration to future-proof the industry. Held under the theme “Africa in Action,” the two-day Summit convened over 100 insurance executives,…

Energy Capital & Power

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    • The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Spotlight African Energy Opportunities, U.S.-Africa Collaboration
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The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Spotlight African Energy Opportunities, U.S.-Africa Collaboration

U.S. and African energy leaders will gather at the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston this August to drive investment, forge strategic partnerships and deepen American engagement in key African markets

The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) returns to Houston with a bold agenda focused on catalyzing American investment and innovation across Africa’s most dynamic energy markets. Designed as a high-impact platform for government and private sector dialogue, USAEF brings together African energy stakeholders and leading U.S. companies to accelerate project development,…