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DealMakers AFRICA Annual Awards Results 2023 (East Africa)
East Africa’s notable company mergers and acquisitions and their advisers have been recognised at the DealMakers AFRICA Annual Gala Awards held in Lagos. The awards ceremony, held at Ebony Life Place, also tracked the work carried out by the advisers in the mergers and acquisition and general corporate finance space during 2023. The DealMakers AFRICA
South Africa tells top UN court that it’s accusing Israel of apartheid against Palestinians
South Africa argued at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday that Israel is responsible for apartheid against the Palestinians and that Israel's occupation of land sought for a Palestinian state is "inherently and fundamentally illegal." Israel rejects such claims. The South African representatives were speaking on the second day of hearings at the International
Africa Cup of Nations continues to have some MLS flair
When the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations began on Saturday in the Ivory Coast, it marked the start of the most underrated tournament on the planet. AFCON is a tournament of vibes, with 24 teams looking to lift the trophy as Africa’s champion. With the matches full of entertainment, vibes, flair, incredible moments, and even
South Africa: Minister Dlamini Zuma kick starts Disability Rights Awareness Month Campaign
South Africa joins the global community to commemorate Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) from 3 November to 3 December. Disability is an evolving concept and is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. Disability may be present from birth, or occur during a person's lifetime. It
IMF Warns Africa of Economic Vulnerabilities as China’s Economy Slows
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning African nations about the possibility of a regional economic downturn and the ripple effects that China's slowing economy could bring.Africa and China have forged economic ties over the past 20 years, making the Asian giant the continent's largest trading partner. Africa exports metals, minerals and fuel to China, while
WHO South Africa Leads the Way Towards a Healthier Future with National Bridging and One Health Framework Workshop
In a remarkable collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in South Africa, the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), a National Bridging and One Health Framework five-day workshop was hosted from 4-8 September 2023, with
As South Africa continues to embrace the digital age, the demand for reliable internet connectivity keeps soaring. With the internet service provider (ISP) numbers in the market, it becomes crucial to identify the best options for consumers in South Africa. This article explores the top six ISPs in South Africa, evaluating their offerings, customer service
Where is Africa in the global conversation on regulating AI?
Globally, stakeholders are talking about the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence. African governments have developed regulations to drive the adoption of AI on the continent, but there is still a burning question of Africa’s place in the ongoing debate. Like the rest of the world, Africa has caught the AI bug. For context, there are
Deal Source Africa platform launched to bridge the 331$bn funding gap for African businesses
Deal Source Africa, a comprehensive program to connect African businesses with investors and transaction advisors and African Impact Funds with investors has fficially launched at the West Africa Deal Summit held in Accra yesterday. The program will help to bridge the $331 billion funding gap for African SMEs, especially those with high growth potential by offering solutions that
INC Consulting Africa launches with a drive to improve innovation in Africa’s healthcare sector
Irene Nwaukwa and Dr Philip Ikeme have collaborated to build INC Consulting Africa, a healthcare consulting company poised to facilitate innovation in the healthcare space. The pair, both healthcare professionals, with Irene being a healthcare marketing expert, have over 45 years of combined experience working in the healthcare sector in sub-Saharan Africa and are passionate