Africa Business, Author at AfricaBusiness.com

3Jun

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African News, Tunisia News

Tunisian Diplomat Aya Chebbi honored by Vital Voices

On May 30th, Tunisian human rights activist Aya Chebbi was honored at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C as a Vital Voices Global Leadership Honoree. In the presence of founder and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Aya was commended at the 23rd annual global leadership awards for her tremendous accolades and tireless activism as a Pan-African diplomat championing young women’s political leadership. She was honored alongside Honor Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine, SafeCity, Activist Nika Kovač, and Colombian Environmental Minister Susana Muhamad. Since 1997, Vital Voices has served as an international non-profit founded on the principle that fighting global crises begins with accountability-backed investments in women leaders. Alongside pr...

Introducing Club Med Musandam, an Exclusive Collection Resort – the first Club Med in the Gulf States

3Jun

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Africa Travel

Introducing Club Med Musandam, an Exclusive Collection Resort – the first Club Med in the Gulf States

The hospitality landscape in Sultanate of Oman is about to be reinforced with the official signature of Club Med Musandam project, the first Club Med Resort in the Gulf States, with an exclusive beach opening to the astounding Persian Gulf. The official signature event held in May 2024 in Muscat counted the distinguished presence of His Excellency Mr. Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism of Oman, His Excellency Mr. Nasr bin Hamoud Al Kindi, Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs, Her Excellency Mrs. Véronique Aulagnon, Ambassador of France in Oman, His Excellency Mr. Azzan bin Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of Tourism at Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and Chairman of Oman Tourism Development Company (“OMRAN Group”), Dr. Hashil bin Obaid Al Mahrouqi, ...

3Jun

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Business, Energy, Main

Resolving infrastructure and energy disputes in sub-Saharan Africa

By Mouhamed Kebe, Court Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Managing Partner of Geni & Kebe Africa has the world’s lowest use per capita of modern energy. As its population and incomes grow, demand for modern energy continues to expand. Africa is a continent with huge reserves of oil and gas, with a large capacity for green energy, but more than 600 million people do not have access to electricity. The need for infrastructure buildings and projects are higher than in any other region in the world, and therefore the energy and infrastructure sectors are of paramount importance given their key role for economic and social growth. Another key factor for the continent is the global energy transition. According to the African Development Bank, the continent needs to alloc...

3Jun

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Tech

The adtech data revolution: The changing shape of the industry in the era of AI and data

Adtech organisations sit at the very edge of innovation and the evolution of marketing. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, the rise of data alongside the demise of the third-party cookie, have reimagined contextual messaging, creativity, and campaigns at scale. Over the past year, the deal volume among adtech and martech companies saw an increase of 82% year-on-year despite concerns that the sector wouldn’t cope with the changes in third-party cookies and the introduction of privacy-focused targeting solutions. This is largely due to the industry’s ability to embrace emergent technologies as well as its access to and understanding of data, says Gil Sperling, co-founder and CEO of data-driven adtech company Flow. First-party data is one of the most significant trends emerging ...

Ceremonial Parade and Airshow in Kaduna Marks the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force

29May

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Events, Nigeria News

Ceremonial Parade and Airshow in Kaduna Marks the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force

The skies over Kaduna were ablaze with color and excitement as the Nigerian Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary, with a spectacular Ceremonial Parade and Airshow following the successful conclusion of the Africa Airforce Forum. This milestone event was a testament to the precision, skill, and aviation excellence that have become synonymous with the Nigerian Air Force. The celebrations began with the arrival of the Chief of Air Staff, Nigeria, followed by the arrival of invited Chiefs of Air Staff and other service chiefs and dignitaries setting the stage for a day of extraordinary displays and commemorations. Notable attendees at the event included former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee of Defence, Sen. Ahmed Lawan; House Committee on Air Force, Hon. Ka...

28May

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South Africa News, Tech

AI integral to future of software development jobs

Employers must innovate on developer employee experience to retain talent By Insaaf Daniels, Human Capital Director at redPanda Software One can barely read anything relating to technology in 2024 that does not refer to artificial intelligence (AI). This is not because it is trendy for a trend’s sake, but because – as the 2024 OfferZen State of Software Development Nation Report found – most developers recognise AI as the most promising IT sector. The giant leaps forward in recent years have triggered excitement and fear in almost equal measure about the possibility for, and fate of, industries, careers and jobs. However, from a software development perspective, it is important to acknowledge that while the future of this industry is completely intertwined with AI, it’s not intertwine...

African Tech Ventures Unlocking UK Capital Markets and Exits

28May

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Tech

African Tech Ventures Unlocking UK Capital Markets and Exits

Africa Tech Summit London returns for its eighth edition on June 7th, at London Stock Exchange (LSE), to drive investment and capital, while boosting business and connections between African and European stakeholders. The Summit, kindly supported by Amazon Web Services, IFC, London Stock Exchange, Tether Data, Madica VC, Verto, Goodwin, Department for Business and Trade, Flutterwave, Kora, Seamfix, Founders Factory Africa, Tola Mobile, Executives in Africa, Wimbart, Graph, I Love Black People and Money Africa connects 300+ industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to collaborate, and drive growth within the African tech industry. London Stock Exchange continues to be a leading listing venue for ambitious businesses from around the world, giving them access to the deepest pools of liq...

24May

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Africa Travel, Energy

Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100 saved 95 tonnes of CO2 and demonstrated environmental benefits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Virgin Atlantic has shared headline results from Flight100, the first transatlantic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), proving not only that the SAF used for the flight is safe to use with existing infrastructure and delivers material reductions in CO2, but can also improve local air quality, contribute to a reduction on persistent contrail formation and reduce fuel use. Flight100, which flew from London Heathrow to New York JFK on 28 November 2023, was the world’s first commercial aircraft operating across the Atlantic on 100% SAF, on a Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The flight did not require any engine, airframe or fuel infrastructure changes and operated on safety standards equivalent to every other commercial flight. The flight followed more than a ye...

Uniworld Announces 2025 Uniworld University Course

24May

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Africa Travel, South Africa News

Uniworld Announces 2025 Uniworld University Course

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced its new Uniworld University course for 2025, now available in its online travel agents education program. The course details what’s to come in 2025 for the luxury river cruise line, including five new itineraries, inspired land extensions, more ‘MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®’ Experiences and a brand-new ship setting sail next year, the S.S. Elisabeth. "We're committed to equipping our trusted travel agents with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information as we continue to enhance our portfolio," says Kelly Jackson, MD TTC EMEA. "Our agents are wonderful partners to us, and we’re excited to welcome their clients onboard for another year of one-of-a-kind, bucket list adventures.” Whether a new member or a registered user, agents who take the course...

Valuable insights for African companies doing business overseas – International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Report: The Truth About B2B Cross-Border Relationships

16May

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African News, Business

Valuable insights for African companies doing business overseas – International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Report: The Truth About B2B Cross-Border Relationships

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has recently published an in-depth Report on the differences in attitude and approach around the world to commercial contracts and disputes, providing valuable insights and guidance for African businesses trading overseas. The Truth about Cross-Cultural B2B Relationships is a joint venture between the ICC's International Court of Arbitration, Jus Connect (part of the global law and disputes intelligence leader Jus Mundi) and consulting firm McCann. It is a summation of: 1,700 quantitative interviews with business-to-business decision-makers across nine countries, plus 20 one-hour, in-depth interviews with business leaders and dispute resolution specialists, supplemented by 20,000 desk research data points. The results show h...