African News Archives - Page 28 of 46

26Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

African News, Togo News

AIR Delivers Digital Communications Solutions Conference in Togo

American International Radio, Inc. opened doors to Central and Western Africa by bringing the first ever regional telecommunication conference in the area. Rolling Meadows, IL, October, 2012 --(PR.com)-- This year’s three day event was addressed to both governmental organizations and industrial companies customers from Togo and the surrounding countries including Benin, Niger, Mali, Gabon, Chad, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. The meet, held at the Hotel Mercure Sarakawa in Lomé, was attended by over 70 participants who were introduced to the latest product and solution offerings from Motorola Solutions, AIR, Barrett Communications and Zetron, including Mototrbo, TETRA, and SafeMobile’s most recent release RadioPad and RadioPod. Day one of the regional conference held 30 plus...

26Oct

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African News

Would Social Media lead to emotional blandness

(Cairo, Egypt, 24th of October 2012) Social media penetration in Egypt is a staggering 68.21% from total online population (Facebook focused). People spend more time browsing their friend's profiles than actually engaging in conversation or meeting with them face to face. As more and more time is spent in browsing the countless statuses updates shares and likes life becomes flat and with it flattens humanitarian feelings. Reflecting on personal experiences, news on Syria's massacres and the sad loss of 100's have become equal to news of new born and birthdays as the reaction on facebook for both negative and positive activities is "Like" and "Share". Let's study what is "like" and "Share", for a moment. In a not so distant time "like" used to express our agreement on an action. I...

26Oct

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African News, Morocco News

elec expo, EneR Event & Tronica Expo 2012 with an ever higher quality of trade visitors

3,312 visitors from 42 countries discussed business with 138 exhibitors The 2012 edition of elec expo, EneR Event & Tronica Expo, organised under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has closed its doors on 20 October 2012 after 4 days of professional meetings and debates. 3,312 professional visitors of 42 countries and 138 exhibitors of 9 countries discussed business in this quality driven event. Exhibitors praised the even higher quality of the trade visitors. The opening ceremony had been honored by the presence of 3 Moroccan ministries (energy, industry and housing), the top management of FENELEC and representatives of UBIFRANCE as well as 52 African buyers from 14 countries, amongst them energy ministers, managing directors and prominent buyers from the publ...

25Oct

By The African Press OrganizationNo Comments

African News, Senegal News

Innovation Prize for Africa Announces Deadline Extension to Promote African-Led Innovation

The winning proposal will be awarded a cash prize of $100,000 USD DAKAR, Sénégal, October 25, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Due to the high demand from African innovators, The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (http://www.africaninnovation.org) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) announced the extension of the deadline for submitting entries to the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) (http://www.innovationprizeforafrica.org) to 30 November 2012. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-innovation-foundation-aif.jpg At an event featuring Senegal’s Minister and Deputy Chief of Staff of the President for the Republic of Senegal, Mr Moubarack Lo, the IPA team highlighted the need to invest in innovation to acc...

25Oct

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African News

CAMAC Energy CEO Honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Innovative Entrepreneurs

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — CAMAC Energy Inc. (NYSE MKT: CAK) (“the Company”) today announced that Chairman and CEO Dr. Kase Lawal, recently attended the inaugural Goldman Sachs Builders & Innovators Summit where he was honored as one of the 100 most innovative entrepreneurs for his 26 years of creating value on the continent of Africa. The Summit, held October 22nd-24th in Newport Beach, California was the first of its kind, bringing together emerging entrepreneurs from a diverse set of industries with more seasoned entrepreneurs. Participants engaged in two days of discussions and workshops on building great and enduring companies that reshape their industries. Conference speakers included President Bill Clinton, Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, and Goldman Sachs C...

25Oct

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African News, South Africa News

OECD and ATAF strengthen tax co-operation with Africa

PARIS, France, October 25, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The OECD and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) have signed a Memorandum of Co-operation, agreeing to work together to improve tax systems in Africa. Logan Wort, Executive Secretary of ATAF stated that, “Since the inauguration of ATAF, the invaluable support and commitment of the OECD has helped ATAF achieve many successes in its quest to promote economic growth through developing tax administrations on the African continent. In a short space of time, our two organisations have developed a special relationship that has continued to contribute significantly to the sharing of knowledge and the development of technical skills for African revenue administrators. The Memorandum of Cooperation between the OECD ...

25Oct

By The African Press OrganizationNo Comments

African News, Senegal News

Premier IFC/World Bank Off-grid Lighting Conference in Senegal

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The joint IFC-World Bank Lighting Africa program, in partnership with Senegal’s Agency for Rural Electrification, invite the media to attend or cover the Third International Off-grid Lighting Conference and Trade Fair in Dakar, Senegal, November 13 – 15, 2012. Lighting Africa will release the findings of the Africa Off-Grid Market Report. An estimated 600 million people in Africa live without electricity Solar Lighting for the Base of the Pyramid – Overview of an Emerging Market, Lighting Africa, 2010.. The global energy-for-the-poor market is valued at an unexploited $37 billion From Gap to Opportunity; Business Models for Scaling up Energy Access, IFC, June 2012.. Over 500 industry players will meet to s...

25Oct

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African News, South Africa News

R70 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR EAST LONDON TERMINALS

[EAST LONDON – October 2012] TheEast London multi-purpose terminals operated by Transnet Port Terminals have celebrated a historical moment this month when it took delivery of a R70 million brand new Liebherr mobile crane on 14 October 2012. The MV Annette vessel discharged the crane as a semi-assembled unit, which will be assembled by a team of engineers on site. “It is indeed an exciting moment for the East London terminals as this is a historical moment where East London received its first ever mobile crane. This also reaffirms Transnet’s commitment to increasing economic activity in this region,” says SiyaMhlaluka, TPT’s GM: Eastern Cape Terminals. “The investment will address the market demand for cranes in East London to improve efficiencies to o...

24Oct

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African News, Tunisia News

AfDB hosts a workshop to boost local currency bond market development in Africa

Few African countries can effectively access capital in their domestic markets TUNIS, Tunisia, October 24, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The African Financial Markets Initiative (AFMI), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org), hosted a Pan-African Stakeholder Workshop from October 22 to 24, 2012, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Tunis. The workshop offered a unique opportunity for policymakers and market participants to share experiences and contribute to discussions on critical issues facing the development of local currency bond markets in Africa. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank.jpg In contrast to other regions in the world, few African countries can effectively access capita...

24Oct

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African News, Sierra Leone

NEW UK ROAD REPAIR COMPANY TARGETS AFRICA

Newly-formed road remediation company, Quikfix Holdings Limited, is targeting Africa with its instant road repair service. The UK-based company, which was founded only in August this year, has already incorporated a subsidiary business in Sierra Leone in view of securing a five year contract with the government to carry out nationwide repairs to the numerous potholes which blight the country’s economic development. Quikfix has identified similar problems in many other African countries and is currently introducing its turnkey supply and repair service to highway authorities throughout West Africa. Quikfix is licensed to manufacture Instarmac’s Emcol cold-mix technology which provides an instant, permanent repair without the need for heating or road closures. The company plans t...