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Call for entries: The Earthshot Prize 2025 – Seeking groundbreaking solutions to restore our planet

TEP is a beacon of hope in the face of the climate crisis, searching for the next generation of environmental pioneers who are developing innovative solutions to repair the planet

Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort and MultiChoice (www.Multichoice.com) is proud to once again be an official Africa nominator for TEP.  TEP seeks innovative solutions across five…

Royal African Society

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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala Auction supported by ARTSY Bidding Starts Now

The Royal African Society’s Benefit Gala on Friday, 22nd November, from 5:30pm - 11:30pm will be one of the most exciting and glamorous events in the London social calendar, kicking off the festive season

The Royal African Society's (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Auction, starting with the Silent Auction, 11th November - 23rd November, and the Live Auction taking place during the Benefit Gala, on 22nd November, managed by ARTSY, brings to you legacy building treasures from some of the most sought-after contemporary artists and life…

Africa Tech Festival

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    • Patrick Benon, Orange, CEO of the Year and James Williams, Senior Director, Informa Tech
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Winners of the 2024 Africa Tech Festival Innovation and Excellence Awards Announced

This year’s Africa Tech Festival Awards highlighted the pioneering work that is transforming lives and industries across Africa, inspiring future innovation and growth

The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/3Z5WzfV) took place last night, 13 November 2024 at the stunning Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, celebrating exceptional technological advancements and expertise across the continent. This prestigious event honoured companies, individuals, and projects that have demonstrated excellence and commitment to pushing the…

Afreximbank

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Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah awarded 2024 Medal of Glory for visionary leadership

The Medal of Glory award, presented annually during the AfrICANDO Awards Gala Dinner, recognises exemplary leaders for important contributions

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has received the 2024 Medal of Glory award presented by the AGOA Civil Society Organization Network in Miami, United States. Presented during the 25th Annual U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Conference/Expo (AfriCANDO 2024),…

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    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
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Merck Foundation marks World Diabetes Day 2024 with First Ladies of Africa by providing 830 Scholarships in Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventative Cardiovascular for doctors from 52 countries

Merck Foundation scholarships are making a substantial impact on expanding access to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular care

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in…

Orange Middle East and Africa

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Orange announces the winners of the 14th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVP)

5 of the 1,600 candidates from 17 countries won awards at the international ceremony

The winners of the 14th edition of OSVP, which recognizes and supports startups whose technological solutions have a positive social impact in Africa and the Middle East, were announced at the international ceremony. The event took place at the Royal Mansour in Casablanca and was attended by many prominent guests,…

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Ecobank Wins 14 Prestigious Awards from Euromoney and Global Finance, Strengthening its Pan-African Banking Leadership

The judges for these prestigious awards evaluated a wide range of criteria to recognise Ecobank’s achievements, including innovation, financial performance, and a strong business model

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services Group, has won a record number of 14 awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, the Global Finance Best Investment Banks and Sustainable Finance Awards 2024, the Global Finance Best Bank Awards and the Global Finance Transaction Banking Awards. These awards serve as…

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Five Winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize Unveiled at Awards Ceremony in Cape Town

The 2024 Winners, selected from this year’s 15 Earthshot Finalists, will be awarded £1 million each to accelerate and scale their game-changing environmental solutions

Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, Keep IT Cool, Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative and Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) revealed as 2024 Earthshot Prize Winners during star-studded ceremony broadcast live across 50 African countries Each Winner to receive £1 million to accelerate and scale the impact of their innovative…

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Afreximbank President Professor Benedict Oramah receives prestigious Mohammed Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award at African Energy Week 2024

In Nigeria, Afreximbank now acts as Adviser and Settlement Bank for NGN denominated crude sales to Nigerian refineries

Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has been awarded the prestigious Mohammed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Energy Awards, held on the sidelines of the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Invest in African Energy conference,…

Oando PLC

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    • Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC, Wale Tinubu, CON, receives the ‘Deal of the Year’ Award, for Oando’s landmark Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) acquisition from Italian energy company, Eni, presented here by former President and CEO, Africa Oil Corp, Keith Hill, at the Africa Energy Week Awards 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa
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Oando Wins ‘Deal of the Year’ Award at Africa Energy Week 2024

Oando won the award in recognition of the Company’s recently completed landmark $783 million acquisition of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) from the Italian Energy firm Eni on August 22, 2024

Oando PLC (“Oando” or the “Company”) (www.OandoPLC.com) Africa’s leading energy solutions provider listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is pleased to announce that the Company has emerged winner of the ‘Deal of the Year’ award at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2024. The Africa Energy…