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Marriott International, Inc.

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Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region

Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the MEA region

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 projects in its signed pipeline and 12 open properties.      In the past two years, the global hospitality leader…

Mitrelli Group

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Angola Marks the Beginning of its 50th Year of Independence with Inauguration of Third World-Class Hospital within a Year, Expanding Healthcare Access Nationwide

This event celebrates Angola’s drive toward comprehensive healthcare access and resilience for its people

At the beginning of Angola’s 50th year of independence, Angola reinforced nationwide healthcare with the opening of the Cuanza Norte General Hospital, the third developed by Mitrelli (www.Mitrelli.com) in cooperation with the Angolan government within a year. His Excellency President of the Republic of Angola, João Gonçalves Lourenço, inaugurated the…

Afreximbank

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Over $370 million secured in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction deals at Afreximbank’s Lagos workshop

More than 180 participants, representing EPC companies, financial institutions, law firms and government agencies from West Africa as well as Egypt, Angola and Uganda, were in attendance

During the recently held African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) Intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) workshop in Lagos participants formalised business deals totalling over US$370 million, a significant step towards empowering African contractors. The deals, signed during the workshop held in Lagos on 28 October, included a US$300-million Global facility…

African Energy Chamber

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Africa’s Energy Infrastructure Can Only Succeed with Enhanced Transmission

Modernizing grids, expanding transmission capabilities are top of the list for utilities and industry alike

As the demand for electricity continues to rise across the African continent, it is imperative for countries to act swiftly to enhance transmission capabilities and develop robust infrastructure to secure new energy integration sources over the next 25 years. A recent report by consulting firm McKinsey & Company estimates that $400…

National Basketball Association (NBA)

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Launch Youth Development Program in Senegal

As part of the program’s launch in Senegal, NBA Africa and AFD unveiled two basketball courts at The Hamo 4.5.6. Courts in Guediawaye and held a clinic for 150 boys and girls ages 16 and under

- The “Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience” Will Feature Weekly Basketball and Life-Skills Sessions to Educate Senegalese Youth About the Importance of Physical and Mental Wellness - - AFD and NBA Africa Unveil Two Refurbished Basketball Courts in Guediawaye, Senegal - - Former NBA Player and 2015 FIBA AfroBasket…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa concludes engagement with Limpopo Executive

The President expressed confidence in the economic growth potential that lies within the province that can unlock more opportunities for the people of Limpopo

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a productive session with the Limpopo Provincial Government Executive Council. The President expressed confidence in the economic growth potential that lies within the province that can unlock more opportunities for the people of Limpopo.  “I am pleased to have the opportunity to reflect on the…

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)

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Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Commits Eur 40 Million to Nakkas- Basaksehir Section of Türkiye’s Northern Marmara Highway Project

It involves a 31.3-km toll road, including a 1.6-km cable-stayed bridge and multiple overpasses and underpasses

ICD is investing EUR 40 million in the Nakkaş-Başakşehir section as part of a EUR 1.04 billion funding package. The project incorporates solar energy and LED lighting, aiming to cut energy use and emissions significantly. It’s backed by a consortium led by Rönesans Holding, with support from MDBs and ECAs.…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • The electricity highway between Ethiopia and Kenya represents a technological advance for electricity transmission
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East Africa: The Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway is Shaping Regional Connectivity with the Support of the African Development Bank

This high voltage DC infrastructure is the only one of its kind in the region and is the foundation of East Africa’s ambition to be interconnected in terms of power exchange and allow cross-border trade in energy

The electricity highway between Ethiopia and Kenya, officially opened in 2023 after more than 10 years of planning and construction, is redefining energy connectivity in East Africa. It is more than a piece of infrastructure, it is an economic and environmental entity, connecting not just power grids but nations and…

World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe Establishes Local Laboratory for Polio Surveillance

With financial and technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the newly renovated laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology testing equipment and staffed by highly trained personnel

In a significant step towards strengthening its public health infrastructure, Zimbabwe established a dedicated laboratory for the analysis of polio samples collected through environmental surveillance (ES). Previously, these samples were sent to South Africa for testing, resulting in a turnaround time of approximately 21 days. With financial and technical support…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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A "silent pandemic" ravages Africa's roads, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy warns

Africa faces numerous road safety challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, weak law enforcement, and limited access to safe public transportation

While the world remains focused on headline-grabbing crises, a quieter but equally devastating catastrophe unfolds on Africa’s roads. Every year, more than 1.3 million people die in road crashes worldwide, with Africa suffering disproportionately - 225,000 deaths annually, alongside millions of injuries. Jean Todt, United Nations Special Envoy for Road…