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Uganda New Head of African Union’s Social Development Committee

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisApril 9, 2022April 9, 2022

Uganda has been elected as the new Bureau for the African Union (AU’s) Specialized Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment, a position that accords the country a higher profile…

Oil and Gas exploration on the rise in Africa – Study

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Increasing exploration activities in 2022 and onwards is a top priority for African hydrocarbon producers as they seek to expand production and establish the continent as an energy hub. According…

Global development finance coalition commits over US$ 5.5 billion for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises financing in Africa

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022

The coalition for a sustainable and inclusive recovery of the private sector an international group of 20 development finance institutions that came together in 2020, today announced commitments of over USD 5.55…

AfDB Chief, Tanzania President launch works on major Dodoma road to expand markets and economic growth

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022

The head of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, on Wednesday joined Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to formally launch the construction of the landmark Dodoma City…

Former Absa CEO Daniel Mminele appointed Head of South African Presidential Climate Finance Task Team

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Absa Group chief executive and Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank Daniel Mminele as head of the newly established Presidential Climate…

Uganda among African Markets Showing Gains in Digital Readiness

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Leading African economies that have struggled to improve their infrastructure, business conditions and overall competitiveness are generally performing better against other emerging markets in areas that measure their digital skills…

Cellulant Recognised Among Organisations Committed to Data Protection in Nigeria

CEO ReporterCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recognised Cellulant Nigeria among the 2020-2021 NDPR Audit Compliant Organisations. NITDA was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology…

Airtel Africa joins FTSE 100 on the London Stock Exchange

CEO ReporterCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 28, 2022January 28, 2022

Index manager FTSE Russell has announced that Airtel Africa plc will be joining the FTSE 100 on Monday 31 January 2022. The FTSE100 is one of the most important benchmarks…

Uganda’s Dr Connie Nshemereirwe Appointed New Director of The Africa Science Leadership Programme

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisWomen In LeadershipNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021

The Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) Steering Committee has appointed Dr Connie Nshemereirwe as the new Director of the programme, taking over from the founding Director, Prof Bernard Slippers. “This…

4 Ugandan students selected for the next cohort of MultiChoice Talent Factory

CEO ReporterCompany NewsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisSeptember 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Four Ugandans are part of the next generation of passionate young film creatives admitted to the MTF Academy hubs in Nairobi, Lagos & Lusaka as part of the Class of…