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La CPI conclut l'audience de confirmation des charges dans l’affaire Said
L'audience de confirmation des charges dans l'affaire Le Procureur c. Mahamat Said Abdel Kani s'est terminée devant la Chambre préliminaire II de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) du juge Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua et de la juge Tomoko Akane.
Orange inaugure le 5ème Orange Digital Center de la région Afrique et Moyen-Orient
Orange et la Coopération Allemande inaugurent Orange Digital Center, un écosystème entièrement dédié au développement des compétences numériques et à l’innovation.
Orange inaugurates fifth digital center in Africa and the Middle East
Orange and the German Development Cooperation are inaugurating an Orange Digital Center in Abidjan, an ecosystem entirely dedicated to the development of digital skills and innovation.
Le secteur privé Ivoirien invité à la participation à la Foire commerciale intra-africaine 2021
Les organisateurs de la Foire commerciale intra-africaine (IATF2021) ont rencontré les membres du secteur privé Ivoirien pour les sensibiliser et les encourager à participer au plus grand évènement sur le commerce et l’investissement en Afrique
[Côte d’Ivoire] L'AfDB evalue les avancées du Projet Agro-industriel de Yamoussoukro
Le vice-présidente chargée de l’Agriculture et du Développement humain et social, s’est rendue à Yamoussoukro afin d’évaluer les avancées du Projet de pôle agro-industriel dans la région du Bélier
Africa Investment Forum 2021 troisième Edition des « Market Days » à Abidjan
La troisième édition de l’Africa Investment Forum évènement phare du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, se tiendra du 1er au 3 décembre 2021 à Abidjan, en Côte d’Ivoire.
MTN Group announces new mobile money partnership with Flutterwave across Africa
MTN is pleased to announce a mobile money partnership with Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave.
Eni discovers oil in block CI-101 offshore Ivory Coast
Eni announced a major oil discovery in block CI-101 offshore Ivory Coast. The block is operated by Eni with Petroci Holding, who hold 90% and 10% respectively in the exploration phase.
Une nouvelle analyse ne trouve aucune preuve de la présence du virus Ebola en Côte d’Ivoire
Le gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire a informé l’OMS qu’un second laboratoire a analysé les échantillons prélevés sur une patiente suspectée d’avoir Ebola et n’a trouvé aucune preuve de la présence du virus.
PGS completes coverage of West African transform margin with new Côte d’Ivoire data
In partnership with PetroCi and Direction Générale des Hydrocarbures, PGS has completed phase two of the Côte d’Ivoire MegaSurvey, adding 9 897 sq. km of 3D and 24 632 km 2D in the Tano Basin.
Orange lance la 3ème édition de la compétition Orange Esport Experience
Orange a ainsi lancé une plateforme digitale exclusivement dédiée au gaming qui réunit aujourd’hui plus de 10 000 joueurs issus de plus de 15 pays.
[Côte d’Ivoire] La plateforme AFYA pour favoriser la surveillance digitale participative lancée
Le sous-directeur de la surveillance épidémiologique de l'INHP a procédé au lancement d’une plateforme dénommée « AFYA », destinée à favoriser la surveillance digitale participative de la Covid-19 et des autres maladies respiratoires.
[Côte d'Ivoire] Guérison de la jeune Guinéenne malade du virus Ebola
La Côte d’Ivoire a amorcé la phase de décompte de 42 jours pour être déclarée indemne de la maladie à virus Ebola.
Africa Search Capital acquires Falcon Security Hub
Africa Search Capital (ASC) announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Falcon Security Hub (Falcon).
Lleida.net to bring registered email and SMS services to postal operators in Africa
Telecom services company Lleida.net has signed new contracts with the national postal operating companies of Senegal and Sierra Leone and has renewed its existing contract with the postal operator of Malawi.
The Research Hub by african|markets goes live
The african|markets team is proud to announce the launch of the public version of the Research, an Africa-focused research distribution platform that connects investors to some of the best equity analysts covering Africa’s frontier markets.
Lleida.net partners with five African postal operators to digitize services
Lleida.net has signed contracts with the postal operators of five African countries to exclusively provide them with digital postal services and certified electronic communications technology.
La Côte d’Ivoire commence la vaccination contre Ebola
La Côte d’Ivoire a lancé la vaccination contre Ebola des populations à haut risque.
La Côte d’Ivoire déclare la première épidémie d’Ebola depuis plus de 25 ans
Le Ministère de la santé de la Côte d’Ivoire a confirmé aujourd’hui le premier cas de maladie à virus Ebola dans le pays depuis 1994.
Cote d'Ivoire declares first Ebola outbreak in more than 25 years
The Ministry of Health of Cote d’Ivoire confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola since 1994
Mdxi-MainOne consolide sa position dans le developpement de l'écosystème numérique de l'Afrique de L'Ouest
MDXi, une entreprise de MainOne continue de consolider sa position de leader des data center en Afrique de l'Ouest avec le lancement de son nouveau data center à Appolonia City, au Ghana.
Mdxi-MainOne consolidates position in building west African digital ecosystem
MDXi, a MainOne company, continues to consolidate its position as the leading Data Center Business across West Africa with the launch of its recent Data Center in Appolonia City, Ghana.
Urgences de santé publique, fin de l’exercice de simulation pour les acteurs du CROUSP d’Odienné
Les exercices de simulation (SIMEX) sur table organisés par le Ministère de la santé, de l’Hygiène Publique et de la Couverture maladie universelle, en collaboration avec l’OMS et IRC, à Odienné, dans la région sanitaire du Kabadougou, ont pris fin.
La Côte d’Ivoire continue à bâtir un système de réponse résilient pour faire face aux urgences de santé publique
La déclaration de la fin de l’épidémie d’Ébola en Guinée n’a pas tiédi l’ardeur des autorités sanitaires ivoiriennes à mettre en place un système de réponse résilient afin de faire face à toutes ces épidémies récurrentes.
Over 200 graduates emerge from the Ecobank Group and AUDA-NEPAD MSME Training for Financing program
Ecobank Group and the AUDA-NEPAD, held a virtual graduation ceremony for more than 200 alumni of the inaugural Ecobank’s MSME Training for Financing Program.
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund lends €25m for clean energy hydro-electricity project in Côte d’Ivoire
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, is lending €25 million to Ivoire Hydro Energy (IHE), to build a 44MW hydro electricity generation plant in Côte d’Ivoire.
Efficacité énergétique et solutions innovantes, appel à candidatures pour les start-up
L’association Light On organise, jusqu’au 31 juillet prochain, avec le soutien du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement et d’autres partenaires, le concours « Salon de l’énergie et du développement durable » (SEDD for Innovation).
Oikocredit invests €2.3m in Fin’Elle to support women entrepreneurs in Côte d'Ivoire
Social impact investor Oikocredit provided a loan of €2.3 million to Fin'Elle, a microfinance institution (MFI) focused on empowering women entrepreneurs by providing microfinance and mesofinance loans to women-owned SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire.
[Côte d’Ivoire] La Banque Africaine de Développement va soutenir la création de chaînes de valeur agricoles
La Banque Africaine de Développement va soutenir la Côte d’Ivoire dans la création de chaînes de valeur agricoles afin de créer davantage d’emplois et de rendre la croissance économique plus inclusive, a affirmé, le président de l’institution, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina
ITFC signs €10 million financing agreement with Bridge Bank Group Cote d’Ivoire to support private sector and SME funding
The facility represents a significant portion of BBGCI’s remaining 2021 trade financing requirements and enables BBGCI to support the Bank’s growing private sector clients as well as small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
[Côte d'Ivoire] Le ministère de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural élabore son document de programmation pluriannuelle
Le ministère d’Etat, ministère de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural (MEMINADER) a entamé, à Grand Bassam un atelier d’élaboration du document de programmation pluriannuelle de dépenses-projet annuel de performance (DPPD-PAP) 2022-2024.
Social media adoption helps small and medium-sized businesses power Africa’s economic growth, report
A study conducted by Genesis Analytics in eight African countries - Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, the DRC, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritius, and Kenya - reveals that social media platforms help accelerate economic growth and opportunity across the continent.
Consortium of AIIM, Adenia and IFC acquire majority stake in Eastcastle Infrastructure
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), Adenia Partners and IFC have partnered to invest a total of $130 million to support Eastcastle Infrastructure (Eastcastle), a company specializing in Africa’s telecoms tower sector.
MTN picks Tecnotree to accelerate business growth in 5 African countries
As part of the five-year collaboration with MTN, Tecnotree will deploy its Digital BSS Suite 5 to help accelerate the operator’s business growth, increase agility and boost operational efficiency.
Ivory Coast transport startup Moja Ride partners with O-CITY for its next phase of growth in mobility innovation
Moja Ride, an Ivorian startup providing a reservation and cashless payment system for transport services in Abidjan, has partnered with O-CITY for its next phase of digital innovation and future expansion.
IFC, AfDB launch program to support women farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
IFC and the African Development Bank’s AFAWA initiative announced a new partnership program to boost the professional capacities, incomes and access to finance of thousands of Ivorian women smallholder farmers.
WHO: Nine in 10 African countries set to miss urgent COVID-19 vaccination goal
As COVID-19 cases in Africa rise for the third week running and vaccines are increasingly scarce, 47 of Africa’s 54 countries nearly 90%, are set to miss the September target of vaccinating 10% of their people unless Africa receives 225 million more doses.
World Bank approves $250m financing to support development of agri-food sector in Côte d’Ivoire
The World Bank approved $250 million in total financing from IDA to support the development of the agri-food sector and the creation of thousands of jobs in rural areas of Cote d’Ivoire.
Valaris announces floater contract award in Côte d'Ivoire
Valaris announced it has been awarded a one-well contract with Total E&P Côte d'Ivoire B.V. offshore Ivory Coast for drillship, VALARIS DS-12. The contract is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2021.
ASTM International partners with API to harmonize petroleum standards in West Africa
Global standards organization ASTM International and the American Petroleum Institute (API) have announced a partnership on a project aimed at harmonizing petroleum standards in the West African region.
[Interview] Moulaye Taboure, Co-founder, Afrikrea e-Commerce
Moulaye Taboure is the CEO/Co-founder of Afrikrea, an Africa focused e-commerce platform operating out of Côte d’Ivoire.
West Africa's Uhuru Investment Partners closes growth fund at $113m with capital support from CDC
Uhuru Investment Partners (Uhuru), a middle-market private equity firm based out of Lagos and Abidjan, announced the first close of Uhuru Growth Fund I (UGF) at $113 million, with capital support from CDC Group.
Siemens Energy to supply F-class gas turbine to new power plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Siemens Energy signed an agreement with Spanish EPC contractor TSK to provide the company’s highly efficient energy technology and services to Atinkou, a new combined cycle power plant to be built in Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire.
[Côte d’Ivoire ] Qatar Airways set to launch weekly flights to Abidjan
Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate three weekly flights to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire via Accra from 16 June 2021.
New reports from AfDB, FAO and CGIAR showcase digital agriculture opportunities in Africa
Drones, satellites, geographic information systems, weather stations and advanced analytics are some of the most promising technologies for providing solutions to Africa’s agricultural challenges.
World Bank financing for COVID-19 vaccine rollout in developing countries reaches $2 billion
The World Bank announced it has reached $2 billion in approved financing for the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for 17 developing countries.
Africa is ready to fight covid-19 with seven innovative data projects
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in its shared Innovation series highlights seven innovative programs created or developed by African countries to combat covid-19.
Solar home systems startup Baobab+ raises €4 million to expand in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal
Solar home systems social enterprise startup Baobab+ has raised €4 million in financing for the expansion of its activities in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
[Interview] Charlette N’Guessan, Co-founder, BACE Group, Ghana
Ivorian based in Ghana, Charlette N’Guessan is a tech entrepreneur who collaborates with various organizations that strongly advocate for gender balance in the tech ecosystem.
The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program extends support for OCP Africa’s Agribooster Program in Côte d’Ivoire
The program will benefit 20,000 farmers. It serves as an end-to-end value chain solution that brings together all the conditions necessary for improving rice productivity and small farmers revenues.
Côte d'Ivoire eliminates sleeping sickness as a public health problem
Côte d'Ivoire has successfully eliminated human African trypanosomiasis, also known as “sleeping sickness” as a public health problem, becoming the second African country after Togo to be validated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
[Côte d’Ivoire] Magnum commits to planting 465,000 trees where much of its cocoa is sourced
Magnum, the ice cream brand famous for its cracking chocolate, has announced a tree planting programme in the Cavally Forest region in Côte d’Ivoire.
ICD and BDU-CI sign agreement to finance private sector enterprises in Côte d’Ivoire
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Banque de l’Union - Côte d’Ivoire have signed an agreement to finance private sector enterprises in Côte d’Ivoire.
[Ivory Coast] Orange innovates in partnership with CANAL + to offer a connected multimedia offer
Orange Côte d'Ivoire has launched new fiber optic offers intended for both individuals and businesses.
[Ivory Coast] Rebirth of cocoa smuggling in the east
In Ivory Coast, illegal trafficking in agricultural commodities is a scourge that plagues the performance of the sector.
Standard Chartered launches a digital pan-bank league competition for its customers
Standard Chartered Bank has today launched a digital pan-bank league competition offering customers across 11 markets an opportunity to accumulate points that lead to prizes.
AfDB named the World's best multilateral financial institution 2021
African Development Bank received an award by global finance which represents clear support to the operational strategy that the African Development Bank has been pursuing under the able leadership of its President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina
The African Development Bank to introduce first women beneficiaries of AFAWA Guarantee
The AFAWA Guarantee for Growth program targets financial institutions to increase their appetite to lend to women who are known to be better payers
Cote d’Ivoire prepares to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive
People began to queue early Monday as Cote D’Ivoire prepared to launch a COVID-19 inoculation drive with doses from the COVAX vaccine sharing facility.
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire collaborate on cocoa security along common border
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to form a joint committee to find a lasting solution to security challenges faced by cocoa farmers along the southern parts of the shared border of the two countries.
Côte d’Ivoire in talks with EU for €1bln cocoa loan
Côte d’Ivoire is expecting €1 billion from the European Union to improve the sustainability of its cocoa industry.
Madagascar’s Filatex to start work on Côte d’Ivoire solar production
Filatex of Madagascar will start work on a 66MW solar power project in Côte d’Ivoire in May after agreeing terms with lenders
FAO, CECAF assist African countries fight illegal fishing with laptops
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s Regional Office for Africa and the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) have stepped up support to the Fishery Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) by providing laptops for fisheries data analysis.
Women less likely to use mobile apps to conduct financial transactions, Caribou Digital study
Women are not using mobile apps to conduct financial transactions. This is according to a new study conducted by Caribou Digital with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
[Ivory Coast] AFD and the EU finance Ivorian companies’ green projects
An agreement has just been signed between the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EU) and the General Confederation of Businesses in Ivory Coast (CGECI).
Bloc Smart Africa Impact Fund launches with governments of Luxembourg and Cote d’Ivoire as anchor sponsors
BLOC Smart Africa, a Flagship program of the Smart Africa Alliance, a pan-African initiative to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development, announced its incorporation and sponsorship from the Governments of Luxembourg and Cote d’Ivoire.
African Development Bank’s adaptation benefits mechanism helps to climate-proof Ivorian smallholder farmers
A new project by the African Development Bank and the International Agroforestry Agency (ICRAF) to bring relief to Ivorian smallholder cocoa farmers’ communities in Soubre and Vavoua currently grappling with declining yields.
IFC, Leadway Vie partner to expand access to life insurance to women in Côte d’Ivoire
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and insurance company Leadway Vie Côte d'Ivoire announced a partnership to increase access to life insurance for women in Côte d'Ivoire and create jobs for women as insurance brokers in the country.
Endeavour sells 85% interest of its non-core Agbaou mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Endeavour Mining has entered into an agreement to sell its 85% interest in its non-core Agbaou mine in Côte d’Ivoire to Allied Gold Corp for a consideration of up to $80 million.
Kasada acquires eight hotels in Sub-Saharan African from AccorInvest
Funds advised by Kasada Capital Management announced the first transaction made through the debut fund, Kasada Hospitality Fund LP, acquiring a portfolio of Sub-Saharan African Hotels from AccorInvest.
Eutelsat’s konnect to provide connectivity services to Côte d’Ivoire Post Office Network
Eutelsat Communications’ konnect has signed a framework agreement with its distribution partner InterSat to provide connectivity services to the Post Office in Côte d’Ivoire.
Orange, Côte Ouest Audiovisuel partner to supply content delivery solution in West Africa
Orange International Carriers, the wholesale arm of Orange Group, is partnering with Côte Ouest Audiovisuel to supply network access and content delivery services in West Africa using its Media Delivery Boost (MDB) solution.
[Burkina Faso] Endeavour Mining, Teranga Gold enter agreement to create new senior gold producer
Endeavour Mining and Teranga Gold have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Endeavour will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Teranga by way of a Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Cote D'Ivoire cocoa farmers to earn more following agreement between Faitrade and Ben & Jerry's
Cocoa farmers in Cote D'Ivoire are set to earn higher prices for their beans, as Ben & Jerry's ramps up its living income approach for farmers, in partnership with Fairtrade.
Petroci, Sahara Energy develop LPG facility in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire’s national oil company Petroci will construct a 12,000-metric ton liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility in Abidjan, in partnership with Sahara Energy and under advisory of international law firm Gide and Ivorian law firm SCPA 3K.
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism, OCP Africa team up to increase access to fertilizers in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
The African Development Bank has approved the participation of the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism in a $4 million partial trade credit guarantee with OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group.
TDI-Brooks completes EBS program offshore Ivory Coast
TDI-Brooks International together with the French environmental firm Créocéan and Benthic Solutions, has completed an Environmental Baseline Studies for TOTAL E&P Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast.
Deutsche Post DHL, German Ministry for Economic Cooperation promote e-commerce in developing and emerging countries
Giving small and medium-sized enterprises from developing countries access to global markets is the goal of a cooperation between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group.
Bollore Transport & Logistics handles 900 tonnes of equipment for Côte d'Ivoire thermal power station
Bollore Transport & Logistics Cote d'Ivoire unloaded 900 tonnes of equipment, including a turbine, an electric generator and various other materials, in the Yopougon municipality of Abidjan.
Côte d’Ivoire reaches deal with Huawei to boost ICT sector
The Ivorian government has reached an agreement with Chinese telecom operator Huawei to strengthen its ICT industry.
Construction work begins for new Ivory Coast Container Terminal
Following the signing of the contract with the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in August, construction works have now officially begun for the Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT), Abidjan’s second container terminal.
IFC partners with OCP Africa to strengthen rice sector in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a partnership with OCP Africa to strengthen value chains of rice in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal.
IFC, OCP Africa partner to strengthen rice sectors in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced the establishment of a partnership with OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group with a view to strengthening the rice sectors in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal.
Sapura Energy wins projects worth $203m in South America and Africa
Sapura Energy Berhad, a global integrated oil and gas services and solutions provider, has announced two major project wins in South America, as well as a drilling contract win in the Ivory Coast.
Traceable, commercially viable artisanal gold supply chain now operational in Côte d’Ivoire
After a first export of gold, IMPACT and the European Union announced a traceability and due diligence system from mine site to the international market for artisanal gold from Côte d’Ivoire has been successfully implemented as part of the Just Gold project.
New Ivory Coast Container Terminal next phase of development commences
The China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), signed contracts for the construction of Abidjan’s second container terminal, known as Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT), scheduled to be operational at the end of 2021.
Green Climate Fund approves $11.8m project in Côte d’Ivoire
The Green Climate Fund approved several new projects, including one for Côte d'Ivoire that marks the first time the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has helped an African country obtain grant from the international entity.
Awalé Resources commences phase 2 drilling program on Odienné project in Côte d'Ivoire
Awalé Resources reports that phase 2 drill program has commenced at the Empire gold discovery on the Odienné project in northwest Côte d'Ivoire.
Ivorian Green Cluster of SMEs names AfDB a 2020 Green Champion
The Green Cluster of SMEs in Côte d'Ivoire has awarded the African Development Bank a prize for the best technical and financial partner committed to promoting the green economy.
Cote d’Ivoire retailer CDCI selects Agility Logistics Park as distribution center
Agility has leased warehouse space in the Agility Logistics Park (ALP) in Abidjan to CDCI, Cote d’Ivoire’s top retailer, for a new nationwide warehousing and distribution centre.
Bollore Transport & Logistics plan boosts Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso mango exports
For the 2020 crop year, the operational teams of Bolloré Transport & Logistics have processed 10,575 tonnes, or 940 TEU, of mangos via air and maritime transport.
Lumos secures FMO funding to power clean energy revolution in West Africa
Lumos has received new funding from Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, FMO, to expand its existing market for reliable, accessible and clean solar power in Côte d’Ivoire.
[Côte d'Ivoire] Godiva partners with Earthworm Foundation to promote sustainable change in the cocoa sector
Godiva, a global company inn premium chocolate, has partnered with the Earthworm Foundation to make sustainable improvements to the cocoa supply chain beginning in Côte d'Ivoire.
[Côte d'Ivoire] MainOne Data Center bolsters operations of Business Management Invest
MainOne, West Africa’s premier connectivity and data center solution provider recently on-boarded BMI-CI on its network by providing internet infrastructure and data center solutions.
Def Jam Africa announces further expansion into Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Senegal
Universal Music Group (UMG), global music-based entertainment, has announced the further expansion of its Def Jam Africa division into three new markets within French-speaking Africa
Orange and NSIA launch Orange Bank Africa in Côte d'Ivoire to deepen financial inclusion
Orange, a major telecoms provider in Africa and the Middle East, and NSIA, a player in bancassurance, have launched Orange Bank Africa in Abidjan and Côte d'Ivoire.
IFC invests €25 million in NSIA, helps finance businesses in Côte d’Ivoire
IFC announced a €25 million, one-year senior loan to NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire (NSIA), allowing the bank to extend new trade-related or working capital loans to companies whose cash flows have been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
MainOne investment in West Africa’s internet infrastructure reaches $400 million
MainOne, West Africa’s provider of Wholesale and Enterprise connectivity and data center services celebrates 10 years of delivering innovative, world-class service in West Africa.
MainOne, AWALE partner to support Cote d'Ivoire fight against COVID-19
MainOne has partnered with AWALE to support the Crisis Cell of the Ivoirian Government in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHL announces new country manager appointments in Morocco and West Africa
DHL Global Forwarding, an international provider of air, ocean and road freight solutions, has strengthened its leadership teams in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Morocco with new country manager appointments.
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COLUMNS.
[Column] Judy Njino: Anchoring business priorities on sustainability
As the world struggles with the reality of climate change and calls for businesses to operate as responsible corporate citizens in everything that they do, ESG reporting has become a key pillar of resilient and responsible markets ...read full column here
[Column] Dumisani Moyo: Winning hearts, minds and market share: Four key focus areas for African retailers
Technology has transformed every aspect of our personal and professional lives, and has left no sector of the economy untouched ...read full column here
[Column] Mark Dankworth: Africa leads the way in mobile money, will change banking as we know it
Mobile transacting is fast becoming the golden egg of financial services – and nowhere more so than in Africa ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Antonio Loureiro, Founder, A Cozinha, Portugal
António Loureiro together with his wife, Isabel, started the restaurant A Cozinha in Portugal in 2016. Fiercely committed to sustainability and zero waste, A Cozinha was recognized in 2021 by the United Nations as one of the … read full interview here.
[Interview] Mario De Alwis, Founder, North Lanka Family Foods, Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan entrepreneur, Mario De Alwis, is founder and Managing Director of North Lanka Family Foods, a subsidiary of Ma’s Kitchen, acknowledged by the United Nations in 2021 as one of the 50 Best Small Businesses in … read full interview here.
[Interview] Kenneth Munyi, Managing Director, Echo Kenya
Kenneth Munyi is the Managing Director at Echo Kenya. The cloud-based ICT company recently entered the Kenyan market and to mark its entry into it announced the launch of its ‘Superwan’ offering, a software-defined network … read full interview here.
[Interview] Marina Rakotondrasoa, CEO, Massöva, Madagascar
Massöva, fondée en 2018 par Marina Rakotondrasoa, est une entreprise agricole reconnue par les Nations Unies comme l'une des 50 meilleures petites entreprises … lire l'interview complète ici.
[Interview] Dexter Tangocci, Co-Founder, Integrated Aerial Systems, South Africa
Dexter Tangocci co-founded Integrated Aerial Systems (IAS) in 2016 and the company since built up a strong presence in the agriculture sector. Recognized in 2021 by the United Nations as one of the 50 Best Small Businesses in the world, IAS is one of only three licensed … read full article here.
[Interview] Omar Coulibaly, Managing Director, InnoFaso, Burkina Faso
InnoFaso is an agrifood company based in Burkina Faso whose mission is to meet the country's needs in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition. InnoFaso was recently recognized by the UN … read full interview here.