Press Releases for Africa
Developing Telecoms comments on how connectivity helps fight COVID-19 in Africa
30/07/2020 — LONDON — (BUSINESS WIRE) Developing Telecoms has participated in this week’s Huawei Better World Summit which explored the impact of COVID-19 globally, and examined how ICT and 5G […]
The Government of Ethiopia and Alibaba Group Sign Agreements to Establish eWTP Ethiopia Hub
Collaboration aims to promote inclusive global trade, regional commerce, and capacity building 25/11/2019 — ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — (BUSINESS WIRE) Today H. E. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Alibaba Group […]
Aptorum Group’s subsidiary Smart Pharma announces Smart Pharma token (SMPT) to be listed on IDAX and LATOKEN
08/07/2019 — VICTORIA, Seychelles — (BUSINESS WIRE) Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq: APM) subsidiary Smart Pharmaceutical is excited to announce that the Smart Pharma Token (“SMPT token”), is to be available […]
Bartek Ingredients Expands Leadership Team
The global leader in malic and fumaric acid ingredients increases its global presence with addition of two industry leaders 21/03/2019 — STONEY CREEK, Ontario — (BUSINESS WIRE) Bartek Ingredients Inc. […]
Tommy Hilfiger Calls on Social Entrepreneurs to Take on the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge
21/03/2019 — AMSTERDAM — (BUSINESS WIRE) Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], is pleased to announce that year two applications for the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier […]
Settlement of the Dispute between the Republic of Guinea and BSG Resources
25/02/2019 — LONDON — (BUSINESS WIRE) The Republic of Guinea and Nysco, the 100% shareholder of BSG Resources (“BSGR”) (together “the parties”), jointly announce the settlement of their dispute over […]
Bartek Ingredients Announces Capacity Increases
Global leader in malic and fumaric acid products completes first project in series of process and production improvements 12/02/2019 — STONEY CREEK, Ontario — (BUSINESS WIRE) Bartek Ingredients Inc., the […]
Fieldstone Consolidates Global Structure
21/11/2018 — JOHANNESBURG — (BUSINESS WIRE) Fieldstone, a leading independent investment bank and financial services provider in the energy and infrastructure sector, has brought together its services and offerings under […]
TA Associates to Invest in Compusoft
11/07/2018 — BOSTON & SARPSBORG, Norway — (BUSINESS WIRE) TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest […]
Avanti Communications’ HYLAS 4 Satellite to Deliver Digital Education to African Schools
02/02/2018 — LONDON — (BUSINESS WIRE) Avanti Communications Group plc (“Avanti”), a leading provider of satellite data communication services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), has agreed a […]
London, New York and Tokyo Remain the World’s Most Attractive Cities
44 of the world’s cities ranked in The Mori Memorial Foundation’s GPCI 2017 Report 12/10/2017 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) London, New York, and Tokyo were again named as the […]
Dole Food Company, Inc. Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents and Expiration of the Consent Solicitation Relating to Its 7.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025
07/07/2017 — WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Dole Food Company, Inc. (“Dole”) announced today that it has received the requisite consents (the “Requisite Consents”) with respect to its previously […]
Dole Food Company, Inc. Announces the Commencement of a Consent Solicitation for Its 7.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025
26/06/2017 — WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Dole Food Company, Inc. (“Dole”) announced today the commencement of a consent solicitation regarding certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Indenture, dated […]
NIKE, Inc. Announces New Consumer Direct Offense: A Faster Pipeline to Serve Consumers Personally, At Scale
With a New Leadership Structure, Nike Drives Growth Through Key Cities by Doubling Innovation, Speed and Direct Connection to Consumers 15/06/2017 — BEAVERTON, Ore. — (BUSINESS WIRE) NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: […]
RMI and NPE Invest in SA’s Fintech Entersekt to Supercharge Global Expansion
07/06/2017 — JOHANNESBURG & CAPE TOWN, South Africa — (BUSINESS WIRE) Rand Merchant Investment Holdings (JSE:RMI) through AlphaCode, RMI’s innovation hub for fintech entrepreneurs and Nedbank Private Equity (“NPE”) through […]
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Urges South Africa’s Audit Regulator to Reject Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation
17/01/2017 — NEW YORK & LONDON — (BUSINESS WIRE) The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) has voiced its strong opposition to a plan by South Africa’s Independent […]
$100,000 Dedicated from Sharjah to the Unsung Heroes of Refugees
Award launched by Her Highness celebrates values of perseverance and conviction in the face of adversity 04/01/2017 — SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — (BUSINESS WIRE) In a first-of-its-kind effort to […]
Amazon Prime Video Now Available in More Than 200 Countries and Territories Around the World
Customers worldwide can sign up for a Prime Video membership and enjoy popular new shows like The Grand Tour from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, and award-winning Amazon […]
Siemens and Bentley Systems Advance Strategic Alliance Including Joint Investment Initiatives
To realize new growth opportunities in industry and infrastructure through integration of complementary digital engineering models 10/11/2016 — EXTON, Pa. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Siemens and Bentley Systems announced today that […]
Flurry Analytics Announces Advancements to Yahoo’s Mobile Developer Suite
Introducing Crash Analytics 2.0 and Revenue Analytics to enable continued growth for developers, worldwide 27/10/2016 — SUNNYVALE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Flurry Analytics today announced the availability of two advancements […]
ALTV Launch Brings Original Content to Underserved Areas of the Globe @altvmedia
Serial telecoms and media entrepreneur David C. McCourt backs roll-out of world’s first breakthrough digital TV platform dedicated to underserved communities 03/06/2016 — NEW YORK & DUBLIN — (BUSINESS WIRE) […]
Global Agencies Team Detroit and Blue Hive Rebrand as GTB
05/05/2016 — DEARBORN, Mich. — (BUSINESS WIRE) WPP today announced the rebranding of Team Detroit, Blue Hive and Retail First under a single global identity now called GTB. The new […]
P&G Releases 2015 Sustainability Report, Detailing Progress against 2020 Environmental and Social Goals
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) released its 17th annual sustainability report today, detailing the progress it is making to reduce its environmental footprint and improve social conditions for those in need. The report reinforces the Company’s commitment to operating sustainably and details the progress against the Company’s long-term vision of producing products that consumers love while maximizing the conservation of resources, powering all its plants with 100% renewable energy, using 100% renewable or recycled materials for all products and packaging and having zero consumer and manufacturing waste go to landfill.
US District Judge Dismisses Rio Tinto Case against BSG Resources
A US Southern District of New York Judge dismissed on all counts the RICO complaint made by Rio Tinto Plc (“Rio”) in August 2014 against BSG Resources (“BSGR”), Beny Steinmetz and other defendants including Brazilian mining company VALE SA.
Fluor Selected as Sasol’s Collaboration Partner in South Africa
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has signed a three-year agreement with Sasol Group Technology to perform a range of projects as an integrated team at Sasol’s facilities in Secunda and Sasolburg, South Africa.
The Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation Announces Renewed Commitment to Education; Aims to Train 50,000 Women and Youth
Today, the Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation renewed their commitment to global education at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting (CGI).
New Innovation Lab in East Africa to Expand Digital Financial Services
Across East Africa, millions of people living in or near poverty struggle to pay for their childrens school fees or necessary health care treatment when unforeseen events occur. Trapped in a cash economy, they lack the financial services to guard against risk, invest in their future and build better lives.
World’s Largest MPT Network to Go Digital With Hytera
Hytera Communications, a worlds leading Professional Mobile Radio communications solution provider, has won the contract of upgrading the existing analog radio trunking network to Digital Mobile Radio network for Altech Fleetcall, a division of Altech Radio Holdings (ARH) and part of the Altron TMT Group.
enVista Opens EMEA Office, Expands Global Transportation Services Footprint
enVista, a leading supply chain consulting and IT services provider, announced today that it has opened an office in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom that will serve as its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters. enVista has long provided industry-leading transportation spend management solutions to its North American-based clients with global shipping operations. This expansion, coupled with enVistas existing office in India, enables enVista to better respond to demand for carrier invoice audit and payment services globally and provides enVistas client base with support at the local and regional levels within EMEA.
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