Source: Orange Middle East and Africa |

Orange launches the 14th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVP) to support social innovation and encourage entrepreneurship

The OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative start-up projects that use and develop new technologies to make a positive impact in Africa and the Middle East in the fields such as education, healthcare, e-commerce, agriculture, or environment

The 14th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East will open for submissions on Monday, March 18, 2024. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange (www.Orange.com) footprint have until May 26, 2024, to submit their project on the website https://apo-opa.co/3ICHjye. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has…

Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank’s Kanayo Awani Receives African Diaspora Advisory Board Global Award

The Global Woman Award celebrates exceptional women of African descent who have made significant contributions to global communities

Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank at the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has received the African Diaspora Advisory Board (ADAB) Global Woman Award in Washington, D.C., for her work in promoting intra-African trade. In a citation presented at the ceremony, Mrs. Awani was recognised for her dedication,…

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Towards a Just and Sustainable Future: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Wins African Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Award of the Year

The African Energy Chamber was awarded the African ESG Award of the Year at the Africa Energy Technology Conference in Ghana

In recognition of its commitment to a just energy transition, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) has been awarded the African ESG Award of the Year at the Africa Energy Technology Conference – taking place in Ghana this week. Under the theme Africa at the Forefront of Energy Technology and…

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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Offers Unparalleled Opportunities for International Investors

The Angola Oil & Gas conference and exhibition has emerged as an internationally recognized investment platform for the country’s oil and gas sector

Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector - the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.co/4945xwG) - unites the country’s government and energy companies with global operators and investors. Building on the momentum and success of previous editions, AOG 2024 promises the best edition yet, offering…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education

Senator Kelej has been recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women for five consecutive years from 2019 to 2023

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, The Business Executive Group, a leading Pan African Media Firm honored Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at their Global She Achievers Awards for spearheading Merck Foundation’s programs in the Healthcare and Women & Girls Empowerment; Under the leadership of Senator, Dr.…

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African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire Win Top Honors at 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards

The conference recognises the most innovative, ground-breaking deals from across Africa based on their high-quality execution, effectiveness in tapping new pools of liquidity, and innovative structuring

Two African Development Bank-supported (www.AfDB.org) projects have been recognized at the 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/48Ob1Lf) conference. A RMB3.5bn ($478.7 million) Sustainability Panda Bond issue by Egypt was awarded Sovereign, Supra & Agency Bond Deal of the Year and a €533m Sustainable Loan to Côte d'Ivoire…

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Investee Company Infinity Power Win Big at 2024 Bonds & Loans Awards

AFC played a leading role in proffering an innovative funding solution, with the Corporation deploying a suite of equity and quasi-equity instruments

Africa Finance Corporation (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure provider, received the prestigious Sovereign, Supra & Agency Treasury & Funding Team of the Year Award at the 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards in Cape Town yesterday, while AFC’s investee company Infinity Power Holdings was awarded M&A…

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Investee Dynamic Mining Shines with Sustainability Award at 2024 Mining Indaba

Among the deserving recipients, Dynamic Mining stood out, earning the award for demonstrating leading practices in community engagement

Africa Finance Corporation’s (www.AfricaFC.org) investee company Dynamic Mining SAS has received the award for Community Engagement at the Responsible Resourcing Awards, held on the sidelines of the recently concluded African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Now in its third year, the Responsible Resourcing Awards recognises and celebrates initiatives that promote…

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Africa Takes Centre Stage as the Gender Hub for Mainstreaming Success

The Gender Mainstreaming Awards, held annually, honour those who have made tangible contributions to gender mainstreaming

The Gender Mainstreaming Awards, a powerful indicator of progress towards gender mainstreaming in the corporate world, proudly returns for its 12th event across Africa. Developed by Business Engage (www.BusinessEngage.africa), these awards inspire private corporates to champion gender mainstreaming as a strategic imperative. The Awards also recognise individuals who are contributing…

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Canon to spotlight sustainability champions at Global Good Awards 2024

The Canon Young Champion of the Year Award recognises young leaders who are driving positive change across any area of sustainability and use their examples to encourage others to take action

Canon EMEA (www.Canon-CNA.com), the world’s leading imaging company, continues its sponsorship of the Canon Young Champion of the Year category at the Global Good Awards for the fifth year running to highlight the achievements of young campaigners. Entries for the Canon Young Champion of the Year category open today, closing…