Streaming a message: Flipflopi to sail across Lake Victoria in another historic journey
The Flipflopi, the world’s first sailing boat (dhow) made entirely from plastic waste collected from towns and beaches in Kenya, is headed to Lake Victoria…
Accountability for Rights Violations Remains Essential in Burundi
Item 4 Interactive Dialogue with Commission of Inquiry on Burundi NEW YORK, USA, September 23, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Human Rights Watch thanks the Commission of…
South African President warns pandemic has set back African development
Despite the continent-wide approach taken by African countries to combat COVID-19, the pandemic has set back their development aspirations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told…
Violence leaves more than 300,000 ‘completely reliant’ on assistance in northern Mozambique
Worsening conflict, combined with a precarious humanitarian situation, has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and villages in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, leaving…
New breed of partner needed to support SMEs’ post-pandemic recovery
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 23 2020 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- As the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic hits Africa’s business sector, small and medium…
ONU75: El futuro que queremos, la ONU que necesitamos
En medio de la pandemia de COVID-19, la consulta mundial de la ONU revela un fuerte llamadoa la acción frente a las desigualdades y el…
UN75: The Future We Want, The UN We Need
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN’s worldwide consultation reveals a strong call for action on inequalities and climate change, as well as more solidarity NEW…
Expert panel endorses protocol for COVID-19 herbal medicine clinical trials
GENEVA, Switzerland, September 21, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Brazzaville – The Regional Expert Committee on Traditional Medicine for COVID-19 formed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the…
Survival of wildlife reserves under threat in Namibia
After six months of lockdown, the Namibian government ended travel restrictions and curfews on Friday, in light of a drop in new COVID-19 cases. But…
KABAKOO ACADEMIES, CATALYZING TECH EDUCATION FOR RESILIENT AFRICAS
Since May 2020, Kabakoo Academies has taken up the challenge of transforming the challenges arising from the global Covid-19 pandemic into a socioeconomic opportunity for…
Human rights violations continue in Burundi under new Government: UN report
UN-appointed investigators have issued fresh warnings about ongoing rights violations and impunity in Burundi, since the death of former President Pierre Nkurunziza, who ran for a…
South Sudan: Progress on peace agreement ‘limps along’, UN envoy tells Security Council
Although the transitional government in South Sudan continues to function, with state governors now appointed, among other developments, progress on the 2018 peace agreement “limps…
Infinix partners with Sally Karagon a Renowned Fashion icon on Zero 8 Launch in the Kenyan market
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 18 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, has launched the ZERO 8 in the Kenyan…
Youth activist-led social enterprise inspires next generation of female leaders
Blackboard Africa tackles gender-based violence by inspiring, empowering young girls with leadership skills and practical tools for building a better future. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September…
Djibouti announces the official launch of the Djibouti Sovereign Fund
DJIBOUTI, Republic of Djibouti, September 15, 2020 – -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti, September 15, 2020 – The activities of the Djibouti Sovereign Fund (Fonds…
Gates Foundation’s Annual Goalkeepers Report shows COVID-19 has stalled 20 years of progress, calls for a global response to end the pandemic
Report shows how economic damage has reinforced inequities in Africa and derailed achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; spotlights countries innovating to meet challenges…
Fate of Employees During Administration
Hello Partner, I trust you are in good spirits and have been following this column. We are still on our series focusing on the Corporate…
Exclusive: China would rather see TikTok U.S. close than a forced sale
Trump last month issued two executive orders that require ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. assets or face being banned in the country, where the app…
A New Player to AIoT Game: TECNO Debuts AIoT Strategy with Smart Audio and Smart Wearables New Launches, and First 5G CPE with Ultra High Speed at Industry Best Price
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 11 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- TECNO, a global premier smartphone and smart device brand, today debuted its strategic launch of TECNO…
PAFTRAC challenges WTO to hear Africa’s voice
Communiqué sets out a road map for WTO reform Communiqué calls for development to be at the centre of WTO reform Agriculture subsidies and non-tariff…
African Private Sector Upbeat About The Future But Demands Fairer And More Transparent Global Trading System
A survey of 200 CEOs was commissioned by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC), and conducted by African Business magazine in partnership…
Twitter expands misinformation rules ahead of U.S. election
(Reuters) – Twitter Inc said on Thursday it would label or remove misinformation aiming to undermine confidence in the U.S. election, including posts claiming victory…
Mozambique: Torture by security forces in gruesome videos must be investigated
LONDON, United Kingdom, September 10, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Mozambique government must launch an independent and impartial investigation into torture and other grave violations…
South Africa Should Press Zimbabwe to End Repression
Human Rights Abuses Under ZANU-PF Have Soared During Country’s Crisis NEW YORK, USA, September 10, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A high-level delegation from South Africa…
African Private Sector Upbeat About The Future But Demands Fairer And More Transparent Global Trading System
A survey of 200 CEOs was commissioned by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC), and conducted by African Business magazine in partnership…
AFRICOM Commander visits Tunisia to discuss security
U.S. Africa Command commander Gen. Stephen Townsend traveled to Tunisia Sept. 9 to meet with key Tunisian leadership, including Tunisian President Kais Saied and Tunisian…
Infinix launches its new X1 smart TV in Africa
Aiming to take the smart life to a new level for local customers NAIROBI, Kenya, September 10 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Infinix, a global…
What East Africa can teach the rest of the continent about economic growth
By Pedro Guerreiro, Managing Director for Central Africa at SAP NAIROBI, Kenya, September 9 2020 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 21st century is widely touted…
CocoaAsempa; a digital platform that has reduced transaction costs for purchasing cocoa in Ghana
Purchasing cocoa is a capital-intensive operation by Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs). The LBCs’ function is to purchase cocoa from farmers for the Ghana Cocoa Board…
How small businesses can reduce their carbon footprint
Ghana’s greenhouse gas emissions have grown by 20% over the last 20 years. Land-use change alone accounts for over 50% of the country’s emissions, a stark…
Infinix Officially Launches the Fashion Conscious Zero 8 in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 7 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, has today launched the Zero 8 smartphone in…
Ghanaian entrepreneur provides a snapshot into his vertically integrated fashion business
We speak to Gregory Kankoh, CEO of Groupe Nallem STM, a Ghanian fashion and retail group. Its businesses include fashion house Nallem Clothing, garment manufacturer…
Tech rout deepens, Nasdaq set for worst two-day fall since March
The data added pressure on the White House and Congress to restart stalled negotiations over the next coronavirus relief package to lift the economy out…
Syinix Becomes Leicester City Football Club’s Official Home Appliances Partner
LEICESTER, UK, September 3 2020 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The emblematic Syinix mascot Mr. Fox might soon be changing his green hoodie for a royal…
Syinix to Release the Brand’s First Android TV, Continuing to Elevate the User Experience for a Smart Life at Home
ABUJA, Nigeria, September 3 2020 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Syinix, a global smart home appliance brand, will launch the brand’s first Android TV™ in Ghana…
Exclusive: Aspiring TikTok buyers pursue four options in effort to revive talks
“TikTok is loved by 100 million Americans because it’s a home for entertainment, self-expression, and connection. We’re committed to continuing to bring joy to families…
Infinix ZERO 8 and Infinix Smart TV coming soon
NAIROBI, Kenya and DODOMA, Tanzania September 2 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, has today announced that it…
Infinix to feature a Prominent Kenyan designer for the Zero 8 Launch
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2020 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, is tipped to partner with Sally Karago, an award-winning international…
West African economies benefit from graduation of two groups of young talents with work-ready digital skills as part of SAP Skills for Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria, August 31 2020 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- SAP Africa welcomed the graduation of 27 young professionals who recently completed their training as part…
Zuckerberg says Facebook’s failure to remove militia page an ‘operational mistake’
Zuckerberg, speaking in a video message published on his Facebook profile, acknowledged the company had received complaints from “a bunch of people” about the Kenosha…
TikTok influencers say ‘everybody is going to take a big hit’
“For two to five months, maybe, everybody is going to take a big hit. Everyone is going to lose a stream of revenue. I think…
Apple and Tesla are splitting their shares, but does it matter?
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shares of Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will be less costly on Monday as pre-announced stock splits take effect,…
Exclusive: ByteDance asks TikTok to draw up U.S. shutdown contingencies – sources
A sale would have to be greenlighted by both the United States and Chinese governments. The shutdown contingencies are also aimed at preparing TikTok’s global…
OPINION: Reform in Nigeria can help health entrepreneurs
President Muhammad Buhari signed the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 into law on August 7, 2020. The law replaced the 1990 CAMA with…
TikTok says it has ‘no choice’ but to sue Trump administration over threatened U.S. ban
(Reuters) – TikTok said on Monday that “we simply have no choice” but to sue the Trump administration over U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order…
Infinix NOTE 7: Powerful Features, Infinite Possibilities
NAIROBI, Kenya and DODOMA, Tanzania August 24 2020, -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, has today announced that it…
90% of customers consider counterfeiting a serious issue to their organisation, survey finds
Customer Delivery Inspections effectively reveals counterfeit print supplies, with 96% of HP customers feel protected from fraud PRETORIA, South Africa, August 24th, 2020 -/African Media…
TikTok to challenge Trump’s executive order
“To ensure that the rule of law is not discarded and that our company and users are treated fairly, we have no choice but to…
How Apple hit another milestone with $2 trillion in market valuation
Despite the global pandemic that has decimated global supply chains and harmed consumers’ income, Apple has proven to be resilient with its ability to keep…
Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative invests in over 15,000 women-led businesses amidst COVID-19 crisis
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) announced today its third funding allocation comprising $49.3 Million – expected to benefit over 15,000 women-led businesses and mobilize about $350…