Google takes on 'Africa's challenges' with first AI centre in Ghana. An artificial intelligence research laboratory opened by Google in Ghana, the first of its kind in Africa, will take on challenges across the continent, researchers say.
The US technology giant said the lab in the capital Accra would address economic, political and environmental issues. Alibaba va former l’administration togolaise à l’économie numérique en avril prochain. Facebook to Police Content in African Languages - African Vibes Magazine. A teacher at South African school, Laerskool Schweizer Reneke, took this photo and shared it with parents on WhatsApp in an effort to reassure them that their children’s first day of school was going smoothly.
However, the teacher did not have the intended outcome as the photo revealed a detail that was unexpected. The students were separated by race in the classroom. Students at Laerskool Schweizer were sent back home after South Africa’s North West Education Department suspended the teacher, Ellen Barkhuizen, who is suspected to have separated the children according to race at the school. Barkhuizen is reported to have taken the photo of the separated children, which is circulating on social media and has gone viral. Korean auto giant, Hyundai, opens assembly plant in Ethiopia. Almost a month after German auto giants DW announced entry into Ethiopia, another global giant Hyundai opened an assembly plant in the country on Thursday, February 21.
The plant is a joint venture between the South Korean carmaker and decorated Ethiopian athlete Haile Gebreselassie who owns Marathon Motors brand. Hyundai Motor Company CEO, Mr. Won Hee Lee, was in town for the inaugural ceremony as was Gebreselassie and high ranking government officials including Foreign Affairs minister, Workneh Ghebeyehu. The cost of the Hyundai Marathon motor vehicle assembly plant is estimated at half a billion birr. It will employ an estimated 200 people from the start, a figure that could go as high as 1,000 when it goes fully operational. It becomes one of few assembly plants in the region and has the capacity to assemble 5,000 cars annually. This becomes the second major business area of Haileselassie who also operates a hospitality business under the Haile Resort brand. Icelandair Offers To Buy 51% Of Cabo Verde Airlines - Can Icelandair's Business Model Be Replicated For The South? - Simple Flying.
The Icelandair group has submitted an offer to purchase a majority stake of 51% in Cabo Verde Airlines.
The news comes just weeks after Icelandair announced it was buying low-cost rival WOW, subject to approval. The airline could be looking to introduce “the stopover” to the south, as the airline is operating out of Cape Verde. As such, it operates flights to Europe, North America, and South America. According to other sources, the move comes after Icelandair dropped a bid for Azores Airlines after sensitive documents became public. LyricFind inks licensing deal for 38 African countries. Lyric licensing platform LyricFind has signed a blanket deal for 38 African markets with South African mechanical rights organization, CAPASSO.
CAPASSO (Composers, Authors and Publishers Association) covers African repertoire from 38 countries, through affiliated African societies. The deal with the Johannesburg-based agency means that South Africa and 37 other African countries’ songs will now be fully licensed and monetized by LyricFind across Africa. It also allows all international repertoire to be ‘exhibited’ and monetized in these countries. The agreement also notably covers legal lyric translations of global music into African and other languages (and vice versa). “This was truly a group effort. Ugandan schools to start teaching Chinese language to boost trade ▷ Kenya News. - A total of 35 schools have been selected across the country to pioneer the programme - The decision is aimed at boosting trade and the growing friendship between China and Uganda - A total of 35 teachers have been trained to teach the language while 100 more will be trained within the next two years In an effort to boost trade between Uganda and China, the Ugandan government has selected 35 secondary schools country wide which will be teaching Chinese language.
According to the President Yoweri Museveni government, the decision which will roll out in 2019 was informed by not only the trade ties but to also the growing friendship between the two countries. Send 'NEWS' to 40227 to receive all the important breaking news as it happens. Untitled. QP signs exploration agreement marking its first entry into Mozambique. Qatar Petroleum has entered into an agreement with an ExxonMobil affiliate to acquire a 10% participating interest in three offshore exploration blocks in the Angoche and Zambezi basins in Mozambique.
The agreement is subject to customary regulatory approvals by the government of Mozambique, QP said Saturday. Following such approval, the various partners composing the consortium will be made up of affiliates of each of ExxonMobil (operator) with a 50% participating interest, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) with a 20% participating interest, Rosneft with a 20% participating interest, and Qatar Petroleum with a 10% participating interest. Qz. Philips to build €40m cardiac hospital in Ethiopia, the country's first. Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and the governments of Ethiopia and the Netherlands, today signed a seven-year agreement to build Ethiopia’s first specialized Cardiac Care Center to address the critical shortage of cardiology services in Ethiopia.
Under the terms of the agreement, valued at approximately 40 million euro, Philips will be responsible for the full turnkey design, construction, equipping and commissioning of the hospital location, as well as staff education and equipment maintenance for five years after completion. The new center will be developed within the compound of the existing Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Russia and China Replacing U.S. in Africa? As Trump Administration Moves Out, Top Military Rivals Moving In. Russia and China have embarked on increasing their military presence in Africa, where the U.S. recently announced it would withdraw some troops in order to counter its two top rivals abroad.
As war rages between the government and rival rebel movements in the Central African Republic, Russia has set out to play a larger role in providing military and humanitarian support to those affected by the conflict. Speaking to Al Jazeera in a report published Monday, the landlocked African country's special security adviser Valery Zakharov—a Russian—said that "to get peace is a challenge, there is no simple solution, but we think we can achieve this," touting cooperation between the two countries. Why Big Tech pays poor Kenyans to teach self-driving cars. Media playback is unsupported on your device When Artificial Intelligence works as intended, Silicon Valley types often say it's "like magic".
But it isn't magic. Nissan To Establish Automotive Manufacturing Industry In Ghana. Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nissan Group of Africa for the establishment of an automotive manufacturing industry in Ghana, which will make Ghana the hub for sales and marketing of Nissan in West Africa. This was announced on Tuesday, 6th November, 2018, when the Managing Director of Nissan Group of Africa, Mike Whitfield, paid a courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo. According to Mr. Whitfield, Nissan aims to be the first carmaker to assemble vehicles in Ghana, building on its market leadership in the country. Nissan models, he explained, accounted for 32.8% of vehicle sales in Ghana last year, with the company’s cars, pickups and SUVs sold through a national network of six sales and service outlets. “Nissan is the most popular auto brand in Ghana because the quality of our products and services has won the trust of our customers,” Whitfield said.
Siemens to establish presence in Ghana soon – Akufo-Addo - Pan African Visions. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says German conglomerate company, Siemens AG, which is the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, will soon announce its decision to establish a presence in Ghana. Siemen’s decision, together with that taken by German car manufacturing giant, Volkswagen, to establish an assembly plant in Ghana soon, President Akufo-Addo stressed are testament to the efforts Government has put into creating the necessary environment for the private sector to flourish. “We are not resting on our oars. We will continue to work hard to attract investments, domestic and foreign, into Ghana, so that we can unleash the sense of enterprise, creativity and innovation of the Ghanaian people, and help build a progressive, prosperous Ghana, whose citizens live in harmony and security,” he said.
“My Government’s vision of moving our country to a situation beyond aid, i.e. a ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’, is aligned to Germany’s Compact with Africa programme. Comments. Rapper Akon is Building the First Ever Black-Owned Futuristic City With Its Own Cryptocurrency Called Akoin. Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist and philanthropist Akon is building a first of its kind 100% crypto-based city in Senegal, West Africa, and the only form of trade that will be used is his own digital cash currency called AKoin. The futuristic city will be built on a 2,000-acre land gifted to him by Senegal's President Macky Sall, located just 5-minutes away from the country's new international airport. For years, Black leaders have talked about creating their own communities and economies... and now finally, Akon is stepping up to the plate. The problem Young entrepreneurs in Africa face real hardships in creating and building businesses -- problems that have hampered sustained development for too long.
Global brands, likewise, face similar challenges that prevent their successful entrance and acceptance on the continent. The solution. How Russia moved into Central Africa. DAKAR (Reuters) - When Central African Republic (CAR) pleaded for help last year to fight marauding militias, former colonial ruler France offered guns it had seized off Somalia.
But Russia objected and donated its own weapons instead. Hilton to double hotels in Africa in next five years - CEO. Hilton plans to introduce its Curio Collection, an upscale hotel brand, on the continent, starting with a hotel at Lagos airport in Nigeria, Chris Nassetta, the company’s president and CEO, said. Christopher J. Nassetta is president and chief executive officer for Hilton. Picture: www.hilton.com. Marriott, Hilton, AccorHotels plan major Africa hotels expansions — Quartz Africa. Over the coming decade, affluent Africans—and visitors to the continent—will have a lot more hotel options to choose from. That’s because some of the world’s largest hotel chains are betting big on expansion plans in Africa. Bloomberg. More Singapore firms venturing into 'challenging' Africa, Business News.
New digital asset mCoin enters Africa - Business. Dar es Salaam. The new cryptocurrency, mCoin, that works with and without the internet has been launched across Africa by the London-based ONEm Communications. The cryptocurrency was created to empower the unbanked people, as it provides affordable financial facilities such as electronic payment, current and savings accounts for the billions of unconnected and unbanked people globally, a statement shows. The ONEm Wallet allows people to send mCoins between one another by using only a ONEm name, instead of inputting a long wallet address. The Olympics are coming to Africa after 122 years, Senegal is set to host the games in 2022. Senegal is set to make history as the first African country to host the modern Olympic Games which were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday said its executive board picked Senegal in a four-nation hosting contest for the 2022 Youth Olympic Games, news site Aljazeera reports.
Senegal got the pick over Tunisia, Botswana, and Nigeria, the other bidders for the fourth edition of the Summer Youth Games. Airbnb to hold first Africa Travel Summit. How New Technologies Could Transform Africa’s Health Care System. Cummins leases warehouse space in Ghana for West Africa distribution. Cummins has leased the space for a West Africa distribution centre. (Image source: Agility) The warehouse facility is eight kilometres away from Ghana’s main seaport and is accessible from the Aflao highway which connects Ghana to Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.
Mastercard, Facebook Help Business Go Digital. Internet pay company to expand service in Africa. African Construction Boom Lures Cement Giants to Circle PPC. South Africa’s biggest cement maker, PPC Ltd., is an unlikely candidate for a takeover battle. The supplier of building materials reported a loss in its last fiscal year, doesn’t have a permanent chief executive officer and its home market has just come out of recession. Africa Roundup: eBay expands, Google CEO visits Lagos, Ghana enters space. Taxify partners with Didi Chuxing to support cross regional transportation innovation. Total and Worldline partner with African Fintech InTouch to support deployment of Guichet Unique solutions in eight African countries. Total and Worldline partner with African Fintech InTouch to support deployment of Guichet Unique solutions in eight African countries Total and Worldline have signed binding technological, commercial and financing agreements with African fintech InTouch.
Vizocom unveils high speed internet broadband service to African SMEs, homes. Vizocom unveils high speed internet broadband service to African SMEs, homes Vizocom has unveiled its new IP Easy Satellite Broadband Service. The new satellite broadband platform is designed to provide high-speed Internet access to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as residential and home office users in Africa. The service is provided through three satellites from Eutelsat whose footprints covers the entire sub-Saharan Africa. China’s ‘Belt and Road’ opens up new business in Africa — for both the U.S. and China. Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Putin spoke at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on May 14. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press) AB InBev to spend $310m in Africa. Invest In Africa conference set for Cairo in September.
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Maroc-Afrique: Très chères zones de confort. Advanced technology will solve Africa’s housing deficits and pothole crisis. Impact Investing in Africa. CEO of Dubai's Abraaj says Africa is key to investment plan - Banking & Finance. Gulf investors set to gather at Arabian Business Africa Forum - Media. Ecobank Research Revealed Africa's Five Hot Spots for Investment in May 2016. Wari et Mastercard s'allient pour favoriser l'utilisation de la monnaie électronique dans 35 marchés.
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Africa promises plenty as global car hub. Moroccan Banking, Insurance Companies Present in 32 African Countries. Africa must reject EPA deal with Europe. International Education News l The PIE News l Africa: Centum Investments, Sabis to set up schools. Co-Innovation Lab Launches In Africa. Satellite connectivity boost for Africa. Merck Launches Regional Hub in Côte d’Ivoire – The Exchange. The race for oil and gas in Africa. Valérie Levkov (EDF) : « Notre stratégie pour 2030 passe par l'Afrique » Why Google Cares about Wind Power in Africa. Africa: Bechtel Offering 'Fast Track' Solutions for Large-Scale Projects Across the Continent. Untitled. Hilton to construct Africa’s tallest building in Nairobi and first modular hotel in Accra – The Exchange. Is Africa the next China for garment manufacturing? Morocco Asks to Re-Join African Union After 4 Decades. The good news for Africa is that its trade barriers are falling.
Facebook Is Launching Rural Internet Access Via Satellite for Africa. Car makers flag SA as base for drive into Africa. Facebook CEO Zuckerberg meets Kenyan innovators. 535 eng ed2008. Investir en Afrique: Une Perspective Actuelle. Africa has huge potential, it's a pity too few Americans know this. Brexit Blues? Seven Reasons to Head for Africa. Brexit Blues? Seven Reasons to Head for Africa. Nagy: Africa's future - and why it's important to us. 1,1 milliard de consommateurs en 2020 - BBC Afrique. Elon Musk Plans To Launch 4,000 Satellites To Give Free Wi-Fi Worldwide : Headlines.
Venture capitalist seeks African tech start-ups. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Opens First Africa Office in Nairobi. ‘Africa sole continent likely to achieve double-digit economic growth by 2025’ Three Firms Join Forces to Tackle Africa's Infrastructure Deficit. FROST SULLIVAN. China: Africa’s springboard to industrialisation. Access Power puts up $7mn prize to fund African renewable energy projects. A New Map for Business in Africa. How Africa might be your business future. Chinese tycoon eyes huge potential for mainland companies in Africa. Moving to Africa for fresh air – intriguing 'insider' insights into Nairobi's Chinese community, and what the future holds.
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