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Siemens and Anglo American Platinum collaborate on digital and automation skills development in Africa
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There is an opportunity, especially in Africa to embrace new and exponential technologies combined with human talent to accelerate industrialization and drive economic growth
Currently, one of the most debated topics influencing innovation is digitalization and its impact on the future of employment. It is met with equal parts excitement and trepidation. No matter how you look at it, digital...
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Novartis renews commitment to malaria elimination, investing USD 100 million to research and develop next-generation antimalarials
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Over the next five years, as part of its commitment, Novartis will invest more than USD 100 million to advance research and development of next-generation treatments to combat emerging resistance to artemisinin and other currently used antimalarials
Company to invest more than USD 100 million to advance research and development of new antimalarials over the next five years
Commitment includes expanding...
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Hustle East Africa Magazine Brings You Up-to-the-Minute News about the African Innovation Summit
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Hustle east Africa brings you up to date information and developments at the Africa Innovation Summit in Rwanda. Keep reading.
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1 Main Summit and 3 Satellite Summits: Scaling up disruptive solutions for Africa’s Transformation
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Each satellite event will have local organization and flavour; the plenary sessions in Kigali will be streamed to all Satellite locations
Given the challenge of travel within the continent and the need to mobilize the continent for actions, AIS II (www.AfricaInnovationSummit.com) will initiate satellite summits in three locations in Dakar (Western Africa), in Addis Ababa (Eastern Africa) and Johannesburg...
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Africa Innovation Summit II Special side event on “Innovations in Electoral Democracy in Africa”
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A nation’s ability to raise its productivity and compete in the global market, its growth and income sustainably over the long term depends largely on its capacity to innovate. This is crucial if they are to advance to that next level and significantly benefit from some of the vibrant cultures of innovation that are emerging within various communities on...
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She Leads Africa Accelerator 2018 set to provide training and funding for women led technology enabled businesses
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The 2018 Accelerator will consist of three 1-week residencies in Lagos where entrepreneurs will receive training from the SLA team, business leaders and experts
Applications are now open for the She Leads Africa (https://SheLeadsAfrica.org) Accelerator 2018, a 3-month program designed to identify, support and fund the next generation of Nigeria’s brightest entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs building technology enabled businesses across Nigeria...
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Merck Foundation discuss the Fertility Capacity Building with African Ministers at the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
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Merck Foundation engages policymakers to define interventions to improve access to regulated and cost effective Fertility Care in Africa and Developing Countries
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany (www.Merck.com), in partnership with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), conducted ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ panel at their Regional conference 2018, in Dubai.
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flydubai is the first national carrier for the UAE to create direct air links to the Congolese capital, Kinshasa
Dubai-based carrier launches daily flights to Kinshasa with enroute stop in Entebbe
flydubai’s network in Africa grows to 13 destinations across 10 countries
Dubai-based flydubai’s (www.flydubai.com) inaugural flight touched down today at N'djili Airport (Kinshasa International Airport - FIH). flydubai will operate...
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) confirms its partnership with the Second Edition of the Africa Innovation Summit to be held in Kigali, Rwanda
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The AIS II is pleased with the partnership of the AfDB, which was crucial for the success of the first edition and now consolidated for its second edition
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the AfDB (www.AfDB.org) in his letter, addressed to President Pedro Pires, former President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, stated: “Let me first commend you for...
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