International Vodun Museum Project Wins WAFX Prize at World Architecture Festival 2023

Selected from over a hundred projects, the “International Vodun Museum” designed by the Koffi & Diabaté Architectes is the winner of the “WAFX” award at the World Architecture Festival 2023, in culture category.   The WAFX Awards are given to unrealized projects that address major challenges in architecture, society, and the planet. Additionally, the International…

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Gates Foundation Announces Partnership with United Arab Emirates to Accelerate Action on Climate and Strengthen Food Systems 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today joined the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate the development of innovations that will help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia build resilience and adapt to climate change. Together, they made new commitments totalling US $200 million in response to immediate and long-term threats to food…

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MTN and Yango Forge Transformative Partnership to Empower Partner Drivers in Côte d’Ivoire 

Yango partner drivers to benefit from unlimited data packages.      Yango has joined forces with MTN to improve the working conditions of its partner drivers. The international ride-hailing company has teamed up with MTN, a leading telecommunications company, to offer drivers free data packages for the Yango Pro app.     This collaboration represents a monumental…

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Security Forces and Civil Society trained to combat rising extremism and arms proliferation in West Africa

In a united effort to address the escalating challenges of violent extremism and arms proliferation in West Africa, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), trained security personnel and civil society actors. This is to strengthen their roles in preventing and countering terrorism, violent extremism,…

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UBA Clinches Dual Honors at SSI Awards 2023

Accolades for Educational Support and Exceptional Partnerships.   United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd has proudly secured two prestigious accolades at the 2023 Sustainability and Social Investment Awards. The bank was honoured as the “Best in Educational Support” for the third consecutive year and received recognition for its outstanding “Partnerships and Collaborations”.   Accepting the…

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Investing in Youth Education: FBS and HSDF Support Community Primary School Imezi-Olo in Ezeagu LGA

FBS, a leading global broker, collaborated with the charity organization Helpers Social Development Foundation (HSDF) to improve the educational experience for students at Community Primary School Imezi-Olo in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Nigeria. Global broker funded the purchase of school supplies, uniforms, and whiteboards that over 100 students would use.        Following their…

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HIV Prevention Product for Women Dapivirine Vaginal Ring – Approved in 11 African Countries

The dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR), an innovative product to help women reduce the risk of HIV infection, has now gained regulatory approval or authorization through import permits for use in 11 countries in East and Southern Africa, announced the Population Council and IPM South Africa, an affiliate of the Population Council, today.   The ring…

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Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation launch phase 2 of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative to strengthen Africa’s public health systems 

The Africa CDC and the Mastercard Foundation have entered a new phase of their partnership on the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative in the aftermath of WHO’s declaration of the end of COVID-19 pandemic as a public health emergency of international concern.   The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, a bold and unprecedented $1.5 billion…

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Stakeholders called for private sector contributions towards Ghana’s development

Stakeholders at Ghana’s 2024 post-budget forum organized by KPMG in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), called for more private-public partnerships to advance economic stability and sustainable development.   “The 2024 budget is to ensure macro-economic stability and provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. We are investing in youth empowerment and…

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SES HD PLUS Ghana wins big at 5th National Communication Awards

SES HD PLUS Ghana, the leading high definition (HD) satellite broadcast service provider in Ghana has been honoured at the just ended 5th National Communications Awards. Whereas the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Adelaide Abbiw-Williams was honoured with the prestigious Technology Leadership Award, whiles the company was presented with the Innovation in Digital Solutions Award…

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