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Africa

Unlock Growth Through Trade, Make Africa Clean Energy Superpower, Deputy Secretary-General Urges at Flagship Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Opening of Unstoppable Africa (Global Africa Business Initiative 2024), in New York today: Welcome to the third annual flagship convening of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI).  Three years ago, we gathered here to explore the possibilities of investing in Africa and building the future we all envision. Since then, our … Continue reading Unlock Growth Through Trade, Make Africa Clean Energy Superpower, Deputy Secretary-General Urges at Flagship Event

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Zindi
Africa, United States

IRCAI, Zindi, and AWS Launch AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, & Health to Develop New Tech Solutions Helping to Address U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Participants to leverage advanced computing in the cloud, including generative AI, to help to expedite solutions in the fight against climate change SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024 New York N.Y.//  The International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), an organization under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), data science platform Zindi, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the  launch of … Continue reading IRCAI, Zindi, and AWS Launch AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, & Health to Develop New Tech Solutions Helping to Address U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

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Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to Drive Public Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty
Africa, United States

Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

The Lab will accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goalsand equip decision-makers with new technology and training. New York, NY (23 Sept. 2024) — As the world races to adapt to an unrelenting pace of change, many low-income countries often lack the technical capacity and computing resources necessary to navigate the ascent of AI, combat climate change, and achieve inclusive economic growth. A new collaboration … Continue reading Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

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Mastercard
Africa, United States

Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya – Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya. This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA, Safaricom’s leading mobile money service. “This collaboration with Mastercard unlocks new opportunities for M-PESA merchants, aligning with our mission to deliver innovative, customer-centric products. By combining our expertise with Mastercard’s global … Continue reading Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

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amorimcork
Africa, Europe

Plettenberg Bay’s Newstead Wines takes Best Producer Award at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for 2nd Time

Plettenberg Bay winery Newstead Wines has been crowned overall winner of the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for the second time in four years, this year winning the award for Best Overall Producer with the Newstead Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique 2017. The same wine also won the competition’s trophy for best wine in the Extended Aging Class for Cap Classique wines eight years and older. … Continue reading Plettenberg Bay’s Newstead Wines takes Best Producer Award at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge for 2nd Time

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