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The ‘Youth Energy Summit (YES!)' is a convening hub to align entrepreneurs, students and early career professionals with the corporate and development communities. With a goal of reaching 100 million people across the African continent over the coming ten years through a network of solution providers, the programme is a combination of in-person and online learning and networking through the Beyond Privileged 365 Digital Platform, enabling participation by anyone, from anywhere on the African continent.
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is an alliance of philanthropy, governments in emerging and developed economies, and technology, policy, and financing partners. GEAPP's common mission is to enable low and medium income countries (LMICs) shift to a clean energy, pro-growth model that accelerates universal energy access and inclusive economic growth while supporting the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.
As an alliance, GEAPP aims to reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions, expand clean energy access to one billion people, and enable 150 million new jobs. With philanthropic partners, IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, GEAPP works to build the enabling environment, capacity, and market conditions for private sector solutions, catalyse new business models through innovation and entrepreneurship, and deploy high-risk capital to encourage private sector solutions and assist just transition solutions.
“It has long been stated that Africa lacks bankable projects, so when we designed YES! we understood clearly from the MSMEs and entrepreneurs that the one thing which would have helped them succeed faster, would have been access to a network of advisors, investors and technology providers to help build out their business plans and access capital more efficiently.
Through the Africa Energy Forum, EnergyNet have been highly effective at building a global network of industry-leading stakeholders, the majority of whom have initiatives designed to support and develop local communities. However, some of those initiatives remain largely underutilised due to the resources required to establish networks and engage people in those programmes. YES! will act as that convening hub to communicate with 100,000,000 Africans over the next 10 years through a network of philanthropic organisations, mobile operators, universities, learning initiatives, community based networks and corporate partners.
By building an all-of-sector alliance to establish the world's largest network of potential African energy developers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs, YES! will speed up the pace of energy access for millions more people across the continent, as well as promoting the expansion of established initiatives already working with thousands of people independently of the rest of the development community.
It is no longer helpful to state that 600 million Africans lack access to energy as a statistic of relevance, without addressing the fact that this number is only getting larger as population growth continues its war against energy access. And to give context to that statement, World Bank statistics have for a number of years forecasted that 25% of the world's population, of which 50% of that 25% will be under 25 years of age, will live on the continent by 2050.
It is therefore time to look at this challenge through a different lens and focus directly on how Africa's youths are empowered to increase the scale and pace of energy access, far beyond the current development model which operators in siloes and is often inaccessible to aspiring African entrepreneurs, leaving millions of people not only without electricity, but also without hope of change within their lifetimes. I'm grateful to GEAPP for their support as they also seek to tackle both climate change and job creations through their network of partners and investments.
The support of GEAPP is critical to the programme's success, not only does it bring in critical investment to provide more travel grants and greater market penetration, it brings a year round partnership striving in harmony to put Africans at the heart of their own development needs, creating millions of community based jobs with carbon-smart technologies, not only improving the livelihoods of children, but also the planet.” Simon Gosling, EnergyNet
“GEAPP is thrilled to be joining as a foundational partner for the Youth Energy Summit,” says Joseph Nganga, GEAPP's VP for Africa. “Young entrepreneurs are often excluded from all aspects of the energy transition value chain, and they face disproportionate barriers to educational opportunities, project finance, and decent jobs, particularly those in emerging and developing economies where access is compounded with additional development challenges. To meet ambitious global goals of hundreds of millions of green jobs by 2030, it is urgent that young people are trained and supported now to access opportunities and accelerate growth in the renewables sectors as they seek opportunities in the workforce. GEAPP looks forward to working with EnergyNet to unlock the abundant potential of young entrepreneurs who will lead the energy transition and realizing a more equal and sustainable world.”
The Youth Energy Summit in Nairobi this June will welcome nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs, MSMEs, Early Career Professionals, Educators and Students. To be there, click here: https://apo-opa.info/3LRIM51
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of EnergyNet Ltd..
For media & press enquiries, please contact Elle Kelly, Marketing Manager – Youth Energy Summit (YES!), Elle@EnergyNet.co.uk
About EnergyNet:
FACILITATING ENERGY INVESTMENT IN FAST-GROWING ECONOMIES - EnergyNet has produced investment forums and executive dialogues for Africa and Latin America's power sectors for the last 25 years - in Europe, the USA, Asia and across Africa and Latin America.
We work with governments and national utilities to facilitate investment summits where credible international investors can build relationships with public sector stakeholders to advance access to power.
Best known for the Africa Energy Forum, the longest-serving business development meeting place for senior-level decision makers in Africa's power sector, other leading investment summits we provide strategic perspectives on the investment landscape and project preparation include the H2 Africa, Offshore Technology Africa, Powering Africa Summit, Latin American Energy Forum and Latin American & Caribbean Gas Conference and Exhibition.
Having this focus on public and private sector partnerships provides us with a valuable lens through which we can offer independent perspectives and support the business development activities of companies from around the world operating in these fast-growing markets. Our team talks daily with stakeholders across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean to support these insights, so relationships and investor insights are our business and our passion.
About GEAPP:
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is an alliance of philanthropy, governments in emerging and developed economies, and technology, policy, and financing partners. GEAPP's common mission is to enable low and medium income countries (LMICs) shift to a clean energy, pro-growth model that accelerates universal energy access and inclusive economic growth while supporting the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has moved to assure South Africans that all terms written in Xitsonga on the new banknotes are accurate and correct.
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) is proud to announce the participation of Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA), as a speaker at this year's Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference and exhibition.
Representing the sole pan-African organization for the African downstream oil sector, Kragha's attendance at AOG 2023 is crucial towards shaping discussions around the challenges and opportunities present across the continent's downstream sector.
Giving a voice to all African downstream stakeholders, ARDA's participation at AOG 2023 is poised to promote a greater understanding of the economic, environmental, and social issues within the international oil industry, offering insight into how the sector may improve its technical and economic performance. Having held the position of Executive Secretary since 2020, Kragha has been a champion for energy security (https://apo-opa.info/44OTpyc), sustainable development (https://apo-opa.info/3LJDk40), and economic diversification throughout the continent.
Representing sub-Saharan Africa's largest oil producer and boasting remarkable upstream developments, Angola's downstream market (https://apo-opa.info/3H9b89c) is currently in the midst of a major transformation, owing primarily to the prolific development of the country's refining capacity. Plans to increase its refining capacity to 425,000 barrels per day have been expediated by the completion of an additional gasoline production unit at the existing Luanda Refinery and will include the construction of several new refineries in Cabinda, Lobito, and Soyo.
Taking placing under the auspices of Angola's Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, and in partnership with the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency, AIDAC, and the African Energy Chamber, AOG 2023 will return to Launda for its fourth edition in September.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
That’s a wrap for Round 1 of the Zigzag Clutch fuelled by Monster Energy. Surfers were quick off the mark and kept their foot on the gas. Round 1 saw 31 entries from all over the SA and beyond. The round was dominated by waves from Mozambique, J Bay, Cape Town, Durban, and Indonesia. So, …
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has called for a speedy resolution to end the decade-long water crisis at Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.
Even as a child, Gninlnagnon Koné , a young man from Katiola in north central Côte d'Ivoire, liked to follow his parents, who grew tubers and maize, to their farm.
Today, an engineer in agricultural business management, he says, “When I became an engineer, I realised that our agricultural producers still face the same difficulties with processing their products. People work hard but ultimately their products are undervalued and sell poorly. It made me want to change things. I decided to process these products to create added value and give farmers the chance to live a better life from the fruits of their labour,” he explains.
He too tried hard to set up an agricultural business without success. That is, until he encountered the Enable Youth Côte d'Ivoire project.
“My sole idea in coming to the Higher School of Agronomy (ESA) in Yamoussoukro, the country's political capital, was to get access to tools that would enable me to become a real agricultural entrepreneur as I've always dreamed,” he says, standing in front of a machine that roasts tiger nuts and maize.
Koné's food supplement for babies—named Cherubins— is a formula based on rice and tiger nuts. It also contains agricultural ingredients that set it apart from other food supplements available in Côte d'Ivoire, a market dominated by major brands, as Koné – good salesman that he is – hastens to add.
“The product is a fortified infant formula, made with 100% highly nutritious local agricultural products. It complies with all World Health Organization (WHO) standards in terms of infant nutrition. And it's identical to all the imported infant formulas that flood our markets,” he explains.
“It's an alternative we're offering to mums to ensure that children transition safely from breastmilk to solid food,” adds Koné.
Packed in 200g bags and then into attractive little blue boxes decorated with tiger nuts and grains of rice, Cherubins formula is made from brown or black rice, which is high in fibre and also an excellent antioxidant.
The rice is combined with other locally produced cereals, such as tiger nuts and soya. This adds lipids, proteins and carbohydrates, he explains.
“We also add mineral and vitamin supplements derived from other local products, such as roselle, moringa, carrot, mango and sometimes ginger to give the formula – which tastes amazing – a special flavour,” Koné adds.
“We researched the market for infant formulas and developed a strategy to enable us to penetrate the market by meeting consumer expectations. We're now ready to tackle it, with a well-honed strategy, solid market research and a number of test products. It all points to our being able to compete with the products already on the market,” he explains.
Set up by the government of Côte d'Ivoire with funding from the African Development Bank, the Enable Youth project is a national programme that seeks to attract young people into the agricultural sector. Its primary aim is to support young graduates to create businesses all along the agricultural value chain.
As well as offering a six-month training course, the project will provide partial funding for 20 young entrepreneurs to set up their businesses.
Subsistence agriculture plays an important role in the economy of Côte d'Ivoire, the world's leading cocoa producer. The authorities now want to see agricultural products processed locally to create added value for the country's economy which, with over 7% annual growth since 2013 – excluding the Covid-19 years – remains one of the world's most dynamic economies.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
Termii, a leading African messaging platform, is pleased to announce its participation in GITEX Africa 2023 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the largest technology event in the African continent, taking place from May 31st to June 2nd, 2023 in Morocco.
This announcement marks an exciting moment for Termii, as it looks to showcase its innovative messaging solutions to a global audience. The event provides a platform for Termii to demonstrate its capabilities and connect with key players in the industry, including customers, investors, and other stakeholders.
"We are thrilled to be participating in GITEX Africa 2023 and look forward to showcasing our messaging solutions on a global stage," said Atinuke Idowu, COO of Termii. "Our innovative technology has the potential to transform the way businesses communicate with their customers, and we are excited to demonstrate this to the world."
Termii's messaging platform is designed to help businesses of all sizes engage with their customers effectively. With features such as Messaging, Token (one-time passwords), and Analytics, Termii enables businesses to deliver personalized, real-time communications to their customers, helping to drive engagement, retention, and revenue.
The company's participation in GITEX Africa 2023 is a significant step forward for the company and a testament to its commitment to innovation in the messaging space. With the event set to attract over 5,000 attendees from around the world, it presents a unique opportunity for Termii to showcase its capabilities and connect with key players in the industry.
"We believe that GITEX Africa 2023 is the perfect platform for us to demonstrate our messaging solutions to a global audience," said Atinuke. "We are confident that our participation in the event will help us to connect with new customers and partners, and we look forward to showcasing our technology to the world."
For more information about Termii and its messaging solutions, please visit www.Termii.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GITEX Africa.
About Termii:
Termii is a leading African messaging platform that enables businesses of all sizes to engage with their customers more effectively. With features such as Messaging - transactional & promotional, Tokens, and Analytics, Termii helps businesses to deliver personalized, real-time communications to their customers, driving engagement, retention, and revenue. For more information, please visit www.Termii.com.
Contact:
Name: Olajuwon Abayomi
Title: Head of Sales
Company: Termii
Phone: +234 810 257 8708
Email: olajuwon.abayomi@termii.com
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says his department has allocated R7.2 billion over three years for direct transfer - based on approved plans - to facilities in need of maintenance, refurbishment, upgrades, replacements or new infrastructure.
Tanqueray – the magnificently distilled spirit – treated guests to a day of relaxation and rejuvenation with their latest offering, Tanqueray 0.0. This event took place at the plush, The View Lawns in Auckland Park. Themed The Tanqueray Oasis, guests were treated to a day of wellness activities such as yoga, meditation and spa treatments …
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its public relations campaign for Canon, titled "Canon R-Tour," has received the Certificate of Excellence at the 2023 SABRE Awards in the Northern Africa category.
The SABRE Awards are the most prestigious and important awards in the public relations industry due to their global reach and recognition, as well as their comprehensive coverage of a myriad of public relations disciplines.
They recognise outstanding achievements and celebrate the best work in public relations across multiple regions and categories, including the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and Asia-Pacific, with the campaigns being evaluated by a jury of industry leaders.
The Canon R-Tour offered customers an exclusive opportunity to participate in multiple tailor-made experiences that immersed them in the Canon universe, showcasing the state-of-the-art technological advances the company has brought to Africa.
The complete sensory experience of the campaign captured the attention of creatives, who had the opportunity to test the suitability of the mirrorless range to their specific genres. In addition, Canon experts on-the-ground were available to answer questions about product features and content creation, which truly embodied Canon's passion for connecting, communicating, and co-creating with their customers.
The campaign aimed to fill the information gap on high-end imaging technology offerings in Africa and help content creators and influencers elevate their work to world-class levels.
Taking place in Egypt and Morocco, the campaign featured seven experiential booths, a Canon Creator Summit, end-user events, village market visits, tours, photo walks, masterclasses with photography and influencer leaders, dealer events, workshops, product presentations, and competitions.
The media relations campaign strategy revolved around researching the media landscape, managing media relations, establishing partnerships with influencers and opinion makers, and creating and distributing content across the continent.
This public relations initiative resulted in two successful press briefings with over 100 media attendees and over 1,650 article pickups, achieving a PR value of over USD$30 million.
"We are thrilled that our public relations campaign for Canon's R-Tour has been recognised with the Certificate of Excellence at the prestigious 2023 SABRE Awards," said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Chairman of APO Group. "This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding public relations campaigns that help our clients achieve their communication goals and make a positive impact on communities across the African continent."
Canon's R-Tour aimed to provide customers with a unique and immersive experience that highlighted the company's innovative technology and commitment to empowering content creators and influencers in Africa.
“We are delighted that Canon R-Tour Campaign has been recognised with a certificate of excellence at the SABRE Awards. It serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to bringing innovative imaging technology to our esteemed customers in Africa, as well as our belief in the power of creativity to inspire and connect with individuals,” said Amine Djouahra, the B2C Business Unit Director of Canon Central and North Africa. "The R-Tour Campaign has effectively brought creatives and photo enthusiasts together across Africa, while showcasing how the right technological tools can help individuals unleash their full potential,” Djouahra added.
With its success in the 2023 SABRE Awards, APO Group continues to demonstrate its expertise and commitment to helping its clients achieve their communication goals and positively impact communities across the African continent.
The 2023 SABRE Awards ceremony will take place on May 18th, as part of the 2023 African Public Relations Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group.
Media contact:
marie@apo-opa.com
About APO Group:
Founded in 2007, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) is the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. We assist private and public organizations in sharpening their reputation and increasing their brand equity in target countries across Africa. Our role as a trusted partner is to leverage the power of media and build bespoke strategies that enable organisations to produce a real, measurable impact in Africa and beyond. The trust and recognition granted to APO Group by global and multinational companies, governments, and NGOs inspires us to continuously enhance our value proposition within Africa to better cater to our clients' needs. Among our prestigious clients: Facebook, Dangote Group, Nestle, GE, FIFA, Canon, Coca-Cola, DHL, Marriott Group, Ecobank, Siemens, Standard Chartered, Orange, Jack Ma Foundation, African Development Bank, World Health Organization, Islamic Development Bank, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Rotary International, Kaspersky, Greenpeace…
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland | Offices in Senegal, Dubai, and Hong Kong
For further information, please visit our website: https://www.APO-opa.com
Tanqueray, one of the world’s most iconic gin brands, is excited to announce their latest addition to the family. Tanqueray 0.0% is a non-alcoholic spirit alternative that delivers all the taste and complexity of the award-winning taste notes of the trademark but without the alcohol. Derived from botanicals of the iconic Tanqueray London Dry Gin, …
Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, says the department will be appealing the judgement handed down by the North Gauteng High Court last Friday.
CIS Group, has announced its participation in the upcoming first ever GITEX Africa (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Marrakech, Morocco from the 31st of May 3, 2023, to the 2nd of June 2023. GITEX Africa 2023 is a major technology event that brings together thousands of professionals, exhibitors, startups, and more than 100 government delegations.
During the exhibition, CIS Group plans to highlight its – ‘Industry Expertise', ‘Technologies' & ‘Services' with a keen eye on the best practices of digital transformation to help you & your customers climb the digital maturity scale.
The organization will provide the opportunity for customers, resellers, and vendors to schedule one on one meetings during the event.
Speaking about this initiative, Dr. Antoine Kareh, General Manager, CIS Group said, “At CIS Group, our legacy of success in the Middle East and Africa is due to our unrelenting focus on providing the right tools to our ecosystem at the right time. As we grow, we want our partners & customers to grow with us by leveraging our deep reach in African & Middle eastern countries and collaborating with us on the latest technologies and their implementation. Join us on this exciting journey towards a future of possibilities, where we plan to showcase our readiness and responsiveness at GITEX Africa. Together, let's explore new frontiers and achieve great things.”
Nelly Saoud, General Manager, CIS Integration said “At CIS Integration, we have a mind for the future. Our commitment to providing best-in-class, end-to-end ICT solutions and services enables our customers to optimize their performance and meet the challenges of digital transformation across all sectors. With a dynamic local presence on 4 continents and a strong reputation for trust & excellence, we are well-positioned to help our customers achieve their goals and realize the future of possibilities they need.”
Kristian Tierney, General Manager, Hiperdist Limited said “At Hiperdist, we don't just distribute products, we supply the future. The core of Hiperdist' s operation is a steadfast commitment to our partners, and we believe that by working together, we can drive innovation and shape the future of the ICT industry. Through our partnerships with leading technology vendors and our integrated logistics, support, and marketing services, our expert teams are dedicated to designing and offering solutions & services that benefit partners, vendors, and end customers.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GITEX Africa.
Notes to Editors:
The list of local affiliates includes:
Contact:
For more information on our participation in GITEX AFRICA 2023, send an email to:
gitexafrica@cis.com.lb
About CIS:
CIS (Computer Information Systems) is a leading ICT information systems integrator established for 40 years with a diversified portfolio of IT solutions and services, and 53 offices spanning across 40 countries. Our reach is matched only by our ability to cater to the expansion of international and mid-size enterprises serviced by highly certified experienced technology consultants.
CIS is committed to providing best-in-class, end-to-end ICT solutions and services that enable our customers to optimize their performance and meet the challenges of digital transformation across all sectors. Our technology specialization ranges from Advanced Computing, Storage, Networking, Cloud, Data Center, Edge solutions, Security, Software Technology, Big Data Analytics, and Test & Measurement equipment across industries such as FSI, Telecom, Public, Health Care, Education, Energy & Utilities
Our value-added services include end-to-end accountability, Audit & Consultancy, Deployment & Integration, Maintenance & Technical Assistance, Outsourcing, Cloud Services, and Managed Services. We work with the largest technology vendors such as Oracle, HPE, Microsoft, Cisco, Huawei, Micro Focus, Dell Technologies, G+D and VMWare to provide our customers with the best possible solutions.
With a dynamic local presence on 4 continents, including 16 Sub-Saharan Africa countries, CIS Integration has built a strong reputation for excellence and trust with our vendors and customers. Join us on our journey towards a future of possibilities.
About Hiperdist:
Hiperdist exists to grow your business. That is our sole purpose, we can assist with projects of any size, from scoping through to planning and deployment, offering advice and resource where it is needed the most, and ensuring that projects are delivered on spec, on time and on budget.
We achieve this by combining our technical expertise, business acumen, and geographical coverage with technology solutions from various international technology vendors such as VMWare, Oracle, IBM, Cisco, NetApp, Microsoft, HPE, Huawei, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and many others. With these tools we supply our clients with best-in-class, fully integrated solutions that enable them to optimize their performance, and better equip themselves for growth.
As well as being experts in their fields, our people are also passionate about realizing the potential of our region and empowering organizations to excel in the hyper-competitive, digitally transformed global market.
Our distribution solutions provide integrated logistics services, training & support services, and marketing services to help grow your business and support your customers. We know we will only succeed if you do.
Acalytica, a fast-growing digital platform, announced today its ambitious mission to empower 1 million South Africans by the end of 2023. The company aims to offer its innovative multi-link management solution for digital transformation and financial inclusion, making it an essential tool for both online and offline entrepreneurs. Acalytica is designed to provide an all-in-one …
A Budget Beating Winter Wonderland: Why Cape Town Should be Your Next Getaway When winter begins knocking, most of us do our best to ignore the lure of outdoor activities and instead hibernate at home with a blanket and a few new series. Fortunately for us, one of the best parts of being South African …
ShareCARD, a Ugandan seed-stage monitoring, evaluation, and learning platform for development projects, is taking part in GITEX Africa 2023 (https://GITEXAfrica.com/), the continent's largest all-inclusive tech event. At the annual pan-African forum in Marrakech, Morocco from May 31st to June 2nd, ShareCARD will showcase its innovative solution for project implementers, helping to streamline all implementation partner deliverables and improve project accountability.
Are you a project funder in Africa looking to revolutionize the way you track, assess, and qualify project beneficiaries? Then you won't want to miss ShareCARD's presence at GITEX Africa! Visit the ShareCARD website to learn more about our revolutionary platform and come to GITEX Africa to experience it first-hand.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to collaborate, explore new ventures, and discover how ShareCARD can make your project implementation easier. Visit our website now at https://ShareCARDApp.com and learn more about our revolutionary platform.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GITEX Africa.
About ShareCARD:
ShareCARD is an innovative monitoring, evaluation, and learning platform designed to empower developers and implementers of development projects. Our mission is to provide users with an easy-to-use solution that streams all project deliverables, tracks resource distributions, assesses and qualifies beneficiaries, and provides performance visibility and impact mapping at the last mile.
Our platform enables users to make informed decisions and ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively, enabling them to make a positive impact in the communities they serve.
With our monthly subscription plans, users of all sizes and budgets can access our platform, and our team is dedicated to providing them with the best possible experience and support.
Visit our website now at https://ShareCARDApp.com/ and start making a difference with ShareCARD.
West Africa's leading connectivity and data center services provider, MainOne (www.MainOne.net), an Equinix Company has enhanced its interconnection capabilities by using Equinix Fabric to extend its network reach and provide its enterprise customers with agile, on-demand and seamless connectivity to cloud providers, remote markets, and local infrastructure over the MainOne network and onto Platform Equinix.
Equinix Fabric is an on-demand, software-defined interconnection service, which provides global reach to the Equinix network of over 245 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers located in 71 major metros and 32 countries around the world. Equinix Fabric directly, securely, and dynamically connects distributed infrastructure and digital ecosystems on Platform Equinix®.
Speaking on this expansion, MainOne Chief Technical Officer, Anil Verma stated that “As a long-time customer of Equinix Fabric, MainOne has utilized the global footprint of data centers and services to establish connections to Cloud service providers and enable private, dedicated connections for customers in West Africa. Now as an Equinix company, the expansion of our network to Equinix Fabric guarantees enhanced SLA and lower latency for critical services and applications. This is part of our commitment to provide our customers with world-class interconnection services to accelerate their digital journey.”
In the new expansion, MainOne will utilize Equinix IBX data centers in Lisbon (LS1) and London (LD5) to create geographic diversity, enabling its customers connect their IT infrastructure to a dynamic and rich ecosystem, enjoying more direct access to Cloud services, and higher performance, ensuring they are able to stay ahead of their competitors with low-latency and secure IT infrastructure.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of MainOne.
MainOne Media Relations:
press@mainone.net
About MainOne:
MainOne, an Equinix Company, is a leading West African data center and connectivity solutions provider with presence in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. MainOne provides highly reliable services to major telecom operators, ISPs, government agencies, small to large enterprises, and educational institutions. MDXi, a subsidiary of MainOne, builds and operates data centers across West Africa.
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The Auditor-General’s office has withdrawn its erroneous finding linking Deputy Mayor Khusta Jack’s name to a painting business which has been doing business with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The Municipal Finance Management Act prohibits municipalities from doing business with companies whose directors or shareholders are employees of the State. 20 April Update: Apparently the […]
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is pleased to announce the names of the 57 Nigerians who were selected for 2023 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program. Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and embodies the U.S. commitment to invest in the future of Africa. The Fellowship is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.
The Fellows will travel to 28 cities across the United States from June 21 to August 4 to participate in Leadership Institutes hosted by American colleges and universities. In the final week of their program, the fellows will converge with their sub-Saharan counterparts in Washington D.C. for a Leadership Summit which will feature meetings with top U.S. government officials and private sector leaders.
In his remarks at the pre-fellowship orientation reception, Charge d'Affaires David Greene said, “The U.S. Mission is committed to supporting Nigerian youth and providing them opportunities to reach their full potential, especially our Mandela Washington Fellows. We look forward to working with you in the future to deepen the relationship between the United States and Nigeria.”
Since 2014, over 500 young leaders from Nigeria have participated in the Mandela Washington Fellowship. U.S. Mission Nigeria is proud to announce the 2023 cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows.
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First Name |
Last Name |
Track |
Leadership Institute |
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1 |
Abdulrahman |
Ahmed |
Leadership in Public Management |
Texas Tech University |
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2 |
Abiola Nurudeen |
Durodola |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
The Presidential Precinct |
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3 |
Abubakar |
Umar |
Leadership in Public Management |
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities |
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4 |
Adaeze |
Menekpugi |
Leadership in Business |
Drake University |
|
5 |
Aisha |
Abdullahi Bubah |
Leadership in Business |
Drake University |
|
6 |
Aisha |
Jaafar |
Leadership in Public Management |
Replacement candidate yet to be placed in an institute |
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7 |
Anthony |
Okoboshi |
Leadership in Public Management |
University of California – Davis |
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8 |
Blessing |
Ashi |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
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9 |
Chimdindu |
Neliaku-Chukwu |
Leadership in Public Management |
Arizona State University |
|
10 |
Chukwuemeka |
Uzoho |
Leadership in Public Management |
Wayne State University |
|
11 |
Comfort |
Effiom |
Leadership in Public Management |
Arizona State University |
|
12 |
Damilola |
Oligbinde |
Leadership in Public Management |
Cornell University |
|
13 |
Diepriye |
Diri |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Michigan State University |
|
14 |
Ebenezar |
Okafor |
Leadership in Public Management |
Wayne State University |
|
15 |
Elijah |
Affi |
Leadership in Business |
Drake University |
|
16 |
Gabriel |
Ogunsua |
Leadership in Business |
Lehigh University |
|
17 |
Geraldine |
Ofulue |
Leadership in Public Management |
Texas Tech University |
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18 |
Godspower |
Oyubu |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Kansas State University |
|
19 |
Godwin |
Henry |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Florida Gulf Coast University |
|
20 |
Hashidu |
Aminu |
Leadership in Business |
Rutgers University |
|
21 |
Henrietta |
Anene |
Leadership in Business |
Clark Atlanta University |
|
22 |
Ibrahim |
Hassan |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Drexel University |
|
23 |
Jasper |
Deebari |
Leadership in Public Management |
University of California – Davis |
|
24 |
Jemimah |
David-Makeri |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Michigan State University |
|
25 |
Jessica |
Oba |
Leadership in Public Management |
Howard University |
|
26 |
Julius |
Ilori |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Delaware |
|
27 |
Mahfuz |
Alabidun |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Drexel University |
|
28 |
Mathias |
Pwol |
Leadership in Business |
Jackson State University |
|
29 |
Michael |
Showunmi |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Georgia |
|
30 |
Mohammed |
Lawal |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
The Presidential Precinct |
|
31 |
Muhammad |
Usman |
Leadership in Business |
Purdue University |
|
32 |
Muhammad |
Yakubu |
Leadership in Business |
University of Texas at Austin |
|
33 |
Nkemakonam |
Agu |
Leadership in Business |
Drake University |
|
34 |
Nnanna |
John |
Leadership in Business |
University of Notre Dame |
|
35 |
Okeoghene |
Akusu |
Leadership in Public Management |
Bridgewater State University |
|
36 |
Oluwafunke |
Adeoye |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Georgia |
|
37 |
Oluwatoyin |
Olufon |
Leadership in Business |
University of Notre Dame |
|
38 |
Onyedikachi |
Nwakanma |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Delaware |
|
39 |
Onyeka |
Nwigwe |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Michigan State University |
|
40 |
Osato |
Omo-Osemwingie |
Leadership in Business |
Purdue University |
|
41 |
Praise |
Akobo |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Georgia |
|
42 |
Rabi |
Sufi |
Leadership in Public Management |
Wayne State University |
|
43 |
Saad Ayodeji |
Erubu |
Leadership in Public Management |
Bridgewater State University |
|
44 |
Saheed |
Ibrahim |
Leadership in Public Management |
Syracuse University |
|
45 |
Sandra |
Orgu |
Leadership in Public Management |
Texas Tech University |
|
46 |
Sunday |
Onuche |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
|
47 |
Susanne |
Ogunleye |
Leadership in Business |
University of Nevada-Reno |
|
48 |
Sylvia Chioma Chigozie |
Nwosu |
Leadership in Civic Engagement |
Michigan State University |
|
49 |
Terese |
Akpem |
Leadership in Business |
Purdue University |
|
50 |
Testimony |
Asiagwu |
Leadership in Business |
University of Notre Dame |
|
51 |
Uju |
Onyekachi |
Leadership in Business |
University of Notre Dame |
|
52 |
Uyi |
Effiom |
Leadership in Public Management |
University of California – Davis |
|
53 |
Uyiosa |
Obasohan |
Leadership in Public Management |
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities |
|
54 |
Victoria |
Ogwanighie |
Leadership in Business |
Clark Atlanta University |
|
55 |
Vivian |
Ezeonwumelu |
Leadership in Public Management |
Syracuse University |
|
56 |
Yusuf |
Nurudeen |
Leadership in Public Management |
Bridgewater State University |
|
57 |
Zainab |
Ahmad |
Leadership in Business |
University of Texas at Austin |
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria.
