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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) |

Professor Asutay Wins 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics

Professor Asutay was selected in recognition of his novel work on Islamic moral economy and the articulation of Islamic finance

Professor Mehmet Asutay has been selected as the first-place winner of the 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics (www.IsDBInstitute.org) for his significant and influential contributions to the field of Islamic economics and finance. The prize laureate is a Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Political…

Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH)
Source: Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum (THIQAH) |

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Private Sector Institutions to Host the Private Sector Forum, 28-30 April 2024, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

The Private Sector Forum is a significant opportunity for partners and leading stakeholders to foster relationships, share knowledge and expertise, and discover new investment and trade opportunities

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group's (www.IDBGBF.org) private sector institutions, including the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), are proud to announce the upcoming "Private Sector…

APO Group

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APO Group Celebrates Triple Award Win for Africa at Prestigious Brands Review Magazine Awards

APO Group was named Best PR Agency Africa 2024, Leading Communication Consultancy Africa 2024, and Leading Press Release Distribution Platform Africa 2024

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that it has been named the winner in three award categories by Brands Review Magazine, a renowned UK-based media publication dedicated to covering key industry sectors worldwide. APO Group was named Best…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their best Film, Song and Fashion Awards 2024 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues

Merck Foundation in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, announces annually 8 important Awards, under two themes, for Media, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers and Musicians/ Singers, and potential young African talents in these fields

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Art Day 2024” through their pan African Community of “Art and Fashion with Purpose”, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation to raise awareness about sensitive health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator,…

2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

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Africa's Agrifood Entrepreneurs Called to Action: Applications Open for the US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

This year's competition will recognize and celebrate African entrepreneurs whose business solutions address the pressing need for efficient local production of nutritious food

The 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition (https://GoGettaz.Africa) invites agrifood entrepreneurs from across Africa to showcase their startup business ventures. Judges will be looking for innovative founders and co-founders aged 18-35 with the vision to establish sustainable scalable businesses, drive resilience, increase food security, and create jobs in the agrifood sector. Applications…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: President Ruto Awarded Ghana’s Highest Honour

President Ruto was an “example of a new generation of African leaders” who have decided to insist on the application of principles of accountability and due process to all citizens no matter their status in society"

Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country’s highest honour, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta. Conferring the honour at a State banquet on Wednesday evening, President Nana Akufo-Addo said President Ruto was an “example of a new generation of African leaders” who have decided…

Verdant Capital
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Verdant Capital wins joint 2ⁿᵈ in both the Pan-Africa and East Africa Regions at the 2023 Dealmakers Africa Awards

This is the fourth successive year that Verdant Capital has been placed in the top three in East Africa

On Friday, March 15, 2024, the annual Dealmakers Africa Award Gala took place in Lagos, Nigeria. DealMakers is the pre-eminent league table agency for Africa. At the awards, it was announced that Verdant Capital was ranked joint 2nd by deal flow in 2023 in the prestigious DealMakers Africa M&A leagues…

U.S. Embassy in Mozambique

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Júlia Wachave: The Light of Hope in Cabo Delgado – Recognized with the 2024 Woman of Courage Award from the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Mozambique

Júlia Wachave is the Executive Director of the Association for the Protection of Women and Girls (PROMURA) in Cabo Delgado and was formerly the provincial coordinator of Cabo Delgado for the Mozambique Human Rights Defenders Network

The United States Embassy in Mozambique awarded, this Tuesday, the 2024 U.S. Embassy Woman of Courage Award to lawyer, human rights defender focusing on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) since 2001, and social activist Júlia Wachave for her work in protecting and advocating for the rights of women and girls in Cabo Delgado.…

Kaspersky
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Kaspersky sets records by leading 94% of independent tests

The TOP3 metric reflects a vendor’s success in independent comparative tests during the calendar year

In 2023, Kaspersky's products (www.Kaspersky.co.za) held the leading position in the TOP3 metric (https://apo-opa.co/3IWatso). During the year, Kaspersky participated in 100 independent tests and reviews, with its products being awarded 93 firsts and 94 TOP3 finishes, achieving the highest result of all years. The TOP3 metric reflects a vendor’s success…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrean Football Championship Wraps up with Denden Club Victory

The championship’s climax saw Denden Club being awarded the Gold Medal and a prize of 100,000 Nakfa, while Keih-Bahri Club received the Silver Medal along with 75,000 Nakfa

The Eritrean football championship, which kicked off on March 10th in Asmara and Keren, reached its grand finale on March 24th at Asmara Stadium. The championship concluded with a riveting final match between Keih-Bahri and Denden Football Clubs, accompanied by an array of cultural and artistic showcases. Denden Club, representing…