Mobile Networks in Africa: Video Accounts for Less than 6% of Traffic, Expected to Grow Faster Than in any Region – Report
Press Releases November 15, 2013
Blackberry email and BBM messaging accounts for over 13% of traffic across Africa CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — Sandvine, (TSX:SVC) (http://www.sandvine.com) a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, today released its Internet traffic trends report, entitled “Global Internet Phenomena Report 2H2013” (https://www.sandvine.com/trends/global-internet-phenomena),... Read more
SkyVision to Unveil New Cloud Services at Cape Town’s “AfricaCom 2013” Conference
Press Releases November 15, 2013
SkyVision cloud-based solutions will enable customers to reduce overall IT expenses CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (http://www.skyvision.net), a leading global communication provider, today announced its launch of a full suite of Cloud services and solutions. The official launch will take place at AfricaCom 2013, November 12-14,... Read more
AfDB, Namibia Sign ZAR 2.9 billion Loan Agreement for Construction of New Port of Walvis Bay Container Terminal
Press Releases November 15, 2013
WINDHOEK, Namibia, November 11, 2013/ — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) and Namibia on Friday, November 8, 2013 signed a ZAR 2.9 billion (US $338 million) sovereign guaranteed loan to Nambia Ports Authority (Namport) to finance the construction of a container terminal at Walvis Bay New Port. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank-2.png Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=728... Read more
DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure to Meet Express and Freight Demands in Region
Press Releases November 15, 2013
The recent investment includes the launch of a new airside facility in Dakar, Senegal, and the addition of 3 aircraft – a Boeing 757 and two ATR72s CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 11, 2013/ — DHL (http://www.dhl.com), the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air... Read more
EYA NWEZE FAMILY ANNOUNCES MATRIARCH’S BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Press Releases November 15, 2013
WITH GRATITUDE TO GOD THE EYA NWEZE FAMILY OF UMUIDA, ENUGU EZIKE IN IGBO EZE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL AREA OF ENUGU STATE ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF THEIR WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER, MRS. PAULINA OMADAJA EZE (NÉE AGASHI) WHICH SAD EVENT OCCURRED ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2013. BURIAL... Read more
Porsche Makes Strategic Move Towards Regional Expansion With a Focus on Africa
AfricaPress Releases November 8, 2013
PRESS RELEASE Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE eyes Africa expansion DUBAI, UAE, November 7, 2013/ — In line with the brand’s global 2018 development strategy, Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE (http://www.porsche.com/middle-east), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is planning to expand... Read more
African Water Facility Turns Waste into Commercial Fertilizer and Energy, Improves Sanitation Services for Ghana’s Urban Poor
AfricaPress Releases November 8, 2013
PRESS RELEASE African Water Facility Turns Waste into Commercial Fertilizer and Energy, While Improving Sanitation Services for the Urban Poor, in Ghana A waste treatment plant that can produce about 500 tons of fertilizer per year, and can generate about 580,000 kWh per year of... Read more
Agriculture Fast Track Fund Now Accepting Grant Applications from African Agri-Business Operators
AfricaPress Releases November 8, 2013
PRESS RELEASE TUNIS, Tunisia, November 7, 2013/ — The Agriculture Fast Track Fund (http://www.AFTfund.org), a new multi-donor trust fund, managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org), designed to boost investment in Africa’s agricultural sector, is now accepting applications for new grants. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/african-development-bank-2.png Launching the call for... Read more
Nigeria: AfDB Board Approves US$152.50 Million Financing for Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program
Press Releases November 3, 2013
PRESS RELEASE The overall goal of the Program is to transform agriculture into a profitable business TUNIS, Tunisia, November 1, 2013/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (http://www.afdb.org) has approved an ADF* loan of US$ 152.12 million (UA98.78 million*) and an ADF grant of US$... Read more
ATNS Promotes Talks on Industry Innovation, Research and Development
Press Releases November 3, 2013
The 2nd Annual ATNS AVI AFRIQUE Aviation Innovation Summit will be held at the Innovation Hub in South Africa on October 31 TSHWANE, South Africa, November 1, 2013/ — Aviation and aerospace industry experts, academia and critical role players from various government departments and state-owned entities, multinational companies and... Read more