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Mara Social Media Acquires Global Instant Messaging & Communications Platform “Nimbuzz”

March 23, 2017/Mara Group Mara Social Media (https://Mara.com), an African multi-channel platform of online and mobile tech innovations that are designed to connect people across emerging markets, has announced this week that it has acquired global platform Nimbuzz Assets. Nimbuzz, initially released in May 2008 is a powerful cross-platform mobile […]

Dream Come True: Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 1,000 Successful Applicants Out of 93,000

Tony Elumelu, Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation March 22, 2017/TEF The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), an African founded and funded 21st century philanthropic organization committed to entrepreneurship development, ushers in an additional 1,000 African entrepreneurs. Applications were received from over 93,000 entrepreneurs across 55 African countries –  over 100% increase from 2016, and nearly […]

GE Oil & Gas expands global footprint with new Sub Saharan Africa facility to support customer operations

March 22, 2017/GE Takoradi service facility underlines GE’s commitment to bring global expertise and build local capabilities in Africa. Investment to include training of Ghanaian workforce and partnerships with educational institutions. New facility will directly support Eni’s Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project and will be the primary service centre […]