The African Development Bank said it participated in an event where Italy contributed about US$1.2mn towards the Somalia Infrastructure Fund (SIF)
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Propak West Africa set to be the biggest show to date
Propak is expected to attract 4,000 visitors over the three days in September. (Image source: Afrocet Montgomery Exhibitions and Events)
Organisers of Propak ─ West Africa’s largest packaging, plastics, processing and printing exhibition ─ have confirmed stands for the upcoming event in September have nearly sold out
Vodacom Business Nigeria and Intelsat sign agreement to expand broadband connectivity across industries
![With the agreement, broadband connective is set to be more accessible to a number of industries across Africa. (Image source: Intelsat)](/images/Right_Lanre.jpg)
With the agreement, broadband connective is set to be more accessible to a number of industries across Africa. (Image source: Intelsat)
Vodacom Business Nigeria has signed an agreement with Intelsat SA for satellite services, a move that aims to provide high-quality broadband connectivity to industries including banking, oil and gas and enterprise sectors across West Africa
GE Power restarts production at Metahara Sugar Factory in Ethiopia
![Sugar is a major commodity in Ethiopia, both for local consumption and export. (Image source: Bernd Müller/Pixabay)](/images/Sugar_Factory.jpg)
Sugar is a major commodity in Ethiopia, both for local consumption and export. (Image source: Bernd Müller/Pixabay)
GE Power and FieldCore, GE’s independent field services execution arm, have restarted Metahara Sugar Factory in Ethiopia, seven months after the plant was severely damaged by a major thunderstorm
Digitally-driven education platforms major to South African youth
Digital education is vital to shape the future of young Africans and government should start collaborating with EdTech companies from the private sector to equip the nation with critical skills, according to Pierre Aurel, Strategic Project Manager at e4