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Afreximbank Announces U.S.$1.1- Million Donation to Aid Hurricane Melissa Recovery Efforts in Jamaica and Haiti

eriinfo.com12 hours ago04 mins

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a donation of US$1.1 million to the governments of Jamaica and Haiti to support their recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October. Hurricane Melissa, which passed through the northern Caribbean, unleashed unprecedented devastation on a number of countries in the region, including Haiti and Jamaica…

Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions

eriinfo.com2 days ago08 mins

Rivian debuted new tech at its first “Autonomy and AI Day” in Palo Alto, California, Dec. 11, 2025. Credit: Rivian PALO ALTO, Calif. – Shares of Rivian Automotive declined 6.1% Thursday after the electric vehicle maker held its first “Autonomy and AI Day,” with plans to eventually launch self-driving EVs. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and…

Education Department announces deal to end Biden’s SAVE student loan plan

eriinfo.com5 days ago03 mins

The Trump administration announced a deal Tuesday to officially end a major student loan repayment program implemented under President Joe Biden. The Education Department said in a news release that it reached a proposed joint settlement agreement with Missouri to bring an end to Biden’s “Saving on a Valuable Education” plan. Several Republican-led states had…

Trump announces billion aid package for farmers hurt by trade war

Trump announces $12 billion aid package for farmers hurt by trade war

eriinfo.com6 days ago07 mins

Corn and soybean farmer Don Swanson prepares to harvest his corn crop as he and other Iowa farmers struggle with the effects of weather and ongoing tariffs resulting from the trade war between the U.S. and China that continue to affect agricultural business, in Eldon, Iowa, on Oct. 4, 2019. Kia Johnson | Reuters President…

Microsoft announces global price hikes for Microsoft 365 in 2026

eriinfo.com1 week ago03 mins

Microsoft is set to implement a global price increase for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites, effective July 2026, targeting commercial and government customers. The company stated on Thursday that the price adjustments reflect the addition of more than 1,100 new features to the suite—including AI-driven productivity tools and enhanced integrated security—since the last major price…

IITPSA announces winners of the 2025 President’s Awards

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

Winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The winner of the prestigious IT Personality of the Year award is Matt Putman, Co-Founder and CEO of iKhokha – one of the first fintech companies to be launched in Africa,…

Hakware announces official certification programme for security professionals

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Hakware launches official certification programme. Hakware, the all-in-one cyber security platform designed to simplify security operations, today announced the launch of its official certification programme: Certified Hakware Admin. The programme will be available globally starting January 2026. The Certified Hakware Admin designation is designed for IT administrators, cyber security professionals and security engineers who want…

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FEDA Feda Announces Landmark Investment in A2MP to Drive Africa’s Mining and Industrial Transformation

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago09 mins

Kigali, Rwanda 12 November 2025: The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a US$300 million strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP). This investment underscores Afreximbank’s commitment to supporting Africa’s mining sector and ensuring the…

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Africa: Tiktok Announces 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards Nominees, Opens Voting Portal

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

Voting for the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards is now open until 14 November 2025 (midnight CAT), allowing users to cast one vote per category each day. The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artistes, and trendsetters who’ve defined our feeds in 2025. The TikTok Awards are an annual celebration of…

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FEDA Announces Landmark Investment in A2MP to Drive Africa’s Mining and Industrial Transformation

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a US$300 million strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP). This investment underscores Afreximbank’s commitment to supporting Africa’s mining sector and ensuring the continent’s vast mineral wealth becomes…