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Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level – Launches national adoption awareness initiative in Rwanda

eriinfo.com6 months ago04 mins

The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa’s trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s economic integration journey. A collaboration between African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the ATG…

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images Nexperia is based in the Netherlands and operates factories worldwide, including in the UK The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands, in a bid to safeguard the European supply of semiconductors for cars and other electronic goods and protect Europe’s economic security….

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

A close-up view of the Nexperia plant sign in Newport, Wales on April 1, 2022. Matthew Horwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor maker based in the Netherlands, in an extraordinary move to ensure a sufficient supply of its chips remains available in…

MultiChoice to delist as Canal+ takes full control

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada French media giant Groupe Canal+ has all but completed its takeover of MultiChoice, securing 94.39% of the South African pay-TV group’s issued shares following the close of its mandatory offer to shareholders. The result, announced to investors on Monday, clears the final hurdle for Canal+ to take full ownership of MultiChoice,…

FlySafair takes flight with tech-first strategy

eriinfo.com6 months ago07 mins

FlySafair sees digitisation as a powerful tool to reduce inefficiencies and delays. (Photograph by: Lesley Moyo) Low-cost airline FlySafair has placed technology at the centre of its operations, using digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes, cut costs, and improve the passenger experience. This is according to Kirby Gordon, chief marketing officer…

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Africa: As the High Seas Treaty Takes Effect, Africa Can Help Chart Its Course

eriinfo.com7 months ago011 mins

Africa’s role in shaping the BBNJ Treaty shows how multilateralism can pave the way for equitable global ocean governance. On 19 September, a landmark ocean governance accord bucked the global move away from multilateralism, marking a new era for the high seas, which cover roughly two-thirds of the world’s ocean. The Agreement under the United…

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Africa Takes Centre Stage to Reformed United Nations, Ramaphosa Tells UNGA

eriinfo.com7 months ago03 mins

Addis Ababa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his UN General Assembly address to call for a stronger, fairer multilateral system that meets the needs of Africa and the Global South. Marking the UN’s 80th anniversary, he said the organisation’s founding promise of peace, development and human rights remains vital but is under threat….

BYD takes the wraps off its sub-R400 000 EV for South Africa

eriinfo.com7 months ago05 mins

The BYD Dolphin Surf will cost less than R400 000 in its entry-level configuration Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to shake up the local electric vehicle market with the launch of a new compact hatchback dubbed the Dolphin Surf. Detailed pricing for the new vehicle is not yet available, but BYD South Africa said…

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Africa: What It Takes to Become a ‘Top 300 in Africa’ University

eriinfo.com7 months ago09 mins

One of the showcase goals of Liberia’s current national development plan is the achievement of “Top 300 in Africa” status for a Liberian university by 2029. The University of Liberia as the nation’s flagship university certainly has that goal in its sights. But has anybody really wondered what it will take to get there?? I…

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Africa: Soweto Spinner Dankie Darlie Takes Burning Rubber Across Africa

eriinfo.com8 months ago05 mins

Nalo Jivhuho became one of 15 female spinners chosen by Soweto Drift Academy in a 2019 competition. She funds her spinning career herself with no sponsors while working in a corporate and owning logistics company. Nalo Jivhuho is spinning her way to the top in a sport dominated by men. The Meadowlands-born driver, known as…