Category: Events

Afreximbank to Host 2024 Trade Finance Seminar and Factoring Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia

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The event will address critical trade finance trends, tools and offer training in innovative strategies to bolster Africa’s trade ecosystem African bankers, financiers, legal practitioners, insurers, and professionals from regulatory agencies and corporates, from across the African continent involved in trade finance will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, from 5 to 8 November for the annual Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) and Factoring Workshop (https://ATFS2024.AfreximbankEvents.com). The event will address critical trade finance trends, tools and offer training in innovative strategies to bolster Africa’s trade ecosystem. Mr. Titus Ndove, Executive Director, Ministry of…

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Global supply chain leaders meet in Nairobi to shape the future of global health supply chains

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The second Supply Chain Leaders Forum Nairobi, Kenya / Thursday 10 October 2024 The second Supply Chain Leaders Forum (SCLF) kicked off yesterday with global supply chain leaders from 24 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) convening in Nairobi. The forum empowers country leaders through two-way dialogue with global donors to advocate supply chain transformation locally, enabling the transition to a sustainable supply chain. It informs the transition of health supply chain management to a country-led approach, and fosters a shared vision and collective impact through inter-country dialogues, in-country advocacy and…

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Africa on the Move: AfDB Forum Charts the Course for the Future of Transportation

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From September 18 to 20 in Abidjan, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Transport Forum brought together experts and decision-makers around an ambitious theme: “Africa on the Move – Accelerating Sustainable Transport Connectivity and Logistics”. This event highlighted the challenges and opportunities in Africa’s transport sector, outlining a roadmap for the future. A Call to Action for Continental Integration Solomon Quaynor, Vice President of the AfDB Group, emphasized the importance of ongoing initiatives: “The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) [includes] cross-border infrastructure projects and programs [touching] the main sectors…

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SAPICS ANNOUNCES BOTSWANA SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT TO STRENGTHEN AFRICA’S SUPPLY CHAINS

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Leading supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural Botswana Supply Chain Summit, reflecting its commitment to elevating, educating and empowering supply chain professionals not just in South Africa but across the continent. “SAPICS recognises Africa’s potential as a global supply chain force, and the imperative to strengthen African supply chains to unlock the region’s growth and prosperity,” comments SAPICS president MJ Schoemaker. The Botswana Supply Chain Summit takes place on 6 and 7 November 2024 in Gaborone. “This is a pivotal event; a milestone…

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2nd AfDB Transport Forum: Shaping the Future of Transport in Africa

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From September 18 to 20, Abidjan becomes the hub of transport infrastructure development in Africa with the second Transport Forum of the African Development Bank (AfDB) under the theme: “Africa on the Move – Accelerating Sustainable Transport and Logistics Connectivity.” Inaugurated by Amadou Koné, Ivorian Minister of Transport, and Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, First Vice President of the AfDB, this event marks a significant moment as the Bank strengthens its commitment to transport infrastructure. In 2023, the AfDB allocated $2.49 billion to transport projects on the continent, a notable increase of…

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Afreximbank and Government of São Tomé and Príncipe to host Investment Forum aimed at promoting investment and enhancing trade

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The event will facilitate B2B engagements, present joint ventures, offer public-private-partnerships and allow for private sector business deals to be concluded With an eye on promoting trade, investment and financing opportunities in São Tomé and Príncipe, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in partnership with the Government and the Promotion, Commerce and Investment Agency (APCI) of São Tomé and Príncipe are hosting the “São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Forum.” The forum is expected to attract about 150 participants and will feature key investment opportunities and projects across the country.   Scheduled for September…

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VULTURES AND HEALTHCARE AMONG TOPICS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSION’S SPRING CONFERENCE

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An innovative solution to improving healthcare access and availability in Lesotho and a heartwarming project that saved 160 endangered vultures were among the topics on the programme at the annual SAPICS Spring Summit, a leading event for supply chain professionals that was held in in Johannesburg recently by supply chain industry body SAPICS. Fanie Hendriksz, managing director of Right ePharmacy, shared the South African healthcare tech startup’s Lesotho success story, which was undertaken in partnership with USAID, the Lesotho Ministry of Health and Riders for Health. “BonoloMeds”, as the project…

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HEINEKEN BEVERAGES-SPONSORED SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT AFRICA BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS, POLICYMAKERS AND EXPERTS TO DRIVE CHANGE FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET

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The fourth annual Sustainability Summit Africa takes place in Johannesburg next week. This important one-day event on 10 September 2024 will bring together local and international business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts who will explore the latest strategies and best practices to enable sustainable procurement and supply chains. The theme of the 2024 summit is “From Vision to Action – Driving Sustainable Change Together”. Over four years, this conference has earned the reputation of Africa’s premier ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) transformation event. This year, it forms part of the…

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SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONERS URGED TO ATTEND SUSTAINABILITY MASTERCLASS

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A company’s supply chain is responsible for most of its environmental impact. Global supply chains account for more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity and geological resources, and they are responsible for more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. These are some of the reasons why it is imperative to build sustainable supply chains, stresses SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management. To equip supply chain professionals with the skills and know how to do this, the organisation has lined up a not to be missed masterclass. Facilitated by…

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ABSA TO BOOST SMMES WITH EMPOWERING CONFERENCE AND EXPO

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The development of small businesses can help to fight unemployment in South Africa, which has soared to a record 33.5%, according to data recently released by Statistics South Africa. Recognising this and reflecting the group’s commitment to helping SMMEs (small, medium and micro enterprises) to flourish, Absa will once again host the annual Absa Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Expo and Absa Smart Supplier Conference in Gauteng. Taking place on 10 and 11 September 2024 in Midrand, these are South Africa’s largest and longest standing events aimed at connecting local…

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