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> Facebook brings its Internet.org Innovation Challenge to Africa
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> Recognition for African developers who are working to deliver apps, websites and services for learning/education and economic empowerment; $US150, 000 awards for winners in two categories
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> JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 10, 2015/ -- Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.facebook.com) is launching the Internet.org (http://Internet.org) Innovation Challenge in Africa (https://info.internet.org/en/story/innovation-challenge), with the aim of recognising developers and entrepreneurs who are using the internet to improve the standard of education and economic health in their communities. Developers across Africa are invited to enter the challenge.
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> Facebook will present an Innovation Challenge Award of US $150,000 to the app, website or service judged to be the best in two categories: learning/education and economic empowerment. Each Innovation Challenge Award winner will also receive a package of tools and services worth up to $60,000 from Facebook's FbStart program (https://fbstart.com). Two apps, websites or services in each category will receive an Impact Award prize in the amount of $50,000.
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> This follows the success of Facebook's Internet.org Innovation Challenge in India (https:/info.internet.org/en/2015/10/20/innovationchallengeindia), an award designed to recognise people making the internet more relevant for women, students, farmers and migrant workers in India. Facebook awarded prizes to services working on these challenges in India, where it was inspiring to see the range of entrepreneurship devoted to improving people's lives.
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> "The Internet.org Innovation Challenge in Africa supports our vision of a connected world by recognizing those who are working on solutions that aim to improve education and economic health of communities in Africa," says Ime Archibong, director of strategic partnerships at Facebook. "We're looking forward to seeing how African developers are providing real value for their communities. By connecting people and empowering them with access to services and information, we can help them achieve extraordinary things and help them to enhance their lives."
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> The awards are open to developers of apps, websites and online services that provide real value to African communities under the following pillars:
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> All entries must be received by 1 May, 2016. Winners will be announced in August/September 2016.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
Facebook brings its Internet.org Innovation Challenge to Africa
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Powering Africa: Tanzania meeting to discuss reforms for the country’s power sector
> Powering Africa: Tanzania meeting to discuss reforms for the country's power sector
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> The annual Powering Africa: Tanzania investment conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro hotel from 3-4 December 2015
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> DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, November 17, 2015/ -- The annual Powering Africa: Tanzania investment conference (www.PoweringAfrica-Tanzania.com) will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro hotel from 3-4 December 2015.
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> The meeting will focus on the future of Tanzania's power sector following the recent elections, identifying opportunities for investment and building crucial relationships between private and public players in the market.
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> Recent confirmations from January Makamba, Member of Parliament Bumbuli, Tanzania, representatives from the President's Delivery Bureau (PDB) ,the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Gas Supply Company (GASCO) demonstrate the on-going commitment from the public sector towards accelerating energy access in Tanzania as a springboard for economic development.
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> To date, 37 unique companies from the private sector are confirmed to attend including Tanzania Investment Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Citibank Tanzania Limited, BVI Consulting, Liquefied NG Tanzania Limited, Statoil and Sunfunder.
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> The agenda will focus on topics such as Tanzania's commitment to energy reform, sector growth and gas development, procurement strategies for Tanzania's public sector companies and the importance of electricity for agriculture and captive power industries.
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> Following the recent $5 million worth of funding from the IFC enabling Tanzania to explore mini-grid power capability, the programme will also look at the options for delivering renewable energy to Tanzania and the opportunities for solar, wind, geothermal and hydro power development.
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Monday, November 16, 2015
Facebook - Africa: Free Basics by Facebook expands internet access to millions of people in Africa
> Free Basics by Facebook expands internet access to millions of people in Africa
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> Free Basics Platform is now live - more than 60 new services are available across the 29 countries where Free Basic services are available, including 14 in Africa
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> JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 16, 2015/ -- Free Basics Platform is now live - more than 60 new services are available across the 29 countries where Free Basic services are available, including 14 in Africa
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> Praekelt Foundation and Facebook announce a partnership that aims to accelerate the impact of Internet and more organisations to create services for the Free Basics Platform
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> Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.facebook.com) kicks off its activities at AfricaCom 2015 by sharing the progress of Free Basics, a programme that brings relevant basic internet services without data charges to people in growing countries.
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> Facebook also shared the latest progress of the Free Basics Platform, which is now available to all developers around the world, and today together with the Praekelt Foundation (http://PraekeltFoundation.org) announced the Praekelt Foundation Incubator for Free Basics, a global partnership to support developers building for the Free Basics Platform.
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> Facebook has, to date, brought free basic internet services to people in 29 countries, including 14 in Africa, and brought more than 15 million people online. Free Basics is now available to more than one billion people across Asia, Africa and Latin America.
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> Some of the African countries where Free Basics has been launched include Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Senegal, Zambia, Ghana, Angola and Malawi. Mobile phone users in these countries now have access to a set of websites and services with no data charges, in categories including maternal health, education, news updates, as well as local information.
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> The program is making an impact on people's lives by providing free health, education, and economic information. For instance, SmartBusiness, a website that helps people learn to launch and run a business, now sees 5x more daily searches within their service since launching in South Africa in July, meaning more people are getting access to important economic information. BabyCenter and MAMA both reach millions of people around the globe with vital health information for pregnancy and parenting, including 3.4 million people through Internet.org's free basics services alone.
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> "When people are connected, they can achieve extraordinary things as individuals and as a community. Connectivity brings opportunity for people around the world, and we've seen this firsthand here in Africa, where we began this journey," said Ime Archibong, director of strategic partnerships at Facebook.
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> Internet.org Platform is now Live
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> In May we introduced the Platform (http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/05/announcing-the-internet-org-platform/) as a way for developers to easily create services that integrate with Free Basics, and a way to give people more choice and control over the services they access. And now, the Free Basics Platform is live.
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> Archibong continued, "Our mission is to connect the world, and we know when we bring communities together we can have even more impact. That's why we launched the Free Basics Platform to work with as many developers, non-profits and the social good community, and entrepreneurs as possible to extend the benefits of connectivity to diverse, local communities. Today is the next step in this journey, and I'm thrilled to announce the Praekelt Foundation Incubator for Free Basics here in Africa together with the team. The people I have met and impact I have seen from the benefits of connectivity simply remind me we are only 1% done. Together Facebook and the developer, entrepreneur and non-profit communities in Africa can work together to bring opportunity to people in Africa and around the world."
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> If you're a developer interested in submitting your service to be part of the Free Basics Platform, you can learn more on our developer page here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/internet-org.
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> Praekelt Foundation (http://PraekeltFoundation.org) and Facebook also announced (http://praekeltfoundation.org/praekelt-foundation-facebook-partnership.html) the launch of a new partnership to support developers and social change organisations in their efforts to build accessible online services designed by and for people living in the developing world. Together with Facebook, and the support of Torchbox (https://Torchbox.com), we're creating an open source toolkit of technologies and strategies that will empower organisations across the globe to adapt services for mobile and to create new ones, allowing them to distribute these services through the web and the Free Basics by Facebook platform.
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> To launch this initiative, Praekelt Foundation is creating an incubator programme that will provide support and resources to 100 independently-selected social change organisations. The tools and lessons that emerge from this programme will be opened up to the public in 2016 to allow thousands more organisations to take advantage of the ubiquity of mobile devices and the potential of the internet to create sustainable change.
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> The partnership aims to increase and add to the mix of free websites and services available to users on this platform. It will also focus on providing the right tools as well as technical, content, capacity building and leadership support to organisations working in the social change environment.
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> Praekelt Group Founder and CEO Gustav Praekelt said: "Praekelt Foundation believes that access to essential information and basic services is a human right. When people have access to the tools and knowledge that the internet and other digital communication technologies provide, they have access to opportunities that will make their lives better."
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> Praekelt continued: "Over the last year, we have worked with NGOs to provide life-saving information to a potential audience of over 1 billion through Internet.org and the Free Basics Platform. We've never seen our work reach so many people so quickly. But we need to do more, and through the creation of the Praekelt Foundation Incubator for Free Basics we will do just that."
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> Register your interest to join the Praekelt Foundation Incubator for Free Basics here: https://PraekeltFoundation.typeform.com/to/QekN63.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Africa: The Aid & International Development Forum Africa Summit 2016 will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Aid & International Development Forum Africa Summit 2016 will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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> ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, November 11, 2015/ -- More than 250 senior representatives and advisors from regional governments, UN agencies, international and regional NGOs, CBOs, investors and donors, research institutes and the private sector are going to meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the Aid & International Development Forum Africa Summit 2016 (http://linktrack.info/.1ds15).
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> The Summit set for 2-3 February at the United Nations Conference Centre will focus on technological innovations and best practice to improve aid delivery and development strategy in East Africa.
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> The Aid & International Development Forum has been building long-lasting partnerships between key actors in the humanitarian and development sector for over 13 years. The agenda has been developed in consultation with key organisations, such as WFP, IRFC, World Vision, USAID, UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children, UN Habitat, CRS, FHI360, Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity International, IRD and will include case studies, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive roundtable sessions.
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> AIDF Africa Summit 2016 will provide comprehensive overview of the latest trends around humanitarian logistics, community health, WASH, security of aid workers and communities, camp management, mobile for development, financing, communication with communities and among aid agencies.
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> The unique event format combines high level strategic information with multiple specialist topic tracks and structured networking as well as peer-to peer round table discussions enabling full and frank sharing of views, experience and vital feedback within the community.
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> Dr Chukwudozie Ezigbalike, Chief of the Data Technology Section at the Africa Centre for Statistics, UN Economic Commission for Africa
> Dr Sharad Sapra, Director of Global Innovation Centre, UNICEF
> Christopher Hoffman, Regional Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Director (RHEAD), World Vision (Kenya)
> Rishi Ramrakha, Head of Zone Logistics Unit, Africa, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Africa: PwC enjoyed double digit growth in Africa and the Middle East with revenues up 16%
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PwC FY15 global revenues increase 10% to US$ 35.4 billion |
- Double-digit growth in Middle East and Africa (16%), North America and the Caribbean (12%) and Australasia and Pacific Islands (11%)
- PwC's strategy in Africa mirrored that of its international clients who are also expanding across the continent
- "We have great confidence in the future of Africa and are investing heavily in talent and skills development"
- The South African firm recently appointed Dion Shango, a South African citizen, as the Southern Africa CEO role with effect from 1 July 2015 |
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 6 October 2015/ -- The PwC (http://www.pwc.com) network reported total global gross revenues of US$35.4 billion for the fiscal year ended on 30 June 2015. At constant exchange rates, PwC's total global revenues rose by 10%. This is up markedly from the previous year and the strongest year-on-year growth that the network has seen since FY07. Growth was strong across all lines of business and in all geographic regions. Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). Contacts: Hein Boegman: CEO of PwC Africa OR James du Preez: Clients and Markets Development Leader, PwC Africa OR Zachary Giglio: Account Manager, Edelman South Africa OR Sanchia Temkin: Head of Media Relations, PwC OR Nonki Ndlazi: PwC Media Liaison Officer At PwC (http://www.pwc.com), our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We're a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. SOURCE Multimedia content |
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Africa tourism set for sustained growth
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Africa tourism set for sustained growth |
The hotel and tourism industry in Africa is beginning a period of sustained growth, according to the sector's leading experts gathered at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa |
LONDON, United Kingdom, 5 October 2015/ -- The hotel and tourism industry in Africa is beginning a period of sustained growth, according to the sector's leading experts gathered at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa (http://www.Africa-Conference.com). Flight bookings for the next six months suggest a sustained recovery. The data shows arrivals on-the-book (bookings for travel in future) from October 2015 to March 2016 are now running 4% ahead, compared with the same period last year. (See graph in Multimedia content.) Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Bench Events. For further information, including interviews, please contact Anja Eckervogt, Anja@Tarsh.com or David Tarsh, David@Tarsh.com on +44 7770 816 070. SOURCE Multimedia content
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Africa: The Value of Dual Citizenship for African’s Wishing to Take Advantage of Opportunities within the Continent and Abroad
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> It is estimated that only around 1% of the world's population have two or more passports, making dual citizenship an exclusive privilege
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> JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 5 October 2015/ -- "No man is an island" is the theme of this year's upcoming Investment Agenda, being held in Johannesburg on the 20th of October. Leading investors, asset managers and industry experts will assemble to examine the prevailing economic and political environment in Africa and its impact on investment strategy in 2016.
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> In light of this conference, Monarch&Co International (http://www.monarchandco.com) emphasizes the value of dual citizenship, especially for African's wishing to take advantage of opportunities within the continent and abroad. Holding the passport of another country can open opportunities for business, education, healthcare and visa-free travel for investors and their families.
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> Monarch&Co International are specialists in residency and citizenship by investment programmes and currently have a wide portfolio of countries around the world for investors to choose from. Among the countries that offer the best benefits are, Antigua & Barbuda, Cyprus (EU), Grenada, Malta (EU), Mauritius, Portugal (EU), St Kitts & Nevis, the UK (EU) and the USA.
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> According to statistics, it is estimated that only around 1% of the world's population have two or more passports, making dual citizenship an exclusive privilege. While in the past it was only possible for people to attain dual citizenship through their ancestry or emigration, many countries have now made it possible for applicants to gain residency or citizenship through various investment programmes without ever having to emigrate.
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> By making a substantial investment into either a business venture or the purchase of real estate, investors can apply for residency and / or citizenship in a foreign country. James Bowling, CEO of Monarch&Co, says that investors are particularly interested in obtaining citizenship in countries that are members of the European Union (EU). This is largely due to the benefits afforded to EU citizens including right of free movement, settlement and employment across all EU member states. Whilst Bowling agrees that the EU offers unparalleled opportunity, other countries can offer similar and / or different benefits that may better suit other investor requirements. These countries can include the USA, Grenada and Antigua & Barbuda. Therefore, the choice of country really concerns the primary reason for investment, explains Bowling.
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> A hard currency investment is a good currency hedge. "Many are looking for investment options that allow them to financially hedge against future economic uncertainty in their home country. Some of the programmes offer investors returns of up to 6.5% as well as buy-back guarantees once they qualify for citizenship – allowing investors to earn returns in foreign currency - these countries include Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda.
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> Freedom of travel is one of the major benefits of these programmes. "Many of our clients incur huge travel inconveniences when travelling abroad owing to the conditions set on them by virtue of the passport that they carry. Visa applications are both costly and time consuming and generally an irritating nuisance. Through residency and citizenship programmes, investors can gain travel benefits through obtaining another citizenship that has fewer travel restrictions and visa requirements," says Bowling.
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> Bowling points out that by gaining a second citizenship, investors are also able to enjoy tax breaks as well as the possibility of improved personal and corporate tax exposure. "The extent of these benefits would depend on the new jurisdiction's offering and incentives as well as where the client makes their primary tax residence."
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> Investors who are looking for better schooling opportunities for their children, a safe environment in which to raise their families, or just a better quality of life, are attracted by the benefits of dual citizenship.
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> "There are many reasons why dual residency and citizenship appeals to many investors, but mostly it revolves around the second passport, which is their key to a world of free movement, greater flexibility, and legal tax reduction," Bowling concludes.
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> Monarch&Co International (http://www.monarchandco.com) was established in 2007 under the name Crusader Rock International, becoming the market leader in facilitating residence, property and investment options and structures in Malta.
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> 2011 saw the rebranding of the company to Monarch & Co International. Monarch&Co offers clients immigrant investor programmes for residence and citizenship, investment properties and personal and corporate structures in hand-picked territories around the world.
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Friday, October 2, 2015
Africa: DHL Global Forwarding Appoints Daniella de Pauw as new Sub-Saharan Africa Chief Executive Officer
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> Daniella de Pauw returns to DHL to helm the Sub-Saharan Africa region effective from 19 August 2015
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> CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 2 October 2015/ -- DHL Global Forwarding (http://www.dpdhl.com), leading provider of air, sea and road freight services in Europe and Asia, has appointed Daniella de Pauw as Chief Executive Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, with effect from 19 August 2015. In her new role, Daniella is based in Johannesburg and will be responsible for driving growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Daniella currently reports to Thomas Nieszner, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Europe.
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> "Daniella's strong background in Africa's unique logistics climate has made her well-equipped to scale our operational and reputational footprint to the next level," said Thomas Nieszner, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Europe. "With her great experience as a Forwarder and her vast network and knowledge in the Africa region, her return to DHL will strongly support our efforts to strengthen our market position in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and our rapidly expanding presence in Africa will benefit from her steadfast leadership."
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> "With a compound annual 4% growth rate that shows no signs of slowing(1), Africa is one of our network's fastest growing markets. But while capital investment continues to hit higher and higher levels – reaching US$128 billion(2) (€113 billion) in 2014 – Africa still needs increasingly robust infrastructure networks to harness it to its full potential: infrastructure investment in the continent still experiences an annual deficit of US$50(3) billion. For example, while 31 percent of business leaders expect agriculture to drive growth in Africa(4), this will only be possible if supported by highly reliable and versatile freight channels connecting producers with both regional and global demand," said Daniella. "Having served businesses in the region for over 35 years, we continue to ensure that the markets have access to our logistics solutions for their everyday needs. I look forward to working with our first-rate team again to continue going the extra mile in fulfilling our customers' needs with excellence."
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> In her previous role with DHL Global Forwarding, Daniella was Managing Director for South Africa and Regional Director for Southern Africa and Indian Ocean. Prior to that, she was appointed as Vice President, Danzas Africa in 2001 and held several management positions within DHL Global Forwarding Africa region. Daniella first joined the DPDHL Group as a Managing Director with Profreight Aircargo (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg in 1987. She has led the organization through a number of significant changes during her career and the company has received a number of external awards and accolades under Daniella's leadership.
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> (2) http://www.ey.com/ZA/en/Issues/Business-environment/EY-africa-attractiveness-survey-2015
> (3) http://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2015/can-africa-fund-its-own-growth
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Africa: New organisation of the Orange Group: Bruno Mettling will be appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of operations in Africa and the Middle East (AMEA)
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> PARIS, France, 1 October 2015/ -- With its Essentiels2020 strategic plan, Orange (http://www.orange.com) has defined its priorities for the next five years. As from 1 March 2016, the Group's organisation will evolve in line with the strategic plan in order to best implement this roadmap and support Orange in its transformation.
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> Marc Rennard, who successfully led Orange's development in Africa and the Middle East, will be appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of customer experience and mobile financial services. Armed with his experience gained rolling-out Orange Money, he will be in charge of mobile financial services, one of the two areas of diversification set out in the strategic plan.
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> Bruno Mettling, who has worked ceaselessly for the Group's transformation, will be appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of operations in Africa and the Middle East (AMEA). In parallel, Jean-Marc Vignolles, who has carried out outstanding work at the head of Orange Spain since 2007, will become his second in command as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AMEA operations. Africa and the Middle East is a growth territory for Orange. The creation of a holding company bringing together its operations in this zone, as well as the planned acquisition of four new countries, opens up new development prospects for the Group to affirm its ambitions in that region.
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> Laurent Paillassot will be appointed CEO of Orange Spain. Laurent Paillassot, who brings his executive experience and who has been very successful in his work since he joined the Group, will take the helm of the Orange's subsidiary in Spain, which, with the acquisition of Jazztel, is set to become the most dynamic convergent player in the Spanish market and now represents more than 10% of the Group's revenues.
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> Jérôme Barré will be appointed Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources. Orange will mobilise all of its employees based on a new, people-oriented digital employer model. This is an essential condition for meeting the challenges of digitisation while adhering to the social contract. This key mission is entrusted to Jérôme Barré, who has already demonstrated his strong management qualities.
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> Thierry Bonhomme, who is currently in charge of Orange Business Services (OBS), will also be appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This appointment recognises his contribution to the redeployment of OBS as the trusted partner for enterprise customers in their digital transformation.
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> Stéphane Richard, Chairman and CEO, commented: "This new organisation has been thought out to support our strategic plan, Essentiels2020. I am especially proud of the talent that makes up the management team at my side. These changes will take effect on 1 March 2016 in order to allow for the completion of certain particularly important projects for the Group, such as the preparation of our mobile banking offer and the integration of Jazztel. I also wanted the coming months to be devoted to the preparation and organisation of this transition, so that it can take place in an efficient and coherent manner, and so that the new organisation will be fully operational from day one."
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> From 1 March 2016, the Orange Group's Executive Committee will be made up of twelve members around Stéphane Richard, Chairman and CEO:
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> -Christine Albanel, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of CSR, Diversity, Partnerships & Philanthropy,
> -Jérôme Barré, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Human Resources,
> -Thierry Bonhomme, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Orange Business Services,
> -Fabienne Dulac, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Orange France,
> -Ramon Fernandez, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer,
> -Mari-Noëlle Jégo-Laveissière, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Innovation, Marketing & Technologies,
> -Pierre Louette, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, General Secretary, Operators (France) and Purchasing,
> -Béatrice Mandine, Senior Executive Vice President in charge of Communication & Brand,
> -Bruno Mettling, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of operations in Africa and the Middle East (AMEA),
> -Gervais Pellissier, Delegate Chief Executive Officer in charge of European operations
> -Marc Rennard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of customer experience and mobile financial services.
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> The Executive Committee will continue to be supported by Michaël Trabbia, Head of the Chairman & CEO's office and Secretary of the Executive Committee.
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> Orange (http://www.orange.com) is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with sales of 39 billion euros in 2014 and has 154,000 employees worldwide at 30 June 2015, including 97,000 employees in France. Present in 29 countries, the Group served 248 million customers worldwide as of 30 June 2015, including 190 million mobile customers and 16 million broadband internet customers. Under the Orange Business Services brand, Orange is also one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies. In March 2015, the Group presented its new strategic plan "Essentiels2020" which places customers' needs at the heart of its strategy with the aim of allowing them to benefit fully from the digital universe and the power of its new generation networks.
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African and European farm machinery distributors join forces to support AGCO brands in Zambia
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> African and European farm machinery distributors join forces to support AGCO brands in Zambia
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> LUSAKA, Zambia, 1 October 2015/ -- AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.AGCOcorp.com), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reports that a new Joint Venture company formed between South Africa's Barloworld and Germany's BayWa has been appointed as its national distributor for Zambia. The Joint Venture between Barloworld and BayWa will be responsible for sales and support for AGCO's Challenger and Massey Ferguson brands of farm machinery.
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> Barloworld Agriculture is AGCO's largest distributor in Africa and BayWa AG its largest distributor worldwide. They will each hold a 50% stake in the new venture. The Joint Venture combines the expertise and dedicated resources of Barloworld and BayWa in support of AGCOs Sustainable and Inclusive Mechanization Strategy in Africa.
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> "We are delighted that these two leaders in agricultural equipment distribution have joined forces to support us in serving the Zambian market where we are making major investments in infrastructure and people, and creating key partnerships to help drive agricultural development forward across the full spectrum of farming." says Nuradin Osman, AGCO Director of Operations for Africa and the Middle East.
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> Barloworld Agriculture was established in 2002 and is AGCO's distributor for South Africa. It is part of Barloworld Handling, a division of global industrial brand distributor Barloworld Limited.
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> BayWa is a group with worldwide operations in the core competencies of trading, logistics and supplementary services in its core segments of Agriculture, Energy, and Building Materials. BayWa Group is also one of the largest agricultural traders worldwide. The head office of the parent company, which was founded in 1923, is located in Munich. The international activities focus on Europe as well as on the US and New Zealand.
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> Smart Farming & Internationalisation Agri-Services develops solutions for process-driven farming and is also expanding international agricultural sales and equipment business.
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> "Barloworld Agriculture's existing AGCO distribution network combined with our strong African know-how provides the Joint Venture with a strong operational platform," says John Blackbeard, Chief Executive Officer of Barloworld Handling, Inc. "Together with BayWa, we look forward to providing region-specific resources and solutions to the agriculture value chain in Africa."
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> Commenting Roland Schuler, member of BayWa's Board of Management responsible for BayWa Agri Services business unit, said: "In markets like Zambia where agricultural operations are so varied, the use of modern technology that is geared towards the needs of the market is instrumental in improving productivity. This is exactly where BayWa and Barloworld can contribute their experience from successful mechanisation projects on farm operations of all sizes."
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> As part of AGCO's significant investment in Zambia, the company has established a 150ha Future Farm near Lusaka to develop leading-edge agriculture for Africa. Among its major activities, the AGCO Future Farm provides education and training on integrated agricultural solutions, offers hands-on experience with new technology appropriate to local markets and seeks to establish new agricultural standards for crop establishment, nutrition and protection.
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> AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) (http://www.AGCOcorp.com) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, seeding and tillage implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA, USA. In 2014, AGCO had net sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.
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