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BET and The RLJ Companies Founder Bob Johnson Joins Culture Genesis as Strategic Advisor

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Culture Genesis , a digital video network for underrepresented creators and publishers, today announced it has added Robert L. Johnson , founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) as a strategic advisor to support the company’s continued expansion.

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  • Culture Genesis , a digital video network for underrepresented creators and publishers, today announced it has added Robert L. Johnson , founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) as a strategic advisor to support the company’s continued expansion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230321005154/en/
    BET and The RLJ Companies founder Bob Johnson has been named a strategic advisor to Culture Genesis, a media-tech company empowering multicultural creators and publishers.
  • The RLJ Companies, LLC, which Johnson founded in 2002, is an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies.
  • Much of what I see in Culture Genesis reminds me of the early start-up stages of BET.

Infinity Power Finalizes Acquisition of Lekela Power in Africa's Biggest Renewable Energy Deal

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Infinity Power has acquired 100% shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa based wind power platform

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  • Infinity Power has acquired 100% shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa based wind power platform
    Infinity Power is joint venture between Egypt's Infinity and the UAE's Masdar, one of the world's fastest-growing clean energy companies
    ABU DHABI, UAE, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt's Infinity and UAE's Masdar, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power.
  • Nayer Fouad, CEO, Infinity Power, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Lekela Power into the Infinity Power family and look forward to building this next chapter together.
  • Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar, said, "This landmark acquisition of Lekela Power will position our Infinity Power joint venture as the market leader in Africa, and is also recognition of the continent's tremendous renewable energy potential.
  • Infinity Power was established in 2020 to develop utility-scale and distributed solar energy and wind power projects in Africa.

Infinity Power Finalizes Acquisition of Lekela Power in Africa's Biggest Renewable Energy Deal

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Infinity Power has acquired 100% shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa based wind power platform

Key Points: 
  • Infinity Power has acquired 100% shareholding of Lekela Power, an Africa based wind power platform
    Infinity Power is joint venture between Egypt's Infinity and the UAE's Masdar, one of the world's fastest-growing clean energy companies
    ABU DHABI, UAE, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt's Infinity and UAE's Masdar, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power.
  • Nayer Fouad, CEO, Infinity Power, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Lekela Power into the Infinity Power family and look forward to building this next chapter together.
  • Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar, said, "This landmark acquisition of Lekela Power will position our Infinity Power joint venture as the market leader in Africa, and is also recognition of the continent's tremendous renewable energy potential.
  • Infinity Power was established in 2020 to develop utility-scale and distributed solar energy and wind power projects in Africa.

HII Celebrates 200 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).
  • "Newport News Shipbuilding graduates: You build America, you run America, you are the backbone of America, and we are so proud of you,” Youngkin said.
  • “As Governor of Virginia, it's never been clearer that the road to American exceptionalism runs right through your classrooms and dry docks.
  • The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.

Endorphin Global to Launch New Cleaning/Healthcare Divisions

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The company has announced the most recent launch of their new cleaning and healthcare division focusing on eco-friendly products and services in the residential, commercial and industrial cleaning sector.

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  • The company has announced the most recent launch of their new cleaning and healthcare division focusing on eco-friendly products and services in the residential, commercial and industrial cleaning sector.
  • and Machine Learning, to Retail Channel Management and Distribution Strategy, Legal due diligence, Risk and Compliance and overall Management Strategy and global expansion strategy, Endorphin Global has recently opened offices in Northern Virginia, across the river from Washington DC, to help better serve the US and global markets.
  • Akash Maharaj, CEO and Founder of Endorphin Global started the company during his corporate career in banking, insurance and finance after taking steps towards consulting and business problem solving.
  • Endorphin Global is a Johannesburg based, South African management consulting firm that primarily deals with international businesses wanting to expand their reach and set up and grow their companies between the United States and Africa.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB): Currency slump sees surge in demand for dollars assets in West Africa despite greenback’s ongoing strength (By Abiodun Adebimpe)

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Recent and ongoing global events have created massive demand destruction in crude oil, agricultural products and precious metals such as gold.

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  • Recent and ongoing global events have created massive demand destruction in crude oil, agricultural products and precious metals such as gold.
  • As a result, most West African currencies such as the Nigerian Naira (NGN) and the Ghanaian Cedis (GHC) have significantly weakened.
  • It is a major source of concern - and an ongoing challenge- for most Nigerian businesses and those in other West African countries.
  • The import-dependent nature of most West African markets implies huge demand for foreign exchange to pay import bills.

Statement on release of MAF pilot Ryan Koher from prison in Mozambique

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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GUELPH, Ontario, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is pleased to confirm that pilot Ryan Koher has been granted a provisional release from prison in Mozambique.

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  • GUELPH, Ontario, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is pleased to confirm that pilot Ryan Koher has been granted a provisional release from prison in Mozambique.
  • Koher, an American pilot, along with two South African men, W.J.
  • We ask for continued prayer that the final outcome will be a full release of Ryan from any charges and trial.
  • Out of respect for the legal process in Mozambique, MAF will make no further comment at this time.

More than just tastings: wine2digital's schedule of Vinitaly masterclasses is something worth lining up for

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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VERONA, Italy, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 55th Edition of the Vinitaly fair kicks off April 2nd in Verona with not a single dull moment to be had between the featured exhibitors, wines, and events. While there are many wines to taste, the wine2digital team made sure there are exciting master classes for participants, spanning various topics with prominent speakers from the Italian wine world.

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  • However, the lineup of wine2digital master classes may steal the spotlight this 55th edition, with its array of unique topics and fascinating speakers.
  • The schedule of master classes starts strong with the Vinitaly International Academy Flagship Course, which kicks off the Vinitaly marathon.
  • Vinitaly visitors will also have the opportunity to acquire tickets to master classes on crucial topics led by trailblazers in the industry.
  • Full list of VIA master class supporters:
    Full list of Vinitaly wine2digital master class supporters:

Erasmus Prize 2023 awarded to Trevor Noah

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to the South African comedian Trevor Noah (b.

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  • AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to the South African comedian Trevor Noah (b.
  • With his sharp-minded, mocking yet inclusive political comedy, Noah, in the eyes of the jury, upholds the 'Erasmian Spirit.'
  • The Erasmus Prize is awarded annually to a person or institution that has made an exceptional contribution to the humanities, the social sciences or the arts.
  • The Erasmus Prize consists of a prize of €150,000.

Erasmus Prize 2023 awarded to Trevor Noah

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Cynic, Racism, Praemium Erasmianum Foundation, Black Lives Matter, The Daily Show, Erasmus, Black, Erasmus Prize, In Praise of Folly, Apartheid, Life, Violence, Born a Crime, COVID-19, Autobiography, Social, Colonialism, History, Humour, Child, Laughter, News, Humanities, Entertainment, Film industry, African, Noah

AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to the South African comedian Trevor Noah (b.

Key Points: 
  • AMSTERDAM, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to the South African comedian Trevor Noah (b.
  • With his sharp-minded, mocking yet inclusive political comedy, Noah, in the eyes of the jury, upholds the 'Erasmian Spirit.'
  • The Erasmus Prize is awarded annually to a person or institution that has made an exceptional contribution to the humanities, the social sciences or the arts.
  • The Erasmus Prize consists of a prize of €150,000.