Geography of Africa

Medici Land Governance Launches Ubutaka: Piloting a Paperless Land Transfer System in Rwanda

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Urban planning, Technology, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Security, Other Technology, State, Local, Software, Building Systems, Networks, Other Professional Services, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Countries, Geography of Africa, Subdivisions of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda, Gasabo District

b'Medici Land Governance (MLG), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda through Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority (RLMUA) and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), is implementing a pilot project in Gasabo District, Kigali Province, to make land transfers by voluntary sale paperless and more secure.

Key Points: 
  • b'Medici Land Governance (MLG), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda through Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority (RLMUA) and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), is implementing a pilot project in Gasabo District, Kigali Province, to make land transfers by voluntary sale paperless and more secure.
  • MLG has built a land transaction system, Ubutaka, that will be integrated across essential Rwandan services for improved efficiency.
  • We appreciate the good cooperation between Government of Rwanda and Medici Land Governance.\xe2\x80\x9d - Esperance Mukamana, Director General and Chief Registrar of Land Titles of Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority\nMedici Land Governance leverages blockchain and other technologies (such as cryptography, AI and others) to support land governance, titling, and administration with a secure public record of land ownership.
  • With land records stored on the blockchain, land ownership is standardized and can be recognized by local and global economies.

Kamoa-Kakula Joint-Venture Signs Agreement with the DRC's State-Owned Power Company to Upgrade Turbine 5 at the Inga II Hydropower Complex

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Geography of Africa, Rivers, Countries, Lualaba, Congo River, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Ivanhoe Mines

At the same time, the additional power that will be generated will allow Kamoa-Kakula to beneficiate its mining products in the DRC.

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  • At the same time, the additional power that will be generated will allow Kamoa-Kakula to beneficiate its mining products in the DRC.
  • This will create additional revenue for the country, as well as employment opportunities for our people.
  • Measured along with the Lualaba, the main tributary, the Congo River has a total length of 4,370 kilometres.
  • The penstock funneling water to turbine 5 at Inga II is circled in red.\nTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:\nMr.

South Africa Heated Tobacco, Snus and Tobacco-Free Snus Market Regulatory Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Tobacco, Retail, Continents, Psychoactive drugs, Geography of Africa, Snus, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, South Africa, Cape Town, Tobacco, Capital city

b'The "Regulatory Report: South Africa - Heated Tobacco, Snus and Tobacco-Free Snus" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe Republic of South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa with a population of over 59m.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Regulatory Report: South Africa - Heated Tobacco, Snus and Tobacco-Free Snus" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe Republic of South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa with a population of over 59m.
  • South Africa has three capital cities - Cape Town (the legislative capital), Pretoria (the executive capital).
  • and Bloemfontein (the judicial capital).\n'

Gateway Real Estate Africa to build office development at Appolonia City in Ghana

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Continents, Geography of Africa, Africa, Accra, Dutch Gold Coast, Portuguese Gold Coast, GHANA

b'APPOLONIA CITY, Ghana, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA), a private real estate development company specialising in turnkey construction in Africa, announced that it will build its first commercial office building in Ghana at Appolonia City , Greater Accra\'s inclusive mixed-use new city 20 km from the centre of the capital.\nThe Grade A commercial complex will offer both corporate office and retail space and will be anchored by Appolonia City to house its headquarters and sales office.

Key Points: 
  • b'APPOLONIA CITY, Ghana, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA), a private real estate development company specialising in turnkey construction in Africa, announced that it will build its first commercial office building in Ghana at Appolonia City , Greater Accra\'s inclusive mixed-use new city 20 km from the centre of the capital.\nThe Grade A commercial complex will offer both corporate office and retail space and will be anchored by Appolonia City to house its headquarters and sales office.
  • "\nAppolonia City is a 2,325-acre master-planned new city in Greater Accra.
  • Designed and delivered by Rendeavour, Africa\'s largest city developer, Appolonia City is designed to cater for integrated living.
  • Sir Samuel Jonah, one of Africa\'s and Ghana\'s leading businessmen, is a member of the Grit board.\n'

Gateway Real Estate Africa to build office development at Appolonia City in Ghana

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Continents, Geography of Africa, Africa, Accra, Dutch Gold Coast, Portuguese Gold Coast, GHANA

b'APPOLONIA CITY, Ghana, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA), a private real estate development company specialising in turnkey construction in Africa, announced that it will build its first commercial office building in Ghana at Appolonia City , Greater Accra\'s inclusive mixed-use new city 20 km from the centre of the capital.\nThe Grade A commercial complex will offer both corporate office and retail space and will be anchored by Appolonia City to house its headquarters and sales office.

Key Points: 
  • b'APPOLONIA CITY, Ghana, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA), a private real estate development company specialising in turnkey construction in Africa, announced that it will build its first commercial office building in Ghana at Appolonia City , Greater Accra\'s inclusive mixed-use new city 20 km from the centre of the capital.\nThe Grade A commercial complex will offer both corporate office and retail space and will be anchored by Appolonia City to house its headquarters and sales office.
  • "\nAppolonia City is a 2,325-acre master-planned new city in Greater Accra.
  • Designed and delivered by Rendeavour, Africa\'s largest city developer, Appolonia City is designed to cater for integrated living.
  • Sir Samuel Jonah, one of Africa\'s and Ghana\'s leading businessmen, is a member of the Grit board.\n'

Blue Nile Expands Leadership Team to Unlock Brand Growth Through E-Tailer Business Strategy

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Countries, Continents, Geography of Africa, Blue Nile, Nile, EGYPT, Diamond

said Sean Kell, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Nile.

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  • said Sean Kell, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Nile.
  • "The additions to our leadership team, combined with our e-tailing business strategy creates new opportunities for Blue Nile and extends our market position as a best-in-class diamond and fine jewelry retailer.
  • "\nBelow please find biographical information of the recently appointed Blue Nile executive leaders.
  • Blue Nile can be found online at www.bluenile.com and at physical showrooms located throughout the United States.\n'

Chad Saville Promoted to Director of Resident Services

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Friday, April 9, 2021
Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, CHAD, Republics, Plano, Texas

Plano, TX, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealManage is pleased to announce the promotion of Chad Saville to Director of Resident Services.

Key Points: 
  • Plano, TX, April 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealManage is pleased to announce the promotion of Chad Saville to Director of Resident Services.
  • Chad works in the Community Manager Support Group and oversees the Resident Services Team.
  • "It has been an absolute pleasure to work for RealManage and the leadership that is in place," states Chad.
  • In December 2018, Chad transitioned to the RealManage division and now oversees Resident Services Group's daily operations along with the Administrative Services Group that supports Community Association Managers.

WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed launches Sahamiye Foundation to tackle Somaliland's development challenges and unlock entrepreneurial potential

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Geography of Africa, Africa, Continents, Electronic funds transfer, WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed, Somaliland, Hargeisa, Mohamed Yonis, Media of Somaliland

LONDON and HARGEISA, Somaliland, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has today launched Sahamiye Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on using technology and innovation to tackle Somaliland's most pressing development challenges.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and HARGEISA, Somaliland, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has today launched Sahamiye Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on using technology and innovation to tackle Somaliland's most pressing development challenges.
  • The Foundation, based in London and Hargeisa, Somaliland's capital, will initially focus on education, healthcare and infrastructure projects across Somaliland.
  • Ismail Ahmed, founder of Sahamiye Foundation said:
    "Somaliland is a nation that has built itself from the ground up, embracing technology and entrepreneurship to make progress that was never thought possible.
  • Sahamiye Foundation is a philanthropic organisation established by WorldRemit founder, Ismail Ahmed, and a team of entrepreneurs, that is focussing on using technology and innovation to tackle Somaliland's most pressing development challenges.

WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed launches Sahamiye Foundation to tackle Somaliland's development challenges and unlock entrepreneurial potential

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Geography of Africa, Africa, Continents, Electronic funds transfer, WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed, Somaliland, Hargeisa, Mohamed Yonis, Media of Somaliland

LONDON and HARGEISA, Somaliland, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has today launched Sahamiye Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on using technology and innovation to tackle Somaliland's most pressing development challenges.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and HARGEISA, Somaliland, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A team led by WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has today launched Sahamiye Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on using technology and innovation to tackle Somaliland's most pressing development challenges.
  • The Foundation, based in London and Hargeisa, Somaliland's capital, will initially focus on education, healthcare and infrastructure projects across Somaliland.
  • Ismail Ahmed, founder of Sahamiye Foundation said:
    "Somaliland is a nation that has built itself from the ground up, embracing technology and entrepreneurship to make progress that was never thought possible.
  • Sahamiye Foundation is a philanthropic organisation established by WorldRemit founder, Ismail Ahmed, and a team of entrepreneurs, that is focussing on using technology and innovation to tackle Somaliland's most pressing development challenges.

Zingman Released Without Charges After 12 Days in Congo

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Countries, Geography of Africa, Africa, Republics, Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa

HARARE, Zimbabwe, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. businessman Alexander Zingman was released Wednesday without any charges, along with Italian businessman Paolo Persico and Zingman's colleague Oleg Vodchits.

Key Points: 
  • HARARE, Zimbabwe, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. businessman Alexander Zingman was released Wednesday without any charges, along with Italian businessman Paolo Persico and Zingman's colleague Oleg Vodchits.
  • The three businessmen had been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the past 12 days.
  • The security agencies took us into custody upon our arrival to check our identities," Zingman told the international media.
  • He has now been released as well, as the security agencies have verified our business meetings," Zingman said.