The 5th edition of ‘Africa Business Forum’ to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 10 million views will join Africa’s largest network of CEO’s

from: News Release – APO
date: Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 3:00 AM

PRESS RELEASE

A global community of 10,000 professionals, 20,000 registered international companies, 60,000 social media followers. 10 million views join Africa’s largest network of CEO’s

The panel topics at the 5th Africa Business Forum represent the areas of Finance & Capital Investment, ICT, Agriculture & Mining, Power & Energy, Consumer Goods & General Trade, Logistics & Aviation, Infrastructure, Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, Manufacturing and all related industries

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 9, 2017/ — The 5th edition of the Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia will be held for the Second time in Ethiopia on the 1st of March 2017 in the 5 star Sheraton Hotel, under the Patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi, one of the largest investors in Africa, Forbes ranked billionaire and Ethiopia’s biggest employer. Prior to the conference, the AfricaBusinessForum(dot)com (www.AfricaBusinessForum.com) B2B Investment Meeting will be held on the 25th January 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Center Tower, to welcome potential investors to Africa.

Since its creation in 2014, The Africa Business Forum has become one of the most important bi-annual gatherings in Africa and the Middle East. Africa Business Forum presents an invaluable opportunity for investors to connect with clients from across industries and from around the world. An opportunity to maximize market share by building connections with African customers and partners. The conference will host distinguished panelists and speakers, including ambassadors, high government officials, business leaders, investors and CEOs. Keynote speakers and conference panelists include:

Fitsum Arega – Director General of the Ethiopian Investment Commission – Ethiopia Government.
Belachew Fikre, PhD – Deputy Commissioner – Ethiopian Investment Commission – Ethiopia Government.
Yohannes Tilahun – Former CEO to General Electric (Ethiopia) and Adviser to the commissioner at Ethiopian Investment Commission.
Zemedeneh Negatu Country Managing Partner for EY (Ernest & Young) Ethiopia, and among “The Top 15 CEOs of Africa to watch in 2015? by the London-based African Business magazine.
Johnny Muteba – CEO, Pan African Chamber of Commerce.
Craig Bridgman – Former Global Head of Investment Banking for Clarkson Capital Markets, currently Executive Chairman of East Africa Oil Field Services and Founder of Adamantine Energy and who sits on a number of advisory boards.
Seyoum Bereded – CEO Consopia Consulting Services and President of the ICT Association of Ethiopia.
And many others, check AfricaBusinessForum(dot)com for details.

“We are very excited about the level of enthusiasm we have received from speakers, sponsors and attendees for this unique conference,” said Rashed Ahmed, founder and Chairman of Africa Business Forum. “We look forward to bringing together the many business leaders and offering international companies considerable opportunities to enter and become successful in one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The 5th Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is an incredible convening center for global stakeholders and an opportunity to share perspectives on the issues facing global business and beyond.” said Rashed Ahmed.

The panel topics at the 5th Africa Business Forum represent the areas of Finance & Capital Investment, ICT, Agriculture & Mining, Power & Energy, Consumer Goods & General Trade, Logistics & Aviation, Infrastructure, Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, Manufacturing and all related industries.

Please go to the AfricaBusinessForum(dot)com website (www.AfricaBusinessForum.com) and view the program from the main menu.

Please address your queries and information requests to: contact@AfricaBF.com or call +97145147386 (Dubai), +251935402526 (Addis Ababa) or +442081440159 (London) for more information.

Distributed by APO on behalf of AfricaBusinessForum.com.

KENYA: PRESS RELEASE BY THE NYANZA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES LEADERS. January 5, 2017

from: Bishop Washington Ogonyo
to: “jaluo@jaluo.com”

As church leaders within Nyanza region comprising of 200 churches, we are advocating for peace and tranquility before, during and after this year’s General Election slated for August.

This is because in the absence of peace, nothing good can be witnessed for example businesses may be […] Continue Reading…

Kenya will host the 2nd edition of the East Africa Islamic Economy Summit (EAIES 2017)

from: News Release – APO
News Release – APO
PRESS RELEASE

East Africa’s Islamic Economy Summit – Nairobi 2017

Tapping into the potential of Islamic Economy for the East Africa Market: Kenya will host the 2nd edition of the East Africa Islamic Economy Summit (EAIES 2017)

LONDON, United Kingdom, January 3, 2017/ — The […] Continue Reading…

Kenya: MONEY LOOTING IN HIGH SCHOOLS TO BLAME FOR SCHOOL UNRESTS

News Dispatch with Omolo Joachim

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

Several suggestions have been made to end the burning of schools in Kenya. One particular suggestion is that schools must have a school discipline policy which is developed in consultation with school community members containing four components:

1. The discipline code or school […] Continue Reading…

Kenya: Eurobond billions held in US bank accounts

To: Jaluo Dotkom jaluo@jaluo.com
From: Joachim Omolo Ouko

News Dispatch with Omolo Joachim

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FOUR SMOKING GUNS IN EUROBOND SAGA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016

Victor from Webuye writes: “Fr Omolo your article you wrote sometime last year on Eurobond scandals and what the Standard wrote today on how Eurobond billions held in US bank accounts […] Continue Reading…

Africa: Reports of Mass Graves and Serious Human Rights Abuses in Burundi

Press Statement
Mark C. Toner
Deputy Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
January 19, 2016

The United States is deeply alarmed by reports, including those from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, of serious human rights violations and abuses in Burundi, including eyewitness reports of mass […] Continue Reading…

Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable: launch of the Sao Tomé & Principe to Cape Town segment

From: News Release – APO (African Press Organization)
PRESS RELEASE

Orange, together with the other members of the ACE consortium has announced the start of the next phase of the ACE submarine cable system to expand broadband connectivity and digital services in Africa.

For this phase II, the Africa Coast to Europe […] Continue Reading…

WHAT IS IN ANGOLA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION?

From: Joachim Omolo Ouko
News Dispatch with Omolo Joachim
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Sylvester De Margaret from Angola has posted on his Facebook timeline interesting story on Angola independence: “When an African country is celebrating its independence, I ask: are the people celebrating an independence because they were able to send away […] Continue Reading…

USA: Destined to collide: The intersection of solar, DR and smart grid

from; pwbmspac
to; jaluo@jaluo.com

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid (ADS) are joining forces, becoming one organization under the SEPA banner.

The announcement follows SEPA’s recent move to expand its mission from a focus on utility integration of only large-scale and distributed solar to […] Continue Reading…

Sepp Hasslberger: UN & WHO Sterilizing Women in Kenya, Covertly, Via Tetanus Vaccines

from: cynthia lee
from ; octimotor

According to LifeSiteNews, a Catholic publication, the Kenya Catholic Doctors Association is charging UNICEF and WHO with sterilizing millions of girls and women under cover of an anti-tetanus vaccination program sponsored by the Kenyan government. The Kenyan government denies there is anything wrong with the […] Continue Reading…

President of Mauritius appointed Vice Chairman and Trustee of the Planet Earth Institute

From: News Release – APO (African Press Organization)
PRESS RELEASEPEI will also launch office in Mauritius to run expand science, technology and innovation programmes

LONDON, United Kingdom, October 22, 2015/ —

-The President of the Republic of Mauritius HE Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim appointed Vice Chairman and Trustee of the Planet Earth Institute […] Continue Reading…

AWEPA Conference on Peace, Security and Sustainable Development – Press Release

From: Communications | AWEPA
For Immediate Release

Peace, Security and Sustainable Development:

AWEPA Parliamentary Seminar addresses violent extremism and terrorism

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ST JOHN PAUL II THE GREAT MISSIONARY

From: Joachim Omolo Ouko
News Dispatch with Omolo Joachim

ST JOHN PAUL II THE GREAT MISSIONARY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

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AFRICAN LEADERS BEHAVE THE SAME LIKE NKURUNZIZA

From: Joachim Omolo Ouko
News Dispatch with Omolo Joachim
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015

Concerns have been raised on whether Burundi could be helped never to go to dark ages marked with violence, killings, intimidations, tortures among other human rights abuses. The answer to these concerns is simple, African leaders cannot assist because they […] Continue Reading…

Africa: Remarks With Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari

From: U.S. Department of State
Remarks
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
July 21, 2015

SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. I am very honored to welcome somebody who’s become a friend, the president of Nigeria, President Buhari. I first met him when I went over there before the elections, and we had occasion […] Continue Reading…

Kenya: IBM Research – Africa and RTI International forge partnership for data-driven development

From: News Release – APO (African Press Organization)
PRESS RELEASE

Launch project in Mombasa County, Kenya using technology to improve understanding of educational challenges in schools

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15, 2015/ — RTI International (http://www.rti.org) – a leading nonprofit research institute – and IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) Africa research lab (http://www.research.ibm.com/labs/africa) have announced […] Continue Reading…