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Orange African Social Venture Prize returns in 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:05:00 +0200

Following on from the success of the first two programmes run in 2011 and 2012, Orange, the telecommunications corporation, has launched the third Orange African Social Venture Prize. The project promotes social innovations in support of developments that use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
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A better future for young Tanzanians

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:41:00 +0200

In January, 60 young Tanzanian children began attending school for the first time, thanks to a project led by Michigan State University (MSU).
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Biz Charity Challenge: let's all help together

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:22:00 +0200

With the festive season fast approaching, Bizcommunity.com would like to challenge our readers, clients and partners to think of those less fortunate. Help us raise funds, bedding and toys for our two chosen charities and the company raising the most will be given two free press office releases for the festive season, in the industry of your choice, to promote whatever you like.
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TCCC celebrates Global Handwashing Day

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:53:00 +0200

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), through its Africa Foundation, joined the rest of the world on Monday, 15 October 2012, to mark the fifth anniversary of Global Handwashing Day 2012.
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Media houses fail to popularise national anthem

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200

Media owners and managers in Uganda have been asked to popularise the national anthem on a daily basis, as part of preparations to mark Uganda's golden jubilee independence anniversary on Tuesday, 9 October 2012.
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Canon launches filmmaking clubs in Kenya

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:28:00 +0200

Reaffirming its commitment to the filmmaking industry, Canon Middle East, recently announced its support for young, aspiring filmmakers in Africa by backing the 'Youth Film Makers' organisation, an NGO registered in Kenya.
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Airtel, GSMA to empower small-holder Kenyan farmers

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:06:00 +0200

Airtel Africa have announced that it is working with the GSMA to initiate a project to provide approximately 250 000 small-holder farmers in Kenya reliable and relevant agricultural information via their mobile phones.
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Mara Foundation to support young entrepreneurs

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:24:00 +0200

Mara Foundation, a Mara Group non-profit social enterprise on Monday, 23 July 2012, announced the formation and launch of a venture capital firm, Mara Launch Uganda Fund, and its first fund totaling UGX 100 million which is be scaled up to a billion shilling.
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Novartis Malaria Initiative to tackle malaria in Africa

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:07:00 +0200

More than 35 countries across Africa are represented at this year's National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) Best Practice Sharing Workshop, entitled 'Empowering Communities: The Heart of Malaria Control'. Convened by Novartis, this workshop brings together national and international malaria leaders to discuss key topics and challenges.
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Airtel Africa and DStv to launch African football show

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 +0200

Airtel Africa has signed a partnership agreement with DStv that will see the two organisations working together to air a weekly TV show, called Airtel Football. The television show is set to focus on different aspects of the sport across the continent.
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