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Coko Diamond Gallerie Eröffnung in Berlin

Die kamerunischstämmige Nachwuchsdesignerin, Coko Diamond, lud am 22. März 2014 zur Eröffnung ihrer Gallerie in Berlin Südwestkorso ein. Über 60 Gäste aus ihrem Freundeskreis, aus der Kunst-, Design- und Medienszene kamen zur Präsentation  ihrer bunten “Afrilicious”-und teilweise monochromen Sommerkollektion. Mittlerweile sind die Designs der Newcomerin  in der afrikanischen Community in Deutschland schon angekommen und sehr begehrt. Ihren ersten Auftritt hatte sie beim Modenschau im Februar auf Einladung zu der Pre-Fashion-Show

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Qatar National Bank (QNB) shows interest in Ecobank.

Qatar National Bank (QNB) , the Gulf’s largest bank, says it is buying a 12.5 percent stake in pan-African lender Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ECOBANK). A deal worth $226 Million! QNB has said it wants to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa by 2017 – it is currently second in terms of assets, behind South Africa’s Standard Bank. This is the second acquisition which the Qatari lender

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Coca Cola’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CSR) push in Africa

Coca Cola has donated $146,644 to The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) $14.7 Million fund aimed at preserving Kenya’s water towers. The Nairobi Water Fund, which was launched by TNC in a Public-Private Partnership, will be used in saving water towers across the East African country. Coca Cola’s donation to the Fund is seen as a further step in its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CSR) push in Africa Investment News on Africa

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IBM deploys about 800 employees for projects in Africa.

IBM is making a major push in Africa by deploying 800 IBM employees for projects in South Africa, Ethiopia, Angola, Senegal, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt. Ethiopia is of great interest as it is on a path to accelerated economic growth. A team of 15 IBM experts have advised its leaders on key projects believed to be supportive of the country’s national Growth and Transformation Plan. The business

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