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India’s Opioid Kings, a new documentary from the BBC World Service’s awardwinning BBC Eye Investigations team, has revealed that an Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major public health crisis. Aveo Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai, makes…

    Dentsu India has made two key appointments that has seen changes in its leadership roles. Dentsu India said appointments, underscores its commitment to innovation and growth across the Marketing, Technology, and Consulting landscape. Sujata Dwibedy has been promoted to CEO of dentsu X while Jose Leon takes on…

  Nigerian-born broadcast journalist, Richard Edoki, popularly known as Richybongo, has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025. Organized by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), this annual event honors exceptional contributions to hospital broadcasting across the UK. Richybongo hosts African Vibe…

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the successful completion of the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, culminating in the Make in Africa Finale 2024. This platform continues to showcase the energy and innovation emerging from the African technology scene, demonstrating Qualcomm’s commitment to supporting startups as part…

  Access Accelerated and the World Bank are collaborating in a new technical partnership, working in close cooperation with Results for Development (R4D) to build a coalition of global and local organizations aimed at addressing the critical shortfall in healthcare financing for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries…

  Philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, Merck Foundation, is drawing attention to the need to stop child marriage in its TV program, ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’. It released the Thirteenth Episode of their first-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our…

  WPP on Wednesday reported an organic net revenue decline of 0.5% for Q2 and a decline of 3.6% for the first half of the year. The firm also announced the sale of a majority stake — just over 50% — in strategic communications and advisory firm FGS Global to…

African Export-Import Bank in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, proudly announces the return of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2024. This groundbreaking event is scheduled to take place…

  Qatar Airways announced that its significant order of Boeing 777X aircraft has been expanded to include an impressive 20 Boeing 777-9. The World’s Best Airline made the announcement on the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This is in addition to its existing order of 40 Boeing…

The Mohammed VI Foundation of Sciences and Health (FM6SS) announces its participation in GITEX Africa 2024, a major technological innovation event in Africa, organised under the High Patronage of His Majesty The King Mohammed VI. This important event is a unique platform that brings together professionals, opinion leaders, and exhibitors…