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TerraPay partners with LuLu International Exchange to power real-time cross-border transfers from UAE to key global markets

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a global payments infrastructure company, today announced the partnership with LuLu International Exchange, part of the LuLu Financial Group- a leading global financial services provider.

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  • THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a global payments infrastructure company, today announced the partnership with LuLu International Exchange, part of the LuLu Financial Group- a leading global financial services provider.
  • This partnership will allow TerraPay to access LuLu Exchange's 5 million+ customer base.
  • According to World Bank report, UAE was the second-largest source of remittances globally in 2020, followed by Saudi Arabia.
  • Commenting on the relationship, Saurabh Ranjan, Regional Director, Middle East, TerraPay, said," We are delighted to partner with LuLu International Exchange.

St Kitts and Nevis Formalises Diplomatic Relations and Visa Waiver Agreements with Two African Nations in One Week

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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The minister recently met with his Burkina Faso counterpart, Alpha Barry, to formalise diplomatic relations, agreeing on a mutual visa waiver to facilitate easier travel.

Key Points: 
  • The minister recently met with his Burkina Faso counterpart, Alpha Barry, to formalise diplomatic relations, agreeing on a mutual visa waiver to facilitate easier travel.
  • Similarly, Brantley also further developed St Kitts and Nevis' relations with Gabon by establishing a travel agreement with Foreign Minister Pacme Moubelet-Boubeya.
  • The developments occurred within the context of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, which took place this week in Serbia.
  • As pioneers of the CBI industry, St Kitts and Nevis remains a top destination for those seeking second citizenship from a trusted and reputable country.

St Kitts and Nevis Formalises Diplomatic Relations and Visa Waiver Agreements with Two African Nations in One Week

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Program, History, Business Growth Fund, CBI, Federation, NAM, Education, Island, EB-5 visa, Work, Nevis, Non-Aligned Movement, Travel, Investment, Tourism, Airline

The minister recently met with his Burkina Faso counterpart, Alpha Barry, to formalise diplomatic relations, agreeing on a mutual visa waiver to facilitate easier travel.

Key Points: 
  • The minister recently met with his Burkina Faso counterpart, Alpha Barry, to formalise diplomatic relations, agreeing on a mutual visa waiver to facilitate easier travel.
  • Similarly, Brantley also further developed St Kitts and Nevis' relations with Gabon by establishing a travel agreement with Foreign Minister Pacme Moubelet-Boubeya.
  • The developments occurred within the context of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, which took place this week in Serbia.
  • As pioneers of the CBI industry, St Kitts and Nevis remains a top destination for those seeking second citizenship from a trusted and reputable country.

Global Partners to Join Huawei's TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Initiative

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei TECH4ALL Summit, Huawei called for global partners to join the TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no one behind.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Huawei TECH4ALL Summit, Huawei called for global partners to join the TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no one behind.
  • Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative focuses on four areas: driving equity and quality in education, conserving nature with technology, driving inclusion and accessibility in health, and using ICT to boost rural development.
  • It focuses on digital technologies, application enablement, and digital skills, and works with global partners to promote and expand digital inclusion to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • "We believe that more partners will work with us to advance the TECH4ALL action plan in the future.

Cantourage partners with FarmaGrowers to bring the first South African medical cannabis to Germany

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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BERLIN, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- European medical cannabis leaders Cantourage and South Africa-based farming enterprise FarmaGrowers have today confirmed an agreement to supply South African medical cannabis dried flower products to German pharmacies.

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  • BERLIN, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- European medical cannabis leaders Cantourage and South Africa-based farming enterprise FarmaGrowers have today confirmed an agreement to supply South African medical cannabis dried flower products to German pharmacies.
  • The new South African product is cultivated in FarmaGrowers' controlled-environment indoor facilities, created by South African crop management supplier GreenZone.
  • Philip Schetter, CEO of Cantourage, commented: "Our partnership with FarmaGrowers is a really key milestone and Cantourage is proud to be able to bring African medical cannabis to Germany.
  • FarmaGrowers leverages South Africa's mild, sunny, seasonal climate and high average daily hours of sunlight to produce high-quality and environmentally sustainable medical cannabis.

Cantourage partners with FarmaGrowers to bring the first South African medical cannabis to Germany

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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The agreement means that Germany's growing number of currently more than 128,0001 patients will now have access to South African medical cannabis dried flower products for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement means that Germany's growing number of currently more than 128,0001 patients will now have access to South African medical cannabis dried flower products for the first time.
  • The new South African product is cultivated in FarmaGrowers' controlled-environment indoor facilities, created by South African crop management supplier GreenZone.
  • Philip Schetter, CEO of Cantourage, commented: "Our partnership with FarmaGrowers is a really key milestone and Cantourage is proud to be able to bring African medical cannabis to Germany.
  • FarmaGrowers leverages South Africa's mild, sunny, seasonal climate and high average daily hours of sunlight to produce high-quality and environmentally sustainable medical cannabis.

Professor Eric Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize - the world's highest education accolade

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Professor Eric A. Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji have been awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize, the world's highest education accolade, in recognition of their ground-breaking work addressing a crucial piece of the education puzzle: improving quality of education and outcomes for learners at scale.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Professor Eric A. Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji have been awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize, the world's highest education accolade, in recognition of their ground-breaking work addressing a crucial piece of the education puzzle: improving quality of education and outcomes for learners at scale.
  • Following a rigorous judging process, conducted by an independent judging committee of recognized education experts, Professor Eric A. Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji were selected as the recipients of the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Research and Yidan Prize for Education Development.
  • Professor Eric Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution of Stanford University, is awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Research.
  • Dr Rukmini Banerji, Chief Executive Officer of the Pratham Education Foundation , is awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development for her work in improving learning outcomes.

Professor Eric Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize - the world's highest education accolade

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Professor Eric A. Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji have been awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize, the world's highest education accolade, in recognition of their ground-breaking work addressing a crucial piece of the education puzzle: improving quality of education and outcomes for learners at scale.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Professor Eric A. Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji have been awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize, the world's highest education accolade, in recognition of their ground-breaking work addressing a crucial piece of the education puzzle: improving quality of education and outcomes for learners at scale.
  • Following a rigorous judging process, conducted by an independent judging committee of recognized education experts, Professor Eric A. Hanushek and Dr Rukmini Banerji were selected as the recipients of the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Research and Yidan Prize for Education Development.
  • Professor Eric Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution of Stanford University, is awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Research.
  • Dr Rukmini Banerji, Chief Executive Officer of the Pratham Education Foundation , is awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development for her work in improving learning outcomes.

Africa's Fastest Growing Crypto Exchange, Yellow Card, Raises $15M Series A Funding

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange, Yellow Card, has announced a $15M Series A, the largest ever by an African cryptocurrency exchange, to ramp up hiring and continue its expansion across the continent. The round was led by Valar Ventures, Third Prime, and Castle Island Ventures with participation from Square, Inc., Blockchain.com Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, BlockFi, Fabric Ventures, Raba Partnership, MoonPay, GreenHouse Capital, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Chris Maurice, co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, expressed the significance of this round of investment for Yellow Card's future.
  • Yellow Card wants everyone to know that Africa should be seen as a prominent region for crypto adoption.
  • "This raise is a validation that Africa has a major place in the crypto industry," said Yellow Card's Chief Bitcoin Officer, Munachi Ogueke.
  • Yellow Card makes it easy for anyone, anywhere in Africa to buy crypto using cash, mobile money, card, or bank transfer.

Africa's Fastest Growing Crypto Exchange, Yellow Card, Raises $15M Series A Funding

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 27, 2021
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto, Adoption, USDT, News, Olaf Carlson-Wee, Participation, Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches, Yellow Card Scheme, Multimedia, Valar Ventures, CEO, Pan-Africanism, Industry, Cryptocurrency

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange, Yellow Card, has announced a $15M Series A, the largest ever by an African cryptocurrency exchange, to ramp up hiring and continue its expansion across the continent. The round was led by Valar Ventures, Third Prime, and Castle Island Ventures with participation from Square, Inc., Blockchain.com Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, BlockFi, Fabric Ventures, Raba Partnership, MoonPay, GreenHouse Capital, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Chris Maurice, co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, expressed the significance of this round of investment for Yellow Card's future.
  • Yellow Card wants everyone to know that Africa should be seen as a prominent region for crypto adoption.
  • "This raise is a validation that Africa has a major place in the crypto industry," said Yellow Card's Chief Bitcoin Officer, Munachi Ogueke.
  • Yellow Card makes it easy for anyone, anywhere in Africa to buy crypto using cash, mobile money, card, or bank transfer.