Tag: African

The Eastern African Association’s Diamond Jubilee: Celebrating 60 Years of Supporting Businesses in East Africa and Contributing to the Region’s Growth and Prosperity

 For 60 Years, the Eastern Africa Association (EAA) has been at the forefront of promoting trade and investment between the UK and East Africa through networking events, information sharing, and direct support for members when they face challenges. The EAA is marking its 60th anniversary this year – operating throughout a period covering most of the extraordinarily dynamic post-independence history of the region. It has had an enduring positive influence on the economic development of East Africa, encouraging international investment during periods of significant economic growth, as well as more troubled periods of political upheaval and sometimes conflict. EAA Chairman ... Read more

San Francisco’s African American Arts & Culture Complex Welcomes David Mack New Managing Director

The New Managing Director will assist with the expanded vision and current growth trajectory of the African American Arts and Culture Complex located in San Francisco’s Fillmore District. David Mack AAACC New Managing Director SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 17, 2024 – PRLog — Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight San Francisco ~ Dallas The African American Art and Culture Complex’s Co-Executive Directors, Melonie Green and Melorra Green and leadership team are excited to announce the addition of David Mack in the new role of Managing Director.  As AAACC is preparing to complete the last installment of its successful five-month ... Read more

The SF African American Chamber of Commerce Presents Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award

The chamber’s leadership posthumously pays tribute to Crayton for her more than 30 years in the communications industry having worked for AT&T and Comcast in the Bay Area. Linda Crayton LinkedIn Profile Photo SAN FRANCISCO – June 14, 2022 – PRLog — Posted Courtesy Of Wright Enterprises San Francisco~Dallas Community Spotlight~~ San Francisco– With heavy hearts the leadership and members of The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC (https://www.sfaacc.org/)) are sad to announce Linda Crayton has died. “We extend our deepest condolences to Ms. Crayton’s her family, friends and business colleagues,” said Fred Jordon, San Francisco African American ... Read more

The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce & SFJAZZ Pay Nina Simone a Juneteenth Salute

The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce & SFJAZZ Join Forces in Salute of Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone, “Juneteenth, A Musical History of Freedom,” June 17, 2022, @ SF’s Historic War Memorial. SFAAC & SFJAZZ SALUTE NINA SIMONE JUNETEENTH SAN FRANCISCO – June 7, 2022 – PRLog — Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises San Francisco~Dallas Community Spotlight~~~ The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC (https://www.sfaacc.org/)) invites the public to join “Juneteenth, A Musical History of Freedom,” its celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a reception, dinner, and ... Read more

Top African Cyber Security leaders are gathering virtually to address the region’s evolving cyber threats

World Cyber Security Summit will virtually connect the most influential voices in Africa’s cyber security space this May. Notable speakers include the likes of Daniel Adaramola – CISO, Unity Bank PLC; Themba Mnguni – Deputy Director, IT Audit, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform; Muyowa Mutemwa, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Faheem Ali – Expert Financial Inclusion, FinTech and Digital Transformations – Chief Risk Officer, Musoni & more. Thursday, 22 April 2021: Taking place on 24 May 2021, the virtual event will focus on topics such as envisioning cyber security as a tool for ... Read more