The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals
The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo
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Enterprises across Asia Pacific are rapidly modernizing their operations with services from the AWS cloud ecosystem to enhance their competitiveness and efficiency, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® AWS Ecosystem Partners report for Asia Pacific finds AWS and its partners play a significant part in the region’s technology trends, including...
Andersen Consulting adds collaborating firm Peers Consulting + Technology, a Brazilian firm known for accelerating strategic change through digital innovation and advanced analytics. Founded in 2012, Peers delivers end-to-end services that combine strategic insight with digital execution. Its offerings span advanced analytics and generative AI, IT strategy, customer experience, finance, cybersecurity, sustainability, supply chain, M&A, and organizational transformation. Recognized for its ...
Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”) has launched the XTRAIA MF-3400, an instrument used in semiconductor manufacturing processes to measure the thickness and composition of wafers. The XTRAIA MF-3400 will significantly enhance productivity in the rapidly growing semiconductor market by enabling high-accuracy evaluation of materials ess...
Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with S‑RM, a global intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy, strengthening its ability to support global clients with risk resilience, incident response, and strategic advisory. Headquartered in the UK, S-RM delivers integrated services spanning cyber advisory, digital forensics, incident response, corporate intelligence, and pre-transaction due diligence. The firm serves family offices, private equity, Fortune 500, and mid-market cl...
MediaKind, a global leader in cloud-based video streaming technology, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Video Business of Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) for approximately $145 million. Following a French employee works council consultation process, the parties would immediately execute a purchase agreement, and the transaction would be expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The transaction creat...
GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is excited to launch Online Poker Millionaires, a new docuseries that takes viewers inside the world of high-stakes online poker. The series trailer will go live on GGPoker’s official YouTube channel on Monday, November 10, with Episode 1 featuring Alex Theologis made available on Wednesday, November 12. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251110029569/en/GGPoker Online Poker Milli...

By AFP's Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh and Code for Africa's Kunle Adebajo
Microsize, a leading CDMO specializing in particle size reduction and control technologies, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Micro-Macinazione (Mic Mac), a dedicated micronization facility in Monteggio, Switzerland, from Lonza. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251124545344/en/ The agreement represents Microsize’s second acquisition from Lonza, following the successful 2022 divestment of its Quakert...
ChatEurope, the go-to platform for European affairs created by leading European media outlets, enhances its offer with the launch of key EU events live video coverage.
Galderma Group AG (SIX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that L’Oréal Groupe intends to increase its equity investment in the company, acquiring an additional 10% stake from Sunshine SwissCo GmbH (a consortium led by EQT, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd., acting as sellers). Following the transaction, which is subject to customary approvals, L’Oréal’s total shareholding in Galderma will rise to 20%, building on its initial inv...