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M-Kopa Solar Wins 2015 Zayed Future Energy Prize

M-Kopa Solar won the 2015 Zayed Future Energy Prize for Small and Medium Enterprise at the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi yesterday, 19 January 2015.

Welcome to Angola Wins Best Services Provider 2014

Portal and print publication, Welcome to Angola won the Award for Best Services Provider 2014 during an awards ceremony at the 2014 Angolan International Tourism Fair held from the 9th to the 12th of October, 2014.

AfDB approves US$ 150m loan to Maambo Collieries Limited

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of up to US$150 million to finance a 300MW coal-fired power plant as well as the revamping of the Maamba coal mine in Maamba, Zambia.

Main One Cable unveils connectivity services in South-West

African owned international connectivity and broadband services provider; One Main Cable has announced the availability of its enterprise and connectivity solutions in the South West region of Nigeria.

Oragroup Bags $18 Million Capital Injection

AMSCO client, Oragroup has increased its capital, closing a first tranche of equity fundraising at $ 18 million from investors. The funds are expected to help finance its continued growth and expansion strategy.

M-Kopa Leads Way in African Solar Innovations

Nairobi based mobile technology company; M-Kopa has launched a new solar lighting service called M-Kopa Solar. The revolutionary deal makes high quality d.light solar home systems affordable for many rural Kenyans.
The M-Kopa system consists of a base-station with a solar panel, three lamps and a charging kit for phones.

Catalyst Principal Partners secures US$125 million for East Africa

African Management Services Company (AMSCO) client, Catalyst Principal Partners announced their plans to invest in East Africa for the next four years after securing US$ 125 million ON 8 November 2012.

Sanergy launches Leadership Development Programme

In August 2012 African Management Services Company (AMSCO) client, Sanergy successfully launched its twelve week Leadership Development Programme (LDP).

KK Security Uganda has been voted “Best Private Security Company” in Uganda for the 4th year in a row.

The results are in for “Best Private Security Company” in Uganda from the country-wide Ani Mukozi People's Choice survey and an AMSCO client, KK Security Uganda has emerged top of the category for the 4th year in a row.

Positive Effects on the Green Economy Through African Parks Network (APN) - Zambia

AMSCO supports the African Parks Network (APN), a private park management institution in Africa that takes on a long-term responsibility of managing protected areas, in partnership with governments and the community. Through this project, there has been a positive impact on the Zambian community through enhanced professionalism in the management of Bangweulu Parks.

RMG Concept Ltd. Raises €50 Million from AFIG Funds’ Atlantic Coast Regional Fund and Standard Bank

The capacity for small to medium businesses, business associations and business development service providers to fully engage at global competitive levels is more often compromised due to technical challenges. For Africa in general, most of them end up operating at a loss or ceasing to exist and therefore exacerbating poverty and underdevelopment.

Zambia Enterprises Meet for Improved Capacity, Sustainability and Profit

AMSCO Project Gets an Award

The African Training & Management Services supported project, Women World Banking Ghana (WWBG), has been acknowledged with a citation at the 10th anniversary edition of the National Banking Awards held on 13 August 2011 at the Movenpick Hotel Accra, Ghana. This was in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the empowerment of women.

The AMSCO Corporate Governance Workshop – ZAMBIA

The African Management Services Company, on 17-18 May 2011 held a Corporate Governance workshop for various companies at Golfview Hotel in Lusaka Zambia. Attended by 15 executives (3 female and 12 male), the workshop ran under the course title – Directors Fiduciary Duties and Board effectiveness. It was co-financed by Norfund.

Companies represented were, Afgri Corporation Limited, InnCor Holdings/Spar Zambia, Madison Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Parmalat Zambia Limited, Scaw Limited, Agro Fuel Investment LTD and the Institute of Directors among others.

AI Enterprise Launches The State Of The Art Factory

AI Enterprises Malawi, on March 2011 launched the US$ 1 million state of the art biscuit factory in Malawi. The promising factory that will eventually provide employment for 150 Malawians impressed the President of Malawi who also attended the launch. In a speech delivered by the project promoters, AMSCO and the UNDP were highly commended for the support they gave to AI Enterprises.

Expert Manager Turns Pinefield Schools into a Development Success

ATMS/AMSCO seconded a Principal with expertise on the National British curriculum to Pinefield Schools in Nigeria, with the objective of assisting the Schools to achieve their vision of capturing education in its totality for children, developing and preparing them for the future using the English National Curriculum. In so doing, the children are helped to reach their maximum learning potential, while becoming well-balanced individuals and better able to cope with the emotional, social and practical pressures of modern-day living.

AMSCO Manager Exceeds Expectations

Mr. Morne Deetlefs, an AMSCO Manager seconded to Innscor Kenya Ltd has exceeded expectations in turning around Innscor Kenya Limited, a company operating in the Fast food, Convenience and Bakery sector. Innscor owns and runs fast food, bakery and convenience retail outlets in Nairobi and Mombasa, under the following brand names: Pizza Inn, Chicken Inn, Galitos, Creamy Inn, Bakers Inn, Vasilis and My Shop.

Building Sustainable Business Enterprises Through Leadership Training

In a bid to assist African businesses to become more competitive, profitable and sustainable, AMSCO organized a leadership forum for its managers and clients in Nigeria on the 24th and 25th of February 2011. The event successfully took place at Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island under the theme, Leadership: Building Sustainable Business Enterprises.