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Transforming Egypt’s Multimedia Landscape: Canon’s Multicam Show Delivers an Unparalleled Immersive Experience

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This exclusive event showcased cutting-edge and innovative Canon Multicamera Technology

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 23, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Canon Multicam Show in Egypt, an embodiment of its unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and technology-driven imaging solutions to customers across the African continent. Building upon the resounding success of its debut in Nigeria, this exceptional event reimagined the way customers experience video technology, captivating audiences in Egypt with the latest cutting-edge video solutions and innovative technology.

This highly exclusive event served as an exceptional platform to showcase Canon’s latest state-of-the-art multicamera technology, fostering invaluable partnerships and collaborations that pave the way for exciting business prospects in Africa. The show elevated the customer experience by actively engaging attendees. Through open touch-and-try sessions, customers were able to connect with the showcased products, providing them with a tactile and immersive experience. Additionally, through this show, Canon not only showcased its cutting-edge products within the imaging range but also presented a complete solution that offers an opportunity to enhance the workflow in the multimedia industry.

“We are thrilled that we brought the Multicam Show to Egypt. As part of a strategic initiative to educate the African market about Canon Multicam solutions, Canon Central & North Africa has chosen to extend this exceptional experience to the vibrant and creative community of Egypt. Egypt serves as the second pit-stop in this journey, followed by Algeria, Morocco, and Kenya, as we continue our efforts to provide valuable insights and solutions to enhance the workflow in various industries across the continent,” says Amine Djouahra, B2C Business Unit Director, Canon Central and North Africa. “Egypt’s bright market, spanning across the broadcast, media, entertainment, and education sectors, has highlighted the remarkable impact of Canon’s imaging solutions. This event was specifically tailored to our target audience in Egypt, encompassing professionals seeking innovative solutions to enhance their current multimedia projects. The showcased products, including the PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom), ENG (Electronic News Gathering), and cinema lineup were chosen to align with the country’s dynamic creative landscape.”

“We deeply value our customers in Egypt and recognise the importance of their unique perspectives. Our products have been carefully designed to enhance workflows and amplify creative expression. We understand that each industry in Egypt has its distinct requirements, and our customer-centric approach ensures that we deliver unique solutions.”

In Egypt, Canon has taken strategic steps to establish itself as a cornerstone of innovative imaging solutions across various sectors. The Egyptian market, characterised by its diversity, has provided a fertile ground for the company to make a significant impact. By comprehensively understanding the unique requirements and challenges of each industry, Canon has tailored its offerings to provide optimal solutions.

Canon’s presence in Egypt also extends beyond product offerings. The company has strategically collaborated with numerous educational institutions and universities, positioning its PTZ lineup to empower the next generation of visual storytellers. By offering top-notch solutions to these institutions, Canon contributes to nurturing a pool of skilled professionals who will shape the future of multimedia in Egypt.

Multicamera Technology

Our products have been carefully designed to enhance workflows and amplify creative expression

Multicamera technology is a revolutionary approach to video production, using multiple cameras to capture different angles and perspectives of a scene simultaneously. By seamlessly switching between these cameras in real-time, multicam setups enable dynamic and engaging content creation, whether for live broadcasts, events, or pre-recorded productions. Multicam technology has transformed the way visual stories are captured offering broadcasters, education, and security industries the tools to craft compelling narratives with fluid camera movements and seamless transitions.

Accelerating the Transition to Digital

The event not only showcased Canon’s remarkable products but also played a pivotal role in driving and championing the much-needed digital technology shift within Africa’s multimedia industry. With a significant portion of the industry still making the transition to digital, the Canon Multicam Show served as a platform to raise awareness and educate the market about the importance of embracing this transformation.

Embark on an Immersive Experience

At the heart of the Multicam Show was an immersive experience that transcended conventional product showcases. Distinct experiential zones immersed customers in a dynamic and interactive environment, allowing them to truly connect with Canon’s cutting-edge technology. Attendees could touch, feel, and explore products’ sleek interfaces, enabling them to understand the intuitive controls and seamless integration of Canon’s solutions into real-world applications.

The immersive broadcast zone was testament to Canon’s commitment to revolutionising the broadcasting industry and providing broadcasters with the most advanced tools to bring their vision to life. Visitors explored Canon’s latest video cameras (https://apo-opa.info/3QNOCZ6) where we featured the Canon XC Protocol, including the Canon C500 Mark II (https://apo-opa.info/3KQF5N4), the Canon C300 Mark III (https://apo-opa.info/44g587r), and the PTZ model with its remarkable remote-control capabilities.

The education zone featured a captivating walk-through of Canon’s innovative solutions for events, educational institutions, and seminars. Customers were provided with a first-hand experience of Canon’s PTZ cameras (https://apo-opa.info/3qQ7gF3), equipped with two new apps accessible through its Add-On Applications System. This platform empowers users to seamlessly integrate new functionalities into their video production processes. The newly introduced Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001 and Auto Loop Application RA-AL001 respond to market demands, offering a robust, self-sufficient video production solution that negates the requirement for external hardware. These user-friendly paid applications, in conjunction with Canon’s cutting-edge 4K camera technology, establish an ideal solution for a diverse array of scenarios encompassing higher education, corporate setups, live events, broadcast, and houses of worship.

Throughout the show, experienced Canon experts were on hand to guide and inspire the representatives from the Media, broadcasting, education, corporate, live events industry with personalised demonstrations, talks, and advice. Whether experimenting with intuitive controls, exploring various shooting modes, or testing multicamera features, customers were able to unleash their creativity and envision their videography masterpieces.

Additionally, the Canon Multicam Talk Show provided attendees with a dynamic platform to dig deeper into innovative solutions. Led by knowledgeable product specialists, the talk show featured insightful conversations and discussions. The experts shared practical insights on how Canon’s technology enhances the quality of multimedia projects and streamlines the entire production process.

The Canon Multicam Show in Egypt was a celebration of innovation and collaboration. Attendees experienced an enriching event that empowered them to push the boundaries of their creativity and elevate their projects to new heights.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

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Afreximbank Posts Robust Q1 2026 Results with 25% Growth in Net Income and Improved Profitability

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The results demonstrate continued resilience, disciplined balance sheet management and strong deal execution despite a challenging global operating environment

The growth in net interest income and profitability demonstrates the strength of our operating model and the continued relevance of our mandate

CAIRO, Egypt, May 22, 2026/APO Group/ –African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Bank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced its results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The results demonstrate continued resilience, disciplined balance sheet management and strong deal execution despite a challenging global operating environment.

 

The Group continued to expand its lending activities in Q1 2026, resulting in total credit exposure growing by 2% to reach a portfolio of US$42 billion, up from US$41 billion as of 31 December 2025. This performance reflects Afreximbank’s leading role as a Development Finance Institution (DFI) in financing trade and trade-enabling infrastructure, and its strategic contribution to economic resilience across Africa and the Caribbean.

Average loans and advances for Q1 2026 stood at US$32 billion, up 8% compared to the same period in the prior year, driving the recorded growth in interest income. The Group’s liquidity position remained strong, with cash and cash equivalents of US$5.6 billion, representing 14% of total assets, consistent with FY2025 and above the Bank’s strategic minimum.

Asset quality also remained strong, with the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio at 2.40%, broadly in line with 2.43% at FY2025 and below industry average.

Shareholders’ funds increased to US$8.6 billion at 31 March 2026, up from US$8.4 billion at FY2025, supported by internally generated capital of US$268.9 million and new equity investments received during the quarter, underscoring the Bank’s continued ability to mobilise capital from its shareholders in support of its growth and development mandate.

The Group delivered strong profitability during the quarter.  Notwithstanding declining benchmark rates, total interest income rose by 14% year-on-year to reach US$813.6 million, while net interest income increased by 24% to US$510.0 million, compared with US$411.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. The Group’s cost-to-income ratio remained contained at 19%, well within the Group’s strategic ceiling of 30%. As a result, Profit for the period increased to US$268.9 million, up from US$215.4 million in Q1 2025.

The Group continued to maintain a strong capital position, with a capital adequacy ratio of 23% as at 31 March 2026, in line with the Bank’s long-term capital management targets.

During the quarter, Afreximbank continued to demonstrate its counter-cyclical role in response to external shocks. In March 2026, the Bank launched a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme to help member countries mitigate adverse spillover effects from the Gulf crisis. The facility is designed to support liquidity, stabilise trade and payments, and address supply-side disruptions, particularly in energy, tourism and aviation, fertilisers, food and other critical imports.

The Bank also continued to deploy targeted financing and advisory support to strengthen trade flows, industrial capacity and economic resilience across Africa and CARICOM. Regional integration received further momentum following South Africa’s ratification of the Bank’s Establishment Agreement in February 2026, bringing one of Africa’s largest and most diversified economies into the Bank’s membership and giving the Bank full continental coverage.

Highlights of the results for Afreximbank Group are shown below:

Financial Performance Metrics

Q1’2026

Q1’2025

Gross Income (US$ million)

874.1

784.9

Net Income (US$ million)

268.9

215.4

Return on average equity (ROAE)

13%

12%

Return on average assets (ROAA)

2.62%

2.38%

Cost-to-income ratio

19%

16%

 

Financial Position Metrics

Q1’2026

FY’2025

Total Assets (US$ billion)

41.7

42.3

Total Liabilities (US$ billion)

33.0

33.9

Shareholders’ Funds (US$ billion)

8.6

8.4

Non-performing loans ratio (NPL)

2.40%

2.43%

Cash/Total assets

14%

14%

Capital Adequacy ratio (Basel II)

23%

          23%

 

Mr. Denys Denya, Afreximbank’s Senior Executive Vice President, commented:

“Against a backdrop of continued global uncertainty, heightened geopolitical risks and tight financial conditions, the Group delivered a resilient first-quarter performance, underpinned by disciplined balance sheet management, sound asset quality and strong capital and liquidity buffers. The growth in net interest income and profitability demonstrates the strength of our operating model and the continued relevance of our mandate. Our swift launch of the US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme further underscores Afreximbank’s counter-cyclical role in supporting member countries during periods of disruption. We remain focused on stabilising trade flows, easing liquidity pressures and advancing the industrial and economic transformation of Africa and the Caribbean.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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Via Licensing Alliance Expands Voice Codec Program with New Licensee, New Licensors, Publishes Comprehensive Pool Rate Structure

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – Via Licensing Alliance (Via) today announced continued momentum for its Voice Codec patent pool, including the addition of a new unnamed licensee and new licensors, NovaVoice Limited and Cordial IP, further growing the program’s patent stack and market penetration from its initial five, large global licensors.

The addition of the new licensee, unnamed at this time, reflects growing industry adoption of the collaborative licensing pathway Via’s Voice Codec program creates for accessing IP rights to critical voice technologies. This addition reflects a growing market uptake of advanced voice technologies, including EVS and IVAS, driven by rising demand as 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies are adopted worldwide.

Additionally, Via continues to prioritize transparency and has published its full rate structure for the Voice Codec pool, providing further clarity and predictability for implementers and to the broader market. For implementers, the full rate structure allows for complete visibility as they consider the appropriate royalty structure to choose from to meet their product level costs, evaluate future growth paths for their product lines, or plan their geographical expansion plan needs. This level of disclosure not only reduces uncertainty in licensing decisions but also enables more consistent benchmarking, reinforcing confidence in fair, market-aligned SEP licensing practices. The program’s royalty rates are listed on Via’s website at https://www.via-la.com/licensing-programs/voice-codec/#license-fees.

The addition of the new licensors indicates increased interest from patent holders in licensing their voice technology SEPs through highly efficient, aggregated licensing vehicles such as patent pools. Future growth in both the licensor list and the number of patents consolidated through the pool license will continue to enhance the value of the Voice Codec License for implementers. Via’s Voice Codec program licensors are listed here: https://www.via-la.com/licensing-programs/voice-codec/#licensors.

Via’s Voice Codec pool covers Enhanced Voice Services (EVS), which supports voice communications across more than one billion and growing active devices globally, as well as Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS), which will play a central role in next-generation voice and spatial audio applications.

“We are pleased to welcome these new entrants to our pool, which signal continued growth and momentum our Voice Codec program,” said Kevin Mack, President of Via Licensing Alliance. “This pool license offers strong value relative to other market options and represents the only collaborative licensing solution for EVS and IVAS technologies, making it a smart and efficient pathway for companies seeking to license critical voice capabilities.”

EVS remains a foundational technology for high-quality voice communications in 5G and 5G-Advanced networks, with adoption continuing to expand as 5G, 5G-Advanced and future network iterations reach global scale. As spatial audio and advanced voice technologies expand into 6G and a broader range of non-cellular devices, the importance of IVAS technologies is expected to increase, with Via’s pool offering an early and effective licensing pathway.

For more information about the Voice Codec patent pool, including information for prospective licensees, please visit https://www.via-la.com.

About Via Licensing Alliance:
Via Licensing Alliance is the collaborative licensing leader, dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via has operated dozens of licensing programs for a variety of technologies. Via is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. For more information about Via, please visit https://www.via-la.com.

 

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Joint statement welcoming the Republic of Togo’s announcement on Visa facilitation for African nationals

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The AfCFTA Secretariat and Afreximbank commend the Government and people of the Republic of Togo for hosting Biashara Afrika 2026 and for their continued commitment to advancing Africa’s economic integration agenda

LOMÉ, Togo, May 21, 2026/APO Group/ –The AfCFTA Secretariat and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) welcome the announcement by the Government of the Republic of Togo, under the leadership of H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of the Republic of Togo, regarding measures to facilitate visa-free entry for all nationals of African States holding valid passports, as announced by the Minister of Security on 18 May 2026.

The announcement was made in Lomé on the sidelines of Biashara Afrika 2026, the continent’s premier trade and business platform, which has brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, investors, and stakeholders from across Africa to advance dialogue on intra-African trade, investment, and regional integration.

Throughout the engagements, participants underscored the importance of facilitating the movement of African citizens, entrepreneurs, and investors as an important enabler of intra-African trade and economic cooperation. Against this backdrop, the announcement reflects the growing continental momentum towards strengthening connectivity and deepening African integration.

The AfCFTA Secretariat and Afreximbank, to which Togo is a State Party and a Member State, envision a continent where goods, services, capital, and people move more freely across borders in support of an integrated African market. Measures that facilitate mobility and connectivity continue to contribute towards advancing the broader mandate of both institutions; the attainment of the aspirations of Agenda 2063.

The AfCFTA Secretariat and Afreximbank commend the Government and people of the Republic of Togo for hosting Biashara Afrika 2026 and for their continued commitment to advancing Africa’s economic integration agenda.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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