Digitalization is revolutionising Mozambique’s malaria response

Filipe Basílio, officer in charge of monitoring and evaluation in Mozambique’s malaria programme in the northern Nampula Province recalls the laborious task of data collection and analysis in his day-to-day work: “All record-keeping tools were manual and it used to take a long time for the data to reach the Ministry, because community distributors had […]

Merck Foundation marks World Health Day through their 2250+ Medical Scholarships in 44 Critical Specialties across 52 Countries, in partnership with African First Ladies

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and beyond through their Scholarships […]

Continental Consultations Begin for Africa’s Donkey Development and Protection Strategy

A Technical Working Group (TWG) comprising representatives from Regional Economic Communities (RECs), African Union Member States, and animal welfare organizations convened in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 7th to 11th April 2025 to initiate the formulation of a Pan-African Donkey Strategy. Led by the African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), the meeting responds […]

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Africa: Urgent steps needed to address low uptake amid rising hesitancy

HPV is fuelling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone, most participants (71%) were hesitant to receive at least one of the vacines in the country, according to the Vaccine Confidence Report by MSD (www.MSD.co.za) and […]

Reload Logistics Releases Outlook Report: “Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential”

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, Reload Logistics (www.ReloadLogistics.com) has released an industry outlook report titled “Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential in 2025 and Beyond.” The report sheds light on transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation driving Southern Africa’s logistics landscape. Key insights from the […]

State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Governance and Performance Failures Put State Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure at Risk

Following two days of briefings from the Auditor-General and the Special Investigating Unit on the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), Mr Songezo Zibi, has raised concerns with SITA’s governance and performance failures, which adversely affect government effectiveness. The SITA has for several years failed to […]

Extraordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers on the Contingency Plan and Modalities on the Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Republics of Mali and Niger from ECOWAS Holds in Accra

The Extraordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the contingency plan and modalities on the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Republics of Mali and Niger from ECOWAS holds from April 22 to 23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The meeting, mandated by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads […]

Canon Central and North Africa Unveil Season 2 of ‘Women Who Empower’ with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) in Nigeria

Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) renew their commitment to focus on accelerating action and building community for women in imaging and print industries.  Second season of ‘Women Who Empower’ aligns with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme of “Accelerate Action”.  Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions has […]

President El-Sisi Attends Graduation of Ministry of Endowments’ Second Imam Training Course

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the graduation ceremony of the second Imam qualification course for the Ministry of Endowments from the Egyptian Military Academy. The ceremony took place at Al-Manara International Conference Center. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the second batch of Imams graduating from the qualification training course comprises 550 […]

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa and Mastercard Foundation Announce Selection of 12 Companies for Second Cohort of EdTech Fellowship in Ghana

MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise in the science of learning. These newly selected companies […]

Electronic Attestation service to launch in Egypt and Jordan

The Foreign Ministry is pleased to announce the launch of the seventh phase of the electronic attestation service in Jordan and Egypt, starting from April 22, 2025. The Ministry is committed to providing high-quality consular services, supporting the digital transformation goals of Oman Vision 2040, and facilitating procedures through service digitisation. There will be no need […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Innovation, Efficiency and Growth in African Mining

African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious production targets set by governments across the continent. As the mining industry undergoes a digital transformation, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will highlight the pivotal role of AI and other digital tools in optimizing exploration and production processes, with […]

A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme launches fifth edition on World Creativity and Innovation Day

The fifth edition of the A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme launches today in schools across the UAE, timed to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation day (apo-opa.co/4lGh4t0) – a special day marked by the United Nations to celebrate the role of creativity in human development. This year introduces the first collaborative artist pairing for the UAE’s largest […]

Morocco, Slovenia Reaffirm Determination to Strengthen Partnership in All Areas of Common Interest

Morocco and Slovenia reaffirmed, on Friday in Ljubljana, their desire to strengthen their partnership in all areas of common interest. This determination was expressed during talks held by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita and Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Mrs. Tanja Fajon. The […]

The Chinese Embassy in Zambia Holds the 2025 International Chinese Language Day Event

On 16 April, the 2025 International Chinese Language Day Event was successfully held. It was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Zambia and undertaken by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia (CI-UNZA), under the theme of Chinese Language: A Gift Across Time and Space. Minister Counsellor Wang Sheng and Professor Mundia Muya, Vice-Chancellor of UNZA, attended the event and delivered speeches. More than 100 people […]

African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

African health experts have renewed commitment to accelerate efforts to end Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that continue to affect over a billion people globally, 40% of whom live in the African region. Meeting in Togo from 15 to 17 April 2025 for the NTD Programme Managers meeting, the experts also set in motion discussions and […]

Uganda: ‘Gov’t will follow law on expansion of Gulu University’

The Minister of State for Water and Environment (Environment), Hon. Beatrice Anywar has said that the degazettement of Gulu central forest reserve to allow for the expansion of Gulu University will be done in accordance with the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003.   “We follow procedures and it is not because we are […]

Elm Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Group Kuba in the Field of Smart Transport and Digital Payments

As part of its global expansion strategy and commitment to fostering international partnerships, Elm (www.ELM.sa), a leader in digital solutions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kuba, an international group specialized in smart transport technologies and digital payments. The agreement was formalized during GITEX Africa 2025, held in Marrakech from April […]

Orange Middle East and Africa launches “My Customer, My Boss” an unprecedented mobilization of 10 000 employees to meet with customers

Orange (www.Orange.com) launched the first-ever ‘My Customer, My Boss’ initiative simultaneously in its 17 subsidiaries in Middle East and Africa. This unprecedented operation is a first on a continental scale for a company of this size. It aims to strengthen customer listening at all levels of the organization, by mobilizing, on the same day, more […]

Eritrea: Hagaz School of Assistant Nurses Graduates 122 Students

Hagaz School of Assistant Nurses graduated 122 students from its certificate program on 12 April. The students completed one and a half years of theoretical and practical training and are members of the 34th round of the national service. Mr. Gebrebrhan Habtegergis, Director of the school, stated that the students successfully completed their practical training […]

Ministry of Health and KAOUN International launch GITEX FUTURE HEALTH AFRICA in Morocco, the foremost healthcare tech event to accelerate digitisation of the region’s healthcare industry

During the third annual edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup show, His Excellency Mr. Amine Tehraoui, Morocco’s Minister of Health and Social Protection announced the launch of GITEX FUTURE HEALTH AFRICA/Morocco – in partnership with KAOUN International, organiser of GITEX in Africa and globally. The much anticipated and pivotal […]

The New RS Export App Puts the World at Your Fingertips

RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSDelivers.com), a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, committed to empowering industrial customers and suppliers involved in designing, building, or maintaining industrial equipment and facilities, has launched the new RS Export Mobile App (https://Africa.RSDelivers.com). Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3XZeDaI Whatever your industry, managing operations on-the-go has just become easier. In the fast-paced world of […]

GITEX AFRICA Morocco’s third edition opens to the continent’s largest gathering of globally influential tech leaders, government officials and innovators

GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s largest tech and startup show today opened its doors to the biggest players across the local, regional and international digital landscapes, turning the city of Marrakech into an epicentre of advanced technology, talent, and transformation. Running until 16 April, GITEX AFRICA Morocco is held under the high patronage of His […]

GITEX AFRICA Morocco’s third edition opens to the continent’s largest gathering of globally influential tech leaders, government officials and innovators

GITEX AFRICA Morocco (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup show today opened its doors to the biggest players across the local, regional and international digital landscapes, turning the city of Marrakech into an epicentre of advanced technology, talent, and transformation. Running until 16 April, GITEX AFRICA Morocco is held under the high patronage of […]

Blockchain & AI B2B Days: Ghanaian Startups Embrace Côte d’Ivoire’s Digital Momentum

The Blockchain&AI B2B Days, held on April 8–9, 2025 at the Postel 2001 building in Abidjan, marked a major milestone in West Africa’s digital transformation journey. Organized by the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), the event gathered participants from across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, France, Belgium, and Seychelles, including startup founders, corporate leaders, […]

Morocco sets the stage for Africa’s digital future ahead of continental launchpad event for innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital leadership in Marrakech

Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core.  That was the message delivered by a panel of […]

A New Era of Manipulation: How Deepfakes and Disinformation Threaten Business (By Anna Collard)

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy&Evangelist, KnowBe4 Africa  (www.KnowBe4.com). Last weekend, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated—yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked. It was unsettling. The conversation quickly became irrational, emotional, and very uncomfortable. That moment […]

Seychelles Institute of Technology Celebrates 20th Graduation Ceremony

The Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) commemorated its 20th Graduation Ceremony this afternoon, awarding certificates to more than 200 graduates across a broad spectrum of technical and vocational disciplines. The occasion was attended by His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, along with the Minister for Education, Dr. Justin Valentin, and […]

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 194 Oncology Scholarship to Doctors from 32 African Countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries. Merck Foundation together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health has been building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of Oncologists in their countries by providing close to […]

Sudan: Türk decries catastrophic cost of inaction as conflict approaches third year

Warring parties in Sudan are overseeing a wholesale assault on human rights amid global inaction, with deeply catastrophic consequences for civilians, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today as the conflict approaches its third year. “As hostilities have expanded in reach and intensity over the past year, the lives and hopes of […]

14% increase in spyware attacks on businesses in Africa: Kaspersky presents a cyberthreat report at GITEX Africa

As part of the company’s participation at the GITEX Africa conference, taking place in Morocco on 14-16 April 2025, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) will address the dynamics for cyberthreats in the African region as per the latest anonymised data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN)[1]. From 2023 to 2024 businesses in Africa were targeted by web threats, […]

$40B Africa Energy Fund Targets Universal Access – What it Means for Clean Cooking

A new $40 billion Africa Energy Fund, launched at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, aims to provide 300 million people with access to cleaner, more reliable energy by 2030. The initiative aligns with Africa’s broader push for sustainable energy solutions, including clean cooking technologies, which remain one of the most […]

Aptiway Global Hosts High-Level Delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Advance Digital Transformation Agenda

Aptiway Global (https://Aptiway.com) is pleased to announce that it will host a senior delegation from L’Agence pour le Développement du Numérique (ADN) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a high-level strategic workshop in Dubai from April 14 to 18, 2025. The workshop will take place at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel […]

East Jerusalem schools told to close, Guterres saddened by Santo Domingo deaths, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti updates

The schools were told they must close within 30 days. Mr. Lazzarini said that some 800 boys and girls are directly impacted by these closure orders and are likely to miss finishing their school year. He noted that UNRWA schools are protected by the “privileges and immunities” of the United Nations. “These illegal closure orders come in […]

Eritrea: Training on Management and Leadership

A training program on management and leadership was conducted from April 4 to 7 for over 100 youths involved in youth organizations at the local and village levels in the Adi-Quala sub-zone. At the closing ceremony, Mr. Ghirmay Gebru, Head of the NUEYS Zoba Debub Branch, stated that the trainees came from the sub-zones of […]

Morocco sets the stage for Africa’s digital future ahead of continental launchpad event for innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital leadership in Marrakech

Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core. That was the message delivered by a panel of […]

Transform Your Social Media Profile into a Sales Catalog with GoDaddy’s Show in Bio Tool

How a small business presents and sells its offerings can be the difference between success and failure. GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com) has launched Show in Bio (https://apo-opa.co/4crqmoj) to help small businesses increase sales and stand out on social media. This affordable tool offers flexibility for small business owners not yet ready to build a website, enabling them to […]

Senegalese companies see accessibility as good business

As Senegal aims to become a digital leader in Africa, shared growth requires inclusive approaches. Start-ups working with the NTF V project at the International Trade Centre (ITC) gained a better understanding of standards that open technologies to all. Senegal’s digital accessibility challenge Senegal has launched a Technological New Deal, setting out to become a […]

First AI Hackathon on Islamic Finance: Strengthening the Adoption of Standards in Islamic Finance with Artificial Intelligence

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the launch of its First AI Hackathon on Islamic Finance, scheduled to take place from 8–10 May 2025. This pioneering event brings together students and young professionals in computer science, artificial intelligence, and finance to work on AI-powered solutions that support the adoption and […]

Resilience – The Journey of a Determined Entrepreneur Alexander Odhiambo’s Path to Success in Africa’s Business Heroes Competition

In entrepreneurship, resilience usually makes the difference between winning and losing. Alexander Odhiambo, who co-founded and leads Solutech Limited, exemplifies this spirit. His experience in the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org/) Prize competition shows the resolve that drives successful business owners. Alexander tried twice to reach the Top 10 group. His persistence finally paid off […]

President Museveni Officiates at Makerere University Research and Innovations Week

In his address, President Museveni reminded Ugandans that the lagging progress in science and technology was one of the main reasons Africa suffered colonial exploitation. He asserted, “From the very beginning, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) recognised that this was one of the major bottlenecks for the progress of Uganda and Africa, as well as […]

How Ghana is creating digital opportunities for persons with disabilities

Unemployment rates for persons with disabilities persons with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa are among the highest in the world, often exceeding 80% to 90%. Inaccessible infrastructure, societal stigma, and policy shortfalls restrict access to meaningful work. Technology offers a powerful solution, enabling remote work and opening doors to global opportunities. In Ghana the tech sector is […]

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies of Africa jointly announce Winners of ‘More than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’ Song Awards 2023

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such […]

Historic Danish public-private partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) expands home-grown school meals in East Africa

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is extending its partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, through a historic private-public sector collaboration that brings in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Grundfos Foundation, to expand home-grown school meals programme in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. This partnership builds on WFP’s leading work on school […]

Africa’s Higher Education Centers of Excellence: Celebrating a decade of transformative journey in revolutionizing Africa’s contribution to global research and innovation

About 500 participants, including more than 80 Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACEs), policy makers, higher education leaders, industry experts, and development partners have gathered in Accra, Ghana, from April 7 to 9, for a three-day celebration marking the tenth anniversary of the ACE program, a transformative journey in Africa’s higher education. This milestone […]

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark World Health Day 2025 by providing over 2250 scholarships to doctors across Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and beyond through their Scholarships […]

APO Group Revolutionises Press Release Distribution by Integrating Telegram, Boosting Mobile Accessibility Across Africa

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce the integration of Telegram, the popular mobile instant messaging service, into its press release distribution channels. This exciting new development, which sees the company’s press releases available on the mobile app, further cements APO Group’s position as Africa’s […]

Third Time Lucky: How Henri Ousmane Gueye’s Relentless Pursuit of Impact was Rewarded with the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes Grand Prize

Combining a professional qualification as a software engineer dedicated to digital transformation, with a passion for improving Senegal’s medical ecosystem, has finally led to recognition for visionary Senegalese entrepreneur Henri Ousmane Gueye on the global stage. After entering the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition on two previous occasions without success, 2024 proved to be […]

African Union Champions Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Africa’s Socioeconomic Transformation

Speaking at the High-Level Panel on Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Global AI Summit on Africa, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, emphasized the AU’s commitment to positioning Africa as a leader in the global AI revolution. He shared the stage with distinguished leaders, including:H.E. Paul […]

Government allocates funds for Advanced level (A- level) curriculum implementation

Uncertainty over the implementation of the new Advanced level (A- level) school curriculum will soon end, after the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development allocated Shs7.1 billion for its implementation. The assurance was given after Members of Parliament sitting on the committee of Education and Sports put the Minister of State for Finance (Planning), […]

Seminars Discuss Education Sector in Eritrea

Eritrean nationals in the Italian cities of Torino, Catania, Napoli, and Padova organized seminars to discuss the role and contribution of the Diaspora nationals in the development of the education sector in Eritrea. The seminars in Torino and Padova were led by Mr. Girmay Habtemicael, head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, […]

African Development Bank and Mozambique launch drone-based initiative to strengthen country’s disaster preparedness

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness in Mozambique, a country frequently hit by floods, mudslides, cyclones, and other weather-related crises.   The launch event took place in Maputo, on Thursday, April 3.   The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project […]

Eritrea : Vocational Training for College Students

The Sawa and Higher Education Institution branch of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students provided three months of vocational training to 123 students from Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology. Mr. Filmon Mel’akle, head of the union branch at the college, reported that 52 students received training in graphics, while 49 students were […]

Applications Open for the 7th Annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition – Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited to Drive Food Systems Transformation with a US$160,000 Prize Pool

The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition today in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from seed to fork”. Judges will be looking for innovative, scalable, and impact-driven agripreneurs (aged 18 to 35) who have built tech-savvy, sustainable […]

Sourcemind Academy sponsored by Webb Fontaine, lays the groundwork for technology and skills transfer within the Guinea’s Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCEG) framework: 15 young Guineans trained in software engineering

As part of the skills and technology transfer process outlined by the commitments under the concession for Guinea’s Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCEG), Webb Fontaine (www.WebbFontaine.com), in collaboration with Sourcemind Training Academy, proudly celebrates the successful graduation of the first cohort from its software engineering training program.  This six-month program is fully aligned with […]

Emerging Markets-Focused Fintech Platform PalmPay Unveils New Debit Card in Nigeria with Verve

PalmPay (www.PalmPay.com), a leading digital bank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has launched the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme.  The launch of its debit card represents a key milestone in PalmPay’s evolution – from a mobile wallet known for it’s fee-free transfers and cashback rewards […]

Siemens Enters into Historic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Deal with Miko Pharma in Ghana

Siemens partners with Miko Pharma to develop cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Ghana.  The agreement aims to create 130 jobs and produce affordable, high-quality medications for various ailments.  Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector is set for significant expansion, with sales forecasted to reach GH₵10.7 billion by 2028.  Siemens (www.Siemens.com), the trusted global technology leader, has signed a […]

Empowering Zimbabwe’s drylands: how the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) project is transforming lives

In Zimbabwe’s drylands, a remarkable transformation is underway, thanks to the GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP). Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this collaborative initiative is empowering local communities to achieve the “four betters” outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): better production, better nutrition, a better […]

What to Expect at Angola Oil & Gas 2025

With a $60 billion upstream investment pipeline, a 2025 licensing round and restructured block opportunities, Angola is positioning itself as the premier destination for upstream investors. Meanwhile, new downstream projects are opening up financing opportunities for technology and capital providers. Against this backdrop, the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition returns for its sixth edition […]

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication&Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One […]

Merck Foundation and their “More Than a Mother” Ambassadors mark International Women’s Day 2025

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication&Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One […]

Afrik, a new decentralized finance platform for Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital future, set to engage policymakers at World Economic Forum’s Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Rwanda

Afrik (www.Afrik.info), the economic development platform designed to accelerate Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), will attend the Global AI Summit in Rwanda, ahead of its upcoming launch. The invitation-only summit hosted by Rwandan President H.E Paul Kagame and the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Rwanda, brings together leaders, key stakeholders, policymakers, and […]

Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Security Summit 2025 to Address Rising Cybersecurity Threats in Africa’s Financial Sector

The BFSI Security Summit 2025 is set to take place on May 7, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing together leading cybersecurity experts, IT decision-makers, and industry pioneers to tackle the growing cyber risks facing Africa’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. Cybersecurity remains a top concern for financial institutions in […]

Canon Launches the imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M: Large Format Desktop Printers with Enhanced Usability and Environmental Features

Enhancing its comprehensive portfolio of large format solutions, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) today launches two four-colour (CMYK), easy-to-use, large format desktop printers: the TC-21 and the TC-21M, the latter having an integrated A4 scanner. Targeted at customers in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), design, hospitality, retail and education sectors, the new printers build on the success […]

Cassava Technologies collaborates with Microsoft to launch community engagement initiative creating youth employment opportunities in South Africa’s renewable energy industry

Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa. Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local communities that will help spur employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry. By prioritising renewable energy skills development, […]

Rethinking employee phishing tests: Is fear the best motivator?

Employee phishing tests have gained popularity as a way for organisations to gauge how vulnerable their employees are to phishing attacks and improve their awareness of cybersecurity. However, some have questioned whether it is appropriate to use fear, shame and betrayal as methods when employees fail these simulated phishing tests. Some argue that employing a […]

Eritrea: Barentu Assistant Nursing School Graduates Students

Barentu Assistant Nursing School graduated 82 students from its certificate program on 29 March. The graduates, who are members of the 34th and 35th rounds of national service, received both theoretical and practical training over the course of 18 months. Mr. Thomas Zerimariam, Director of the school, congratulated the graduates and their parents. He also […]

Seychelles: President Wavel Ramkalawan Attends Independent School A-Level Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2024

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, were guests of honour at the Independent School’s A-Level Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2024. The event took place on Saturday at the Eden Bleu Hotel. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of […]

Uganda: Be aware of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Tayebwa tells students

The Deputy Speaker,Thomas Tayebwa has urged students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in inventing projects and programmes to focus its usage on academics saying its dangers are imminent. Tayebwa made this call while opening the 15th Higher Education Institutions Exhibition on AI at Mbarara District headquarters in Kamukuzi Division. He said there are already glaring cases of AI misuse that […]

Africa Energy Sector Endorses West African Energy Summit in Aberdeen, Scotland with a Focus on Global Investment

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – offers their strong endorsement and support of the West African Energy Summit (WAES). Taking place in Aberdeen, Scotland, from November 18-19, 2025, the event returns for its second edition to foster meaningful exchanges between African and global partners. With […]

President Wavel Ramkalawan Celebrates Excellence at the Seychelles Institute for Art and Design (SIAD) Graduation

The Seychelles Institute for Art and Design (SIAD) held its annual graduation ceremony this afternoon at the University of Seychelles Theatre, with President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan attending as distinguished guests of honor. The event marked the successful graduation of 43 students across four academic disciplines: Fashion and Textile, Visual Arts, Fine […]

Kenya Unveils Blood Automation Plan at Africa Technology Day

Kenya is set to roll out whole blood automation technology as part of efforts to modernize its blood transfusion services and improve access to safe blood across the country. The announcement was made by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, during the Africa Technology Day hosted by Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies […]

Ultra-wide, ultra-bright: Canon reveals new hybrid lens for bolder storytelling in video and stills

Canon Europe (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM (https://apo-opa.co/4j7i4nQ), an ultra-wide angle addition to its innovative RF hybrid prime lens range [1], designed to adapt to the evolving needs of professionals working in video and stills. A full-frame 20mm focal length and impressive low-light performance delivered by the fast f/1.4 aperture enable users […]

Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF): Local Expertise Emerges at the Heart of Congo’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ambitions

As the Republic of Congo’s LNG capacity accelerates following its first export in February 2024, African industry leaders have underscored the role of local and regional capability building in sustaining growth, driving domestic utilization and enhancing intra-African trade. Panelists at the “Building Local&Regional Capability” discussion at the Congo Energy&Investment Forum on Wednesday emphasized that the […]

Aid cuts disrupt education for 1.8 million children supported by Save the Children

More than 1.8 million children will miss out on learning due to aid cuts impacting Save the Children’s education programmes in over 20 countries from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Syria to Tanzania. In Tanzania, more than 50,000 children face having their education disrupted or completely stopped due to aid cuts, with one headteacher […]

Eritrea: Awards to Outstanding Students in Tsaeda Christian

Thirty-five outstanding students from Tsaeda Christian High School have been recognized for their exceptional performance in the 2023/2024 national school leaving examination. The awardees are members of the 36th round of the national service. Mr. Samuel Zerom, Director of the school, emphasized that the students’ achievements were the result of their dedication, the hard work […]

Canon sets a new standard for content creators with a major launch of three powerful video-first products

Canon launches three exciting new products, designed specifically for content creators to elevate their filming experience. The PowerShot V1 (https://apo-opa.co/4iIiWzl) is a pocketable camera with a built-in ultra-wide lens – for vloggers and creators who need performance without the bulk. The EOS R50 V (https://apo-opa.co/3QPLxqh) is an interchangeable lens camera, built with advanced filmmaking features to unlock […]

TikTok Engages African Governments to Strengthen Online Safety at the 2nd Annual Sub-Saharan Africa Safer Internet Summit in Cape Town

TikTok (www.TikTok.com) hosted its second Annual Africa Safer Internet Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together government officials, regulators, and industry leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, and other countries convened to discuss critical issues on online safety, content moderation, and digital policy development. The […]

Afrobarometer trains faculty and young researchers at National University of Lesotho in data analysis and use

Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) launched a capacity-building workshop today at the National University of Lesotho in Roma to provide faculty and 32 young researchers with training in data analysis and use in academic research, teaching, and policy discussions. The free two-day workshop will introduce faculty and students from the Faculty of Humanities to Afrobarometer’s data sets, demonstrating how […]

South Africa: Toxic Stakeholder Relations at Central University of Technology Collapse Higher Education Oversight

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has suspended planned discussions with the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein due to a breakdown in trust among senior management, unions, the Institutional Forum (IF) and the Student Representative Council (SRC). The decision follows an oversight visit that exposed severe governance failures, administrative disfunction and a campus […]

Tether and Quidax Collaborate to Drive Blockchain Education in Africa

Quidax (www.Quidax.io), Africa’s leading crypto exchange (https://apo-opa.co/4iJT3iS), has announced a strategic collaboration with Tether (https://apo-opa.co/4iJWGFv), the largest company in the digital asset industry. This collaboration aims to enhance blockchain education in Africa by equipping users with knowledge about Bitcoin and stablecoins, starting in Nigeria and Ghana.  Through this collaboration, Quidax (https://apo-opa.co/3E4Qw3v) and Tether aim to […]

Telcables West Africa to Offer Super Digital Highway to the United States (US) and Europe Through Megaport Partnership

TelCables West Africa, a subsidiary of Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) and leading global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, Megaport have announced a dual arrangement whereby TelCables customers can selectively connect to over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes, at reduced fees and network charges of up to 75%, using the international Angola […]

American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya Partners with ProFuturo Foundation to Transform Educational Landscape in Kenya through Digital Innovation

This partnership is expected to directly benefit over 11,000 students and 470 teachers during the next three years in 41 schools in Nairobi and its surroundings, and Kitui. The collaboration in Kenya is a key part of a global partnership between American Tower and ProFuturo Foundation to reduce gaps in access, use and quality of […]

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej congratulates the winners of their SONG Awards 2023 and launch the Song Awards for 2025

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such […]

Deputy Speaker Warns Against Sectarianism

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has cautioned against sectarianism based on religion. Speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance as the second Chancellor of Great Lakes University in Kanungu District on Saturday 22 March 2025, Tayebwa said politicians who promote division cannot effectively […]

Africa: Unpacking the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tax conundrum

The issue of how much, or how little to tax the ICT sector to optimise performance of the economy, improve digital access and create jobs came under the spotlight at the ECA’s 2025 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic development. In a presentation, Mactar Seck, Chief Emerging and Frontier Technologies, Innovation and […]

Webb Valuation: Transforming African Customs and Protecting Revenue (By Arnaud Bouraïma)

By Arnaud Bouraïma, Chief Commercial Officer at Webb Fontaine (www.WebbFontaine.com) As global trade continues to expand, customs administrations all over the world face increasing challenges in collecting accurate revenue and minimising fraud. In Africa, these challenges are particularly acute. Studies show that giving customs inspectors better information can improve fraud detection by 21.7 percentage points and […]

Trinasolar Tackles South Africa’s Power Crisis with Innovative Solar and Storage Solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa

Trinasolar (www.Trinasolar.com), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the Solar&Storage Live Africa exhibition, taking place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 25-27 March 2025. As South Africa grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Trinasolar is positioning itself as a strategic solution provider, offering cutting-edge technology that […]

Cassava to upgrade its data centres with NVIDIA supercomputers to drive Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) future

Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com) announced today that it plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered with NVIDIA AI computing technology. This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity — helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in […]

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Celebrates Academic Excellence at the School of Business Studies Academy’s (SBSA) 2024 Graduation Ceremony

His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, attended the 2024 graduation ceremony of the School of Business Studies Academy (SBSA) yesterday afternoon at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS). The prestigious event honoured the achievements of 195 graduates, including 146 who successfully completed four full-time programs: Diploma in Business Management […]

World Cancer Day 2025: Merck Foundation enhances Access to Cancer Care by providing 194 scholarships in Oncology

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries. Merck Foundation together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries of Health has been building cancer care capacity and increasing the limited number of Oncologists in their countries by providing close to 200 […]

Togo advances commitment to integrating demographic dividend-sensitive budgeting into the 2026 budget cycle

As part of the implementation of the African Union’s Roadmap on «Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth,” the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s Subregional Office for West Africa (ECA/SRO-WA) is providing technical assistance to support the operationalization of the Budgeting Sensitive to Demographic Dividend (BSDD) approach in Togo. In this context, a technical workshop […]

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) refugee surge strains humanitarian support in Burundi and Uganda

When gunshots rang out near her home in the Congolese city of Uvira last month, Mapendo knew it was time to leave. Gathering her children and other family members, she crossed the fast-flowing Rusizi river into neighbouring Burundi, joining desperate throngs fleeing the violence gripping swathes of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.   Today, […]

“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed

 “Life is dangerous for women in this camp,” said Mariam Zakaria, 32, who recently fled brutal violence and conflict in Sudan, returning to the Central African Republic, her home country. “If you want to work, someone might not hire you unless they can take advantage of you. And if a woman doesn’t accept, her children […]

The Government of Liberia (GoL) and World Bank to Launch Governance and Accountability Project to Boost Public Services and Strengthen Institutions

The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank and key stakeholders, is set to officially launch the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. The project will be launched on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. This major initiative is designed to enhance governance, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve […]

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Communications

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly; Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat; and Director of the Military Academy, Lieutenant-General Ashraf Zahir. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting focused on the government’s efforts regarding the “Digilians” initiative, which aims to qualify and […]

The Scientific Committee and the start-up jury session actively preparing for fari-2025 in Benin

Koladé Josué Azandégbey, deputy chief of staff at Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has expressed his pride and enthusiasm at the prospect of Benin hosting the 2nd African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI) in 2025. Speaking at the opening, on Monday 17 March 2025 in Cotonou, Benin, of the meeting of […]

In the face of attacks of boorishness and malevolence, the fight for women’s rights continues

In his column published on March 8, International Women’s Rights Day, Gilles Yabi, founder and executive director of West Africa Think Tank (WATHI), (www.WATHI.org/) reminds us that the issue of women’s rights, equal opportunities and equal rights between girls and boys, between men and women, is raised in much the same terms all over the […]

.africa TLD Now Available on GoDaddy.com for Global Registrations

Registry Africa, the official operator of the .africa top-level domain (TLD), and GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com), a world leader in domain registration and web services, have announced that the .africa domain is available on www.GoDaddy.com. This will help increase Africa’s digital ecosystem while catering to the rising international demand for connectivity with the continent.  GoDaddy’s vast customer […]

Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence (AI) B2B: Unlocking B2B Innovation and Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire, Supported by the Netherlands Trust Fund V Ghana Tech Project

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) is pleased to announce the Blockchain&AI B2B, taking place in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) on 8-9 April 2025, with the support of the International Trade Center (ITC) and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Netherlands Trust Fund V Ghana Tech Project.  This event is embedded in and part […]