South Africa: Basic Education surpasses 93% milestone in eradicating pit toilets under Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative

The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, today informed Parliament that the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has now successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country.  This significant milestone marks a critical step toward ensuring that all learners have access to safe and dignified sanitation facilities. […]

Kaspersky uncovers sophisticated deception campaign using DeepSeek AI as bait

Security researchers at Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.in/) have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1.2 million views on X. Kaspersky’s Threat Research and AI Technology Research have jointly identified a sophisticated deception campaign exploiting the rapid growth and public interest surrounding […]

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark International Women’s Day 2025 through their Impactful Development Programs

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 […]

SPARK & Google.org launch Maharat for Tourism e-learning hub in Egypt

SPARK (https://SPARK.Ngo/), in partnership with EYouth and with support from  Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt –  a pioneering platform designed to equip 25,000 individuals across the MENA region with essential skills for the tourism industry (Maharat.SPARK.Ngo/). The launch event, held at the Triumph Plaza Hotel in Cairo, welcomed over […]

‘Open Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) exam centre in Burundi’

Government is urged to engage the Burundi Government in order to establish a centre for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) there. This recommendation is contained in a report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs which stated that, Uganda’s education curriculum is being taught in schools in Burundi, with learners expected to sit for UNEB […]

Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts!

Africa.com (www.Africa.com) is excited to present Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts! The free, virtual event features seven Black NASA astronauts. Scheduled for March 18, 2025, this inspiring event invites students, educators, and curious minds from across Africa and beyond to hear firsthand from trailblazing astronauts who have made history in space exploration.  Co-hosted by Africa.com […]

Kaspersky and Smart Africa forge strategic partnership to bolster cybersecurity in Africa

In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity capabilities throughout Africa. The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by […]

iSON Xperiences and Aistra Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Customer Experience (CX) Transformation

iSON Xperiences (www.iSONXperiences.com), a global leader in AI- driven customer experience (CX) solutions with a presence in 22 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Aistra, an AI Adoption company, focusing on automation and transformation solutions built around its proprietary AI Agents, MicroApps, and Process Acceleration technologies.  This collaboration will enable iSON Xperiences to leverage […]

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organized a Trainer of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia

ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Liberia in collaboration with the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) and Implementing Partner Payless Bana Innovations (Payless Pads) organizes a Training of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia. The ECOWAS Resident Office with funding support from the West African Health Organization (WAHO) […]

10th African Day of School Feeding Commemorated in Bangui with Renewed Commitments to Expanding School Meal Programs Across Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and development partners, commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF) in Bangui, CAR, under the theme “A Decade of Nourishment: Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future.” The event served as a key milestone […]

JETA Holding Expands its Vision for FinTech in Africa Following the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025

During the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025, JETA Holding (www.JETAHolding.com) reinforced its commitment to FinTech and trade expansion in Africa, leveraging its expertise in other industries, including healthcare and technology-driven solutions to position itself as a key player in the region’s digital transformation. At the event, JETA engaged with leading industry stakeholders, established connections with potential […]

Network International and Airtel advance their strategic rollout plan in key markets

Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), in partnership with Airtel Money, the dedicated mobile money platform for Airtel Africa, has begun the rollout of digital payment solutions across key African markets, starting with Uganda. More activations are scheduled for the rest of Africa and […]

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Calls For Innovation And Strategic Partnerships To Strengthen Food Security In Africa

His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio has emphasized that food security is not just about agricultural production but is intrinsically linked to economic growth, health, climate resilience, and national stability. Delivering the keynote address at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, President Bio addressed hundreds of representatives from across Africa […]

Orange Africa and Middle East and Eutelsat Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate the Deployment of Satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East

Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) and Eutelsat announce a strategic partnership to bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. It aims to connect isolated areas with broadband access, thereby strengthening digital inclusion in the region. As part of this multi-year partnership, Orange will use the EUTELSAT KONNECT […]

Cloud-Based Cybersecurity: Future-Proofing African Business

Legacy cybersecurity systems – once recognized as the cornerstone of business infrastructure – are putting African companies at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks, which could end up costing more than just money. These on-premises solutions have been identified as major threat to businesses, due to outdated tech, missing modern security features, and integration challenges […]

Inspiring Creativity: Canon Academy Juniors Partners with Karen Country Club to Nurture Young Photographers in Kenya

The Canon Academy Juniors program is dedicated to empowering youth by fostering new hobbies and developing their creative skills, instilling confidence along the way. Tailored for two different age groups (8-12 and 13-16), the program offers hands-on photography classes designed to equip kids and teens with valuable skills.  This partnership aims at Inspiring creativity and […]

Internet Society Extends Multi-Year Partnership with Meta and Announces Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative

As leaders in mobile technology and connectivity gather in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, the Internet Society (www.InternetSociety.org)—a global charitable organization championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet—today announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta (https://apo-opa.co/3XpIskm) with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative.  The initiative aims to scale up efforts to […]

Education in Jeopardy: Catholic Bishops Decry Prolonged School Closures in Northern Nigeria (By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh)

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) (www.CBCN.org.ng) has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by some governors in northern Nigeria to close schools for five weeks during the Ramadan period. Millions of students are caught in the crossfire as the region’s education system, already beset by challenges, faces […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-agents: A Game-Changer for Both Cybersecurity and Cybercrime (By Anna Collard)

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy&Evangelist KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com). Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool—it is a gamechanger in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime. While businesses leverage AI to enhance defences, cybercriminals are weaponising AI to make these attacks more scalable and convincing​. In 2025, researchers […]

Meet Deel Local Payroll, Powered by PaySpace: The Next Evolution in Payroll Innovation

PaySpace by Deel is now Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com)! One year after being acquired by Deel, PaySpace by Deel has officially transitioned into Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace. This milestone isn’t just about a name change—it’s about why Deel acquired PaySpace in the first place. PaySpace customers can expect the same powerful […]

Improved school infrastructure key for new curriculum – MPs

Government is urged to invest in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and science laboratories to improve student output and performance under the new lower secondary school curriculum. While responding to a statement by the Minister for Education and Sports on the new grading system for the new curriculum, the Shadow Minister for Education and Sports, Hon. […]

Dr. Rasha Kelej on Celebrating International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025: “Science & Technology Know No Gender”

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender&Information and Academia.   Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential African Woman (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023&2024), […]

Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Technical Workshop to Support Congo’s Ambitious Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Targets

The Republic of Congo is expected to export an estimated 4.5 billion m3 of LNG in 2025 as part of the second phase of its Congo LNG project. Developed by energy major Eni, the project’s first phase began operations in late 2023 following the installation of the country’s first floating LNG (FLNG) plant at the […]

Three start-ups awarded at the 2nd edition of the international ceremony of the Orange Summer Challenge in Casablanca, Morocco

Orange Summer Challenge: three months to turn an idea into a start-up Created in 2011, the Orange Summer Challenge (OSC) is the flagship event of the network of Orange Digital Centers in Middle East and Africa (www.Orange.com). Its objective is to inspire young people to develop technology start-ups for the common good. The 2025 edition […]

Canon Celebrates Ten Years of Sheetfed Inkjet Heritage

Today Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) begins its celebrations of a decade of excellence in sheetfed inkjet printing, marking both its technological innovation and its unmatched expertise in deployment, integration, and support. Under the campaign theme ‘Progress Powered by Passion’, Canon is commemorating its journey from launching the first B3 sheetfed inkjet press, the pioneering VarioPrint i300, to […]

VFS Global pioneers Artificial Intelligence (AI) & digital innovation; Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Chatbot for United Kingdom (UK) visa customers in 141 countries

Available to UK visa customers in 141 countries globally including South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya.   Leveraging Generative AI-powered conversational chatbot, offering human-like, conversational support   Responds to voice and text inputs, effectively catering to a diverse audience  VFS Global (www.VFSglobal.com) has recently launched a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to […]

Canon celebrates 22nd consecutive year of No.1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share1 of the global market for 22 consecutive years from 2003 to 2024.  Canon’s EOS series of interchangeable lens digital cameras is an imaging system based on the basic concept of “Speed, Comfort, and […]

High-Level Ministerial Participation at Africa’s Innovation Summit

African Ministers and officials for Education, Skills, ICT&Digital Economy from over 30 countries are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28-30 April for the high-level forum: Innovation Africa 2025.  Innovation Africa 2025 is being hosted by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under the patronage, HE Prof Berhanu Nega, Federal Minister of Education.   […]

Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech

Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as a Payment Processor – Issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s leading mobile financial services provider. This partnership marks a significant extension of Network’s portfolio of issuer processing collaborations throughout the African continent.  With […]

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies Announced Winners of 2023 Film Awards to Support Girls’ Education and Stop Gender-Based Violence

Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Film Award 2025 and Merck Foundation “Diaberes&Hypertension” Film Awards 2025- apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership […]

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Honored with Two Prestigious African Continental Awards for Leadership in Gender Equality and Girl-Child Education

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been honored with two prestigious continental awards in recognition of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality, girl-child education, and human capital development in Sierra Leone. The African HeForShe Champion of the Year 2024 and the Presidential African Intelligence Award 2024 were presented to President […]

Senior Presidential Advisor Byaruhanga Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Muslim Community Inclusion

He made the remarks yesterday while presiding over the First National Workshop of the National Assembly of Imams and Duats of Uganda, held in conjunction with the Kampala District Council for Imams Development Forum in Bukandula, Gomba District. The event, themed: “Enhance Peace Campaign, Security, and Development”, brought together religious and community leaders to discuss […]

South Sudan: Heatwave forces schools to shut for second year running

Dangerously high temperatures have forced schools across South Sudan to close for the second year in a row, putting learning out of reach for many children and pushing them further into risks like early marriage, child labour and recruitment into armed groups, Save the Children said.   With temperatures expected to climb as high as […]

Uganda: Minister clarifies new curriculum grading

Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations. Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the Minister of State for Education and Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, said that […]

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) advanced Cancer Care in Africa by providing 194 Oncology Scholarships in Africa

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 […]

Canon Reinforces Commitment to Egyptian Market with an Exclusive Event for Partners and Customers in Cairo

Reaffirming its Commitment to Long-Term Partnerships: Canon’s Exclusive Event Focused on Technological Advancements and Market growth in Egypt Canon’s strategic return to Egypt delivered an immersive visual experience, featuring dedicated zones for key verticals: Commercial Print, In-House Production, Corporate, Education, Retail, CAD, and Interior Décor. Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in […]

For a successful integration, Africa needs an operating system update (By Amadou Hott)

By Amadou Hott, Senegal’s official nominee for the position of President of the African Development Bank, Former Minister of Economy and planning, Senegal (www.AmadouHott.com). Ask any traveler about their experience moving across parts of Africa, and you will likely hear about familiar challenges: high costs, indirect routes, and unpredictable schedules that can make even the simplest […]

Kaspersky draws a portrait of young users: Can’t live without gadgets, but have little safety guidance

According to a recent Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey*, 91% of parents surveyed in South Africa and 89% of parents surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, half (50%) of children in South Africa and over […]

GoDaddy Airo®: An AI-Powered Revolutionary Solution for African Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com), a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, unveiled GoDaddy Airo®, an innovative AI-powered experience set to transform small and medium-sized businesses sector. This groundbreaking new AI-powered experience enables entrepreneurs to establish a comprehensive online presence within minutes, bridging the gap between vision and digital reality.  Selina Bieber, Vice President for International Markets at GoDaddy, […]

Conference Calls for Policy Changes to Advance Africa’s Digital Future

Following the conclusion of the Internet Society’s 2025 Internet Development Conference (apo-opa.co/3XavxCL), key stakeholders are calling for policy action to address critical challenges and opportunities for Internet development across Africa. The conference brought together policymakers and tech leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss Internet development in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development countries (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, […]

Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 to Position Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) as a Catalyst for Gas Monetization

The inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) will feature a Hallmark Celebration of FLNG session, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the remarkable advancements in FLNG technology and its domestic application within the Republic of Congo. The session is designed to underscore the nation’s progress in harnessing FLNG solutions to bolster its energy infrastructure and economy. Attendees […]

Local Content Development in Africa’s Energy Sector: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Outline Challenges, Opportunities and Best Practices

As Africa’s energy sector expands, the need for productive local content policies has become critical for local job creation and value retention. Such policies catalyze growth of nationally owned companies while creating revenue-generating opportunities for local service firms by strengthening their contribution to the industry. African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies – taking place […]

Infobip recognized as a worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Leader by IDC MarketScape for the third time

Global cloud communications platform Infobip (www.Infobip.com) has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2025 Vendor Assessment. This is the third time that Infobip has been named a Leader in this report. According to the report, “Infobip is a key player in the CPaaS market with a […]

NBA Africa and Safaricom’s M-Pesa Launch League’s Most Expansive Youth Development Program in East Africa to Date

NBA Africa and Safaricom (NSE: SCOM- https://apo-opa.co/4gKHaas), the region’s leading technology company, on Saturday launched the M-PESA Jr. NBA program that will provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 boys and girls in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, marking the league’s most expansive youth development program in East Africa to date.  […]

KoçSistem Participates in LEAP Expo as a Leading Tech Brand from Türkiye

Attending the event alongside KoçDigital, its subsidiary specializing in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics, KoçSistem (www.Kocsistem.com) showcased its cutting-edge domestic technologies, ranging from digital publishing to cybersecurity.   Expanding to the Middle East: KoçSistem’s Strategic Move  Aiming to expand its leadership in technology from Turkey to the Middle East, KoçSistem has established an office in […]

Over half of Africans fear financial losses from cybercrime, survey finds

According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com), 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of AI-assisted cyberthreats. The cybersecurity landscape in Africa is rapidly evolving and […]

Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit 2025 to take place in Rwanda

This year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit (www.TimesHigherEd-events.com) will take place in Kigali, Rwanda on 18–20 March 2025. The prestigious summit will bring together cross-continental partners from higher education, industry, policy and civil society to discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing African higher education and broader society. The discussions will centre around […]

President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Higher Education

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Ayman Ashour.  Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the meeting reviewed national projects being implemented by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, including the establishment of national universities, digital […]

Minister Londt welcomes extension of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)-Postbank card replacement deadline, call for more service points

I welcome the announcement by the national departments of Social Development and Communications and Digital Technologies that the deadline for the replacement of the SASSA Gold Cards with the Postbank Black Cards has been extended to 20 March 2025. My office has been inundated with queries and complaints from SASSA grant beneficiaries across the Western […]

Western Cape Department of Local Government helps in securing a safe space for the Nuwerus Crèche

“When stakeholders work together, good things can happen,” Anton Bredell, Provincial Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said, referring to the official handover of the site of a planned activity centre for the Nuwerus Crèche on the West Coast today. During municipal public participation and ward committee engagements, the plight of the Crèche […]

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union (EU) Empower Zambia’s Disaster Response with Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

The World Food Programme (WFP), with funding from the European Union (EU), has donated three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones) to Zambia’s Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DDMU). This contribution will help the Government to more effectively respond to climate disasters. Zambia is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather, with recurring droughts and […]

Bridging the Digital Gender Gap: Digital Literacy Skills Open Doors for Young Women in Tanzania

As a child growing up in Morogoro, Tanzania, Annagrace Malamsha was always drawn to the sciences. While many young girls in her primary school seemed to steer away from science subjects, she found them fascinating, driven by a deep curiosity to understand how things work. It was there that she also started to develop a […]

Zero Processing Fee; GTBank Removes Point of Sale (POS) Processing Fees to Support Businesses

Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (www.GTBank.com) has announced the removal of processing fees on all GTBank POS terminals, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses with cost-effective payment solutions. This initiative, which took effect Tuesday, 11 February 2025, communicates that merchants using GTBank POS terminals will no longer incur Merchant Service Charges (MSC) when receiving payments from […]

Webb Fontaine Accelerates Benin’s Customs Transformation with Key Milestones

Webb Fontaine (www.WebbFontaine.com), a leading provider of trade facilitation solutions, has announced a significant milestone in its Customs digitalization project in Benin. The initiative is driving a fundamental transformation in Customs operations across the country. The announcement was made at the 15th Public Finance Review Meeting in Cotonou, an event that brought together key stakeholders […]

EU-funded E-nable Project Concludes with Remarkable Achievements for Libya’s Economic Growth

The EU-funded E-nable (https://apo-opa.co/4aUhczW) project, implemented by Expertise France (www.ExpertiseFrance.fr), successfully concluded today with a closing ceremony held in Tripoli, marking three years of substantial progress in advancing Libya’s economic diversification, promoting a business-friendly environment and a supportive financial sector, empowering impactful economic reforms, and accelerating the digital transformation to pave the way for sustainable economic […]

Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 Winners Announced to Acknowledge their Work to Empower Infertile Women and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, […]

Uganda: Let ministry consider education review report – Speaker

Speaker Anita Among has asked legislators to allow the Ministry of Education and Sports to consider the Education Policy Review Commission Report before it is presented to Parliament. The report was presented to the Minister for Education, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni by former minister Hon. Amanya Mushega who the review commission.  The Education Policy Review […]

120-Day Social Contract Task Force starts work

President John Dramani Mahama’s 120 Days Social Contract Task Force has held its inaugural meeting following the swearing-in of the full complement of ministers of state. Chaired by Dr Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, the 19-member task force is to ensure that the policies outlined in the NDC Manifesto to be achieved […]

Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science 2025 by providing Over 1000 Scholarships to Women Medical Graduates

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘International Day of Girls and Women in Science 2025’ together with African First Ladies, and their partners like African Ministries of Health, Education, Gender&Information and Academia. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Most Influential African Woman (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023&2024), […]

Yasmina Ndella Bileoma Appointed Regional Director of Public Relations at Wave Mobile Money

Wave Mobile Money (www.Wave.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yasmina Ndella Bileoma as Regional Director of Public Relations. With over 15 years of experience in public relations and strategic communications, Yasmina has established herself as a leader in her field. Her passion for technology and fintech, combined with her deep understanding of African […]

First Edition of the “48 Hours’’ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Club of Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis Kicks off in Senegal

The West African region faces many challenges related to security, cross-border conflicts, political crisis and economic insecurity. In this context, the active involvement of the civil society, particularly young people, is crucial to the implementation of integration and peace promotion policies. To this end, the ECOWAS Club of the Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal, […]

mCloudTech.ai Announces Web3 Launch in Saudi Arabia, Highlights Digital Leadership in Sustainability

AssetCare Web3 capabilities built using Google Cloud and its generative AI capabilities, available in Saudi Arabia via Google Cloud Region in Dammam Initial launch in Saudi Arabia highlights digital sustainability leadership as one of the largest energy markets in the world for decarbonization and carbon trading mCloudTech.ai Corp. (“mCloudTech.ai”) (www.mCloudTech.ai), a provider of AI-enabled cloud applications optimizing […]

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Depart for Liberia

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has departed Sierra Leone for Liberia to grace the 68th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Liberia. The President and First Lady are honouring an invitation extended by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., the President of Liberia, who requested […]

Vestergaard welcomes Dr Jackline Martin through Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) Innovation to Impact (I2I) Vector Control Professional Placement Programme

Vestergaard (www.Vestergaard.com) and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) are pleased to announce that Dr Jackline Martin has joined Vestergaard as a Vector Product Development Associate through the I2I Vector Control Professional Placement Programme (VCP3) (http://apo-opa.co/3WVUFND). Malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge across sub-Saharan Africa, and vector control is a fundamental component […]

Canon begins using scrap-recycled steel in printing products and supplying steel scrap from used Multifunction Devices (MFD) to steel manufacturers in an effort to promote resource recycling

Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company will begin using recycled steel material (electric furnace steel sheets) in some printing products, including office multifunction devices (MFDs), home inkjet printers, large-format inkjet printers and commercial printing presses, that will be released in 2025. Going forward, Canon will gradually increase the number of products utilizing recycled […]

President Ramkalawan Visits Registrar General’s Office, Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, paid an official visit to the Office of the Registrar General this morning, underscoring his administration’s commitment to modernizing public services through digital transformation. Accompanied by senior officials, President Ramkalawan began with a comprehensive tour of the ground-floor facilities, where he observed operations at the […]

Eritrea: Training for Female Representatives of Higher Education Institutions

The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) branch within Higher Education Institutions organized a two-day training session for female representatives of higher education institutions. The training aimed to raise awareness and strengthen their understanding of key topics related to leadership and youth organization. Ms. Aberash Habtai, head of the NUEW branch, explained that the training […]

Eritrea: Diaspora Nationals Conduct Diplomatic Activities

Eritrean nationals in Italy, Qatar, and Germany have engaged in various diplomatic activities. In Italy, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy, conducted seminars for nationals in Milan on 26 January and in Rome on 2 February. These seminars focused on educational progress in Eritrea. During the events, Ambassador Fesehatsion emphasized that a prosperous country […]

XTransfer and Ecobank Group Partner to Empower African Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ (SMEs) Foreign Trade

XTransfer, the world-leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), the leading private pan-African financial services group with unrivalled African expertise, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation (MOU) to roll out comprehensive cross-border financial services to Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in foreign trade. The […]

Canon Central & North Africa Fortifies Global Presence and Fosters Customer Experience at ISE 2025

Company hosted an exclusive delegation of key customers from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Senegal, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt at ISE 2025. The stand highlighted its PTZ, professional video, Cinema EOS, EOS R cameras and Canon’s XC protocol integration across corporate, broadcast, government and education sectors. Canon Central&North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) showcased its strong regional presence at […]

Cybersecurity threats are mounting, but it’s Gen Zs and Alphas who are introducing risks – not “older folks”

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy&Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com)  With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have to digital safety is an important component of effective security cultures. Even though younger generations grew up in a hyperconnected world, their overconfidence and lax […]

South Africa: Transforming the Basic Education Sector Can Drive Inclusive Growth

Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age can drive inclusive growth in South Africa, according to a World Bank report released today. The report also provides an analysis of the country’s recent economic performance and prospects for the medium term.  The fifteenth edition of the World Bank’s South […]

University Students Shine in European Union (EU) Debate Contest, Top Three Winners to Visit Poland

Three Tanzanian university students have been named winners of the European Union (EU) Youth Debate Contest, earning a fully sponsored trip to Poland, courtesy of the Embassy of Poland in Tanzania. Careen Ndika from the University of Dar es Salaam emerged as the overall best speaker, while Diana Shabani from Dar es Salaam Tumaini University […]