insert_link Africa Ghana’s finance ministry asks President not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill Ghana's finance ministry has advised against the President's approval of a recent anti-LGBT bill passed by parliament, cautioning potential repercussions including the loss of $3.8bn in World Bank funding over five to six years. The bill, if signed, imposes jail terms for identifying as or promoting LGBT+ activities, sparking opposition from rights activist Linda Baumann. In a highly unusual move, the warning from the finance ministry was leaked to several […] todayMarch 5, 2024 26
insert_link APO International GE Vernova Committed to Support Sustainable Energy Transition in Nigeria GE Vernova (www.GEVernova.com), a purpose-built company driving electrification and decarbonization, has highlighted its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s sustainable energy transition journey through its key operating segments including power (gas, nuclear, hydro, steam), wind (onshore, offshore) and electrification (transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity). With a presence of over 100 years in Nigeria, GE Vernova supports the generation of more than half of Nigeria’s power supply, servicing utilities, independent […] todayMarch 5, 2024 17
insert_link Lifestyle EU delegation launches 2024 Women’s Day Art exhibit The European Union Delegation to Namibia will launch the 2024 International Women’s Day Female Artist Exhibition, later this evening in Windhoek. Themed 'Inspire Inclusion,' the exhibition serves as a platform for female artists to showcase their artworks. Here is the EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins with more about the exhibition. todayMarch 5, 2024 60
insert_link Africa US imposes new sanctions on Zimbabwe The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and human rights abuses. The order, according to the BBC, also affects other senior leaders in the country - blocking their assets in the US and barring them from unofficial travel there. The new sanctions replace a broader programme that was introduced two decades ago. The White House said, “We continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic, […] todayMarch 5, 2024 49
insert_link Namibia St. Paul’s College learner wins global math award Oleksandra Makarenko of St Paul's College in Windhoek has received an award for the highest mark worldwide in Cambridge IGSCE Mathematics in the June 2023 exams. Makarenko says she didn't expect it. todayMarch 5, 2024 74
insert_link APO International Namibia Charts Parth Toward Diversified Energy Investments The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hotspot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen development – on the back of abundant, co-located solar and wind resources – is poised to support value-added industrialization, economic transformation and regional integration by stimulating exports to international markets. These developments and more will be unpacked […] todayMarch 5, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Connecting United States Investors to Angola: Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Networking Event in Houston Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 (www.AngolaOilandGas.com) will host a networking event on March 19 in Houston in collaboration with Angola’s national concessionaire and industry regulator, the National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency (ANPG). Speakers are expected to highlight the significant opportunities Angola’s oil and gas sector continues to offer investors across the entire value chain, but particularly in exploration and production. Angola plans to increase oil production to 1.18 million barrels per day […] todayMarch 5, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Reassuring Investor Confidence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region In a bid to safeguard foreign exchange reserves in the region, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) imposed stricter rules on currency transfers and payments in January 2022 - a move it has been unwilling to reverse despite opposition by energy stakeholders and leaders. Recent regulation significantly impacts dollar-dominated industries - such as the oil and gas sector -, and reform is imperative to regain foreign investor confidence in […] todayMarch 5, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Major Summit to Address Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions for the Public Sector In the face of escalating cyber threats targeting public sector entities, IT News Africa (www.ITNewsAfrica.com) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit (https://apo-opa.co/3uWOYEh) on April 3, 2024, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Our central theme, "Public-Private Collaboration: Strengthening Cybersecurity through Strategic Partnerships," underscores the critical importance of unity and shared strategies to fortify our defences against relentless cyber adversaries. The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness in the Public […] todayMarch 5, 2024 5