insert_link APO International Digital Transformation: a top-three priority for banks, says new report [[{"value":"The African Banking Digital Transformation Report, a collaboration between pan-African publication African Banker and Backbase, creators of The Engagement Banking Platform, is a cornerstone in Africa's financial news landscape, offering in-depth insight into the digital revolution being undertaken by the banking sector across the continent. A growing African population – forecast to be 2.49 billion by 2050 – coupled with spectacular increases in the number of devices such as smartphones […] todayMay 31, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Elm signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French company Numeryx Technologies to explore business prospects and facilitate digital transformation across target markets [[{"value":"Elm (https://apo-opa.co/4bFOQJs), a pioneer in digital solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Numeryx Technologies, a French company with expertise in implementing and developing business solutions, to foster cooperation, explore and promote business prospects, as well as enable digital transformation by implementing joint initiatives and exchanging technical expertise and knowledge. The MoU was signed by Mr. Alameen Shawqi Al-Hazmi, Chief Executive Officer of the Integrated Solutions Group at Elm, […] todayMay 31, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Beneficiaries of President Museveni’s Skilling Initiative At Kigoowa Showcase Acquired Skills [[{"value":"The students of Kigoowa Skilling Centre on Thursday 30th May, 2024 showcased their products as they head to conclude their six months free skills training. Kigoowa Skilling Centre, situated in Nakawa Division is one of the nine Skilling Centres under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy child (PISGBC) project spread across the five divisions of Kampala. The centre that is accommodated at Butukirwa Catholic Church in Kigoowa, […] todayMay 31, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Horn of Africa: 600k Children Affected by Devastating Floods as Torrential Rains Threaten further Havoc [[{"value":"Devastating floods and landslides have affected about 600,000 children across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia [1] so far this year, with the number potentially climbing to as high as 1.5 million by the end of the rains, according to Save the Children analysis.[2] The torrential rains, which come after years of drought and have been attributed to both human-induced climate change and the tail end of the naturally occurring El Niño […] todayMay 31, 2024 8
insert_link APO International MAURITIUS 7s by CIEL & Total Energies [[{"value":"Mauritius Rugby Federation (https://Mauritius.Rugby/) today launched the Mauritius 7s by CIEL&Total Energies Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens which they will be hosting from June 29-07th July 2024. The Labourdonnais Sports Club will be the stage for the Mauritius 7s sponsored by CIEL&Total Energies Mauritius. Get ready to experience intense moments of rugby 7's that will make your heart race. Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Algeria, Cote […] todayMay 31, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and Dotmount Communications Join Forces to Host Middle East Investors Summit and Expo [[{"value":"In a significant move to boost foreign investment in Nigeria and Africa, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Dotmount Communications (www.DtComs.com) has announced a new partnership to co-host the upcoming Middle East Investors Summit and Expo. This strategic collaboration aims to attract investors from the Middle East and beyond, showcasing Nigeria and Africa's vast investment opportunities. "We are thrilled to partner with Dotmount Communications to bring this prestigious event […] todayMay 31, 2024 6
Namibia City of Windhoek to launch the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in Windhoek tomorrow The City of Windhoek will tomorrow launch the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign in Windhoek. This campaign is part of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of our city. Here is the City of Windhoek's spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. todayMay 31, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics First National Bank of Namibia has launched a portable card payment solution First National Bank of Namibia has launched a portable card payment solution for businesses known as Speedee. According to FNB, Speedee is a cost-effective, convenient, and compact point-of-sale device that allows merchants to accept payments anywhere and anytime, making managing their businesses more efficient. Benefits of Speedee include dual SIM and wireless connectivity, technical support - offered telephonically across the country, an E-receipting system, daily activity reports, and […] todayMay 31, 2024 73
insert_link South Africa Research Shows Load-Shedding Negatively Affects Employment and Earnings in South Africa Load-shedding has negative labour market effects on employment, working hours, and monthly earnings. This is according to research conducted by the University of Cape Town under the South Africa Towards Inclusive Development programme. On average, load-shedding periods were associated with a 2.6-percent lower chance of being employed, 1.3-percent fewer working hours per week, and 1.7-percent lower real monthly earnings. UCT’s Tim Köhler says from a policymaking perspective, the primary […] todayMay 31, 2024 34