insert_link Africa Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges in birth registration, says UNICEF The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund has reported that 80% of children under five were registered globally in the past five years but 150 million children remain unregistered, with over half in sub-Saharan Africa. While countries like Botswana and Côte d'Ivoire have made progress, barriers such as high costs, discrimination, and weak political commitment continue to hinder progress, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. todayDecember 16, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Airports Company South Africa prepares for record festive travel Airports Company South Africa says it is ready to welcome record passenger volumes this festive season. Plans are in place to ensure smooth travel at its airports nationwide. During a briefing, ACSA's Group Executive Airport Operations Management Terence Delomoney announced measures such as improved infrastructure, e-Gates, optimised queues, and reliable baggage systems. todayDecember 16, 2024 21
insert_link APO International African Development Bank to make $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation to catalyse climate action The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) for the rollout of innovative "green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa. The innovative financial instruments are expected to unlock significant funding for high-impact projects, including wind and solar power plants in Djibouti and Egypt and energy storage systems in Cabo Verde. AFC will leverage […] todayDecember 16, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […] todayDecember 16, 2024 53
insert_link APO International African Energy 2024: Surging Investment, Waves of Change (By NJ Ayuk) By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). I’ve said for years that African energy is a vital investment. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of USD47 billion. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a 23% increase from last year. Better yet, we expect growth to continue through the end of the decade. This capex activity is a welcome sign […] todayDecember 16, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Gabon Oil Company Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Highlight Regional Energy Cooperation at Congo Energy & Investment Forum Marcellin Simba Ngabi, CEO of Gabon Oil Company (GOC), has been confirmed as a speaker at the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place on March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. As the leader of Gabon’s national oil company, Ngabi will showcase the country’s efforts to attract investment into its oil and gas sector, including GOC’s strategies for increasing production to 220,000 barrels per day (bpd) and unlocking value from marginal fields. […] todayDecember 16, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Arab Coordination Group (ACG) to showcase unified climate action at United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Riyadh The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance of ten national and regional development institutions, will actively participate in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At COP16, ACG Pavilion Al-ULA B, No. B14, the ACG will highlight the Group’s impact, as well as the work of individual members in advancing innovative solutions […] todayDecember 16, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua to Speak at Inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, will headline the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. Organized by Energy Capital&Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) and endorsed by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, the event represents a historic milestone for the country as it seeks to position itself as a leading energy investment destination in Africa. With the Republic of Congo’s first LNG exports underway and […] todayDecember 16, 2024 5
insert_link APO International The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce Appoints Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (https://EU-Africa-Chamber.org) announces the appointment of Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Chairman of APO Group, as a Strategic Advisor effective December 16, 2024. With his extensive experience in driving cross-continental partnerships and his unwavering commitment to promoting Africa’s economic potential on the global stage, Nicolas will offer his contribution in guiding the EUACC’s long-term vision and strategic initiatives. Commenting on the appointment, Sonia Toro, […] todayDecember 16, 2024 7