insert_link APO International Catalysing Investment in Africa’s Critical Minerals: Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Leads the Discussion at Mining Indaba 2025 The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (https://CMAGAfrica.com/), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical minerals policy, is proud to be co-hosting a side event at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Co-hosted with the Africa Finance Corporation and chaired by CMAG’s Chief Strategy Officer, Olimpia Pilch, the event will […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Congo’s Strategy to Advance Local Content Hydrocarbon Sector The Republic of Congo is prioritizing local content development within its hydrocarbon sector through a combination of government policy and private sector initiatives. The country’s approach aims to maximize domestic benefits from its vast energy resources, with a focus on job creation, technology transfer and building local expertise. Regulatory Framework for Local Content In line with its economic goals, the government has established policies to ensure that Congo’s energy sector […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Africa should transition to “a just and inclusive circular economy model” to stimulate sustainable growth and reduce pressure on natural resources Transitioning to a just and inclusive circular economy in Africa presents a unique opportunity to create jobs, stimulate sustainable economic growth, and reduce pressure on natural resources, say experts and representatives attending a two-day validation workshop for the review of a Circular Economy Action Plan in Port Louis, Mauritius. In his opening remarks, Nassim Oulmane, Chief of Section, Natural Resources and Green and Blue Economy Climate Change, Food Security, and […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Suspected Cyber-Attack Disrupts South African Weather Service Systems The South African Weather Service has confirmed that it suffered a suspected criminal cyber-attack on Sunday, disrupting aviation, marine, email, and website services. Spokesperson Oupa Segalwe says alternative channels, including social media, are providing updates as Information and Communication Technology teams are investigating and working to restore systems. He confirmed that SAWS has reported the breach, marking the second attempted attack within two days: today28 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump says China’s DeepSeek AI ‘should be a wake-up call’ for American tech companies. U.S President Donald Trump said Monday that the sudden rise of the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek "should be a wake-up call" for America's tech companies as the runaway popularity of yet another Chinese app presented new questions for the administration. Laura Westbrook reports. today28 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Call for Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Rising Crime With crime on the rise in the country, Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively combat criminal activities. This report is by our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala. today28 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Strategic Investments: How Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Deals are Transforming Angola’s Oil & Gas Industry Since its inception in 2019, Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) has evolved from an industry dialogue platform into the country’s premier forum for deal-signing and partnerships. Now recognized as Angola's largest oil and gas gathering, the event has facilitated investments across the energy value chain while fostering public-private partnerships and cross-border collaboration. The upcoming 2025 edition of AOG, set to be launched at a reception event in Luanda on January 28, aims […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical CAN Appeals for Support for State Cancer Patient Care The Cancer Association is urging the public and corporate community to support the newly launched Palliative Care Namibia Fund to assist financially vulnerable state patients. From 1 March 2025, the fund will enable state patients to access ward care at House Zietsman, which currently accommodates private patients. The facility aims to provide care for up to nine terminally ill patients, ensuring the same quality of care as private patients. […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link World India’s Modi could visit U.S by February U.S President Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit the US as early as February. He told reporters after a phone call with Modi that India is also working to repatriate illegal migrants. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. today28 January, 2025