insert_link APO International Hospital Ship Global Mercy™ to Stay in Sierra Leone until June 2026 The Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone and international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy™ hospital ship will remain in Freetown through June 2026. This marks the charity’s third consecutive field service in Sierra Leone and its eighth visit to the country since 1992, underscoring a shared commitment between the two parties in ensuring access to life-changing surgical healthcare for those who need […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bannerman to invest over N$6 billion in Etango project Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has announced plans to invest over six billion Namibia dollars (N$6 billion) in the Etango Project, a uranium mining venture located in the Erongo region. The company has already spent more than one billion Namibia dollars (N$1 billion) on the project to date. The General Manager of Bannerman Resources Namibia, Werner Ewald shared that the company is on track to […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Driving Africa’s Sports Future: Meet the Partners Powering the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS25) The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS25) is more than an event—it’s a movement to unlock Africa’s potential by investing in sports infrastructure for a sustainable future. This mission wouldn’t be possible without the support of visionary partners committed to driving innovation, policy development, and investment in Africa’s sports industry. Meet the Partners Afreximbank – A leading financial institution fostering trade and development across Africa, Afreximbank brings its expertise in funding […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link APO International S-RM continues strategic partnership with Invest Africa for 2025 Global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (www.S-RMinform.com) has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a leading business platform promoting trade and investment in Africa, for a second year. S-RM and Invest Africa joined forces in January 2024 with the goal of supporting business leaders and investors with critical decision making and providing them with the confidence to navigate risk and build resilient companies on […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Vestergaard formalizes Tiny Targets commitment to support sleeping sickness elimination, signs Kigali Declaration on World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day Vestergaard Sàrl (www.Vestergaard.com) announced today, World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day, that it has signed the Kigali Declaration on NTDs (http://apo-opa.co/4gfeq9G), formalizing the company’s commitment to support sleeping sickness elimination efforts through the ongoing donation of “Tiny Targets” for vector control of the disease. The Kigali Declaration, launched in Kigali, Rwanda in June 2022, is a high-level, political declaration that is mobilizing political will, communities, resources and action, and securing […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics European Union’s global gateway supports Namibia-Portugal deal The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) and the Port Administration of Sines and Algarve, SA (Administracão dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of sustainable, green, and digital logistics corridors. The agreement aims to strengthen trade, connectivity, and investment between Namibia and Portugal, leveraging the two countries' historical and economic ties. Namport CEO Andrew Kanime. Namport CEO, […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Canon appoints new President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Europe, Middle East and Africa Canon EMEA (www.Canon-Europe.com), a global provider of imaging, print technologies and services, today announces Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida as President&CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Yuichi Ishizuka who is retiring after seven years in the role and a successful 44-year career with Canon. Sam Yoshida was previously based in the USA where he held the position of Executive Vice President&General Manager of the Marketing Strategy Unit, Chairman&Chief […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link APO International East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (EA-ECS) and the East African Community (EAC): Driving Energy Across the Region The expansion of the East African regional energy sector is happening right now and is set for future growth. This was the clear message from the East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (EA-ECS) as the two-day summit kicked off in Arusha. Africa's energy IPPs, EPCF stakeholders, investors and policy makers were welcomed to a summit set to shape the future of East Africa's energy landscape by Jean-Baptiste Havugimana, Director Productive Sectors, […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link World Greenlanders overwhelmingly reject US affiliation, poll finds Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen A new poll conducted in Greenland has revealed a vast majority of its residents oppose joining the United States. Trent Murray has the details. A poll conducted by Verian and commissioned by Danish newspaper Berlingske and Greenland’s Sermitsiaq publication found that 85% of Greenlanders oppose becoming part of the US. Only 6% expressed a preference for US affiliation, while 9% remained […] today30 January, 2025
