insert_link APO International President Museveni Hosts Iftar Dinner at State House, Praises Muslim Community for Ramadan Observance and Emphasizes Unity and Economic Empowerment During the dinner, the President congratulated the Muslims for successfully fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. “We are left with only a few days for Ramadan to end. We pray that God keeps us safe until the end,” he said. President Museveni also urged believers that as they worship God, they should also think about working towards improving their household incomes. “You the religious leaders, I think you should […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ms. ERI Arfiya by Mr. FANOHIZA Claude, General Secretary of the President’s Office, Republic of Madagascar On March 26, commencing at 12:30 p.m. (for approximately 15 minutes), Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from Mr. FANOHIZA Claude, General Secretary of the President's Office, Republic of Madagascar. The overview is as follows: 1. At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri welcomed the first visit to Japan by General Secretary FANOHIZA, and stated that Madagascar, located along a key sea lane connecting Asia, Africa, […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Telcables West Africa to Offer Super Digital Highway to the United States (US) and Europe Through Megaport Partnership TelCables West Africa, a subsidiary of Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) and leading global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, Megaport have announced a dual arrangement whereby TelCables customers can selectively connect to over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes, at reduced fees and network charges of up to 75%, using the international Angola Cables backbone network. For the TelCables customers, this means having On-Net connectivity at reduced costs […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio receives Leadership of Ferensola Organisation, Appreciates Support for Government Agenda His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio warmly welcomed the leadership and a cross-section of members of the Ferensola Organisation at State House. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to pledge their unwavering commitment and loyalty to the President and his administration. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, introduced the delegation, which included Paramount Chiefs from three districts. He described the Ferensola Organisation as a longstanding […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Ghana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Growth, Sustainable Mining with Global Partnerships Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance (https://apo-opa.co/4kYCvVX) its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold value chain for socioeconomic development. The Ashanti Green Initiative, led by Oheneba Kwaku Duah, Prince of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom, is spearheading the inaugural Mining in Motion Summit in partnership with the World Bank and the World Gold Council. Scheduled for June 2-4, 2025 in Accra, the summit brings together […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Zimbabwe: Journalist Held on Baseless Charges Zimbabwean authorities should immediately release and drop the groundless charges against a journalist for his reporting, Human Rights Watch said today. Blessed Mhlanga, a senior journalist for the independent media outlet Heart and Soul TV, has been in detention since his arrest in Harare on February 24, 2025. The authorities charged Mhlanga with transmitting information that incites violence or causes damage to property under Section 164 of Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. The charges […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International African National Oil Companies (NOCs) Boost Project Development with Innovative Financing Strategies African national oil companies (NOCs) are leveraging innovative financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects, ensuring continued investment despite shifting global energy markets. Through various innovative strategies such as privatization and divestment, bond issuances, development finance and resource-backed loans, NOCs are not only strengthening their financial capacity but positioning themselves at the forefront of African oil and gas development. The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link APO International American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya Partners with ProFuturo Foundation to Transform Educational Landscape in Kenya through Digital Innovation This partnership is expected to directly benefit over 11,000 students and 470 teachers during the next three years in 41 schools in Nairobi and its surroundings, and Kitui. The collaboration in Kenya is a key part of a global partnership between American Tower and ProFuturo Foundation to reduce gaps in access, use and quality of educational resources in seven countries in Africa and Latin America. American Tower Corporation (ATC) […] today26 March, 2025
Business / Economics Economist warns of infrastructure investment sustainability (Contributed Photo of Floris Bergh) By: Hertha Ekandjo Capricorn Group's chief economist, Floris Bergh, recently addressed concerns regarding the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure projects in Namibia. Bergh emphasized that while infrastructure development is crucial, the financial challenges associated with these investments remain a serious concern. Speaking at the recent budget discussion in Windhoek, Bergh noted that the need for robust infrastructure is a global theme, with countries like the US, […] today26 March, 2025