insert_link APO International Russia’s Energy Push in Africa: What It Means for the Continent’s Future Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships with African nations, signaling a broader strategy to boost its geopolitical influence across the continent. Recent investments in Africa’s oil, gas and nuclear sectors reflect Russia’s ambitions to diversify its global energy engagements while capitalizing on the continent’s growing energy demands. In an effort to further solidify ties with Russia, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) is currently on a working visit […] today1 April, 2025
Namibia Environment ministry to develop spatial tourism master plan https://youtu.be/AfwjiU8XKiY By: Ellen Shihepo The environment ministry will develop a Spatial Tourism Master plan by June 2025 to encourage new investments to ensure industry diversification. Newly appointed environment minister Indileni Daniel says the plan is part of the ministry's adjustments to align with the SWAPO Party election manifesto. today1 April, 2025
insert_link APO International African Development Bank approves $19.85 million grant for emergency support to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $19.85 million grant to support emergency humanitarian operations in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving women’s livelihoods and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities and infrastructure. The Crisis Response for Women and Affected Communities in Sudan project takes a gender-responsive approach to urgent humanitarian needs. Since April 2023, armed conflict has devastated […] today1 April, 2025
insert_link APO International Afrik, a new decentralized finance platform for Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital future, set to engage policymakers at World Economic Forum’s Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Rwanda Afrik (www.Afrik.info), the economic development platform designed to accelerate Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), will attend the Global AI Summit in Rwanda, ahead of its upcoming launch. The invitation-only summit hosted by Rwandan President H.E Paul Kagame and the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Rwanda, brings together leaders, key stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators to explore AI’s transformative role in Africa’s development. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3G3auMA Afrik is a revolutionary […] today1 April, 2025
insert_link APO International iSON Xperiences Appoints Ricardo Langwieder as Chief Sales Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation iSON Xperiences (www.iSONXperiences.com), a global leader in AI-powered digital customer experience (CX) and BPO solutions, has appointed Ricardo Langwieder as its Chief Sales Officer. Ricardo will join the executive committee and lead the company’s global expansion, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships. With over 25 years of international corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Ricardo is a recognized expert in customer experience (CX), digital transformation, and business process outsourcing (BPO). He has held […] today1 April, 2025
insert_link APO International African Energy Chamber (AEC) Commends Ghana’s Commitment to Boost Energy Security with Second Gas Processing Plant The Cabinet of Ghana has approved plans by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to develop a second gas processing plant in the country. The project builds on efforts to maximize the country’s 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas resources to support electrification and industrialization. Developed by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, the project will address fundamental power challenges by […] today1 April, 2025
Namibia Unam to focus on people, technology and culture for the next six years https://youtu.be/3EKndX6d2OE By : Selma Taapopi Unam plans to position itself as a research and innovation university and actively participate in the country's development path. The university will focus on people, technology, and culture to achieve operational excellence in the next six years. today1 April, 2025
Namibia Government pushes for urgent formalisation of informal settlements https://youtu.be/clcHuqSe4xY By: Envaalde Matheus Government has prioritised the formalisation of informal settlements, calling for immediate action from relevant authorities. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare expressed the urgency of addressing housing and service delivery challenges, in line with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to improving living conditions. Ngurare directed ministers, governors, and regional and local authority councillors to finalise their implementation plans for the formalisation of informal settlements by April 11, 2025. […] today1 April, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia declares N$720 million in dividend for 2024 FY By: Hertha Ekandjo The Bank of Namibia has declared N$720 million in dividends for the 2024 financial year to the government, a record historic compared to N$511,4 million in 2023. Additionally, the bank provisioned N$70 million in its building Fund Reserve as we prepare to expand our infrastructure to meet evolving operational demands. Speaking at the bank’s 2024 annual report launch in Windhoek, BoN governor Johannes !Gawaxab said the bank […] today1 April, 2025