Month: April 2025

 Cross Switch (www.Cross-Switch.com), a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, has reached a significant milestone by securing its own Third-Party Payment Processor (TPPP) licence. The TPPP, issued by the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) and sponsored by Absa, is a regulatory status that strengthens Cross Switch’s position in the payments ecosystem. This achievement complements Cross Switch’s recent certification as a Visa Payment Facilitator (PayFac). Cross Switch brings a highly […]

 Opening the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on April 23 in Windhoek, Namibian officials, global investors and regional stakeholders rallied around a shared vision for the country’s energy future – one rooted in local content, value addition and energy sovereignty. Delivering the opening keynote, Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to developing local capacity – both human and infrastructural – to drive long-term sector growth. He […]

 African Mining Week (AMW) – taking place from October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will connect global investors with high-impact opportunities across Africa’s mining sector, spotlighting the strategies fueling the continent’s mineral industrialization. A key highlight of the event will be a high-level panel, The Investor Perspective: Financing Africa’s Mineral Industrialization. The session will explore the evolving investment landscape and examine diverse financing mechanisms – including bank loans, private […]

 As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, Reload Logistics (www.ReloadLogistics.com) has released an industry outlook report titled “Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential in 2025 and Beyond.” The report sheds light on transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation driving Southern Africa’s logistics landscape. Key insights from the report include: Critical Minerals Driving Growth: Southern Africa provides around 30% of the world's critical […]

 The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Moore Global, a leading global accounting, audit and advisory network, to drive investment and collaboration in Africa’s energy sector, with a focus on critical minerals. This partnership underscores the growing significance of Africa’s mineral resources in supporting global energy transitions and securing supply chains for key industries, including oil and gas, renewables and battery technologies. Moore Global […]

 Today, Powerade launched the next evolution of its “Pause is Power” global platform, with a new creative campaign that builds on the brand's sports legacy. The 2025 campaign features “The 304” and “My First Love,” two films that focus on empowering athletes at pivotal moments and star inspirational footballers who represent the next generation of athletes. As an unapologetically sport brand, Powerade’s new campaign continues to celebrate the holistic athlete […]