Month: April 2025

  Challenges should not overshadow the good results achieved so far, says former president Chissano “Zimbabwe has made a lot of progress, against all odds. Now, we all should rally around it to conclude this process,” Adesina Former farm owners welcome compensation payment International organisations, creditors, and other stakeholders in the Zimbabwe arrears clearance and debt resolution unanimously acknowledged on Monday that tremendous progress has been made after two years […]

  Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, proudly announced the Winners of their Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2024 under the categories “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension”.  The Awards […]

 The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, is confirmed to speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 in Paris next month. His participation underscores the DRC’s commitment to revitalizing its hydrocarbons sector through strategic reforms, regional partnerships and renewed investor engagement, following recent exploration breakthroughs and cross-border agreements. With an estimated 5 to 22 billion barrels of oil reserves, the DRC is advancing […]

 Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe has urged African leaders to build an economically viable and resilient continent amid global funding challenges, geopolitical tensions, and increased tariff regimes. Speaking at an event marking the African Development Bank Group’s 60 years of transformative impact across Africa and 53 years of its operations in Botswana,  Gaolathe envisioned a new Africa as a “value definer” rather than a “price taker” […]

 India is increasingly turning to Africa as a strategic partner in its efforts to diversify energy sources and secure future supply. This shift in focus comes as India's crude oil imports from Russia fell to a two-year low in February 2025, prompting a renewed push to diversify its sources of energy. According to Reuters, India's oil imports from African nations rose dramatically to about 330,000 barrels per day (bpd) in […]

  Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) renew their commitment to focus on accelerating action and building community for women in imaging and print industries.  Second season of 'Women Who Empower' aligns with the International Women's Day 2025 theme of "Accelerate Action".  Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions has announced the launch of Season 2 of its successful 'Women Who Empower' campaign, in […]

 China is rapidly scaling up its energy diplomacy in Africa, with nuclear cooperation emerging as a cornerstone of its broader strategic agenda. On April 8, South Africa’s Nuclear Energy Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) during an official visit to China led by South Africa’s Electricity Minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. The agreement aims to revive South Africa’s nuclear fuel cycle, accelerate the […]

 In the heart of the Congo Basin, the Republic of Congo protects a globally significant rainforest, covering over 60% of the nation. This biodiversity hotspot and vital carbon sink is crucial for the livelihoods of 75 million people but faces threats from deforestation, illegal logging, agriculture, mining, and degradation. A new model of integrated forest management is emerging, led by FSC-certified Olam Agri through its subsidiary Congolaise Industrielle des Bois […]