insert_link APO International Consultative Workshop on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Project The ECOWAS Commission, through its Early Warning Directorate, successfully concluded a two-day consultative workshop on the Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Project in Lomé, Togo. The workshop was personally closed by H.E. Mrs. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission. The SDI Project is a strategic initiative to harmonise, centralise, and standardise geospatial data across Member States, thereby supporting decision-making, governance, crisis response, and development planning. In her opening […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link APO International Seminars Discuss Education Sector in Eritrea Eritrean nationals in the Italian cities of Torino, Catania, Napoli, and Padova organized seminars to discuss the role and contribution of the Diaspora nationals in the development of the education sector in Eritrea. The seminars in Torino and Padova were led by Mr. Girmay Habtemicael, head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, Mr. Kibrom Haile, Secretary of the PFDJ in Italy, and Mr. Million, Chairman of the […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Sports Material Support to Higher Education Institutions and Research The National Olympics Committee of Eritrea has extended sports material support worth approximately 40 thousand dollars to Higher Education Institutions and Research in an effort to strengthen the institutions’ sports programs. Mr. Michael Teklemicael, President of the National Olympics Committee, stated that the committee is actively working to establish strong partnerships with international stakeholders in order to benefit from available opportunities and support. Highlighting the contribution of the materials to […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link APO International ConstructAfrica hosts first-ever ConstructAfrica Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) Town Hall ConstructAfrica (https://ConstructAfrica.com) successfully convened its inaugural ConstructAfrica Industry Advisory Board Town Hall Meeting today, bringing together influential stakeholders from across Africa’s construction and infrastructure sectors. The gathering marked a key milestone in the company’s mission to provide thought leadership, strategic insights, and actionable intelligence, for the construction and infrastructure sectors in African. The African construction and infrastructure market is projected to reach approximately $2 trillion in 2025, driven by rapid […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link APO International Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 to Highlight Growth Opportunities in Africa’s Downstream Supply Chain The upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum will host a high-level panel – Downstream Beneficiation: Supply Chain Development for Optimal Performance – as the continent aims to enhance energy security, reduce import dependence and maximize the value of its natural resources. The session will explore how the expansion of Africa’s downstream sector can strengthen supply chains, enhance refining capacity and drive sustainable economic growth through infrastructure investment and […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NamRA to honour top taxpayers and compliant traders By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) will host a special event on Monday to recognise and celebrate the most contributing and compliant taxpayers. This marks the fourth edition of the Taxpayer Trader Appreciation Day, an event that aims to honour those who have consistently met their tax obligations and contributed to Namibia’s revenue base. Steven Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, NamRA’s Chief Strategic Communications Officer, explained that the selection process for […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NaTis to transition to online booking and computerized learner license testing By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTis) is set to move from traditional face-to-face bookings to an online booking system, according to Andrew Shafombabi, the Regional Manager for the Khomas region. Shafombabi confirmed that the idea has been in the works for some time and that the system has already been developed and tested, with only the implementation phase remaining. "We have already thought about the idea and […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Chances of discovering oil in Namibia are between 15 to 20% By Eric Mhunduru The newly appointed Namcor managing director, Victoria Sibeya, says the chance of finding oil-generating hydrocarbons in Namibia is between 15 and 20 per cent. She said this during a mines ministry vodcast hosted by the former executive director Penda Ithindi. Sibeya said if a company drills 10 wells, the chance of discovering oil could be from two wells out of that total. She further said that initial […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link APO International Ghana’s Petroleum Commission to Outline Investment Opportunities at Accra Investor Briefing Striving to increase production and reverse natural declines in mature oilfields, Ghana is promoting new investment across its upstream oil and gas sector. The country – through national upstream regulator the Petroleum Commission of Ghana – is embarking on a series of industry reforms that aim to strengthen the operating environment for oil and gas companies. These efforts are expected to translate into heightened exploration, as companies pursue play-opening discoveries […] today4 April, 2025