Month: May 2025

 The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) (www.IsDB.org) affiliated institutions organized the 13th Private Sector Forum from May 20 to 22, 2025, at Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers (People's Democratic Republic of Algeria). The forum was convened on the sidelines of the Group's annual meetings, under the high patronage of His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. The Islamic Development Bank Group's Private […]

 SanlamAllianz Re (SAZ Re) (www.SanlamAllianzRe.com), one of Africa’s leading reinsurance providers operating across more than 45 countries, successfully hosted SAZRe Synapse 2025: a three-day event that brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and changemakers to explore the forces shaping Africa’s future. Synapse: A Platform for Inspiration, Disruption, and Connection More than just a conference, SAZRe Synapse 2025 was conceived as a space for bold conversations, strategic collaboration, and new thinking. […]

 The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) has announced the winners of the first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon in Islamic Finance, organized to showcase the potential of AI-powered tools to support the progress of the global Islamic financial industry. The awards were announced and presented to the winners during the 19th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance on 20 May 2025 in Algiers, Algeria, on the sidelines of the IsDB […]

 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), a leading award-winning pan-African public relations and communications consultancy, has strategically unveiled a volunteer communications programme comprising experienced communication professionals to support the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), the governing body of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa. This groundbreaking initiative, developed and launched by APO Group aims to enhance the Roman Catholic Churches ability to communicate effectively and engage with communities […]

 As part of its commitment to one of its seven core pillars, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, (www.AFRIMA.org) is set to launch The AFRIMA Kreative Academy, TAKA,  a project designed to reshape Africa’s creative sector through education, skills development, and job creation to empower 1.2 million young Africans over the next five years with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the fast-growing global music industry. Themed “Learn […]

 Marna Cloete, President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Canadian mining firm Ivanhoe Mines will speak at the upcoming African Mining Week. During the event, Cloete will participate in the Women in Leadership Forum, Highlighting the vital role women are playing in driving sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth within the mining sector. African Mining Week serves as a critical platform for advancing gender inclusivity in the sector, uniting policymakers, investors, […]

 We are proud to welcome the Independent Power Producers Office (IPP) as the overall Summit Sponsor of the 2025 Youth Energy Summit (YES!). The event, happening from 18-20 June in Cape Town, will unite more than 3,000 graduates, emerging professionals, and young entrepreneurs in tackling Africa’s most pressing 21st-century energy challenges. For a full programme and to join the debate, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4jkJTZq With more than 50% of Africa still lacking access […]

 Hyatt (www.Hyatt.com) announced that Hyatt expects around 50% rooms growth across new and existing markets in Africa by the end of 2030. In the past two years, Hyatt saw 51% rooms growth in Africa, fueled by the addition of several milestone properties and first-time brand entries. These included Park Hyatt Marrakech, introducing the luxury brand to Morocco; Hyatt Centric Cairo West, the brand’s debut on the continent; Hyatt Regency Harare […]

 Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) (www.KholoCapital.com) and Maia Capital Partners (“Maia Capital”) announced today that they have provided R250 million mezzanine debt funding to Catapult Group (“Catapult”) to fund growth capital expenditure and to refinance a portion of existing senior debt to create cashflow headroom for the business as it embarks on its next growth phase. Catapult is a leading South African manufacturer and distributor of specialized […]