Month: May 2025

 The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern about the cancellation of student accommodation agreements with unaccredited providers, warning that mid-term disruptions unfairly affect students. The committee was briefed by the newly appointed board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for an update on student appeals, funding decisions for the 2025 academic year, the disbursement of allowances, student accommodation and other related matters. Committee Chairperson Mr Tebogo […]

 The Dakar 2026 (http://apo-opa.co/4m8lyZt) Learning Academy, a new flagship legacy initiative designed to recruit and train over 400 young professionals in Games delivery, was officially launched on Wednesday. The inauguration ceremony was held as part of the seventh visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s (www.Olympics.com/IOC) Dakar 2026 Coordination Commission (CoCom) to Senegal. The training programme marks a key step in building local expertise ahead of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) and […]

 Mathios Rigas, CEO of Energean, will speak at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris, where he will bring critical insights into the future of gas development and investment in Africa. As the head of one of the Mediterranean’s leading independent E&P companies, Rigas is uniquely positioned to discuss how African nations can accelerate gas monetization, meet rising domestic energy demand and attract private sector-led upstream […]

 With 2.5 gigawatts-peak (GWp) (http://apo-opa.co/4iQtUCp) of solar capacity added across Africa in 2024 and 194.34 GWp expected in 2025, the continent is fast becoming a global hotspot for solar energy growth. Leading this shift are the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, where photovoltaic (PV) systems are being installed on-site at businesses, educational institutions, and government facilities to meet their own energy demands. Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBi-electric: low […]

 The Milken Institute (https://apo-opa.co/452va1L) and the Motsepe Foundation are proud to announce the winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, a $2 million innovation award designed to reward companies working to expand access to capital and financial services for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets. The winner was announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.  Verto (https://apo-opa.co/4d7WePf), based in the United Kingdom, won the $1 million Grand […]

 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the third edition of its vibrant short film competition, CANEX Shorts, that is designed to recognise and celebrate talents of young filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora.   Filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 35 years can enter the competition for a chance to win a cash prize of $2,000 for outstanding work in each of […]

 The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday, a three-day visit to The Gambia. The mission was part of the Special Representative’s continued engagements in the region and aimed to reaffirm UNOWAS support to The Gambia’s efforts to consolidate peace and democracy. During his visit, the Special Representative was received by H.E. President […]

 HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has sent a written message to HE Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to boost cooperation between the State of Qatar and the African Union. HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi handed the […]

 The Office of the President is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Utilities Regulatory Commission, effective 1st May 2025. The Commission is mandated to regulate the electricity, water, and sewage sectors, as well as other connected or incidental matters, in accordance with its statutory responsibilities. To ensure continuity in the execution of its mandate, the following appointments have been made with staggered terms: • Mr Philippe Morin – […]