Month: May 2025

 The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the theme for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa, from 30 to 31 October 2025. As a leading pan-African organisation driving women’s entrepreneurship and innovation, AWIEF continues to provide a powerful platform to promote inclusive economic growth and gender equity across the continent. AWIEF2025 is the 11th […]

 Mr. Amadou Hott (www.AmadouHott.com), former Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and former Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal has laid out his bold yet pragmatic vision to accelerate Africa’s transformation as part of his candidacy for the Presidency of the Bank. During a debate organized by Brookings Institution featuring all five candidates, Amadou Hott stood out as an experienced leader capable of drawing from his […]

 WHO Egypt has signed a new £1 million funding agreement with the UK Government to help provide high-quality medical care for patients who have been evacuated from Gaza to receive treatment in Egypt. The project aims to support around 4000 individuals, including trauma patients and those with chronic conditions. The new funding complements an initial £1 million grant provided a few months ago, bringing the total UK contribution to £2 million. Earlier this […]

 Established in 1990 in Nigeria, Bureau Veritas (https://group.BureauVeritas.com) has grown to become a trusted partner for businesses and industries across various markets, supporting their journey towards excellence and compliance. With a network of five offices across Nigeria, Bureau Veritas continues to play a major role in helping businesses and government institutions manage risks and ensure compliance with international quality, safety, and environmental standards. Since its inception, Bureau Veritas Nigeria has […]

 Today Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) announces that it has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating for its sustainability efforts by global sustainability ratings organisation EcoVadis. This accolade places Canon in the top 1% of companies assessed globally. This is the first time Canon has achieved the Platinum level, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and its position as a leader in the industry.  The elevation to Platinum status followed a recent reassessment of its […]

 BAL (BAL.NBA.com) and Speak Up Africa Hold Basketball Clinic and Malaria Prevention Workshop for 50 Boys and Girls at Newly-Refurbished Court; New Court Supports NBA Africa’s Commitment to Build 1,000 Basketball Courts on the Continent Over the Next Decade. The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the City of Dakar today unveiled a newly-renovated basketball court in Yoff, Senegal. The court, which will provide a safe space for the local community of […]

 It's time to retire the tired narrative that employees are the “weakest link” in cybersecurity. They're not. They're simply the most frequently targeted. And that makes sense – if you’re a cybercriminal, why brute-force your way into secure systems when you can just trick a human? And that is why over-relying on technical controls only goes wrong. So is treating users like liabilities to be controlled, rather than assets to […]

 Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, will attend African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 — taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town — where he will promote the country’s expanding portfolio of energy projects and underscore significant opportunities available to global investors. Following the commencement of production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project earlier this year, Mauritania is […]

 Anderson Correia got 16 points and five rebounds, Ivan Almeida added 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) debutant Kriol Star (Cape Verde) defeated the defending champion Petro de Luanda (Angola) 71-69 in overtime, booking their spot to the 2025 BAL Playoffs which will take place at SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa from 6-14 June. NBA Academy Africa prospect Lewis Uvwo played 40 minutes […]