Month: June 2025

 The Philippines formally reopened its consular mission in Gaborone, Botswana on 02 June 2025, following its temporary closure in March 2022.  Philippine Ambassador Noralyn Jubaira Baja led the inauguration ceremony of the consulate which will be headed by Ms. Annelin Vista as honorary consul. Ms. Vista is a citizen of Botswana who is of Filipino descent. As honorary consul, her responsibilities will include assisting Filipino nationals residing in Botswana, promoting […]

 Her Excellency Fatima Yesenia Fernandez Juarez, the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of Uganda, today paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs ) Hon. Oryem Henry Okello at  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. H.E. Fernandez Juarez expressed the profound gratitude of the Venezuelan Government for the warm hospitality and friendship extended to herself and her delegation by the […]

 Uganda and Kenya have taken a significant step toward building a resilient cross-border future with the successful conclusion of the inaugural Uganda-Kenya Joint Meeting on Urban Resilience, held from June 3–5, 2025, in Busia, Uganda. The three-day meeting organized with the support of UNDP with funds from the Republic of Korea, and the Kingdoms of Luxembourg and Denmark, brought together high-level delegations from both nations to address shared challenges posed […]

 RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSDelivers.com), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1) and a leading provider of industrial product and service solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to the country’s dynamic food and beverage sector. Backed by a comprehensive portfolio of over 800 000 products, extensive technical expertise, and end-to-end service capabilities, RS is assisting food and beverage manufacturers to tackle operational challenges, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable growth.  A […]

 After seven years of critical support from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), local health authorities in Ebonyi state are now well equipped to take on care for Lassa fever with improved infrastructure and training — saving lives and restoring confidence in the healthcare system. In early 2018, Ebonyi state in southeastern Nigeria faced a serious public health concern. Lassa fever - a potentially deadly viral haemorrhagic neglected tropical disease – recorded a particularly high seasonal […]

 Omar Nizar Bin Abdullah, Country Head for Angola at Malaysia’s state-owned oil company Petronas, will speak at this year’s edition of the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference. Taking place September 3-4 in Luanda, AOG 2025 is the premier dealmaking platform for the country’s oil and gas industry. As a partner on the Kaminho project – the first large deepwater development in the Kwanza basin – Petronas is well-positioned to discuss strategies […]

  WHY THIS SUMMIT MATTERS NOW Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Despite being richly endowed with oil, gas, solar, hydro, and wind resources, the continent is facing a deepening energy crisis. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, and more than 900 million rely on biomass such as firewood and charcoal for cooking—leading to deforestation, poor health outcomes, and […]

 Subsea engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering has joined Angola’s premier industry event – Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) – as a Silver Sponsor. With a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions that support offshore oil and gas projects, Oceaneering helps drive Angolan hydrocarbon growth. The sponsorship reflects this commitment and is expected to open new doors for partnerships within the industry. Angola’s offshore oil and gas market is growing rapidly, […]