APO International Public Finance, Governance, Justice and Development: Keynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman, Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group at the 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference – August 15, 2025 PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed Judges, Respected Members of the Bar, Learned Friends and Partners in Development, Members of the Press, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning! I wish to thank you for inviting me today to address the Kenya Law […] today16 August, 2025
APO International Rule of law is Africa’s new gold: African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB’s) Adesina calls for bold legal and governance reforms to unlock prosperity “When Africa stands for the rule of law, the world will stand with Africa,” the President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has told more than 1,200 lawyers, judges, and government officials attending the Kenya Law Society’s 2025 Annual Conference. Delivering the closing keynote, title Public Finance, Governance, Justice and Development, Dr. Adesina drew a clear link between judicial independence, sound public finance, and sustainable […] today16 August, 2025
APO International Namibia joins 37 other countries in adopting Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiative for remote monitoring and evaluation of development projects Namibia has become the latest country to adopt cutting-edge technology for development project management, as senior government officials and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) jointly launched the transformative Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation (RASME) project on Wednesday in Windhoek. The RASME initiative marks a major shift in how development projects are monitored and evaluated across Africa. It harnesses digital technology to capture real-time project data directly from implementation sites, […] today16 August, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Disability federation urges finalisation of criteria for disability grants By:Ludorf Iyambo The National Federation of People with Disabilities in Namibia (NFPD) chairperson, Mathues Hashoongo has called for the finalisation of standard criteria to be used by medical doctors when assessing people for disability grants. Hashoongo said some doctors use their own assessment methods, potentially excluding people from accessing the much-needed support. Hashoongo made the remarks recently during a courtesy visit by Vice President Lucia Witbooi to the Disability Resource […] today16 August, 2025
APO International Former Namibian Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Country’s Offshore Oil Boom Accelerates Tom Alweendo, Former Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. Alweendo – who led Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy from 2018 until March 2025 – recently launched Alvenco Advisory, a strategic consultancy aimed at assisting investors in navigating Namibia’s political, fiscal, […] today15 August, 2025
APO International Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas Joins Cape Town Energy Event as Latest Bid Round Piques Global Interest Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil and Gas of Libya, has joined this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. This year’s event will host a dedicated Invest in Libyan Oil&Gas Summit – highlighting Libya's push to open up its sector for foreign investment. With Libya's latest licensing round drawing interest from over 40 prospective applicants - including leading energy operators - the […] today15 August, 2025
APO International The National Football League (NFL)’s United Kingdom (UK) Based Academy Program Announces Games and Roster for 2025-26 Season Schedule to Include Four Games Against U.S. High School Opposition Tickets for the game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8 on sale now (https://apo-opa.co/45moyvb) 68 Players From 20 Different Countries on 2025-26 Roster The NFL’s (www.NFL.com) UK based Academy program has announced its game schedule for the upcoming season as the program marks the start of the 2025-26 academic year. Welcoming 68 individuals from 20 different countries to the […] today15 August, 2025
APO International Digital Connect Infrastructure & Telecom (DCIT) Chairman Abiola Lukman Lawal becomes Board Member of African Energy Chamber The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), the voice of the African energy sector, is proud to announce that Abiola Lukman Lawal, Chairman, Digital Connect Infrastructure&Telecom (DCIT), has been appointed as the newest Board Member of the Chamber. A seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas, infrastructure, telecoms and aviation sectors, Lawal’s appointment reaffirms the Chamber’s commitment to uniting visionary leaders to drive Africa’s […] today15 August, 2025
APO International Bank of Algeria joins Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, accelerating financial integration in Africa as Algeria prepares to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has officially welcomed the Bank of Algeria into its growing network. Algeria now becomes the 18th country of presence for PAPSS, marking a significant step in advancing Africa’s journey towards deeper financial integration. This development is expected to […] today15 August, 2025