APO International Emirates welcomes its first retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa The airline hosted two guided tours of the refurbished aircraft in Cape Town and Johannesburg Guests were invited to experience the Boeing 777 which has undergone a nose-to-tail refresh, including the debut of Premium Economy in South Africa Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates (https://Emirates.com), the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the […] today19 September, 2025
APO International Afrobarometer launches training video library to make citizen data more accessible Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has launched a virtual training video library (https://apo-opa.co/4nKIUVj) to enable anyone – from government and civil society to the media, students, and the general public – to access, understand, and use its data on Africans’ experiences and preferences. The library provides step-by-step guidance through a series of short, user-friendly videos, showing how to navigate Afrobarometer’s online data analysis (ODA) tool (https://apo-opa.co/3Kf1gyZ) to analyse data and create graphics – […] today19 September, 2025
insert_link APO International EduTimes Africa Joins Global Leaders at Codeavour 7.0 Launch EduTimes Africa’s (https://EduTimesAfrica.com/) rising impact on the global education stage was once again spotlighted at the recently concluded launching which attracted international thought leaders during the online launch of Codeavour 7 International, the world’s largest AI and coding competition for students aged 7 to 18. The launch brought together educators, innovators, and community leaders from across the globe, reinforcing Codeavour’s vision to empower young learners with the skills to […] today19 September, 2025
APO International C&I project owners: C&I Energy + Storage Summit launches 2025 Hosted Buyer Programme The organisers of the 2nd edition of the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Johannesburg (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/) invite commercial and industrial (C&I) project owners to apply to join its exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme (https://apo-opa.co/4nYJpez). This unique initiative offers complimentary access to the Summit, connecting participants with cutting-edge solutions, industry peers and actionable insights to address energy challenges like load-shedding, price volatility and operational demands. Designed for those actively implementing or planning […] today19 September, 2025
APO International B2Gold Advances Mali, Namibian Gold Production Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 Canadian mining company B2Gold has set its 2025 gold production guidance at 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces, with the bulk of output driven by its African operations. With key projects in Mali and Namibia, the company is advancing operations under efforts to unlock greater value from Africa’s gold market. B2Gold is expected to highlight these projects at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier gathering for mining […] today19 September, 2025
APO International Mukuru and MoneyGram Partner to Power Fintech-Led Cross- Border Payments Across Africa and Beyond Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), one of Africa’s largest fintech platforms, today announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses, and communities. The collaboration connects Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network and links two advanced financial technology platforms to deliver faster, more affordable, and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. According to Oui Capital’s latest market report (https://apo-opa.co/4mmabvW), Africa’s cross-border market is forecast to […] today19 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia More than 98% of babies born by HIV-positive mothers test negative By: Selma Taapopi Namibia has made strides in the prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B from mothers to their babies. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao said HIV transmission dropped by 70% since the early 2000s, with more than 98% of babies born to HIV-positive mothers now testing negative. Namibia has made significant progress in preventing the transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B from mothers to […] today19 September, 2025
APO International Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited Strengthens Role in Regional Energy with African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Partnership In furtherance of its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy future while strengthening regional cooperation and investment across Africa, global energy company the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Partner. AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 takes place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, serving as the continent’s premier platform for driving oil, […] today19 September, 2025
APO International With Aid Under Pressure, New Study Shows What It Takes to Get Millions of Africa’s Out-of-School Children into Education 11-year-old Mariam has already lost years of school. Conflict displaced her family, and when she finally enrolled in an Accelerated Education Program - a short, intensive course for children who had missed years - she was reading for the first time. Yet her teacher fears what comes next: the nearest secondary school has no space, resources, or plan to receive students like her. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4nbralO Download infographic: https://apo-opa.co/3VYAgGA Mariam’s story, […] today19 September, 2025