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Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu wins first ever world athletics gold

Photo: TOKYO, Sept. 15, 2025 (Xinhua/Jiang Han) - Gold medalist Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu has won the country’s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The victory marks a historic achievement for Tanzania at the global competition. Simbu’s performance secured the nation’s place on the championships’ medal table for the first time. Isaac Lukando reports.

16 September, 2025

Namibia

Muma takes over as CEO of Okongo Village Council

Jackson Muma By: Maria Namupala The Okongo Village Council has appointed Jackson Muma as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 September 2025. According to a statement issued by Acting CEO Linda Ndinoshinge, Muma has more than 14 years of experience in corporate communications and governance. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in media and political studies. Muma previously worked as Public Relations Officer at the Ongwediva Town Council […]

16 September, 2025

Environment

Environmental Investment Fund shortlisted for green financing

Photo: News on One Africa TV via Facebook The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) is in the final stage of securing €25 million (about N$625 million) in funding from the Mitigation Action Facility. The financing will support the establishment of Namibia’s first Green Industrial Zone in the Erongo Region. The proposal was shortlisted from more than 500 global submissions and is expected to be decided on in October. If approved, the […]

16 September, 2025

APO International

Afreximbank and South African Government sign landmark Joint Project Preparation Facility Agreement to accelerate infrastructure development

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has marked a significant milestone in infrastructure development in Africa with the signing of a landmark Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Facility Agreement with the Government of the Republic of South Africa. The agreement was formalised during a ceremony on the margins of the just concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. It aims to expedite the preparation of vital infrastructure projects […]

16 September, 2025

APO International

Kenya Delegation to Join Smarter Mobility Africa in Partnership with GIZ

We’re delighted to confirm our continued partnership with GIZ Kenya’s Promotion of e-mobility project, who will coordinate a diverse delegation of transport professionals to attend Smarter Mobility Africa 2025 in Johannesburg this 30 Sept – 2 Oct. The delegation will include senior representatives from Nairobi City County, the Ministry of Roads&Transport (State Department for Transport), the Ministry of Energy&Petroleum (State Department for Energy), Kenya Power&Lighting Company (KPLC), and the […]

15 September, 2025

APO International

South Africa’s Department of International Relations & Cooperation Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Partner

South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has officially joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a partner. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, the event is the largest energy event on the continent, convening global and regional stakeholders to discuss strategies for making energy poverty history. DIRCO’s participation reflects its commitment to engaging global partners and promoting […]

15 September, 2025

Namibia

Dâures Green Hydrogen Village launches phase two fertiliser project

Dâures Green Hydrogen Village aerial view (Photo by: Nadine Ramdass for engineeringnews.co.za/) The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village near Uis has launched the second phase of its project to produce synthetic fertilisers by 2026. The initiative uses solar power to generate green hydrogen, which is converted into ammonia for the production of ammonium sulphate fertiliser. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of the fertiliser plant, which […]

15 September, 2025

APO International

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets Kenya First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to transform patient care landscape and address critical social and health issues

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and […]

15 September, 2025

APO International

Cybersecurity, gamified: Can fun actually build better habits and protect users?

Traditional cybersecurity and compliance training can be dull as dishwater, which can lead to poor engagement and low retention among employees. Gamification, if done well, offers a refreshing alternative, transforming boring modules into interactive experiences that foster real behavioural change and strengthen your organisation’s overall security posture, argues KnowBe4 Africa’s Anna Collard (www.KnowBe4.com). “Traditional training often feels like a drag, too theoretical, irrelevant or disconnected from daily work where people […]

15 September, 2025