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‘A launchpad for Africa’s tomorrow’ – Lagos ready to lead regional digital transformation revolution, says H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu at GITEX NIGERIA

Lagos opened its doors to West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup event following a high-level Government Leadership&AI Summit in Abuja on Monday The nation’s commercial&innovation capital hosts the GITEX NIGERIA Tech Expo&Future Economy Conference&GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival from 3-4 September Following a momentous Monday in Abuja where an acclaimed Government Leadership&AI Summit launched GITEX NIGERIA (https://GITEXNIGERIA.ng/), Lagos has officially opened its doors to West Africa’s largest tech, AI, […]

4 September, 2025

APO International

APO Group and APIX Senegal S.A. Announce Strategic Partnership to Promote Fii Senegal 2025 (Forum Invest In Senegal 2025) across Africa and Globally

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading, multi-award-winning and leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, and APIX Senegal S.A., the national agency for the promotion of investment and major infrastructure projects, have entered into a strategic partnership to support the international visibility and promotion of the 2nd edition of the Forum Invest In Senegal named Fii Senegal 2025. This collaboration marks a significant step in positioning Senegal as […]

4 September, 2025

APO International

The Future of Payroll: Flexible, Data-Smart, And Automated

While employees now work from coffee shops in Sandton and kitchen tables in George, their payroll systems are still stuck in cubicles. Meanwhile, organisations collect stacks of payroll data but remain blind to patterns that can enhance their employment dynamics. And as hybrid workforces become more common, payroll systems are becoming the unexpected bottleneck in employee satisfaction and operational excellence. Download infographic: https://apo-opa.co/41Y9emr "Legacy payroll software constrains a company's options […]

4 September, 2025

APO International

Truecaller Transforms Caller ID with Artificial Intelligence (AI): Know Why They’re Calling, Not Just Their Name

With a global community of over 450 million active users, Truecaller (www.Truecaller.com) has become more than just a caller ID service; it's a trusted guide in helping people understand not only who is reaching out, but the intent behind every call. Truecaller has now started providing deeper contextual insights using AI on incoming calls received by its users, going way beyond showing just the caller’s name. This includes AI […]

4 September, 2025

Namibia

Families of Mariental Crash Victims Receive Counselling Support

President Nandi-Ndaitwah says counsellors have been assigned to all families of those who lost loved ones in the Mariental accident. NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya reports that she made the remarks during a memorial service on Wednesday in honour of the 14 uniformed members and two civilians who died in last Saturday’s tragic crash.

4 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Credit Growth Holds Steady at 5.7%

Private sector credit growth stayed unchanged at 5.7% year-on-year in July 2025, the fastest pace since early 2020. Simonis Storm analyst Thazwill Thompson says this stability points to a consolidating credit cycle, with corporate demand easing while household uptake shows modest recovery.

4 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Govt Engages Regions on Continental Trade

The International Relations and Trade ministry, working with the Industries, Mines, and Energy ministry, has launched regional consultations with the business community to advance participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The first meetings took place in Lüderitz, Hardap, and Omaheke. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the initiative is key to strengthening regional trade integration.

4 September, 2025

Namibia

Paratus Namibia unveils 4G LTE network and eSIM service

Paratus 4G LTE rollout (Photo: Paratus Namibia Facebook) Paratus Namibia has launched the country's first private mobile network, marking a significant milestone in the nation's digital transformation. The N$600 million investment introduces a nationwide 4G LTE network and an eSIM service, aiming to enhance connectivity across Namibia. The initial rollout covers 50 major towns and 80 communities, with a primary focus on the east-west corridor and the Windhoek-Oshakati route. Managing […]

3 September, 2025

APO International

President João Lourenço Opens Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 with Vision for Next 50 Years of Angolan Growth

Angolan President João Lourenço opened the 2025 edition of the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference in Luanda today, offering a clear vision for the next era of the country’s hydrocarbon-led development. Underscoring the role oil and gas development has played in the country’s transformation, President Lourenço emphasized that these resources will continue to strengthen the Angolan economy for years to come. “The oil sector has been instrumental for the growth […]

3 September, 2025