APO International Saudi Arabia to Host Landmark Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference in Jeddah, Under the Patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal As the world faces unprecedented water scarcity, with more than 2 billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and global demand expected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, Saudi Arabia will host one of the world’s most influential gatherings dedicated to water innovation and sustainability. The Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS 2025) will take place 8–10 December 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah, under the esteemed patronage […] today19 November, 2025
APO International Wider African Energy Summit (WAES): Africa’s Energy Transition is About Confidence, Not Charity With African energy demand projected to rise fourfold by 2040, Africa’s energy transition must take a differentiated approach. Speakers during the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) underscored the need to move beyond relying on financial aid to instilling investor confidence across the continent, highlighting the role bankable projects play in advancing an inclusive energy transition. “It's all about building confidence and providing bankable projects. Everyone knows that Africa has […] today19 November, 2025
APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and The Gambia First Lady welcomed First Ladies of Africa, Ministers and participants at 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia&Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&President of More Than a Mother. The First Ladies […] today19 November, 2025
APO International TotalEnergies Senegal to Speak at MSGBC 2025 Oil and gas supermajor TotalEnergies’ Senegalese subsidiary – TotalEnergies Senegal – will be represented at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition by Badara Mbacké, Managing Director and Country Chair. Taking place in Dakar on December 8-10, the event brings together key stakeholders from the MSGBC region’s oil, gas and power sectors to discuss investment, exploration and infrastructure developments across West Africa and the wider African region. Mbacké’s […] today19 November, 2025
APO International As European Union (EU) Plans Russian Gas Exit, Ministers to Convene in Paris to Chart Africa’s Export Potential In the wake of seismic shifts in the European energy landscape, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris will host a Ministerial Dialogue on “Unlocking Africa’s Gas Supply for Global Energy Security.” This strategic session will examine how Africa can turn its untapped gas reserves into a reliable and sustainable source of supply. With Europe seeking to diversify away from Russian gas, the dialogue highlights both […] today19 November, 2025
APO International 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie: The Africa24 Group offers you exclusive coverage From November 19 to 20, 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie. This conference, chaired by Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of La Francophonie, will be held under the theme: ‘30 years after Beijing: the contribution of women in the French-speaking world.’ This 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie aims to define concrete ways to strengthen the impact of the […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Parliament criticised over weak legislative delivery (Photo credit: New Era Publication) The National Assembly has come under fire from public policy analysts for failing to pass any meaningful legislation in 2025, aside from the national budget, as the legislature ended its session weeks early. Dr. Marius Kudumo, a local public policy analyst, expressed serious concern, noting that “this is the worst legislative performance since independence.” He warns that the early adjournment and lack of bills passed […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Africa Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Zambia Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Premier Li Qiang (Photo: Xinhua/Liu Weibing) Zambia is hosting Chinese Premier Li Qiang for the first time in 28 years, a landmark visit launched amid Lusaka’s post‑crisis economic recovery. China remains Zambia’s largest official creditor, with Lusaka owing about US$5.7 billion, Reuters reports. Reuters reports that Beijing’s push is part of a broader strategy to reinforce its Belt and Road cooperation, positioning Zambia as a […] today19 November, 2025
Namibia United Africa Group launches United PayPoint By: Hertha Ekandjo United Africa Group on Windhoek in Windhoek launched United PayPoint, a licensed Payment Service Provider authorised by the Bank of Namibia to issue e-money as well as offer payment intermediary services. Set to launch early 2026, the company also holds a Micro Lending License from Namfisa which the Group said affirms PayPoint’s compliance, credibility, and commitment to building a trusted financial ecosystem. United PayPoint is a Financial […] today19 November, 2025
