APO International Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Government, Gobet247, Utilita, others Lead 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Sponsorship Line-Up The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos. AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), unveiled its strong list of sponsors and partners, […] today19 December, 2025
APO International International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-cola to arrive in South Africa The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) invites fans in South Africa to see the most coveted Trophy in the world ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™. The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will arrive in Johannesburg for two days on 30 and 31 January and Cape Town on 1 February, giving South African fans the chance to experience football's most desired prize, the FIFA World Cup™ Original Trophy. The FIFA […] today19 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mazda Demio Taxis Face Safety Backlash The Mazda Demio has earned a negative reputation as “car of the year” due to its use by criminals in Windhoek and Oshakati. Reports by Willem Snyman of NewsOnOne show that commuters have stopped using that brand of transportation of taxis and e-hailing vehicles, citing safety concerns: today19 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Q3 Economic Growth Slows to 1.9% Economic growth for the third quarter slowed to 1.9 percent from 2.1 percent last year, driven by the services sector—including financial services, trade, education, and health—and supported by strong electricity and water output, as per the Statistics Agency. Agriculture and mining fell, investment declined, but household and government spending increased, while faster export growth narrowed the trade deficit, the NSA’s Mirjam Shihepo: today19 December, 2025
APO International KoçDigital expands its strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) footprint across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) KoçDigital (http://www.KocDigital.com), Türkiye’s pioneering technology company, continues to expand its vision of regional leadership by strengthening its presence across the MENA region. As part of this strategy, the company made a strong impact at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia | ITSA 2025, one of the region’s most prominent technology and industrial transformation events. During the exhibition, KoçDigital represented Türkiye while deepening its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) across the Middle […] today18 December, 2025
APO International Boost your love for the game with AliExpress: Shop for Your Match Day Essentials and Celebrate Africa’s Biggest Football Event As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 approaches, AliExpress (www.AliExpress.com), the global e-commerce marketplace by Alibaba International Digital Commerce, is calling all football enthusiasts across the continent to prepare for match day with a wide range of game-viewing gear, lifestyle products, and football essentials at affordable prices. Shoppers from many markets, including Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa and Uganda, can now enjoy tailored discounts and […] today18 December, 2025
APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The First Lady of Gabon and 13 African and Asian First Ladies to underscore their partnerships to strengthen healthcare capacity Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, strengthened its long-term partnerships to enhance healthcare capacity and scholarship programs through high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, and The First Lady of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Madam ZITA OLIGUI NGUEMA, who is also the Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”. The meeting was held during the 7th Edition of the Merck […] today18 December, 2025
APO International NBA Family and Global Basketball Community to Engage Hundreds of Millions of Youth and Fans in Celebration of World Basketball Day 19 Coaches from the “Africa Coaches Program” Will Conduct Coaching Clinics in 13 African Countries, Reaching More Than 600 Basketball Coaches from Across the Continent NBA and YMCA Announce Year-Long Collaboration in Recognition of YMCA’s 175th Anniversary by Supporting Millions of Youth and Families NBA’s Social and Digital Channels Will Feature NBA Players Speaking About What World Basketball Day Means to Them and Highlights of Activations Around the World […] today18 December, 2025
APO International Enlit Africa releases 2026 programme Enlit Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4aoD7kS) has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors. Taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Enlit Africa 2026 brings together 280+ expert speakers across nine specialised tracks, supported by CPD-accredited sessions, hands-on workshops and technical site visits. The programme is structured to address the practical […] today18 December, 2025
