APO International High hopes for African Development Fund 17th replenishment meeting to mobilise investment for Africa’s development needs The governments of the United Kingdom and Ghana are hosting the pledging meeting for the 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17) (www.ADF.AfDB.org) in London from 15-16 December, convening donor countries to back Africa’s next chapter of growth. The Fund, established in 1972 as the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group, is replenished every three years. Over the last five decades it has been instrumental in […] today16 December, 2025
APO International TEKCE Expands Global Reach with New Real Estate Partner and Affiliate Programs TEKCE Real Estate (http://TEKCE.com/) announced an expanded Partner Program and a new Affiliate Program that make cross-border property sales more transparent and mutually rewarding. The programs run on the MyTEKCE platform and a white-label version of the TEKCE App, giving partners and affiliates real-time tracking, branded client experiences, and access to TEKCE’s 7,000+ property portfolio across Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. “Real estate is ultimately a […] today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Labour Unrest Eases in 2025, Wage Concerns Linger Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus, he noted that challenges around fair pay and adherence to the new minimum wage persist, with the magistrates’ strike exposing ongoing grievances among government employees. today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom and ICT Sectors Grow According to CRAN Telecom and ICT sectors grew July–September, with SIM cards up 3%, mobile broadband 6%, and dongle/router subscriptions surging 30%. Mobile data use increased, fixed-line subscriptions fell 2%, and pay-TV rose 3.5%. Postal services stayed stable. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today16 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia-Botswana Rail Project on Track Namibia and Botswana are advancing the Trans-Kalahari Railway connecting Botswana’s inland network to Walvis Bay port. Feasibility studies are being finalised, investors identified, and joint oversight ensures the project stays on schedule, with Transport ministers urging faster progress. Julius Ngweda, the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the update. today16 December, 2025
APO International MultiChoice Talent Factory: Apply Now, to Launch Your TV Career! Pan-African film and television training institution the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) (www.MultiChoice.com) has opened applications for its 2026 intake. All African graduates who aspire to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers can now apply for fully-funded courses at the industry-leading network of academies. Having recently become part of CANAL+, MultiChoice has rededicated itself to bringing compelling programming to homes on our continent. A powerful way to do […] today15 December, 2025
APO International Emirates launches new collection of keepsake amenity kits to highlight endangered species Emirates (www.Emirates.com) Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to a new range of complimentary amenity kits, onboard in December. The buttery-soft new pouches incorporate bio-based materials including cactus and form a collectible range designed in partnership with United for Wildlife (www.UnitedForWildlife.org), to highlight the most endangered species on the planet. For the first time, Premium Economy kits will contain skincare wellness products […] today15 December, 2025
APO International Côte d’Ivoire Catalyzes Nationwide Access to Clean Water with the Inauguration of the Galébré Urban Water Supply System Côte d’Ivoire has taken an additional important step toward guaranteeing access to clean water with the inauguration of the urban water supply system for the Sub-Prefecture of Galébré. This is one of the first systems completed under the country’s national Water for All (Eau Pour Tous) program. Designed to improve the lives of 35,000 inhabitants in the long term, this modern infrastructure, delivered by Mitrelli (https://Mitrelli.com), reinforces the Government […] today15 December, 2025
APO International Hassan Allam Construction Awarded a landmark USD 250 million contract to build the iconic Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Egypt’s New Capital The complex will host a full suite of modern trade-supporting facilities, including a trade information centre, a world-class library and knowledge hub, an innovation and SME incubation centre, a business centre, a 110-room apartment hotel, a 750-seater modern conference centre and a corporate museum, among other facilities. Scope covers construction, finishing, MEP works, hard and soft landscaping, and FF&E. Green, sustainable development designed to meet the highest standards of […] today15 December, 2025
