APO International Benin: African Development Bank to invest €102 million to boost poultry meat production The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (http://AfDB.org) meeting in Abidjan today approved a €102.12 million loan to Benin to implement the first phase of the Agriculture Transformation Programme in the country’s savannah region. The programme aims to sustainably increase national poultry meat production in line with required standards by integrating maize, soybean and poultry value chains. Success will strengthen food sovereignty and security in Benin, […] today11 December, 2025
APO International Afreximbank Abuja African Trade Centre Achieves Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification, the highest level in green building certification The United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc has certified the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (https://Afreximbank.com/) Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) the prestigious LEED Platinum certification, the highest global standard in sustainable building design and construction. This milestone establishes the Abuja AATC as the first building in Nigeria, the second in West Africa and the nineteenth across Africa to attain this level of recognition. It is […] today11 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Press Release: NAC secures new aerodrome certifications Flysafair lands in Windhoek, Photo supplied Tuesday, 09 December 2025 - HOSEA KUTAKO AND WALVIS BAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ACHIEVE RECERTIFICATION, A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR AVIATION SAFETY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) proudly announces the successful re-certification of Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and Walvis Bay International Airport (WBIA), each achieving an 83% Effective Implementation (EI) score. The aerodrome certificates were issued by the Namibia Civil Aviation […] today11 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Government Revives Rent Control Bill to Tackle Soaring Housing Costs The government is pushing ahead with efforts to cap housing and rental prices, with new minister Modestus Amutse prioritising the completion of the long-delayed Rent Control Bill, The Brief reports. First introduced in 2017, the bill seeks to establish a national rental control board as average rents — now at N$7,611 — continue to strain affordability. Amutse emphasised the need for close cooperation with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. He said intervention can no longer […] today11 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia West Coast Safety Initiative Urges Caution Ahead of Festive Travel Road safety remains critical amid high accident and fatality rates, particularly during the festive season. And in this report compiled by our Francois Lottering, with thousands expected to travel, the West Coast Safety Initiative urges motorists to stay alert to changing road conditions: today11 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Small Traders Raise Concerns Over Customs and Taxes Small traders, known as “Order With Me” agents, have approached the Namibia Revenue Agency to highlight issues including confusing customs procedures. Hertha Ekandjo reports that they also named high taxes, delays at ports of entry, and the confiscation of goods today11 December, 2025
APO International Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Urges Stronger Regional National Oil Company (NOC) Partnerships at MSGBC Energy Event The Gambia’s national oil company (NOC), Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has urged regional NOCs in West Africa to partner on accelerating exploration across the country’s onshore acreage. The call was made by Cany Jobe, Director of Exploration and Production at GNPC, during the Leveraging Frontier Discoveries for Growth in West Africa panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 in Dakar on December 9. “We are looking for partners to help […] today10 December, 2025
APO International Mauritania: CWP Global Close to Closing Host Government Agreement (HGA) for AMAN Green Hydrogen Project Green hydrogen developer CWP Global has announced it is fast-tracking the finalization of its host government agreement (HGA) with Mauritania over the company’s landmark AMAN green hydrogen project. The announcement was made by Mike Scholey, CEO, CWP Global at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition in Dakar. “We’re deep in negotiating host government agreements to develop this project,” stated Mike Scholey, CEO, CWP Global. The $40 billion […] today10 December, 2025
APO International Leaders Honored as MSGBC 2025 Awards Spotlight a Transformative Year in Regional Energy This year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition concluded its opening day with a gala dinner and awards ceremony on December 9, celebrating a transformative year for the region’s energy sector. With Senegal and Mauritania entering a new chapter as oil and gas producers and the broader MSGBC basin accelerating investment across hydrocarbons, renewables and green hydrogen, the evening honored outstanding leaders, companies and institutions whose contributions are […] today10 December, 2025