Month: December 2025

  The President of Angola, H.E. JOÃOLOURENÇO, The President of South Africa, H.E. CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, The President of Ghana, H.E. JOHN MAHAMA and Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej recognized amongst the  100 Most influential Africans 2025 by New African Magazine, UK. Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of 100 most Influential African. 2025 recognition is by New African Magazine of UK, along […]

  The international congress has confirmed Moscow’s status as a world-renowned center of excellence in the field of business tourism, having brough together professionals from 37 countries of the BRICS and the Global South. The congress had twice as many participants compared to the year before – over 2500 people. A multi-format program covered such topics as the success of MICE destinations, the efficacy of business events, the future of […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Heirs Energies Limited have announced a landmark US$750-million financing partnership designed to optimise Heirs Energy’s capital structure and unlock critical liquidity to support its working capital requirement as it pursues its ambitious field development programme. The investment is expected to significantly transform Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity as demand rises. Signed by Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of […]

  APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has wrapped up 2025 with an exceptional collection of prestigious industry awards, reinforcing its position as a trusted communications partner for organisations shaping Africa’s narrative on the global stage. This recognition reflects APO Group’s consistent delivery of high-impact, results-driven communications campaigns, its deep understanding of African markets, and its ability to bridge Africa and the […]

  African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier mining forum, returns to the Cape Town International Convention Center from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development.” The event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to discuss Africa’s evolving mining landscape, from strategic mineral resources and digital innovation to local beneficiation and community development. AMW 2026 aims to connect international investors […]

  Heirs Energies Limited (https://HeirsEnergies.com/), Nigeria’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has executed a USD 750 million financing with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The transaction was concluded at a signing ceremony in Abuja on Saturday 20th December 2025, attended by Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of Heirs Energies, and Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of Afreximbank. The transaction represents one of the largest financings secured by an […]

  African family entertainment centre (FEC) operators, mall owners, mixed-use developers, hospitality groups, leisure investors and tourism agencies are invited to source the next generation of attractions, rides, VR/AR experiences and turnkey indoor concepts at DEAL 2026 – the Dubai Entertainment Amusement&Leisure Exhibition (www.DealMiddleEastShow.com), taking place 10–12 February 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Now in its 32nd year, DEAL is the Middle East and Africa’s longest-running B2B platform for […]

  What can you get away with at home, that you could never dream of doing when you get back “home-home”, over the festive season? An insightful pan-African KFC campaign celebrates exactly this fascinating part of life across the continent – the parallel lives that young people live at “home” in the city, and “home-home”, where they come from. In Kenya, visiting the rural areas is called “going to Shagz,” […]