Month: January 2026

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APO International

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Focuses on Turning Climate Ambition into Investment-Ready Projects

  As Africa’s climate ambitions collide with tightening fiscal realities, attention is shifting from commitments to delivery. While governments across the continent have adopted climate and development strategies, turning these plans into bankable, investable projects remains a critical challenge. According to the Africa Climate Finance Tracking Report 2025, current climate finance flows meet only around 25% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s annual climate financing needs, highlighting the scale of the delivery gap. […]

today23 January, 2026

Namibia

MoHSS polio vaccination campaign extends nationwide

By: Selma Taapopi The ministry of health and social services has begun a nationwide vaccination for the Poliovirus type 2, after initially limiting the vaccination campaign to the Kavango East and West Regions after Poliovirus type 2 was detected in Rundu. The ministry in a statement released on Friday announced the success of that campaign which will now be expanded to cover the entire country to ensure that all children […]

today23 January, 2026

APO International

His Excellency (H.E.) Prime Minister Allamaye Halina of Chad Receives African Union Commissioner For Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, And Minerals

  In a significant step toward strengthening continental cooperation in the extractive industries, His Excellency Ambassador Allamaye Halina, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, granted an official audience today to Her Excellency Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals (ETTIM). The meeting, held on the sidelines of the International Mining, Quarrying, and Hydrocarbons Exhibition (SEMICA Chad 2026), served as […]

today23 January, 2026

APO International

Africa’s Gas Monetization Opportunity: Balancing Exports and Domestic Demand

  Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook (https://EnergyChamber.org), more than 550 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable gas remain undeveloped, highlighting a strategic opportunity for investors. Major basins such as Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin (129 tcf) and Nigeria’s Niger Delta (113 tcf) underscore […]

today23 January, 2026

APO International

Afreximbank announces termination of its credit rating relationship with Fitch

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has today officially terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. This decision follows a review of the relationship, and its firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding of the Bank’s Establishment Agreement, its mission and its mandate. Afreximbank’s business profile remains robust, underpinned by strong shareholder relationships and the legal protections embedded in its Establishment Agreement, signed […]

today23 January, 2026

APO International

Afreximbank’s Risk Framework Assessed and Registered as Complying with ISO 31000:2018, Reinforcing its Mandate as the Continent’s Leading Trade Finance Institution

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been registered with the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Standard by Certification Partner Global (CPG), marking a significant milestone in the Bank's institutional evolution and commitment to world-class operational excellence. Issued in November 2025, this registration follows rigorous independent assessments of Afreximbank's enterprise risk management framework by external auditors, with zero non-conformities. This achievement places the pan-African multilateral financial institution alongside leading global development […]

today23 January, 2026

Namibia

Oshana Region’s festive season crime drops by 24%

By: Maria Namupala Oshana Region police have recorded a 24% decrease in crime cases during the festive season, with 1 291 cases compared to 1 716 last year. Commissioner, Naftal Sakaria, said this was despite the influx of both humans and vehicles; they managed to keep the situation under control. "We are considering drone technology in future, and will also be pushing our second project, the taxi marking system in […]

today23 January, 2026

APO International

Seychelles reaffirms commitment to Secretary of the South African Development Community (SADC) regional integration

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Executive Secretary of the South African Development Community (SADC), H.E. Mr. Elias Magosi at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Thursday, 22 January 2026. During their meeting, Mr. Magosi explained that it was customary for the Executive Secretary to pay a courtesy call on the President and Foreign Minister of a SADC Member State with each change […]

today23 January, 2026

APO International

Chief Executive Officer – Infrastructure Origination and Collaboration Platform | Africa

  African Collaborations Group (ACG) Remote (Africa / Europe base) | Significant travel Start: Q1 2026 Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4bN4ntK African Collaborations Group (ACG) (https://ACGAfrica.com) is appointing a Chief Executive Officer to lead a newly mandated infrastructure origination and collaboration platform in Africa. ACG holds an Exclusive Mandate from a major African country to originate, structure, and take to bankability a flagship sport and entertainment district. This initiative will move from concept […]

today23 January, 2026