insert_link APO InternationalKhaby Lame named Dakar 2026 Ambassador as momentum builds for the Youth Olympic Games Khaby Lame has been named an official ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), as momentum builds ahead of the first Olympic sporting event to be held in Africa. Lame’s appointment marks the latest milestone in the lead-up to the Games, with the event’s prominence and international appeal continuing to grow. A social media sensation followed by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, the Italian-Senegalese influencer joins […] today31 March, 2026
insert_link APO InternationalAfreximbank Underwrites US$2.5-billion in a US$4-Billion Syndicated Term Loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise (FZE) African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce that it has underwritten US$2.5 billion in the US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP). Afreximbank and Access Bank were appointed co-Mandated Lead Arrangers for the five-year facility to consolidate existing financing, optimise its capital structure and align with the refinery’s operational status and long-term growth plan. The transaction marks a major […] today31 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaGIPF announces 5% pension benefits increase effective April By: Hertha Ekandjo The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced a 5% increase in monthly pension benefits, effective 01 April 2026, for all pensioners as well as qualifying spousal and child beneficiaries. In a statement issued on Monday, the fund said pensions that have been in payment or deferment for less than one year as of 31 March 2025 will receive the increase on a pro-rata basis. GIPF Chief […] today30 March, 2026
APO InternationalThe Africa We Build Summit Targets Mobilising Domestic Capital for Industrial Transformation For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi, with a bold mandate to unlock domestic capital and turn the continent’s industrial ambitions into a tangible, job-creating reality. Hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), in partnership with the Government of Kenya, the inaugural Africa We Build Summit will take place from 23 to 24 April 2026. Held under the […] today30 March, 2026
APO InternationalMembers participating in Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement issue joint ministerial declaration at end of 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) The 129 WTO members participating in the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA) issued a joint ministerial declaration on 29 March at the end of the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. A joint press release by the IFDA co-Coordinators - the Republic of Korea and Chile - is provided below. MC14 in Yaoundé highlighted unprecedented political support for the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, expanded participation, and […] today30 March, 2026
APO InternationalAfrican Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Highlights Central Role of Knowledge and Institutional Memory in Advancing Agenda 2063 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission visited the Knowledge Management (KM) Unit within the Directorate of Information and Communication (ICD) on 27th March, during which he underscored the critical role of knowledge and institutional memory in advancing the implementation of Africa’s development framework, Agenda 2063. During the visit, the Chairperson was guided through the Union’s archives and library by the Head of Communication who is acting as the […] today30 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaKunene, Kavango East brace for newspaper cup title defence in Keetmanshoop The Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup defending champions, Kunene (football) and Kavango East (netball) are preparing for a strong title defence at the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, set to take place in Keetmanshoop from 3 to 6 April. Kunene’s football team enters the tournament with confidence after winning the recent Outjo Football Academy under-20 competition with assistant coach Simon Haradoeb, stating that the victory has boosted team’s morale. He said […] today30 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaACC arrests former Otavi Town Council official over corruption By: Josia Shigwedha Otavi Town Council's former Human Resource Officer, Erenst Strupie Gaoab was granted N$10,000 bail by the Otjiwarongo Regional Court, following his arrest on corruption charges. Gaoab was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on 23 March and charged for allegedly corruptly using his position for gratification, while he was acting as Chief Executive Officer. It is alleged that the official unlawfully promoted himself to a non-existent position of […] today30 March, 2026
insert_link OshiwamboEwiliko epe lyo NICC lyuulikwa Vetambuavi Mungunda okuulikwa onga omupresident go Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry ,nomupevi gwe o Patty Karuaihe Martin,omanga Tarah Shaanika eli omupevi president omutiyali. O The Brief oya lopota kutya omauliko oga kolekwa momutumba gokomumvo go NICC gwa ningwa oshiwike sha piti mo Windhoek. Bisey Uirab ngoka a thigipo onkatu yuupresident wo NICC ota thigala mewiliko,na Dr Leake Hangala ta tsikile okulonga onga o Honorary Director. Ewiliko epe tali longo […] today30 March, 2026
