APO InternationalDRC Mining Week returns to Africa’s largest copper and cobalt hub, setting the stage for strategic growth The organisers of DRC Mining Week, the region's longest-running and most influential mining platform, have unveiled what it will focus on in June this year, including an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation, and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital. Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo – 17–19 June 2026 DRC Mining Week, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s longest-running and most influential mining platform, has officially launched its […] today3 March, 2026
APO InternationalVerdant IMAP advises Polysmart on a strategic equity raise Verdant IMAP (“Verdant”) (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that it has advised Polysmart Packaging Group (“Polysmart” or the “Company”), a leading integrated recycled food-grade and non-food-grade recycled plastic manufacturer, on the successful close of a USD 5 million strategic equity investment from an African-focused private equity investor. The transaction provides growth capital to optimise operations, enhance production efficiency, and support Polysmart’s expansion into one of Nigeria’s most advanced rPET […] today3 March, 2026
APO InternationalVUKA Group Announces Partnership to Boost Smart Meter Security VUKA Group (https://WeAreVUKA.com) announces a strategic partnership between the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA) and the DLMS User Association (DLMS UA) to advance secure, interoperable, and future-ready smart metering systems. The collaboration bridges legacy prepaid electricity meters with modern smart metering, aligning STS token technology with the widely adopted DLMS/COSEM data model. This enables utilities to modernize while protecting existing investments, ensuring secure data exchange and strengthened smart prepayment […] today3 March, 2026
APO InternationalMercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar Following the devastating cyclone that struck Madagascar’s east coast, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) has joined with national disaster response efforts in Toamasina (Tamatave) through the provision of essential relief supplies, in coordination with the government’s disaster management authorities. Cyclone Gezani caused extensive damage across the region, displacing thousands and severely affecting homes, public infrastructure, and healthcare facilities. “In moments like these, partnerships and solidarity matter most,” said Nicholas Ahadjie, Country […] today3 March, 2026
APO InternationalAfrica’s Business Heroes Launches 8th Edition with USD 1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available for African Entrepreneurs Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future. Launched under the theme “Defining Africa’s Future Today”, the 2026 edition reinforces ABH’s role as a founder-first platform supporting Africa-led solutions with the ambition, scale, and substance to drive lasting economic transformation. Across […] today3 March, 2026
insert_link OshiwamboOsipaana yovakainhu yoBrave Gladiators, ya findanapo ekopi lo COSAFA Osipaana yomeme yopashiwana yo Brave Gladiators, oyafika po kapale komatukodila kopashiwana Hosea Kutako onghela shalandula eshi yafindanpo oudano wo COSAFA pefimbo loudano wavo waxuuninwa no Banyana Banyana. Omanyakwa a Namibia pefimbo loudano okwa dengamo South Africa, moudano wavo oo waliko mosondaxa komatango. Osheendo sho vadanauki pefimbo shafika moshilongo osha hambelelwa no ku tambulwako komuprima woshilongo Elia Ngurare, oshoyo minsiter yomaudano Sanet Steenkamp no vanambelewa yoo vamwepo vo cabinet. Ovadanauki ovali […] today3 March, 2026
insert_link OshiwamboOmbelewa youkaleliposhilongo waUS mo Riyadh, yaningilwa oshiponokela Ombelewa youkaleliposhilongo waUS mo Riyadh, okwa lopotwa yaningilwa oshiponokela sho udrone Oshikundaneki sho BBC nena osha lopota kutya ouministry wetanga leameno wa Saudi Arabia, oweshikoleka kutya ombelewa youkaleliposhilongo wa US mo Riyadh, oya ponokelwa no kudengwa koudrones veli vavali. Meshangelo olo la pitifwa koshikundaneki shomalungula sho X, ouministy owati etungo ola haka omundilo peenele dimwepo no kweetififa ominyonena dishona lela. Ombelewa youkalelipo shilongo wa US mo Saudi Arabia, ta iyandje […] today3 March, 2026
insert_link OshiwamboOndjila yakula youpitilo womahooli no gas yo Strait of Hormuz, yatulilwapo omainda ku Iran Ovanambelewa voshilongo sha Iran ova yandja ekunghililo lo ku tomeka omindilo eembautu keshe odo tadi ka kendabala oku tauluka onele youpitilo womahooli no muku wo gas (Strait of Hormuz) pefimbo onghalo yanyika omakuyunguto moushilo wopokati. Ekunghililo ola yandjwa ku Ebrahim Jabbari, eli omuyandji mayele wa Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), pefimbo tapopi koRadio yomudidimbe yopashiwana mo Iran. Oshikundaneki sho BBC nena osha lopota kutya Jabbari, okwati ina […] today3 March, 2026
APO InternationalUnited States (U.S.) Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is back to Powering Africa Summit 2026 to discuss energy access and clean cooking U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy access and clean cooking. Having provided a keynote address and participated in a fireside chat at the 10th anniversary PAS 2025, Secretary Wright will again join policymakers and industry leaders at this year’s Summit to […] today2 March, 2026
