APO InternationalPAC Capital Secures Four Major African Honours at the International Business Magazine Awards 2026 PAC Capital Limited (www.PACCapitalLtd.com) has been recognised with four prestigious continental awards by the International Business Magazine, further cementing its position as a leading force in investment banking and transaction advisory across Africa. At the 2026 awards, the firm emerged as: Excellence in Cross-Border Transactions Africa 2026 Best Investment Banking Firm Africa 2026 Best Deal Structuring&Advisory Firm Africa 2026 Financial Advisory Firm of the Year Africa 2026 These recognitions come […] today7 April, 2026
APO InternationalAfreximbank to avail US$10 billion under its Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to shield African and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) economies from the ongoing conflict To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which escalated on 28 February 2026, has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with […] today7 April, 2026
APO InternationalGeolinks Joins African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 Amidst Rising Demand for Geophysical Solutions in Africa Geophysical monitoring technology company Geolinks has joined the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 14 – 16, 2026 in Cape Town – as a bronze sponsor. The company’s participation reinforces its strategy to expand its footprint in Africa’s burgeoning mining sector as the continent unlocks its $8.5 trillion worth of untapped resources for GDP growth. In addition, Geolinks’ sponsorship aligns […] today7 April, 2026
insert_link APO InternationalKholo Capital and Tensai provide R275 million to support Management Buy-Out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) and Tensai Private Equity (“Tensai”) today announced the provision of R275 million in mezzanine debt funding to support the management buy-out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining (“Isambane”), a leading mid-tier mining contractor in South Africa. Isambane delivers comprehensive opencast mining services, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, rehabilitation and day-work services to blue-chip mining clients. Founded in 2005, Isambane has developed into an established […] today7 April, 2026
APO InternationalUnited States (U.S.) and Mozambique Advance Cooperation on Emergency Response and Safety On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the United States Government, through the Regional Security Office (RSO), conducted specialized training and donated Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response equipment to the Mozambican Fire Brigade under the leadership of Mozambique’s Ministry of Interior. This initiative strengthens Mozambique’s capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from chemical, biological and radiological incidents. The training of ten fire brigade personnel and the transfer of specialized equipment underscore the enduring U.S.-Mozambique […] today6 April, 2026
insert_link NamibiaFour arrested in separate attempted murder cases over Easter weekend By: Maria Namupala The police are investigating a series of violent altercations that occurred across the country during the first week of April 2026. The weekend police report indicates that four men were allegedly assaulted and injured following reported attacks with pangas, spears, and other blunt instruments. A suspected domestic dispute between brothers reportedly escalated into physical violence, during which a 28-year-old suspect allegedly struck his brother on the head with a metal […] today6 April, 2026
APO InternationalThe Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Africa The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), the African Union Commission (AUC) the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) outline practical recommendations for crisis responses and resilience building in African countries. […] today6 April, 2026
insert_link NamibiaSuspected human skeletal remains discovered in Omusati Region By: Josia Shigwedha Police in the Omusati Region have opened an inquest following the discovery of suspected human skeletal remains at Onkaankaa village in the Otamanzi Constituency. According to police, the remains were discovered on Thursday at around 16h00 in nearby bushes. The skeletal remains consist of a skull, backbone, and several other bones believed to be of human origin. During a search of the surrounding area, a navy-blue denim […] today6 April, 2026
insert_link NamibiaSuspected mob attack leaves one dead and another hospitalised in Oshakati By: Maria Namupala A suspected housebreaking incident turned fatal on Friday night after a group of villagers allegedly beat a man to death and severely injured another in a suspected act of mob justice near Othingo Village in the Oshana Region. According to the latest police crime report, the incident occurred around 23h00, on the gravel road leading to the town's graveyard. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with […] today6 April, 2026
