insert_link APO International FIFA President expects “fantastic tournament” after attending Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations 2023 opener Gianni Infantino sees hosts Côte d’Ivoire kick off the competition against Guinea; Match “set the tone for a fantastic tournament,” said the FIFA President (https://www.FIFA.com); Thanked nation for “uniting Africa and the whole world” around the tournament. Mr Infantino was at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the capital Abidjan alongside the Ivorian President whom the venue is named after, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President and FIFA Vice President […] todayJanuary 14, 2024 19
insert_link APO International New Year Address from Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, issues end of year message reflecting on 2023: Amidst our joyful farewell to 2023, I am thrilled to share my reflections as the President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body of rugby in Africa. Together, our collective accomplishments have not only defined this year but have also laid a foundation for the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 2
insert_link APO International ‘Disruptive Discussions’ at the Forefront of Engagements For Mining Indaba 2024, as the Event Marks Its 30th Anniversary The world’s largest mining event, Investing in African Mining Indaba (https://www.MiningIndaba.com), is gearing up for a memorable year with a notable speaker line-up that will place critical issues in mining at the forefront of discussions in an unprecedented way. Mining Indaba, which takes place from 5-8 February 2024 in Cape Town, celebrates a milestone of 30 years as the premium destination for deal making and discussions on critical issues […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Gianni Infantino receives International Sports Personality award in Dubai FIFA President (https://www.FIFA.com) named International Sports Personality for 2023 at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards; Gianni Infantino says award “fills me with such pride” at ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Award bestowed on innovators who use creativity to develop sport. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received the award for International Sports Personality of the Year at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards ceremony in Dubai, […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Galp Hits Oil at Mopane-1X: Big Win for Exploration, Jobs and More Energy Investments in Namibia Namibia has reached another milestone in its exploration journey, with Portuguese multinational energy corporation Galp announcing the discovery of light oil at the Mopane-1X exploration project - located in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 83 in the Orange Basin. Representing Namibia’s sixth commercial oil and gas discovery - following hydrocarbon discoveries made by TotalEnergies in PEL 56 and Shell in PEL 39 - the Galp discovery further elevates Namibia’s […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 16
insert_link APO International New Report sheds Light on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023: A Tournament Transforming Football and Beyond Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (https://ASUnified.com), a boutique strategic consultancy and knowledge hub dedicated to connecting and developing a sustainable Pan-African sports ecosystem, is delighted to announce the launch of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Overview Report. ASU today released an in-depth report on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, offering a comprehensive analysis of the tournament's impact on sports, economics, and culture in Africa. The report delves […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Embracing the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Photography (By Amine Djouahra) By Amine Djouahra, B2C BU Director, Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) From the emergence of text-based diffusion models that can bring images to life with just a description, to the remarkable capabilities of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) image generators, the boundaries of what we can achieve in photography are expanding like never before. Just few years ago, a professional photographer would spend more time on the photo […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 5
insert_link APO International A tribute to Franz Beckenbauer: 1945-2024 Franz Beckenbauer was a legendary figure in German and international football for decades, first as a player, then as a coach and later as an official. Born in Munich, he joined Bayern Munich as a youth player before they became the dominant force they are today, eventually helping them to win four Bundesliga titles, the DFB Cup four times, the UEFA European Cup three times and the UEFA Cup […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Unpacking FinTech: A financial journalism deep dive By Angie Scholtz 1. INTRODUCTION: The world over, the inclusion and advancement of technology in the financial services sectors and markets have become more and more prevailing to the extent where the accepted acronym for this has been determined to be FinTech which essentially relates to Financial Technology as a designated term. The world is aware of the various levels of information technology infrastructure in various countries which would by […] todayDecember 21, 2023 27
