African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) on November 5 in Cape Town, South Africa, signed an agreement for a US$ 100-million Revolving Trade Finance Facility in favour of oil trader JE Energy Limited to support its contract implementation in the Republic of Guyana. Under the terms of the agreement signed on the sidelines of the African Energy Week, JE Energy Limited, which has been awarded contracts to lift and market crude […]

 Ivory Coast is emerging as a powerhouse in West Africa’s oil and gas industry, driven by a solid regulatory framework, attractive fiscal terms and innovative partnerships. Home to significant hydrocarbon reserves and progressive policies, the country has drawn investments from leading energy companies, cementing its status as a regional hub for energy production and exploration. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) applauds Ivory Coast’s efforts in creating an environment where […]

 Up to 90% (https://apo-opa.co/3VgB89y) of all successful cybersecurity attacks involve social engineering; exploiting human vulnerabilities. While technical measures like strong passwords and anti-virus updates are crucial, cultivating mindfulness can be an equally powerful defence against these human-centric attacks, writes Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy&Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com).  There’s nothing worse than knowing that someone has just hacked into your account. Whether it is your inbox or your bank account […]

 Springfield Exploration&Production and its partners on the West Cape Three Points Block 2 – namely, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC Exploration&Production Company – have successfully completed appraisal well test activity at the Afina discovery. Situated offshore Ghana, the appraisal well revealed positive production flows, signaling increased crude output for the country.  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – […]

 The Ministry of Health on Saturday launched a major campaign in Garsen Township, Tana River County, aimed at achieving 100% registration for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), marking a significant step towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans.   Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, emphasized that with over 15.6 million citizens already registered, the campaign is focused on addressing key barriers to registration, such as the lack of identification […]

 Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) held its inaugural Emerging Scholars Workshop in November, bringing together early-career researchers and established scholars to enhance analytical skills and support the next generation of African researchers. This initiative aligns with Afrobarometer’s objective of strengthening the continent’s research ecosystem. The workshop, held at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus, brought together 12 emerging scholars – half of them women – representing nine countries: Botswana, Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, […]

 The Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse, (UCAP) that is, the African Catholic Union of the Press, in collaboration with the Ghana local chapter, the Catholic Association of Media Practitioners-Ghana (CAMP-G), is organising the UCAP’s Triennial Congress from the 10th to the 17th August 2025, in Accra, Ghana. ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the Preservation of Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” is the theme of the Congress of […]

 Kenya commemorated World AIDS Day 2024 with a call to action and a renewed commitment to eliminating HIV as a public health threat.  The national event, held at Nyayo Stadium, was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Principal Secretaries Mr. Harry Kimtai (Medical Services) and Ms. Mary Muthoni (Public Health and Professional Standards), Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth and key partners in health.  Dr. […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). The BELA Bill was passed by the 6th democratic Parliament on 26 October 2023. The President assented to the Bill on 13 September 2024.  During the public signing of the Bill, President Ramaphosa announced his decision to delay the implementation date for sections 4 […]