insert_link APO International APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Invited to Speak at EDHEC Business School APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been invited to speak at EDHEC Business School in Lille, France, on Tuesday, 19 November. The event, organised by EDHEC For African Business, will explore the theme: “Foreign Investment in Africa: Drivers of Development or Threats to Sovereignty.” Pompigne-Mognard will provide insights into […] todayNovember 15, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Angola Marks the Beginning of its 50th Year of Independence with Inauguration of Third World-Class Hospital within a Year, Expanding Healthcare Access Nationwide At the beginning of Angola’s 50th year of independence, Angola reinforced nationwide healthcare with the opening of the Cuanza Norte General Hospital, the third developed by Mitrelli (www.Mitrelli.com) in cooperation with the Angolan government within a year. His Excellency President of the Republic of Angola, João Gonçalves Lourenço, inaugurated the new hospital. The inauguration was attended by the Governor of Cuanza Norte, João Diogo Gaspar, the Minister of Health, Silvia […] todayNovember 15, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Majority of Africans see pollution as a serious problem, believe in shared responsibility for containing it, Afrobarometer study shows A majority of citizens across 39 African countries say environmental pollution is a serious problem in their communities, an Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) study reveals. Trash disposal, including plastic waste; deforestation; pollution of water sources; poor sanitation or human waste management; and air pollution are cited as the most important environmental concerns in local communities. Africans are most likely to point to members of the public as bearing the primary responsibility for […] todayNovember 14, 2024 2
insert_link APO International The Royal African Society Benefit Gala Auction supported by ARTSY Bidding Starts Now The Royal African Society's (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Auction, starting with the Silent Auction, 11th November - 23rd November, and the Live Auction taking place during the Benefit Gala, on 22nd November, managed by ARTSY, brings to you legacy building treasures from some of the most sought-after contemporary artists and life changing experiences. Thanks to an array of artisans and organisations, the auction boasts one-of-a-kind items and exclusive get-aways, that include: […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Winners of the 2024 Africa Tech Festival Innovation and Excellence Awards Announced The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/3Z5WzfV) took place last night, 13 November 2024 at the stunning Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, celebrating exceptional technological advancements and expertise across the continent. This prestigious event honoured companies, individuals, and projects that have demonstrated excellence and commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in Africa. Led by Ciara Mcdonald Heffernan, Senior Conference Producer. The evening spotlighted the following outstanding achievements: […] todayNovember 14, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Delivers Transformative Executive Program to Empower Future Leaders for Sustainable Development The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully concluded the delivery of an executive program designed to cultivate the next generation of sustainable development leaders. The event was held on 6 November 2024 at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the 7th Saudi Spanish Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (SCIEF) Islamic Finance Executive Program. This prestigious gathering brought together professionals from Saudi […] todayNovember 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Afreximbank successfully prices its inaugural Samurai bonds, raising JPY81.3 billion (about USD 530 million equivalent) comprising JPY 67.2 billion 5 regular tranches and JPY 14.1 billion 3-year Retail Samurai (“The Transaction”) African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully priced its debut Samurai bond, securing a regular 5 tranche JPY 67.2 billion consisting of 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 7-year and 10-year fixed rate tranches. Concurrently, the Bank launched its inaugural Retail Samurai bond with a 3-year fixed-rated tranche valued at JPY 14.1 billion. The bonds are rated ‘A-’ by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (“SMBC Nikko”) was the sole […] todayNovember 14, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) urges African leaders and the international community to fulfill their commitments to climate justice The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission of SECAM (www.SECAM.org), in collaboration with its Environment and Climate Change Working Group, is urging African leaders and the international community to prioritise public investment, improve energy infrastructure, and fulfill their commitments to climate justice and funding. These actions are vital for meeting the goals of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. As COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November […] todayNovember 14, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Liquid C2 builds on strategic partnership with Cloudflare to introduce enhanced cyber security solutions Liquid C2, a business unit of Cassava Technologies has further solidified its strategic partnership with Cloudflare. The latter has appointed Liquid C2 as the first distributor of their new range of cyber security products in South Africa, a testament to Liquid C2 expertise and trustworthiness in the industry. In addition to South Africa, the company will make the solutions available to its partners in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. With the […] todayNovember 14, 2024 5