[[{"value":"RS South Africa (www.Africa.RSdelivers.com), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical (http://apo-opa.co/3VtNc8b), a leading electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. This collaboration marks a significant stride towards fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the Sub-Saharan African region. Signed on 1 April, the partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver […]

[[{"value":"The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua participated in two historic OPEC meetings on June 2, where the decision was made to extend oil production cuts into 2025. The meetings – an OPEC Conference and the OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting – brought together OPEC member states and their non-OPEC counterparts to formulate strategies aimed at improving market stability and strengthening cooperation among producing nations. The Republic […]

[[{"value":"For several years now, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) has been taking concrete action to reduce its environmental impact. Today, it is employees who are taking over by getting directly involved in various ecological initiatives on International Environment Day, as part of the new Orange Engage for Change program. OMEA and its employees are reaffirming their ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by launching the Orange Engage […]

[[{"value":"Fluenta (www.Fluenta.com), a global leader in developing ultrasonic sensing technology to measure flare gas, has recently partnered with SEGITEC, an integrator of control and instrumentation solutions with strong roots in North Africa, to become its official distributor.  Fluenta's ultrasonic flare gas measurement solutions and SEGITEC's established distribution network in North Africa offer operators improved access and support for accurate and reliable flare gas measurement. This collaboration aligns with the shared goal […]

[[{"value":"Kenya’s real GDP growth accelerated to 5.6% in 2023, surpassing the previous year’s growth of 4.9%. However, GDP growth in 2024 is expected to slow down to 5.0%. This is according to the latest Kenya Economic Update (KEU) launched today, which adds that the 2023 growth was driven by the recovery of the agriculture sector, following improved weather conditions, and the services sector, with tourism and financial services contributing the most.  According […]

[[{"value":"Africa's financial sector gears up for IT News Africa’s (www.ITNewsAfrica.com) highly anticipated Digital Finance Africa 2024 (http://apo-opa.co/3yKX84a) conference, scheduled for July 4th at the prestigious Maslow Sandton. Under the theme "Empowering Africa's Financial Future: FinTech Innovations for Inclusive Growth," this year's event promises a day of strategic insights and networking opportunities. Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa, highlighted the significance of this gathering, stating, "Digital Finance Africa 2024 is more […]

[[{"value":"The Amilcar Cabral IT cable project aims to connect Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through a submarine cable network. The objectives of the project are to enhance international telecommunications capacity, improve access to digital services and provide essential redundancy to guarantee broadband internet resilience. Within the scope of the project development, an ECOWAS delegation, led by Mr. Sediko DOUKA, the Honorable Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy […]

[[{"value":"Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 4 to 6 June 2024, at the invitation of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. This will be Prime Minister Abiy’s first Official Visit to Singapore. Prime Minister Abiy’s visit coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Ethiopia and will serve to reinforce the […]

[[{"value":"EAC Heads of State are set to convene virtually for the 23rd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State, on Friday, 7th June, 2024. The Extra-Ordinary Summit, which will be chaired by H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, is expected to consider the following matters: Consideration of the proposed appointment of a new Secretary General; and Consideration of the proposed appointment of a Judge to […]