In a major step to address Africa's climate finance gap, the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has launched a new funding call  that will transform the development of climate projects across 37 low-income African countries. With an initial allocation of $56 million, the Climate Action Window (CAW) Technical Assistance Facility, launched at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will support the preparation, financing, and implementation of adaptation and mitigation projects aligned with […]

 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully closed a US$300 million India-focused syndicated loan, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing strategy to diversify its international investor base. The transaction introduced a new group of lenders from India, further expanding AFC’s global partnerships. This landmark transaction, commemorated in Dubai, underscores AFC's robust standing as an investment-grade rated development financial institution with a unique ability […]

 A recent survey (https://apo-opa.co/3UYxSQ5) by cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) has uncovered a concerning gap in security practices between small and large businesses. The study, which polled 2,600 IT professionals, found that 62% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not use multi-factor authentication (MFA), compared to only 38% of large corporations. This disparity in cybersecurity measures comes as cyber threats are more prevalent than ever. With SMEs increasingly becoming targets for […]

 TelCables Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Fernando Fernandes, has been honoured as one of the 100 Leading Telecoms&Digital Economy Personalities in Nigeria by the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). This prestigious recognition will be unveiled in ATCON’s flagship publication, 100 Leading Telecoms&Digital Economy Personalities in Nigeria, which will be launched at ATCON’s 31st Anniversary event on 6 December 2024 in Lagos. The ATCON book, first launched in 2018, highlights […]

 The U.S. Mission to South Africa, in partnership with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org), is proud to announce the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit. This highly anticipated 3-day event will take place at the University of Pretoria (UP) Future Africa Campus (FAC), Pretoria, South Africa, from November 20th to 22nd, 2024, during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The AWE Regional Alumnae Summit brings […]

 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 the ASU Connex Summit 2024, set to take place in London on Thursday, 21 November 2024. This year’s summit, themed "Leaders Advancing the African Sports Industry," will unite global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders committed to transforming the African […]

 On November 7, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia hosted a reception in celebration of China-Namibia Training Cooperation. Relevant Namibian government officials, media representatives and more than 170 trainees attended the reception. Mr. Ned Sebeya, the Director of Namibian Planning Commission (NPC), delivered remarks on behalf of the Executive Director of the NPC, thanking China for actively training various talents for Namibia since 2007 and making important contributions to Namibia's economic and […]

 Canon (Canon-CNA.com) has launched a month-long health and wellness initiative aligned with the 30x30 Dubai Fitness Challenge. Titled “Fitness Challenge Month,” the program encourages Canon employees in offices throughout  Canon Central and North Africa including Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Kenya, and Ivory Coast; Canon Middle East including the UAE, KSA, and Qatar;  and Canon Eurasia in Turkey to incorporate daily movement into their routines, with a focus on enhancing both […]

 Over 15,000 attendees were welcomed to the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com) by South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon. Solly Malatsi. The Department is an official partner of this year’s event, which features more than 300 exhibitors and 400 speakers representing all facets of the tech ecosystem. Emphasising a shared vision of a digitally connected, inclusive, and prosperous Africa, leveraging technology to drive economic and social […]