Staff Writer

  Sending money to Canada has been harder than it should be. Wire queues, unpredictable fees, days of uncertainty, whether you’re supporting family in Ontario, paying a Canadian contractor, or settling a business invoice. Starting today, Grey (https://Grey.co) users can send Canadian Dollars directly to any Canadian bank account, arriving in minutes via Interac for $3.00, or the next business day via bank transfer for $2.50. No percentage fee. No […]

  This World Health Day, Mercy Ships (https://MercyShips.org) proudly celebrates biomedical specialist Deborah Geneugelijk Nutsugah. Named “Humanitarian of the Year” at the 2026 Tech Choice Awards, her outstanding contribution to advancing safe surgical care in low-resource countries has been recognized on an international scale. “This recognition is not just about me, it reflects the dedication of an entire team working behind the scenes to make surgery possible,” said Deborah. “Biomedical […]

  Nigeria’s renewed push to reestablish itself as a leading global oil and gas investment destination will take center stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, where Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), is set to speak. His participation comes as Nigeria’s oil sector gains fresh traction, with a steady pipeline of investments, reforms and project activity reshaping the country’s outlook […]

  Building on Africa’s continental energy momentum, legal firm CLG will attend African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from 12–16 October as a Legal Partner. The appointment places the firm at the heart of the continent’s premier energy investment platform, connecting policymakers, operators and financiers as they drive the next phase of upstream growth, infrastructure development and the energy transition. CLG has embraced a “flexibility-first” model to navigate […]

  PAC Capital Limited (www.PACCapitalLtd.com) has been recognised with four prestigious continental awards by the International Business Magazine, further cementing its position as a leading force in investment banking and transaction advisory across Africa. At the 2026 awards, the firm emerged as: Excellence in Cross-Border Transactions Africa 2026 Best Investment Banking Firm Africa 2026 Best Deal Structuring&Advisory Firm Africa 2026 Financial Advisory Firm of the Year Africa 2026 These recognitions come […]

  To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which escalated on 28 February 2026, has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with […]

  Geophysical monitoring technology company Geolinks has joined the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 14 – 16, 2026 in Cape Town – as a bronze sponsor. The company’s participation reinforces its strategy to expand its footprint in Africa’s burgeoning mining sector as the continent unlocks its $8.5 trillion worth of untapped resources for GDP growth. In addition, Geolinks’ sponsorship aligns […]

  On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the United States Government, through the Regional Security Office (RSO), conducted specialized training and donated Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response equipment to the Mozambican Fire Brigade under the leadership of Mozambique’s Ministry of Interior. This initiative strengthens Mozambique’s capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from chemical, biological and radiological incidents.  The training of ten fire brigade personnel and the transfer of specialized equipment underscore the enduring U.S.-Mozambique […]