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  Engineering firm OilDynamics has been confirmed as an Associate Sponsor for the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 01 – 03, 2025 in Cape Town. OilDynamics’ participation underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its footprint within Africa’s burgeoning extractive industry. The company manufactures and services equipment and systems for the extraction of oil and gas as well as geothermal […]

  The year 2025 has been one of profound transformation at World Health Organization (WHO), and the global United Nations (UN) due to the changing funding environment—testing the resilience and adaptability of the entire UN workforce. Amid global uncertainties and organizational changes, WHO has placed the mental health and well-being of its personnel at the heart of this transition. The ongoing changes have brought extreme stress, affecting both personal and […]

  Across Africa, water is too often seen only through the lens of crisis - droughts, shortages, contamination, and municipal failures. Yet water is the bedrock of dignity, resilience, and economic growth. The newly launched Water Security Industry Insights Volume, published by ESI Africa, brings a fresh perspective, highlighting the urgent need for a collective rethinking of how water is financed, governed, and managed. “Water resources and management cannot be […]

  Canon Central&North Africa (CCNA) (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/) has been honored with two prestigious Gold Awards at 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®. Known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management”, HCM Excellence Awards® Program recognizes Global Leaders in Human Capital Management Innovation, underscoring its commitment to talent development, employee experience, and inclusivity in the workplace. The company won two Golds across both the applied categories in its first-ever entry into […]

  The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (https://AfricaBusinessHeroes.org/) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, today revealed the Top 20 entrepreneurs selected to advance to the 2025 Semi-Finals, taking place in Dakar, Senegal on 10 – 11 September 2025. The selection of the Top 20 reflects a rigorous and highly competitive process. Starting from nearly 32,000 applications spanning the African continent, candidates advanced through multiple rounds, including the Top 50 […]

  Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey (https://apo-opa.co/47oRLHi) found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing email and Microsoft Teams. What can organisations do to protect themselves from data leakage and other threats?  For many organisations, platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram have become integral to workplace communication. Ease of use […]

  As global research firms expand access to market intelligence, their role in shaping Africa’s mining sector has become increasingly influential. By providing critical data and insights, these institutions are helping African governments design investor-attractive policies, supporting investors in identifying high-potential opportunities and enabling companies to make evidence-based strategic decisions.   The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape […]

  As more African governments introduce investor-friendly laws to enhance mining frameworks, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will bring together several African mining ministers to showcase opportunities across their jurisdictions. Confirmed ministerial participants include Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, South Sudan (https://apo-opa.co/4fYrotI); Winston Chitando, Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe; Kenneth Zikhale Reeves Ng'oma, Minister of Mining, Malawi (https://apo-opa.co/4gckcdJ); Khadidja Hassane Abdoulaye, Secretary of State for Petroleum, Mines […]

  Bold Sports (https://BoldSportsng.com/), Nigeria’s homegrown digital-first sports media brand, today announced a landmark partnership with SnagInspector, the building solutions and real estate safety platform from SpaceCube Africa. The collaboration will enhance on-ground and digital fan engagement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Fans across Nigeria will enjoy co-branded activations, on-ground coverage, and digital […]