Staff Writer

 By Adrian Strydom, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (www.SAOGA.org.za). Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. As cities expand and industries grow, the demand for electricity is rising fast. By 2040, Africa will need nearly 1,200 gigawatts of power, yet 600 million (http://apo-opa.co/45H0Lq6) people still lack electricity, holding back development, healthcare, and education. This creates a major challenge: How can Africa expand […]

 The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – will host a groundbreaking African Energy General Counsel Forum, aimed at tackling challenges and opportunities surrounding doing business in Africa. The Forum will become a cornerstone event for legal leaders operating at the intersection of Africa’s fast-evolving oil and gas sector, with conversations expected around corporate governance, digital […]

 A three-month vocational training program has been provided to 305 students, including 94 female students of the Adi-Keih College of Business and Social Science. The training aimed to enhance the students’ vocational skills alongside their regular academic education. The training covered video camera operation, video editing, graphic design, computer technology, and satellite dish installation. Dr. Estifanos Hailemariam, Dean of the College, stated that the program is part of a broader […]

 As Africa attracts over $100 billion annually in remittances, and billions more in philanthropic flows, a bold new vision is emerging—one that reimagines these financial flows not as acts of charity, but as strategic capital to fuel gender equality and inclusive development.   From 2 to 3 June 2025, UN Women and the Ford Foundation co-hosted a landmark Regional Conference on Sustainable Philanthropy and Remittances for Gender Equality in Dakar. Bringing […]

 The 11th Parliament on Thursday, 05 June, 2025 entered its final session, with Speaker Anita Among declaring the House a “people-centred legislature” that will leave an indelible mark on the country’s governance and development landscape. Speaking during the opening of the fifth session held at Kololo ceremonial grounds, Speaker Among delivered a message of resolve and pride, highlighting an ambitious legislative record and the Parliament’s expanding role in national affairs. […]

 The Board of Directors of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayo Adepoju, the current group chief financial officer (CFO), to the Board as Group Executive Director, effective June 4, 2025.  Ayo brings two decades of broad-based leadership experience and deep institutional knowledge as a proud product of the Ecobank Group. His expertise spans financial management, capital […]

 President Yoweri Museveni has officially launched the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), a bold and strategic blueprint aimed at addressing Uganda’s most pressing development challenges and propelling the country toward socio-economic transformation. The unveiling took place Kololo Ceremonial Grounds before he delivered the address on the State of the Nation on Thursday, 5 June 2025. In her remarks, Speaker Anita Among, described the plan approved by Parliament on January […]

 Hagaz Agricultural and Technical School has graduated 131 students, including 54 female students, in certificate programs. The students received two years of both theoretical and practical training. The graduates include 32 in Agro-Mechanics, 34 in Animal Science, 31 in Plant Science, and 34 in Water and Soil Conservation and Irrigation Farming. Mr. Melake Berhane, Head of the School, stated that the main objective of the institution is to produce skilled […]

 World Environment Day, 5 June, was observed at the national level at the Central Region Administration Hall under the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution.” The occasion was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as representatives of UN offices in Eritrea and other invited guests. Speaking at the event, Mr. Tesfay Gebreselasie, Minister of Land, Water and Environment, stated that plastic pollution has reached uncontrollable levels globally, and emphasized […]