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 Lawmakers have tasked the Ministry of Public Service to clean up the payroll of police officers in a bid to put an end to complaints of unpaid salaries of officers. The Members of Parliament made the demands while responding to a statement of the Minister of Defence and Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire that was presented by Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Hon. David Bahati during […]

 Africa’s natural gas and LNG potential is a cornerstone of the continent’s energy future. According to the African Energy Chamber's (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report, Africa's gas reserves could support a fourfold increase in LNG exports by 2040. Gas-to-power initiatives offer a vital solution to the continent's electricity access challenges, while also providing a pathway to monetize underutilized gas resources. With the right investments and collaborative efforts, […]

   Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and Women Empowerment. Merck Foundation FASHION Awards […]

 Now in its fourth year, the Libya Energy&Economic Summit has established itself as the premier international platform for driving investment, technical innovation and private sector engagement in Libya’s energy sector. Building on three years of unprecedented growth, the 2026 edition will take place in Tripoli on January 24-26 – marking the first time the event will span three full days in response to growing international interest.   As Libya aims to […]

 The Republic of Congo will host the second edition of the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10-12, 2026. As the country gears up for a significant increase in its oil output over the next three years and plans to strengthen its position in the natural gas sector, CEIF – under the theme Invest. Build. Empower: Transforming Congo’s Energy Landscape – underscores Congo’s growing role in the global energy landscape. […]

 As part of its global expansion strategy and commitment to fostering international partnerships, Elm (www.ELM.sa), a leader in digital solutions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kuba, an international group specialized in smart transport technologies and digital payments. The agreement was formalized during GITEX Africa 2025, held in Marrakech from April 14 to 16, under the patronage of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative […]

 Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Proprietary Limited (CCBA) (www.CCBAGroup.com), through its subsidiary Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBM), has invested USD14.9 million in a new state-of-the art production line in Lilongwe.  This investment marks a significant advancement in CCBM’s production capacity, allowing it to produce bottled water and beverages bearing Coca-Cola’s trademarks as well as the iconic local brand Sobo, all on the same line. The line is capable of producing 19,200 bottles […]

 Orange (www.Orange.com) launched the first-ever 'My Customer, My Boss' initiative simultaneously in its 17 subsidiaries in Middle East and Africa. This unprecedented operation is a first on a continental scale for a company of this size. It aims to strengthen customer listening at all levels of the organization, by mobilizing, on the same day, more than 10 000 employees from all functions, to go directly to meet 15 000 customers […]

 The Ministry of Health (MoH) and World Health Organization (WHO) have signed the health systems strengthening output agreement component of the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) today, ushering in a new era of strengthened healthcare across the country. South Sudan faces health challenges exacerbated by conflict, inadequate infrastructure, and the impacts of climate change. WHO estimates indicate that the maternal mortality rate has progressively increased over the last 10 years […]