APO International

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully priced its debut Samurai bond, securing a regular 5 tranche JPY 67.2 billion consisting of 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 7-year and 10-year fixed rate tranches. Concurrently, the Bank launched its inaugural Retail Samurai bond with a 3-year fixed-rated tranche valued at JPY 14.1 billion. The bonds are rated ‘A-’ by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (“SMBC Nikko”) was the sole […]

 The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission of SECAM (www.SECAM.org), in collaboration with its Environment and Climate Change Working Group, is urging African leaders and the international community to prioritise public investment, improve energy infrastructure, and fulfill their commitments to climate justice and funding. These actions are vital for meeting the goals of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. As COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November […]

 Liquid C2, a business unit of Cassava Technologies has further solidified its strategic partnership with Cloudflare. The latter has appointed Liquid C2 as the first distributor of their new range of cyber security products in South Africa, a testament to Liquid C2 expertise and trustworthiness in the industry. In addition to South Africa, the company will make the solutions available to its partners in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.  With the […]

 Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has received the 2024 Medal of Glory award presented by the AGOA Civil Society Organization Network in Miami, United States. Presented during the 25th Annual U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Conference/Expo (AfriCANDO 2024), the award recognised Prof. Oramah’s ‘immeasurable contributions to Africa’s post COVID-19 recovery, his invaluable efforts in providing financial assistance to […]

 During the recently held African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) Intra-African Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) workshop in Lagos participants formalised business deals totalling over US$370 million, a significant step towards empowering African contractors. The deals, signed during the workshop held in Lagos on 28 October, included a US$300-million Global facility agreement to Hassan Allam of Egypt, a US$45-million term sheet to Pavifort Construction of Sierra Leone and a US$25-million term […]

 Your Excellency, President Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government Your Excellencies, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. I wish to thank you all for taking the time to be here today for the Heads of State High-Level Dialogue on “Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa”. I applaud H.E. President Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of Congo […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Diabetes Day 2024’ together with Africa’s […]

 Global leaders in the critical minerals industry have today launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, empower companies operating in Africa’s critical minerals space, and thereby unlock Africa’s full critical minerals potential. Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to be home to approximately 30% of the volume of proven critical minerals reserves globally. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that, as markets […]

 His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap for sustainable peace in the long-standing conflict between the landowners of Sahn Malen Chiefdom and Socfin Agricultural Company. The dispute, which has persisted for over thirteen years, dates back to the company’s 2010 acquisition of the Sierra Leone Produce Marketing Board (SLPMB) plantation. President Bio thanked committee members for their dedication and commitment to achieving […]