APO International

 Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com) has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries and upskill 1million young people by 2027. The Vodacom Group Digital Skills Hub is available in […]

 VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) is proud to announce that residents of Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC). From 19 November 2024 customers applying for a UK visa will be directed to VFS Global to book an appointment to complete their […]

  Both companies extend their collaboration to introduce cloud gaming in South Africa. MTN Cloudplay aims to revolutionize digital entertainment with affordable, high-quality gaming access. MTN, Africa's leading telecommunications operator with over 290 million subscribers across the continent, announces the launch of Cloudplay, a revolutionary new cloud gaming service, with Telecoming (www.Telecoming.com), a sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment. This project marks a […]

 The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to boost EUACC’s mission of promoting sustainable business development, investment, and strong private sector growth between the two continents. As the official communications partner, APO Group […]

 rainx, a leader in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions, has launched the101 range (https://apo-opa.co/40UwYYE), an advanced ecosystem of fixed wireless 5G and Wi-Fi access products designed to meet the high standards of modern Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and their customers. This lineup includes the101 and the101 Pro 5G smart routers, the101 Xtender smart mesh Wi-Fi extender, and the101 Loop – a new category of product […]

 The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) (https://MBRF.ae) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the results of the ‘Global Knowledge Index 2024’ (GKI 2024), an unparalleled global reference tool for assessing nations’ notable accomplishments in the knowledge domain. The results were announced during a panel discussion titled ‘UNDP and MBRF Partnership – Advancing Knowledge in the Arab States Region and Beyond,' organized as a part of […]

 The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 (http://apo-opa.co/3APHC8u) is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore strategies for thriving in the fast-evolving retail landscape. Navigating a Disruptive Retail Environment With global players such as Amazon, […]

 His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio extended a warm welcome to His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of Liberia, during his working visit to Sierra Leone, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional collaboration. Describing President Boakai Sr. as a “big brother,” President Bio congratulated him on his recent election and the trust placed in him by the Liberian people. He highlighted the cultural and historical bonds that unite […]

 The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has honoured the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU) for their contributions to security and stability in Somalia. ATMIS Police Commissioner, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Hillary Sao Kanu, presented African Union medals of honour to 160 SLFPU personnel for their one-year service in Somalia at a colourful ceremony in Kismayo, Jubaland State, on Monday. AIGP Kanu commended the Sierre Leone […]