insert_link APO International Tony Elumelu Foundation Selects Seven North African Entrepreneurs in 2026 Cohort 7 North African entrepreneurs selected from Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt 51% of the 2026 cohort are women, all selected purely on merit, without any quota in place 3,200 total entrepreneurs selected from 265,000+ applications across 54 African countries USD 5,000 in non-refundable seed capital for each selected entrepreneur Selection conducted independently by Ernst&Young The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) (www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, announced on Sunday, […] today24 March, 2026
APO International DRC Mining Week organisers laud historic Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)—Fonds De Promotion De L’Industrie (FIP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) investment opportunities The organisers of the DRC Mining Week expo and conference have warmly welcomed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the South African Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fonds De Promotion De L’Industrie (FIP) that was recently signed in Cape Town. VUKA Group, the organisers of the annual flagship mining gathering in Lubumbashi in June, have lauded what it terms “the commitment to building a […] today24 March, 2026
APO International Cape Town Prepares for African Mining Week 2026 as Draft Program Reveals Continent’s Mineral Drive Global economic trends – from record-breaking commodity prices to intensifying geopolitical competition for resources – are reshaping the strategic importance of Africa’s mineral wealth. As global countries race to secure supply chains for energy transition metals – which are expected to triple by 2030 – Africa is positioning its 30% share of the world’s critical minerals as a key pillar of economic growth. African governments are modernizing mining codes, […] today24 March, 2026
APO International Varsity Dons, Public Relations (PR) Expert Write for The Nigerian Economy Newspaper as Media Platform Aims Top Position Two university lecturers, Dr Felix Ijeh and Ewere Okonta; and a public relations practitioner, Blaise Udunze have joined the league of regular contributors to The Nigerian Economy Newspaper (https://Economyng.com), as the media platform navigates the crowdy lane to the top. Felix Ijeh, PhD, is a seasoned banker, distinguished economist, researcher and policy analyst. He is currently a senior lecturer at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Management and Social […] today23 March, 2026
APO International Afreximbank and FCI to host Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance in Kampala African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance&Credit Insurance on 15–16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools serve as essential catalysts for bridging the trade finance gap, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and accelerating intra-African trade volumes. Held under the theme “Beyond Traditional Lending: The Continued Rise of Factoring and […] today23 March, 2026
APO International West Africa Climate Resilience Summit Champions Cooperation for Scalable Local Solutions The West Africa Climate Resilience Summit will bring together public officials, local authorities, researchers, youth, and development partners to discuss regional priorities and identify actionable pathways for climate resilience. Themed “From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience: Pathways for West Africa and the Sahel at Local and Regional Levels,” the event is part of a global series of Climate Resilience Summits jointly organized by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS) […] today23 March, 2026
APO International The Coca-Cola system in South Africa has an economic impact of R51.2 billion across its value chain, supporting more than 87,000 jobs, new study shows In 2024, the Coca-Cola system in South Africa contributed R51.2 billion in value-added economic impact across its value chain. The Coca-Cola system and its value chain supported over 87,000 direct and indirect jobs in South Africa in sectors including retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services. The Coca-Cola system purchased R25.6 billion worth of goods and services from suppliers in South Africa in 2024, strengthening the country's industries and communities. The Coca-Cola (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) system […] today23 March, 2026
insert_link APO International Captured with Precision, Felt in Every Frame: EVI in Cinemas March 27 The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorization Watch the video The wait is over. Step into the world of EVI, where music meets storytelling, and every frame captures emotion in its purest form. Captured on the Canon EOS C400, the story is brought into focus with depth, clarity, and intent, exactly as it’s meant to be experienced. In Cinemas: March […] today23 March, 2026
APO International The Perception Tax: Africa’s Most Expensive Misconception (By João Gaspar Marques) By João Gaspar Marques — Executive Director, Strategic Advisory, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com). There is a cost that does not appear on any balance sheet and yet is one of the most consequential expenses a company operating in Africa will incur. I call it the Perception Tax: the financial and strategic penalty paid by organisations that price African markets on the basis of assumption rather than intelligence. It is, in […] today23 March, 2026
