APO International

  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 […]

  Europe’s gas strategy is under renewed pressure. Rising geopolitical risk and tightening global LNG markets have refocused attention on African projects that were approved years ago – but are only now becoming operational. At the Invest in African Energy Forum (IAE) in Paris next month, these pre-crisis LNG developments are expected to dominate discussions as buyers and investors reassess near-term, flexible supply options. The advantage is timing. Projects sanctioned […]

  Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has announced its full programme, centred on utility and municipal playbooks from regions that have faced acute water stress and responded with measurable operational change. With sub-Saharan Africa projected to face a 50% gap between water supply and demand by 2030, utilities are under increasing pressure to reduce losses, diversify supply and strengthen operational resilience. The SAICE CPD-accredited […]

  The Office of the President has today announced a series of appointments within the Cabinet Office as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Office and enhance the coordination of government policy and decision-making. Ms. Margaret Moumou continues to serve as Secretary of State for Cabinet Affairs and Head of the Civil Service, providing overall leadership and strategic oversight for the functioning of the Cabinet system […]

  As the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) marks its 33rd Anniversary, the international charity and United Nations-recognised non-governmental organisation is issuing a powerful Global Call to Action to governments, sport, business and communities to address the growing social challenges facing young people worldwide. Founded in 1993, the Youth Charter has spent over three decades working at the intersection of sport, education, art, culture and digital innovation, using sport as a catalyst for social development, peace, and opportunity. A […]

  Namibia’s rapidly expanding offshore energy sector has gained a critical new enabler with the launch of Zephyr Marine Services Pty Ltd - a locally owned company dedicated to marine asset logistics and operational solutions. At the helm is co-Founder and Executive Director Taimi Nangula Itembu, a respected Namibian professional now stepping into a leadership role focused on building domestic capacity to support the country’s maritime and offshore industries. Itembu […]

  The African mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, increasing sustainability demands, and rising global demand for critical minerals. However, a widening skills gap continues to pose a significant challenge to the sector’s growth and long-term competitiveness. To address this pressing issue, an upcoming webinar hosted by Vuka group’s Mining Review Africa will bring together industry experts to explore practical solutions for building a skilled and […]

  The 25th Joint Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting (JAHS‑TRM) took place from 17–18 March 2026 in Dodoma, bringing together Government leaders, development partners, non‑state actors and the private sector to review health sector performance for 2025 and set priorities for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting was held under the theme “Accelerating achievement of Universal Health Coverage through Transformative Leadership, Accountability and Digital Innovation in Ensuring a Healthy […]

  A Bogotá, en marge du forum de haut niveau CELAC–Afrique, le Président Burundais et Président en exercice de l’Union Africaine, Son Excellence Evariste Ndayishimiye, a mené une intense activité diplomatique marquée par deux audiences majeures : un entretien avec son homologue Colombien, Son Excellence Gustavo Petro, axé sur le renforcement des relations bilatérales entre l’Union Africaine et la Colombie, ainsi qu’un échange avec Patrice Emery Trovoada autour de la […]