APO International

  The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) (https://apo-opa.co/4bgB4zc) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa’s trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in global markets. According to AFRACAD, registration for the programme, which is open to banking professionals and other practitioners interested […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will host a roundtable with podcasters and key stakeholders on 24 March 2026 under the theme: “A Multi Stakeholder Dialogue on Podcasting: Legislators, Policymakers, Regulators, Podcasters, and Industry Stakeholders Charting Balanced Regulation for Sustainable Growth, and Strong Accountability”. The roundtable comes amid the rapid growth of podcasting in South Africa, driven by increased smartphone usage, wider internet access and a dynamic […]

  Uganda’s ambition to transform Primary Health Care through resilient community health systems entered a decisive phase on 4 March 2026, when a cohort of 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) was passed out in a high-profile ceremony held in Mbarara City and Rukungiri District.  The passing out event marked not only the deployment of a new cohort of frontline health workers but also a tangible milestone in […]

  Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to build cancer care capacity by providing around 269 Scholarships of One-year Clinical Training in many oncology sub- specialties, and One year and Two year Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Pain Management. Merck Foundation is making history in Africa by training the First African Oncologists and First Cancer […]

  Creatives following the proceedings of the House on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 from the public gallery burst into jubilation following Parliament’s approval of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The pent-up happiness followed a long wait by the creatives for the Bill that among others, directs that originators of creative works including musicians and authors, receive better remuneration for their productions. Several others who could not be […]

  Moscow Fashion Week (https://MoscowFashion.ru) is currently underway in the Russian capital, showcasing a diverse roster of over 200 brands. Running through March 19, this season’s event highlights a significant industry shift: a move away from "universal fashion" in favor of local identity, traditional craftsmanship, and bold visual storytelling. The runway presentations have revealed a profound focus on the structure and fabrics. The Russian brand Capparel, for instance, has centered […]

  As global energy companies expand local engagement reporting frameworks, a central question remains: how closely do sustainability commitments align with on-the-ground impact? For IOCs operating in Africa, the answer increasingly depends on whether local engagement principles translate into local economic participation, infrastructure development and technology transfer. For Chevron, one of the continent’s longest-standing operators, that balance is particularly visible across its operations in Nigeria, Angola and the wider region. […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has made an equity investment in the Corporation, becoming a sovereign shareholder and further strengthening AFC’s diversified capital base and pan-African ownership structure. The investment reflects growing sovereign confidence in AFC’s mandate to mobilise long-term capital for critical infrastructure and industrial development projects across Africa. It also reinforces the Corporation’s […]

  Bunkering and maritime services company Famar Energies has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition - taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8 - as a Gold Sponsor. The company’s return to the event - considered Angola’s premier oil and gas forum - comes amid its maritime and infrastructure expansion, reflecting a broader commitment to engaging industry stakeholders as Angola pursues enhanced exploration and […]