APO International

AGRA (https://AGRA.org) has today released the 3rd edition of the ‘African Agribusiness Outlook Report’ which sheds light on the impact of the "Triple Crisis" - Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict - on small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Nigeria, Zambia, and Tanzania. Download Document 1: https://apo-opa.co/3wFHDt7 Download Document 2: https://apo-opa.co/49GruT3 The report, which is jointly produced by AGRA and IPSOS, surveyed 1,623 small and agribusinesses in the rice, […]

Former Senegal forward Pape Thiaw says playing at the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by Korea and Japan was one of the most exceptional experiences in his career.  Thiaw alongside other Senegalese greats such as El Hadj Diouf and Aliou Cisse were part of a starstudded Senegalese side that reached the quarterfinals at the 2002 global football bonanza.  Speaking after visiting the FIFA museum in Zurich, the former FC Metz and […]

Ignorance is no longer a safe place to hide with regards to the issue of menopause. Protecting employees from feelings of shame and the difficulties associated with navigating menopause is becoming a business imperative as more people become self-aware. MenoMove, developed by Business Engage Association NPC (www.BusinessEngage.Africa), is spearheading a transformative shift in the corporate world, aiming to redefine workplace cultures and emphasising menopause awareness, education and support. This collective effort […]

Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – taking place November 4–8 in Cape Town. As the country moves to attract new investment in oil and gas, the minister will shed light on upcoming opportunities in exploration, production and infrastructure development. Algeria stands as a compelling investment destination in the energy sector, backed by its […]

Public sector, civil society, international development, and media leaders from Africa and Arab States convened for a pre-International Women’s Day 2024 roundtable discussion on gender data as a catalyst for progress towards regional and global goals. Celebrated annually on 8th March, this year’s International Women’s Day themed Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress recognizes the importance of investing in women through diverse approaches to accelerate social and economic progress and sustainable […]

An extensive report by the Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (ICT) has swayed Members of Parliament (MPs) into supporting for the increased funding to the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). The report, presented by Hon. Tony Ayoo, the committee’s deputy chairperson and also MP for Kwania County, investigated the general performance of UBC, shed light on critical challenges confronting it and also find interventions to enhance the corporation's […]

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc., the oldest bank in Rwanda and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda, and Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), have signed a strategic partnership to provide advanced digital payment solutions in support of the bank’s efforts to boost the country’s financial inclusion strategy. The agreement with Network International will reinforce I&M Bank’s digital-first strategy […]

The northeast African country is already in the grip of the world's largest displacement crisis, the UN World Food Programme, WFP, noted.  Fighting between the Sudanese Army and a rival group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left thousands dead and eight million displaced. A staggering 14 million children are in desperate need of lifesaving assistance, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) also said, in a recent alert, amid repeated concerns […]

On March 5, 2024, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong and his wife Zhang Bin held a farewell reception at the Chinese Embassy. Over 300 people attended the event, including Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe and Madame Gugu Motlanthe, more than 10 cabinet ministers including Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga, Minister of Higher Education, […]