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[[{"value":"Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team and to drive delivery of its new Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy. Abena Osei-Poku joins as Regional Executive Anglophone West Africa and Managing Director Ecobank Ghana; Martin Miruka as Group Executive for Transformation, Enablement and Customer Experience; Anup Suri as Group Executive, Commercial and Consumer Banking; Michael Larbie as […]

[[{"value":"The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At a media event held at the Headquarters of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, senior representatives of the Bid Committee provided insight on what hosting the FIFA World Cup would mean for their countries and international football. Under the mission to build a tournament […]

[[{"value":"South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA: https://apo-opa.co/3ThyjDm) in Cape Town on Monday. “Infrastructure investment is one of the central pillars and priorities of the sixth administration,” stated Sihle Zikalala, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, emphasizing that strengthened infrastructure aims to meet the demand of South Africa’s growing economy and […]

[[{"value":"As South Africa invites investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, blended financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as viable solutions to mobilize private participation in projects. A panel discussion during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) – taking place March 17-19 – underscored the role these capital-raising solutions play in the country. “Following the string of [global] shocks we have seen, it is clear that the way […]

[[{"value":"South Africa’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala unpacked the country’s 2024/2025 infrastructure priorities and project pipeline during a panel session at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024 in Cape Town on Tuesday. According to Minister Zikalala, the country’s top 12 infrastructure priorities seek to stimulate job creation, promote economic competitiveness and contribute to broadening economic inclusivity. “We announced the 12 priority projects today and […]

[[{"value":"South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual agreements for private sector operators. The statement is a step towards introducing third-party access to South Africa’s rail network. Speaking during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA), South Africa’s Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga underscored that transport and logistics are catalysts for economic […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has signed the Affordable Housing Bill into law. The Affordable Housing Act establishes a framework for the collection of the housing levy and implementation of the affordable housing programme. President Ruto said implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme will transform the lives of Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid by creating jobs, providing decent housing and reducing agricultural land fragmentation. Speaking at State House Nairobi after […]

[[{"value":"President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward at State House Entebbe. Prince Edward is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. During their meeting, President Museveni expressed his eagerness to collaborate with British investors and attract more tourists from the United Kingdom, highlighting the potential […]

[[{"value":"The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Mrs. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, this morning met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. H.E Juarez said that the purpose of her visit was to follow up the decision to establish a Joint Commission of cooperation with Uganda. “Venezuela is keen to strengthen economic ties with Uganda and the Venezuelan Government […]