insert_link APO International Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Offers Unparalleled Opportunities for International Investors [[{"value":"Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector - the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.co/4945xwG) - unites the country’s government and energy companies with global operators and investors. Building on the momentum and success of previous editions, AOG 2024 promises the best edition yet, offering unparalleled opportunities for financiers, project developers, international operators and service partners. As a result of the AOG’s ability to unite Angolan and […] todayMarch 13, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Eight tips for choosing a domain name for your small business [[{"value":"Choosing a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see about your business. The domain name of a business is often considered a piece of real estate on the internet, or your business home on the web. It is core to the digital presence of your business. GoDaddy shares eight tips to help select a domain name that is right […] todayMarch 13, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Canon converts 100% of power to renewable energy at five manufacturing sites for printing business [[{"value":"Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that all of the power used in FY2023 was converted to renewable energy at five locations among four manufacturing companies—Canon Suzhou Inc., Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Thang Long Factory and Tien Son Factory), Canon Hi-Tech Thailand Ltd. (Ayutthaya Factory), and Canon Prachinburi Thailand Ltd.—which produce the mainstay products of its printing business such as office multifunctional devices, home inkjet printers, and large-format inkjet printers. Canon […] todayMarch 13, 2024 9
insert_link APO International World Bank Provides $92.71 Million Through The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project) to Enhance Economic and Educational Outcomes [[{"value":"The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project), with $80.45 million from the International Development Association including $20.00 million from the Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing, and an additional $12.26 million in co-financing from the Global Partnership for Education. The five-year, multi-sectoral project aims to improve how The Gambia builds, protects, […] todayMarch 13, 2024 5
insert_link APO International South Africa: National Assembly Passes the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill The National Assembly (NA) today, during its hybrid plenary, passed the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The Bill seeks to amend the Political Party Funding Act of 2018. Among its key objectives is to align various pieces of legislation with the Electoral Amendment Act of 2023, which enables independent candidates to contest elections for seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. The Bill further seeks to regulate the private and […] todayMarch 12, 2024 9
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Planning and Economic Development Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Hala El-Said. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the President was briefed on work progress on several dossiers of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, including the main features of the state’s investment plan for the next fiscal year 2024/2025. The President was also updated on […] todayMarch 12, 2024 7
insert_link APO International International Women’s Day in Mundri: Calls for Empowerment to Achieve Gender Equality A colourful parade, traditional dancing, drama performances, and thousands of people came together for the celebration of International Women’s Day in Mundri. Organized by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian partners, the event was held under the national theme “Accelerate gender equality through inclusion and access to productive resources for women.” Christine Sitty, Chairperson of […] todayMarch 12, 2024 3
insert_link APO International African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Police Holds Free Medical Camp and Donate Assorted Items to Somali Police Force (SPF) Orphanage As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, female police peacekeepers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) organised a free medical camp for their Somali counterparts and made donations to an orphanage run by the Somali Police Force (SPF). The medical camp was held at the General Kahiye Police Academy while the assorted items were donated to the General Mohamed Abshir Muuse Primary and Secondary School and […] todayMarch 12, 2024 7
insert_link APO International South Africa: Local Government Association, South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Calls for Adequate Funding The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called for more funding to improve the financial sustainability of municipalities. SALGA briefed the Standing Committee on Appropriations on the 2024 Budget and the Division of Revenue as part of the Money Bills and Related Matters Act on Tuesday, 12 March. SALGA welcomed the increased allocation of R177 billion to local government. However, they argued that this still did not address the […] todayMarch 12, 2024 5