APO International

 Taking place on the sidelines of the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (https://apo-opa.co/3RbNYDB) this month the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) will host a side event focusing on the challenges of the energy transition in Africa on March 26. The global pursuit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is getting closer with each year, with new technologies, regulatory policies, funding opportunities and legislation set to expedite the transition from hydrocarbons to renewable […]

 Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, has officially announced the much-anticipated third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco (www.GITEXAfrica.com), set to take place from April 14 to 16, 2025, in the vibrant city of Marrakech. As Africa’s largest and most influential technology and startup […]

 Sycamore (www.Sycamore.ng), a Nigerian fintech with over N10 billion in assets under management, today announced two strategic developments that position it for its next growth phase. The company has secured a license from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a fund/portfolio manager and has appointed former ARM Securities Managing Director Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola to lead its asset management arm. This SEC license places Sycamore among a select group […]

 Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 16 March 2025 arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on a Working Visit aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well-established diplomatic relations which are particularly strong in the fields of trade and investment, education, science and technology. Japan is one of South Africa’s major economic partners with […]

 On March 15, Amb. Wang bid farewell to H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda. Ambassador Wang conveyed warm greetings from President Xi Jinping and thanked President Kagame for his strong support during his tour of duty. Last year, the two Heads of State announcedthe bilateral relationship elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership, ushering in a new chapter for China-Rwanda cooperation. China-Rwanda relations have maintained sound and rapid growth, which have witnessed fruitful cooperation on all fronts and unleashed great potential. Under the strategic leadership of the two […]

 On March 14, Chargé d'Affaires Wang Sheng met with Hon. Mose Moyo, Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia. Members of the Executive Committee of the Zambia-China Parliamentary Friendship Group were present. Mr. Wang said that, in recent years, the two legislative bodies have maintained regular high-level interactions, extensive capacity-building activities and strengthened support in multilateral arenas, which have contributed to the growth of bilateral relations. He expressed a hope that the Zambian National Assembly […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi.  Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting focused on exploration activities and new discoveries, particularly in the "Fayoum 5" oil and gas field located in the "King Mariout" area, with the aim of enhancing Egypt's petroleum and gas reserves. The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral […]

 Africa’s fintech landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for startups looking to scale and redefine financial services. As regulatory complexities, cross-border payment inefficiencies, and investment hurdles persist, one event stands out as the ultimate platform to address these pressing issues: the RegTech Africa Conference 2025 (www.RegTechAfrica.com). Scheduled for May 22–23, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, and themed “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities […]

 The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced the grand prize winner of its sixth annual competition, along with the first and second runners-up, at the latest ABH Summit and Grand Finale.   The ABH Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali, Rwanda, celebrated the Top 10 finalists, selected from nearly 20,000 applicants to compete for a share […]