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  In a significant development for Africa’s energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). This milestone represents 44% of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) members to initiate the bank’s operations. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, announced this progress during the Congo Energy&Investment Forum last week. The AEB aims to finance oil […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication&Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of the Most Influential African Women for Six Consecutive Years (2019 – 2024) expressed, […]

  The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional logistics, improve mobility and boost the country’s economic growth.   The process initiated today arises […]

By: Adolf Kaure The Swakopmund Municipality officially handed over the construction site that will mark the beginning of the N$4.8 million Mole cubicles upgrade project last week. The project will transform the old sitting areas at the Mole into enclosed cubicles designed to serve as storage facilities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to display their unique arts and crafts. According to the Swakopmund Municipality’s public relations officer, Linda Mupupa, […]

A mental-challenged man reportedly went on a destructive spree in Ongwediva causing damaged properties valued at over N$500,000 on Tuesday. Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, said the incident occurred around 10h40 at Oikango No: 2 Village, near Niitembu Primary School in the Ongwediva Constituency. According to Sakaria, the incident started at the time the learners were heading to the kitchen for their lunch break, when the suspect came […]

  Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world’s digital infrastructure company, has officially opened its latest data center expansion in Lagos. Called LG2.3, the facility will support Nigeria’s growing digital transformation efforts, providing state-of-the-art colocation and secure interconnection solutions which will empower businesses across the region.  It also signifies Equinix’s unwavering dedication to advancing Nigeria’s position in the global digital economy, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region.  As part […]

  With a $60 billion upstream investment pipeline, a 2025 licensing round and restructured block opportunities, Angola is positioning itself as the premier destination for upstream investors. Meanwhile, new downstream projects are opening up financing opportunities for technology and capital providers. Against this backdrop, the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition returns for its sixth edition from September 3-4 in Luanda, bringing together industry leaders to explore investment opportunities, forge […]

  The escalation of violent conflict in recent months has pushed hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into desperate conditions, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General Jan Egeland on a visit this week. Displaced families sheltering at temporary sites have once again been forced to flee, as fighting and abuse plunge people into life-threatening situations. The explosion of humanitarian needs requires immediate […]