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I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. and Network International to collaborate on accelerating digital payment transformation in Rwanda

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...

Uganda – Nodding syndrome: Deputy Speaker directs on concrete action

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, directed the Government Chief Whip to convene a multi-sectoral meeting involving relevant stakeholders to comprehensively discuss nodding syndrome and...

‘No need to apologise’ for leaked call – German Ambassador to UK

The German Ambassador to the UK has said there is "no need to apologise" for security breaches which led to a call between top...

Bureau Veritas Kenya assumes operation and management of Yana Oil Limited Laboratory Facility in Kenya

Bureau Veritas (www.group.BureauVeritas.com/), a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, is pleased to announce its agreement to take over the operation and...

South Africa: Minister Ziz Kodwa meets with Springbok management and players at first alignment camp

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa met with the management and players of the South African men’s national rugby team,...

Peru PM resigns after recording with woman leaked

Peru's Prime Minister Alberto Otárola has resigned over allegations he attempted to use his influence to help a woman gain lucrative government contracts. The...

Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Anroux Marais on Cape Town Cycle Tour boost to Western Cape

This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become a highlight on the...

Why has nation building failed over the years? – Dr Kofi Amoah

Pan-Africanist and businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has bemoaned the years of economic retrogression in Ghana and other African countries. Dr Amoah has questioned...

Liquid C2 partners with Google Cloud and Anthropic to bring advanced cloud, cyber security and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to Africa

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)...

Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage

Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram were back up on Tuesday after a more than two-hour outage that was caused by a technical issue and impacted...

11th East Africa Property Investment Summit announced for 17-18 April 2024 in Nairobi

The 11th annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit will be held on 17 and 18 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. With dedicated forums...

FGM in The Gambia: Lawmaker tables bill in parliament to lift ban

A bill aimed at lifting the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) has been tabled in The Gambia's parliament by an independent lawmaker. It was...

German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times

A 62-year-old man from Germany has, against medical advice, been vaccinated 217 times against Covid, doctors report. The bizarre case is documented in The Lancet...

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, an...

Facebook and Instagram down: What we know so far about both Meta apps

It is not your imagination, all three major Meta apps are down. Thousands of reports started flooding the internet as Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram users reported they...

Mr Ibu – The man who made Africa laugh

Such was the comic genius of Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, that he often didn't even need to open his...

Kenya mid-air collision kills student pilot and trainer

A student pilot and trainer have been killed after their aircraft collided with a passenger plane over Kenya's capital, Nairobi, police say. The aircraft, belonging...

Super Tuesday: Four things to watch out for as Americans vote

US voters head to the polls in 15 states spanning the breadth of the continent on Tuesday, from Maine to California and Alaska to...

Bitcoin price surges past $69,000 to new all-time high

The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has hit a new all-time high of more than $69,000. It surpasses the previous record set in...

GE Vernova Committed to Support Sustainable Energy Transition in Nigeria

GE Vernova (www.GEVernova.com), a purpose-built company driving electrification and decarbonization, has highlighted its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s sustainable energy transition journey through its key...

Seven men arrested in India for alleged gang-rape of tourist

Seven men are now in custody in India for the alleged gang-rape of a tourist and assault on her husband, authorities said, in a...

Connecting United States Investors to Angola: Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Networking Event in Houston

Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 (www.AngolaOilandGas.com) will host a networking event on March 19 in Houston in collaboration with Angola’s national concessionaire and industry regulator,...

Connecting United States Investors to Angola: Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Networking Event in Houston

Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 (www.AngolaOilandGas.com) will host a networking event on March 19 in Houston in collaboration with Angola’s national concessionaire and industry regulator,...

Connecting United States Investors to Angola: Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Networking Event in Houston

Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 (www.AngolaOilandGas.com) will host a networking event on March 19 in Houston in collaboration with Angola’s national concessionaire and industry regulator,...

Connecting United States Investors to Angola: Angola Oil & Gas 2024 to Host Networking Event in Houston

Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 (www.AngolaOilandGas.com) will host a networking event on March 19 in Houston in collaboration with Angola’s national concessionaire and industry regulator,...

Namibia Charts Parth Toward Diversified Energy Investments

The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hotspot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s...

Namibia Charts Parth Toward Diversified Energy Investments

The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hotspot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s...

Namibia Charts Parth Toward Diversified Energy Investments

The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hotspot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s...

Namibia Charts Parth Toward Diversified Energy Investments

The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hotspot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s...

Reassuring Investor Confidence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region

In a bid to safeguard foreign exchange reserves in the region, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) imposed stricter rules on currency transfers...

Reassuring Investor Confidence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region

In a bid to safeguard foreign exchange reserves in the region, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) imposed stricter rules on currency transfers...

Reassuring Investor Confidence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region

In a bid to safeguard foreign exchange reserves in the region, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) imposed stricter rules on currency transfers...

Reassuring Investor Confidence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region

In a bid to safeguard foreign exchange reserves in the region, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) imposed stricter rules on currency transfers...

Who Pressed Pause? How Stalled Negotiations Can Keep Equatorial Guinea from Being a Gas Mega Hub (By NJ Ayuk)

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Will Equatorial Guinea fulfill its promise as a gas “mega hub,” or will stalled negotiations turn...

Who Pressed Pause? How Stalled Negotiations Can Keep Equatorial Guinea from Being a Gas Mega Hub (By NJ Ayuk)

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Will Equatorial Guinea fulfill its promise as a gas “mega hub,” or will stalled negotiations turn...

Who Pressed Pause? How Stalled Negotiations Can Keep Equatorial Guinea from Being a Gas Mega Hub (By NJ Ayuk)

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Will Equatorial Guinea fulfill its promise as a gas “mega hub,” or will stalled negotiations turn...

Who Pressed Pause? How Stalled Negotiations Can Keep Equatorial Guinea from Being a Gas Mega Hub (By NJ Ayuk)

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Will Equatorial Guinea fulfill its promise as a gas “mega hub,” or will stalled negotiations turn...

APO Group appoints Bas Wijne as Chief Operating Officer

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bas Wijne as...

Deel is Acquiring PaySpace, solidifying Deel as market leader in global payroll

Global HR company Deel (www.Deel.com) announced today that it is acquiring African-based payroll and HR solution company PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com) for an undisclosed amount. It is one...

In the race to digital wallets, don’t forget cash (By Juan Seco)

Success in the digital payment space will hinge on the ability of new players and incumbents to converge the physical and digital experience into...