The Role Of Bold Women In Business, According To A Powerhouse Panel: Insights From The Esteemed Jury For The 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award
As the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award adjudication process begins, the esteemed jury prepares to evaluate an inspiring cohort of candidates, each embodying the boldness and innovation that define this prestigious accolade. True to the pioneering spirit of Madame Clicquot, the award has, for over 50 years, honoured remarkable female entrepreneurs who drive change […]
Speak Up Africa Galvanizes Private Sector Engagement To Accelerate Malaria-Elimination Efforts In Africa
On the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum, Speak Up Africa, in collaboration with the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), and Malaria No More UK, launched the Francophone chapter of the Change the Story campaign and unveiled a new report, Change the Story, Save Lives: The Private Sector’s Role […]
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025: Innovative Financing to Unlock Africa’s Energy Potential
Africa holds immense energy potential, with more than 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 60% of the world’s best solar resources. Yet, the continent continues to struggle with attracting the capital needed to leverage these resources for transformative development. Addressing this paradox, panelists at the Invest […]
Global Africa Business Initiative Rallies Leaders to Accelerate Digital Growth in Africa
As digital transformation continues to shape Africa’s economic landscape, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https://GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org/) convened top public and private sector leaders at the Africa CEO Forum 2025. The high-level GABI Bridge session, focused on accelerating investment, collaboration, and aligning policy to support Africa’s digital advancement. Held under the theme “Connect. Empower. Prosper: The […]
Mauritania Shifts to Private Power with 550 Megawatt (MW) Gas Plant, Bids to Start Within Weeks
Mauritania is accelerating its shift toward a fully privatized power generation model, with bids due in the next two to three weeks for a new independent power plant tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project. The country’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, made the announcement at the Invest in African […]
Cybersecurity Critical to Protect Future of Telehealth
Allan Juma, Cyber Security Engineer at ESET East Africa. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 May 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – For the 615-million people in Africa who do not have access to basic healthcare services, telehealth solutions provide a lifesaving service – connecting rural patients to doctors thousands of miles way. These virtual consultations generate and store […]
Rania El Rafie Appointed to Jury Panel of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards 2025/2026
APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) is proud to announce that Rania El Rafie, Vice President of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, has been appointed to the Jury Panel for the 2025/2026 editions of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards, an initiative recognising groundbreaking contributions and leadership by women across the African sports ecosystem. Organised by […]
Africa’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Growth Hinges on Investment, Strategic Partnerships
Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panelists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore Managing Director Julius Rone emphasized […]
African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 to Spotlight the Impact of Gabon’s Mining Code
Gabon strives to expand the mining industry’s GDP contribution to over 30% by the mid-2030s, using policies such as the Mining Code to attract investment and fuel development. By offering competitive incentives such as tax holidays ranging from three to eight years and a modest 3-5% royalty on base metals, the Mining Code offers improved […]
Africa Rallies for Gas-Driven Growth at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
African energy leaders kicked off the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris with a resounding call for deeper cross-border collaboration, strategic gas monetization and inclusive national development policies, signaling a united front in shaping Africa’s energy future. Leading the charge, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, lauded the successful […]
