APO Group appoints Lynne Krawchuk as Vice President of Digital, Public Relations (PR), and Media Relations

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today announced the appointment of Lynne Krawchuk as Vice President of Digital, PR, and Media Relations. Lynne will lead APO Group’s consultancy division, helping multinational companies thrive in Africa. In particular, Lynne will focus on building digital strategies and leading creative campaigns […]

Time for an Exceptional Summer Well Spent with an Exclusive Global Offer from Jumeirah

Savings, flexible booking and endless adventure with Jumeirah Summer Escapes; Book before 30 June for stays up until 25 December 2021 and save up to 15% for three nights or more along with exclusive privileges and further rewards on wellness and dining experiences; Kids 11 and below stay and dine for free. If you’re looking […]

Africa's Case for Energy Transition, A Choice and A Chance (By NJ Ayuk)

Remarks by Mr Ayuk Last month, the International Energy Agency proclaimed that the time for new oil and gas investments is behind us. In its report “Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector,” the agency’s guide for tackling the climate crisis, the IEA argued that if the world has any hope […]

Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 daily update (1 June 2021)

Total daily tests: 629 New confirmed cases: 6 Cumulative confirmed cases: 18,601 Active cases: 52 Recoveries: 17,856 (2 new) Currently admitted: 6 New deaths: 0 Total deaths: 673 Total vaccinated to date: 35,227 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa

Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (1 June 2021)

Total cases: 27,023 (+60) Recovered: 25,850 (+167) | 95.6% Active cases: 816 In critical condition: 6 Tests: 1,450,013 (+4,382) Test positivity rate: 1.4% Vaccinated: 350,400 Deaths: 357 (+4) | 1.3% Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa

New automation options for imagePRESS C10010VP Series offer advanced quality control & precise inspection

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today introduces two new advanced automation options – a Sensing Unit and an Inspection Unit – for the imagePRESS C10010VP Series (https://bit.ly/3c6rGPt) digital colour press. Today’s launches further support customers in print production environments to consistently achieve the highest quality printed output, in less time and without manual operator intervention. Boosting time […]

Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 Daily Statistics Update (1 June 2021)

As of 1st June: we report 558 new cases out of 8,070 tests (7% positivity); 83 recoveries and one new death (MHSRIP). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa

Goma Volcano Eruption Displaces 415,700 People as IOM Prepares Response

The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano has forced more than 415,000 people, nearly half of whom are children, to leave Goma, according to thousands of individual assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix. An estimated 86 per cent of the internally displaced, 114,000 people, have moved to Masisi; a further 77,000 have travelled to Rutshuru. Roughly 52,000 […]

WFP reaches over 1 million people with emergency food assistance in Tigray

Aster Beyene, a 43-year-old mother of seven, who lost both her home and crops two months ago to conflict, became the 1 millionth person to collect wheat, split peas and vegetable oil from WFP on Monday. “Up until now I have relied on what little food I can get from my neighbours. At least now […]

United Nations participates in Presidency Council-Organised Workshop on National Reconciliation

Representing the United Nations in Libya, the Assistant Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya (ASG/RC/HC), Ms. Georgette Gagnon today attended the launch of a series of workshops on national reconciliation, organised and led by Presidency Council’s members, Mr Musa Al-Koni and Mr Abdullah Al-Lafi, who were joined by the Minister of Justice and […]