Network International announces new strategic vision to accelerate MEA growth and completes the acquisition of DPO Group

Ambition to be the fastest-growing and most innovative customer centric payments company in Africa and the Middle East; New strategy enabled by business model transformation providing the platform for accelerated growth; Expect revenue growth of 27-29% year-on-year in 2022, medium-term revenue outlook increased to 20%+, ahead of prior guidance; DPO Group is a natural fit […]

Integral's exclusive broadcast of the super Eagles' FIFA World Cup 2022(TM) qualifiers matches will be shown on NTA, AIT, Sporty.com and NPFL TV along with live transmission on Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Arewa Radio and Nigeria info FM

Following its acquisition of the exclusive media rights in Nigeria to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2022™ qualifiers matches involving the Super Eagles and partnering with Hey What’s On as the Host Broadcast production services provider of all home matches, Nigeria’s leading full-service sports marketing agency, Integral (www.Integralsande.com), confirms its broadcast will be available on […]

Africa Resilience Forum 2021: Facing the 'hydra-head challenges of Covid-19, conflict and climate'

Download logo The fourth edition of the Africa Resilience Forum opened on Tuesday, as the continent’s most vulnerable communities confront the triple challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, conflict and climate change. An estimated 39 million Africans could slip into extreme poverty this year, as a result of the pandemic. At the same time, countries […]

In Dialogue with Rwanda, Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers Welcomes Adoption of Progressive Legislation and Asks about Migrants in Irregular Situations

Download logo The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the second periodic report of Rwanda on its implementation of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, welcoming Rwanda’s adoption […]

Uganda Land Forces Commander visits Somalia to assess troop welfare

Download logo Uganda’s Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Lieutenant General, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to assess their welfare and commend them for their contribution to the peace support operation.  Lt. Gen. Kainerugaba was in Somalia from 23 to 27 September, where he interacted with […]

Strengthening Africa's pharmaceutical industry: learning the lessons from COVID-19

Download logo The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Africa´s vulnerability due to its reliance on imports for most vaccines, medicines and other health product needs. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) estimates that Africa imports about 94% of its pharmaceutical and medicinal needs from outside the continent at an annual cost of US$16bn. High-level representatives […]

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo

Download logo The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Congo on Friday, September 24, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and oil price shocks have taken a deep toll on the Congolese economy but there are signs of recovery. Positive non-oil economic growth is expected this year, […]

6ix to host Africa Accelerating 2021

One of the world’s foremost technology and social mobility platforms, 6ix (https://6ix.com), is delighted to host the virtual programming for Africa Accelerating 2021, set to serve as the largest event of its kind. The hybrid gathering, with an in-person main stage in Toronto and viewing parties across Africa, brings together top decision makers from across […]

Free veterinary camp by UNMISS peacekeepers from India wins hearts and minds in Renk

Breeding animals is one of the primary sources of livelihood for local communities across South Sudan. However, people often do not have access to adequate veterinary support to ensure that livestock remains healthy. Indian veterinarians serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), therefore, recently organized a free camp for livestock breeders in […]

Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 Update (28 September 2021)

New cases: 255 Sample size: 6,305 Positivity Rate: 4.0% Recoveries: 508 Recorded Deaths: 7 Cumulative tests: 2,543,687 Total Confirmed cases: 248,770 Total Recoveries: 241,180 Cumulative Fatalities: 5,116 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa