UmojaHack Africa 2021 was an unprecedented success, bringing more than 1000 students from 126 universities across Africa to compete on Zindi (www.Zindi.africa) in a virtual machine learning hackathon on the weekend of 27-28 March. More than $10 000 USD in prizes were awarded to data science students from 9 African countries, and more than 8500 […]
MoU for African schools football competition signed in Congo DR
Today in Kinshasa, FIFA (www.FIFA.com), the Congo DR Football Association (FECOFA) and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed an historic MoU that will see the creation of a schools football championship. At a signing ceremony in the iconic Palais des Nations Hall, FECOFA President Constant Omari, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura […]
New discoveries in Angola's Prolific Basins fuel interest in ongoing bid round
ENI announced on Tuesday 06 April, that it had made a new discovery in Angola. The Italian Major’s latest oil discovery in its Block 15/06 concession offshore Angola underlines why Angola’s Prolific Basins and conducive regulatory framework continue to prove attractive despite stiff competition from new frontiers like Guyana and Suriname. It is also for […]
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated appoints Tomisin Fashina as Group Executive, Operations & Technology
Download logo Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), announces that Tomisin Fashina has been appointed as its new Group Executive for Operations & Technology, a position he will now hold in addition to his existing role of Managing Director of eProcess International. Ade Ayeyemi, CEO Ecobank Group said: “The rapidly […]
Driving Digital Inclusion to Promote Global Equality
Covid-19 has accelerated the rate of digital technology adoption around the world, but also revealed the depth of the digital divide worldwide. For millions of people living in Africa, who do not have access to the internet or laptops and smartphones, the pandemic has resulted in greater social and economic isolation. In 2020, 56.3% of […]
CORRECTION: African presidents and global leaders support bold action on climate change adaptation for Africa
In a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30 heads of state and global leaders committed to prioritize actions that help African countries adapt to the impacts of climate change and “build forward better.” Africa now faces the dual onslaught of climate change […]
Equatorial Guinea to Launch Vision on Post-COVID Energy Transition Plans with Report and Film
The Africa Energy Series (AES): Equatorial Guinea 2021 campaign – comprising a report and a documentary – will serve as a critical tool to navigate the energy investment landscape in one of Africa’s more mature petroleum producing markets; Equatorial Guinea has largely been able to sustain its pace of engagement with global investors in the […]
Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (6 April 2021)
58 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria; Lagos-32 Kaduna-5 Enugu-4 Kano-4 Edo-3 FCT-3 Osun-3 Abia-1 Bauchi-1 Gombe-1 Rivers-1 163,388 confirmed 153,630 discharged 2,058 deaths Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (6 April 2021)
As of 6th April 2021, we recorded 62 new cases out of 2,438 tests (3% positivity), 160 recoveries and sadly 2 new deaths (MTSRIP). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Gambia: COVID-19 update (6 April 2021)
Active cases: 287 New cases: 59 New tests: 1306 Total confirmed: 5,564 Recovered: 5,111 (+25) Deaths: 166 (+0) Vaccinated: 12,674 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, The Gambia. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa