Ivory Coast is emerging as a powerhouse in West Africa’s oil and gas industry, driven by a solid regulatory framework, attractive fiscal terms and innovative partnerships. Home to significant hydrocarbon reserves and progressive policies, the country has drawn investments from leading energy companies, cementing its status as a regional hub for energy production and exploration. […]
Ghana’s Springfield Completes Afina Appraisal Well with 12,000 BPD on the Horizon
Springfield Exploration & Production and its partners on the West Cape Three Points Block 2 – namely, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC Exploration & Production Company – have successfully completed appraisal well test activity at the Afina discovery. Situated offshore Ghana, the appraisal well revealed positive production flows, signaling increased crude output […]
Cognitive defence: The role of mindfulness in thwarting cyberattacks
Up to 90% (https://apo-opa.co/3VgB89y) of all successful cybersecurity attacks involve social engineering; exploiting human vulnerabilities. While technical measures like strong passwords and anti-virus updates are crucial, cultivating mindfulness can be an equally powerful defence against these human-centric attacks, writes Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com). There’s nothing worse than knowing […]
The African Catholic Union of the Press is organizing a Pan-African Congress on ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the Preservation of Human Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligenceˮ in 2025
Download logo The Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse, (UCAP) that is, the African Catholic Union of the Press, in collaboration with the Ghana local chapter, the Catholic Association of Media Practitioners-Ghana (CAMP-G), is organising the UCAP’s Triennial Congress from the 10th to the 17th August 2025, in Accra, Ghana. ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the […]
Afrobarometer connects early-career researchers with established scholars to build analytical capacity in Africa
Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) held its inaugural Emerging Scholars Workshop in November, bringing together early-career researchers and established scholars to enhance analytical skills and support the next generation of African researchers. This initiative aligns with Afrobarometer’s objective of strengthening the continent’s research ecosystem. The workshop, held at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus, brought together 12 emerging […]
Ministry of Health Launches Campaign to Achieve 100% Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Registration in Tana River County
Download logo The Ministry of Health on Saturday launched a major campaign in Garsen Township, Tana River County, aimed at achieving 100% registration for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), marking a significant step towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans. Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, emphasized that with over 15.6 million citizens already […]
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia
The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) (www.Africa.FSC.org) is launching the Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ethiopia today at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The standard is poised to strengthen Ethiopia's forestry sector and provide access to niche global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified ecosystem services impact (Verified Impact) […]
Kenya Marks World Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day 2024 with Renewed Commitment to Ending Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Download logo Kenya commemorated World AIDS Day 2024 with a call to action and a renewed commitment to eliminating HIV as a public health threat. The national event, held at Nyayo Stadium, was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Principal Secretaries Mr. Harry Kimtai (Medical Services) and Ms. Mary Muthoni (Public […]
President Ramaphosa affirms the role of multiparty process on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act
Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). The BELA Bill was passed by the 6th democratic Parliament on 26 October 2023. The President assented to the Bill on 13 September 2024. During the public […]
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Awarded "Insurance Adviser of the Year – Africa" for Advancing Sustainable Development
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce its recognition as the “Insurance Adviser of the Year – Africa” at the prestigious IJInvestor Awards 2024. This honor highlights ICIEC’s role in advancing impactful initiatives […]