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Month: November 2025

As European Union (EU) Plans Russian Gas Exit, Ministers to Convene in Paris to Chart Africa’s Export Potential

A high-level ministerial panel at the Invest in African Energy 2026 Forum in Paris will examine how Africa’s latent gas potential can reshape global energy geopolitics and attract sustainable investment, as Europe accelerates its exit from Russian gas PARIS, France,…

FINAL REMINDER: Deadline Approaches for 2nd Call for Proposals – Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

From OECS Communications The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC)Project, is reminding all Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that the deadline to…

Automechanika Shanghai’s 2025 fringe programme spotlights sustainability, fosters collaboration, and drives transformation

Shanghai, 19 November 2025 – In its largest edition yet, Automechanika Shanghai’s fringe programme will feature over 90 concurrent events, including forums, conferences, training sessions, and interactive experiences to foster collaboration, technical advancements, and global exchange. The rapidly evolving automotive industry faces…

Euro NCAP announces test results for 23 new cars

LEUVEN, BELGIUM – The scores are in on Euro NCAP’s biggest group test of new cars this year. A total of 23 new models has been independently assessed by Euro NCAP’s safety experts – ahead of new tests being introduced in…

Day 8: Land rights breakthrough at COP30 and what it means for islands

Brazil just announced the creation of 10 new indigenous territories, marking a significant victory for indigenous groups. The designation comes as indigenous protesters continued to push for greater recognition and directparticipation in climate negotiations like COP30 A landmark victory for indigenous rights President Luiz Inácio…

African Development Bank Group rallies Stock Exchanges to reinvent Africa’s financial future

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 19, 2025/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Tuesday commenced a round of high-level meetings with African development finance institutions and private sector financial partners to forge a bold, historic blueprint for a New…

Singapore: Arfat Selvam has won the 2025 IBA Pro Bono Award

Arfat Selvam is the recipient of the 2025 International Bar Association (IBA) Pro Bono Award. She is honoured for her extraordinary dedication to pro bono service and access to justice. A highly respected corporate lawyer from Singapore with more than 50 years of…

Meet the Top 10 Heroes: Africa’s Business Heroes Gears for the 7th ABH Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali

The two-day event will bring together over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, founders, partners, and industry experts from across Africa and beyond for learning, networking, and collaboration in celebration of African entrepreneurship and innovation KIGALI, Rwanda, November 19, 2025/ — The…

Volunteer Opportunity: Executive Assistant for the Roman Catholic Church in Africa’s Communications Volunteer Programme

This role offers a chance to support the Church’s mission while gaining valuable experience and expanding your international network ACCRA, Ghana, November 19, 2025/ — As part of the voluntary communications programme managed pro bono by APO Group (https://APO-opa.com) to…

Cayman: Finance Committee Prioritises Transparency in Budget Review

Reverting to a more transparent process than had been used in the past, the NCFC Government’s approach to the ongoing Finance Committee meeting allows Opposition Members greater opportunities to question, and clarifies for the public, Government’s proposed spending for its…