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Caribbean Leaders to Discuss Climate, Energy and Development Finance at Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Gran Canaria, 20-22 April 2026

Senior policymakers, development leaders and climate diplomacy representatives from the Caribbean will participate in the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) in Gran Canaria, Spain this April.   Confirmed speakers include: Please see Release here with further details.

Citadel’s 2026 Global Intelligence Crisis Response to Citrini Research

By Michael Spencer from AI Supremacy  I can’t stop thinking about the Citrini Research piece, and not in a good way. Good Morning,  I’m fascinated by how the way we see AI and its capabilities shapes how we see the future and…

KFC honours 55 women who give Africa more

To mark International Women’s Day in 2024 it celebrated 53 female firsts across its 22 markets, and last year it honoured 54 women who were accelerating action towards gender equality JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 3, 2026/ — When Lesego Chombo was…

Afreximbank raises Caribbean Community (CARICOM) financing cap to $5 billion to accelerate regional transformation

Dr. Elombi reaffirmed Afreximbank’s commitment to the development of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados, in order to consolidate its presence in the region BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 3, 2026/ — Pan African Multilateral Bank, African Export-Import…

DRC Mining Week returns to Africa’s largest copper and cobalt hub, setting the stage for strategic growth

The 2026 programme will feature high-level conference sessions, strategic roundtables, technical workshops and an international exhibition showcasing cutting-edge mining technologies and services CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 3, 2026/ — The organisers of DRC Mining Week, the region’s longest-running and most…

Cassava Technologies launches Cassava Autonomous Network, powered by NVIDIA to redefine network performance in Africa

This solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access Networks (RAN) and built specifically for the unique complexities of Africa’s connectivity landscape BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026/ — Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of…

Kia America Posts Record February Sales

Kia America’s record-breaking streak continued into February with sales of 66,005 units, a 4 percent increase over February 2025. Sales of Kia’s hybrid models also reached a new February record, increasing 53 percent over the same period last year.  Seven…

VUKA Group Announces Partnership to Boost Smart Meter Security

The partnership supports seamless STS token integration with DLMS/COSEM protocols, coordinated roadmap development, and expansion across electricity, water, gas, and time metering applications CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 3, 2026/ — VUKA Group (https://WeAreVUKA.com) announces a strategic partnership between the Standard Transfer Specification…

Mercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar

Cyclone Gezani caused extensive damage across the region, displacing thousands and severely affecting homes, public infrastructure, and healthcare facilities TOAMASINA, Madagascar, March 3, 2026/ — Following the devastating cyclone that struck Madagascar’s east coast, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) has joined with national…

Verdant IMAP advises Polysmart on a strategic equity raise

The equity investment marks an important milestone in Polysmart’s institutionalization and growth trajectory JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 3, 2026/ — Verdant IMAP (“Verdant”) (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that it has advised Polysmart Packaging Group (“Polysmart” or the “Company”), a leading…