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Today, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the FIFA (https:\/\/www.FIFA.com<\/a>) President Gianni Infantino met with Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya (EN):<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n "We also discussed issues about infrastructure improvement and development, which is very key in my country, as we don’t have a proper infrastructure. So, this is everything we were talking about. We need to have infrastructure so that that can give a platform to the players."<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya (EN):<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n "We’re talking about infrastructure development and improvement: most of the stadiums in Malawi are owned by the government, so the government is the biggest player in our football in Malawi. This is why I invited the President to come to my country so that we can also sit down with the team. Finally, we also talked about capacity-building and the technical support. You know, all the schools, what we need is just capacity-building and the technical support, and maybe the technical equipment. I’m sure that, with these few goals that I have given to the President, we are going to move our football to another level in Malawi."<\/p>\n","pinned_expiry":"0","press_type":"","source_name":"FIFA","source_slug":"fifa","source_logo":"1f5e72296291597","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"fifa","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/fifa.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/malawi-president-meets-fifa-president?lang=en","videos":[{"id":"107213","created":"2023-12-21 12:57:57","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"58380","media_press_id":"286082","media_file_id":null,"media_type":"v","media_video_id":null,"media_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8AKdCdpStAY?si=M00qxywIm-ZZFFz8","media_video_type":"e","no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":null,"media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"107213","file_id":null,"folder_id":null,"type":null,"name":null,"filename":null,"path":null,"extension":null,"mimetype":null,"description":null,"alt_attribute":null,"download_count":null,"media_description":"Football Association of Malawi President meets FIFA President","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Football Association of Malawi President meets FIFA President","folder_name":null,"folder_slug":null}],"videos_count":1,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1,"expired":true}],"posts":[{"id":"319287","publish_date":"2024-10-02 15:52:49","press_id":"319287","press_headline":"Africa Finance Corporation Returns to Global Debt Capital Markets with Oversubscribed Five-Year US$500m Eurobond","press_sub_heading":"With an order book exceeding US$1.2 billion, the bond drew high-quality investors seeking exposure to investment-grade issuers like AFC","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"africa-finance-corporation-returns-to-global-debt-capital-markets-with-oversubscribed-fiveyear-us500m-eurobond","press_body":" Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org<\/a>), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced an outstanding return to the global debt capital markets, successfully issuing a US$500 million 144A\/Reg S Eurobond.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The benchmark five-year Note, issued at par with a coupon of 5.55%, had a negative concession with pricing inside the Corporation’s outstanding yield curve, resulting in the tightest T-spread ever achieved by AFC on a 5-year US dollar benchmark and enabling AFC to broadly reset its yield curve in the secondary market. The issuance generated significant interest across Europe, Asia, United States, and the Middle East, resulting in a peak book that was over two and a half times oversubscribed.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n “After about three years of absence from the Eurobond market, we are proud of the overwhelmingly positive reception for this bond issuance, which underscores the global capital market’s continued confidence in AFC’s credit story, our holistic investor engagement strategy and support for our mandate to develop and finance infrastructure projects that will enable Africa’s sustainable industrialization and prosperity,” said Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of AFC. “The significant oversubscription and success of this bond issue is an endorsement of our impressive financial performance, business strategy, conservative financial policies and our impact in leading transformative change in Africa.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n With an order book exceeding US$1.2 billion, the bond drew high-quality investors seeking exposure to investment-grade issuers like AFC. The Corporation’s consistent A3 credit rating, upheld since 2014 and recently reaffirmed by Moody’s, with a rating outlook change from Negative to Stable, further boosted the bond’s appeal among institutional investors. The breakdown of the order book reflected AFC’s very strong capital market access, with final allocation of Europe: 57%; North America: 23%; Middle East: 15%; and Asia: 5%.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The Eurobond was issued under AFC’s $5 billion Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) programme. The proceeds from the bond, listed on the Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange, will support AFC’s mission to drive rapid industrialisation and accelerate development impact across Africa.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Banji Fehintola, Executive Board Member and Head of Financial Services, commented: “The success of this bond signals more than just strong market access for AFC; it represents a gateway for other African issuers to follow suit. Despite market volatility, our ability to secure this level of demand affirms the resilience of AFC’s credit profile and opens new doors for Africa’s infrastructure financing.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The issuance was coordinated by a consortium of global financial institutions, including BofA Securities, Citigroup, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Goldman Sachs International as Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, alongside Rand Merchant Bank and SMBC Nikko as Joint Bookrunners.<\/p>\n","source_name":"Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)","source_slug":"africa-finance-corporation-afc","source_logo":"3dd114cd41db8d7","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"africafinancecorporation","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/africafinancecorporation.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/africa-finance-corporation-returns-to-global-debt-capital-markets-with-oversubscribed-fiveyear-us500m-eurobond?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122395","created":"2024-10-02 15:50:50","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"66108","media_press_id":"319287","media_file_id":"1016f2c1caa11a8","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":null,"media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122395","file_id":"1016f2c1caa11a8","folder_id":"7808","type":"i","name":"AFC-Eurobond-announcement.jpg","filename":"74429d5a460344d780dfa95dde212cdf.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/74429d5a460344d780dfa95dde212cdf.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"0","media_description":"AFC returns to the global debt capital markets with an oversubscribed US$500 million Eurobond, underscoring strong investor confidence in Africa\u2019s leading infrastructure solutions provider","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"AFC returns to the global debt capital markets with an oversubscribed US$500 million Eurobond, underscoring strong investor confidence in Africa\u2019s leading infrastructure solutions provider","folder_name":"1024-15","folder_slug":"1024-15"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319283","publish_date":"2024-10-02 14:02:10","press_id":"319283","press_headline":"President El-Sisi Meets Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces","press_sub_heading":"The President expressed his appreciation for President Museveni and lauded the historical relations between Egypt and Uganda","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"president-elsisi-meets-ugandas-chief-of-defence-forces","press_body":" Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Museveni, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The Spokesman for the Presidency said General Muhoozi Museveni conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to President El-Sisi.<\/p>\n\n The President expressed his appreciation for President Museveni and lauded the historical relations between Egypt and Uganda. In this context, both sides confirmed mutual keenness to enhance cooperation between the two countries across various fields, especially the military field.<\/p>\n\n The meeting addressed the overall regional and continental situations, and ways to enhance joint cooperation and development efforts among African countries, especially the Nile Basin countries and at the level of the Horn of Africa and East Africa, so as to achieve the common interests of all African countries.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n","source_name":"Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt","source_slug":"presidency-of-the-arab-republic-of-egypt","source_logo":"04cd40fd065257d","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/president-elsisi-meets-ugandas-chief-of-defence-forces?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"319279","publish_date":"2024-10-02 13:41:40","press_id":"319279","press_headline":"Local Engagement Key to Oil & Gas (O&G) Contract Success in Angola, Says CLG","press_sub_heading":"According to pan-African legal and advisory firm CLG, international investors must place local content development at the center of deal-making within Angola\u2019s oil and gas sector","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"local-engagement-key-to-oil-and-gas-oandg-contract-success-in-angola-says-clg","press_body":" Pan-African legal, tax and business advisory group CLG highlighted local engagement and mutual beneficiation as critical to ensuring smooth contract execution when entering Angola’s merger and acquisition landscape, as part of its pre-conference workshop at Angola Oil & Gas 2024. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n As one of the largest oil and gas producers in Africa, Angola has made gains toward establishing itself as a business-friendly market, having instituted a complete overhaul of its regulatory environment under efforts to attract foreign investment. During a strategic workshop in Luanda on Tuesday, CLG CEO and Managing Partner Zion Adeoye examined key concepts in oil and gas contracts in Angola, exploring stakeholder objectives while creating awareness of the Angolan regulatory industry. <\/p>\n\n “Getting the deal done does not just mean signing an agreement. It means actually getting to the point to be able to operate with the agreement and – when you exit – leaving goodwill behind,” Adeoye stated, adding, “It’s important to understand the limitations of the existing legal and regulatory framework when doing business in a country or entering a country’s market.” <\/p>\n\n During his presentation, Adeoye highlighted engagement with the local private sector as key to doing successful business in a foreign oil and gas market, such as Angola’s. He noted that local content is a national priority and that making early deals with the private sector is imperative to making subsequent deals with government entities. Engagement with local communities and businesses, including local contractors and services providers, was noted as being integral to doing business in Angola’s oil and gas sector. <\/p>\n\n To remain competitive in attracting foreign capital and technology, Angola has implemented a series of measures to enhance its investment landscape. These include offering attractive fiscal terms for onshore exploration and incentivizing local Angolan companies through a strengthened local content policy. <\/p>\n\n In addition to local content legislation, Adeoye stressed the importance of local advisors when making deals within Angola’s oil and gas sector. One error that investors make, Adeoye highlighted, is assuming that one legal aspect applies to numerous different jurisdictions across the continent. It is important for international investors to make differentiations between jurisdictions and obtain local advice from the localities in which they are engaging. <\/p>\n\n With the adoption of the Tax Benefit Code in 2022, as well as amended fiscals associated with incremental production, Angola has begun to prioritize an enabling environment for companies to enter or expand within the market. Understanding this, according to Adeoye, is set to lay the foundation for international investors to succeed in securing merger and acquisition deals across the Angolan oil and gas industry in 2024 and beyond. <\/p>\n\n In 2019, the government of Angola introduced a six-year licensing round offering regular block opportunities for companies. Shortly after this, the government introduced a risk-reducing alternative, with the reformed Petroleum Activities Law allowing the country to award risk service contracts when the public bid process is unlikely to succeed. As such, Adeoye underscored the importance of equitable contract structuring as vital for long-term success. He also indicated that aligning the objectives of stakeholders is poised to mitigate risks and ensure best negotiation practices, while maintaining clarity and enforceability of contracts. <\/p>\n\n The AOG 2024 pre-conference served as a prelude to the main event, taking place on October 2-3. 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We had to finish the operation using a torch. It was very hard.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Dr Franck Arnaud Ndorukwigira, doctor and deputy director at Gitega regional hospital in Burundi, has unpleasant memories from the time when the facility had to rely on diesel generators for electricity. In order to have sufficient funds for other priority needs, the hospital was compelled to limit spending on diesel and therefore endure protracted periods of power cuts.<\/p>\n\n This problem has been overcome in recent months, thanks to stable and regular supply of electricity from the 80 megawatt Rusumo hydroelectric power station, whose output is shared between Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n The station was built at a cost of USD 340 million, with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB Group) providing USD 107.11 million, including USD 97.31 million from the Bank Group's concessional lending window, the African Development Fund, and USD 9.8 million from another AfDB lending vehicle, the Nigeria Trust Fund. The World Bank and the European Union also took part in the financing.<\/p>\n\n As well as construction of the power station itself, the project also comprised the installation of transmission lines, including a 161\u2011kilometer cable to deliver 27 megawatts of electricity to Burundi.<\/p>\n\n The electricity supply from Rusumo means that the Gitega hospital can now devote more resources to upgrading equipment and medical teams can focus on their primary mission of saving lives. The hospital has installed an oxygen production unit that meets its own needs and supplies gas to other regional medical centres. New incubators in the hospital’s neonatal department are permanently connected to the oxygen generator, saving the lives of premature babies.<\/p>\n\n “It has made a huge difference,” Dr Ndorukwigira says. “We took in a mother who gave birth to premature triplets at six months. If these new incubators were not connected to electricity 24 hours a day, we couldn’t have cared for these babies properly and they would probably have died. Now the babies are gradually gaining weight and their mother is very happy.”<\/p>\n\n The upgrading of electricity infrastructure associated with the Rusumo project is helping local businesses and households as well, boosting the regional economy. Additional work is now underway to extend medium-voltage power lines to more rural communities, promoting inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n\n Ezéchiel Bagayuwitunze, who coordinates Burundi’s share of the Rusumo project, described the overall impact the project is having for his country: “Previously, the town of Gitega and the surrounding districts suffered frequent and long power cuts and major drops in voltage, due to electricity shortages and low capacity of the existing transmission cables. The installation of better cables and hydroelectric power from Rusumo Falls means that we can provide a better service to people in Gitega region and the country as a whole.”<\/p>\n\n “By focusing its power supply strategy on hydroelectricity, Burundi is building a greener, more sustainable future, supporting low-carbon economic and social development,” said Jean Barakamfitiye, the engineer in charge of the Gitega and Muyinga substations. “We have a vision of a developed country in 2040 and a rich country in 2060… The Rusumo project makes a major contribution to achieving that goal.”<\/p>\n\n The power from Rusumo has also made it possible to shut down a 30-megawatt oil-fired power station, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and emissions of greenhouse gas. The closure of the thermal power station helps save USD 2 million per month, the cost of buying fuel and lubricants.<\/p>\n\n Click here (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3Y74edp<\/a>) for photos of the project.<\/p>\n","source_name":"African Development Bank Group (AfDB)","source_slug":"african-development-bank-group-afdb","source_logo":"a43d857a52fe022","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"afdb","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/afdb.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/burundi-electricity-from-the-rusumo-falls-power-station-built-with-support-from-the-african-development-bank-is-saving-the-lives-of-hospital-patients-and-premature-babies?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122390","created":"2024-10-02 12:45:46","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"66105","media_press_id":"319275","media_file_id":"64c9f1df25ba786","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"13","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122390","file_id":"64c9f1df25ba786","folder_id":"7790","type":"i","name":"H\u00f4pital Gitega1.jpg","filename":"211766b805c49b9ae49d5cabc663d8a9.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/211766b805c49b9ae49d5cabc663d8a9.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"13","media_description":"On-site production of oxygen is saving the lives of newborn babies at Gitego general hospital","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"On-site production of oxygen is saving the lives of newborn babies at Gitego general hospital","folder_name":"1024-5","folder_slug":"1024-5"},{"id":"122391","created":"2024-10-02 12:45:46","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"66106","media_press_id":"319275","media_file_id":"87d8457c5b1f887","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"11","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122391","file_id":"87d8457c5b1f887","folder_id":"7790","type":"i","name":"Dir hop Gitega.jpg","filename":"0d720d343dd052391c57bc149db97da9.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/0d720d343dd052391c57bc149db97da9.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"11","media_description":"Franck Arnaud Ndorukwigira, doctor and deputy director of Gitega regional hospital, leads a tour of the wards","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Franck Arnaud Ndorukwigira, doctor and deputy director of Gitega regional hospital, leads a tour of the wards","folder_name":"1024-5","folder_slug":"1024-5"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":2,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":2},{"id":"319263","publish_date":"2024-10-02 11:58:06","press_id":"319263","press_headline":"Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024","press_sub_heading":"Canon showcased its very latest innovations in imaging technology designed to empower broadcasters and content creators to push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional visual experiences","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"canon-showcases-enhanced-endtoend-product-lineup-at-international-broadcasting-convention-ibc-2024","press_body":" As part of our 'Closer to Our Customers'<\/strong> strategy, we showcased our latest advancements including the EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS C400 & EOSC80 to 25 key customers from across Africa; We aimed to equip our customers with firsthand experience of the diverse products, including Canon's Multicam Solutions (www.Canon-CNA.com<\/a>), empowering them to tailor strategies, enhance workflows, and improve efficiency.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Canon Central & North Africa returned to the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) took place at the RAI Amsterdam, 13 – 16 September 2024. At this year’s show, Canon showcased its very latest innovations in imaging technology designed to empower broadcasters and content creators to push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional visual experiences.<\/p>\n\n Following a summer of momentous launches including the Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and the EOS C400, and with more advancements in the pipeline, the convention offered attendees a first look at the latest products. From professional cinema and PTZ cameras to an extended VR range, the entire breadth of the Canon portfolio was showcased at IBC to explore and experience.<\/p>\n\n Rashad Ghani<\/strong>, B2C Business Unit Director at Canon Central & North Africa, said:<\/strong> Canon has had a groundbreaking year, setting a new standard for professional of all levels. As part of our 'Closer to Our Customers' strategy, we're thrilled to have had the opportunity to showcase our latest advancements, including the EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and EOS C400, to 25 key customers from various parts of Africa. From Kenya and Nigeria to Egypt, Morocco, Central African region and beyond, we welcomed customers representing diverse industries, including broadcast, cinema, rental houses, education, and government institutions.<\/p>\n\n Our goal was to equip our African customers with firsthand experience of our products and solutions, enabling them to tailor their strategies to meet the unique needs of the African market. By highlighting the breadth of our portfolio and the cutting-edge capabilities of our equipment, we aim to empower our customers to drive their businesses forward. Additionally, we also highlighted Canon’s Multicam Solutions, which enhance workflows by offering operational, management, and cost efficiencies, allowing users to optimize processes and improve overall efficiency.<\/p>\n\n Whether it's virtual production, remote workflows, or other emerging trends, we remain dedicated to ensuring everyone, from individual creators to those part of large-scale productions, benefit from our advancements.<\/p>\n\n This year, we were particularly honoured to welcome the talented Nigerian cinematographer and filmmaker, Nora Awolowo, who experienced her first visit to IBC. As one of the few individuals to exclusively experience the EOS C80 prior to the event, Nora's participation underscores our commitment to nurturing and empowering creative professionals from Africa. By providing opportunities for direct engagement with industry experts and networking with peers, we aim to foster a vibrant and innovative community within the region.”<\/p>\n\n Building on last year’s success, the stand was made up of multiple zones giving visitors the chance to get hands-on with a host of Canon products. This included a Multi-Cam zone, RF System zone, Virtual Production Workflow space and PTZ Wall. Canon’s team of experts were on hand to guide users through the experience, answer questions and showcase the full capability of the products on display. <\/p>\n\n Empowering broadcasters to embrace the future of visual storytelling <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Canon focused on key areas where its technology is helping drive the industry forward, including the latest large format cameras and lenses built to capture breathtaking visuals with incredible detail and cinematic depth of field.<\/p>\n\n The EOS C400 launched earlier this year is the first high-end RF mount Cinema EOS camera, ushering in a groundbreaking new era. The EOS C400 enables operators to access the full suite of features typically associated with larger scale production cameras without the burden of size, weight or attaching additional modules.<\/p>\n\n The PTZ area included an extensive list of products that showcased the powerful image quality and operability of the full range of indoor and outdoor PTZ products and applications from Canon. The CR-N100, CR-N300, CR-N500 and CR-X300, controllers, as well as Canon Auto Loop and Auto Tracking, will all be exhibited for visitors.<\/p>\n\n Mirrorless cameras setting new standards for performance and creativity <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Canon’s flag bearers for the EOS R System – the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II – were showcased giving attendees the chance to try out features such as the new ‘Accelerated Capture’ imaging platform and new Dual Pixel Intelligent AF.<\/p>\n\n EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II offer video in 12-bit RAW recording internally to the memory card as well as using Cinema EOS Movie Recording formats alongside Canon Log 2 and 3 with proxy video recording that is now fully supported between two cards. This takes professional video production to new heights, delivering outstanding quality and creative flexibility no matter the scenario.<\/p>\n\n Virtual production workflows <\/strong><\/p>\n\n The versatile Flex Zoom lens lineup including the CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F \/ FP and CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S \/ SP that are future-proofed for 8K productions as well as providing greater flexibility for 4K due to the additional detail and high resolution they provide. For VR, the new RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE lens makes it easier than ever to create 3D VR footage. The compact lens boasts a wide 144-degree field of view and large depth of field, simplifying set-up and keeping the subject in focus. Also on display were the RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE and RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lenses, further showcasing the possibilities for immersive content creation.<\/p>\n\n Cover more from studios to stadiums with expanded range of lenses <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Beyond VR, over the last few months, Canon has been expanding its lens offering. The Lens Showcase Zone demonstrates <\/strong>Canon’s commitment to innovation and empowering users to capture stunning footage whether that’s in the great outdoors or in studio. On display were familiar lenses alongside new releases such as the <\/em>CJ27ex7.3B IASE T lens which features the widest coverage and telephoto reach currently on the market in its category, along with new hybrid products such as the RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z.<\/p>\n\n For Cine lenses, the recently unveiled CN7x17 KAS T cine servo lens were on display, showcasing an upgraded drive unit that revolutionises the future of Canon’s lens offering.<\/p>\n\n For more information about IBC, visit:<\/strong> https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3TSO5pk<\/a><\/p>\n","source_name":"Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)","source_slug":"canon-central-and-north-africa-ccna","source_logo":"9217b3b41df1f43","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/canon-showcases-enhanced-endtoend-product-lineup-at-international-broadcasting-convention-ibc-2024?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122383","created":"2024-10-02 11:36:23","updated":null,"created_by":"16734","ordering_count":"66101","media_press_id":"319263","media_file_id":"bb8ad74d3d9eab4","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"17","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122383","file_id":"bb8ad74d3d9eab4","folder_id":"7788","type":"i","name":"MEA-group-1_DS.jpg","filename":"d5ed618e9db79e92a59a3f38725e5e85.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/d5ed618e9db79e92a59a3f38725e5e85.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"17","media_description":"Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024 (1)","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024 (1)","folder_name":"1024-3","folder_slug":"1024-3"},{"id":"122384","created":"2024-10-02 11:36:23","updated":null,"created_by":"16734","ordering_count":"66102","media_press_id":"319263","media_file_id":"be24e6087f474d8","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"10","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122384","file_id":"be24e6087f474d8","folder_id":"7788","type":"i","name":"CANON-SHOWCASES-ENHANCED-END-TO-END-PRODUCT-LINEUP-AT-IBC-2024.PNG.png","filename":"05fa951576c517fcf86008d8f8b0f959.png","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/05fa951576c517fcf86008d8f8b0f959.png","extension":".png","mimetype":"image\/png","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"10","media_description":"Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024 (2)","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Canon Showcases Enhanced End-to-End Product Lineup at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024 (2)","folder_name":"1024-3","folder_slug":"1024-3"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":2,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":2},{"id":"319271","publish_date":"2024-10-02 11:51:29","press_id":"319271","press_headline":"Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024: Angola to Award 15 New Concessions by Year-End","press_sub_heading":"The ANPG shared insight into the country\u2019s block opportunities during a workshop at the Angola Oil & Gas 2024 pre-conference day","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"angola-oil-and-gas-aog-2024-angola-to-award-15-new-concessions-by-yearend","press_body":" The National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) – Angola’s concessionaire and regulator – announced that 15 new concessions will be awarded in Angola before the end of 2024. Speaking during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 pre-conference on Tuesday, the ANPG’s Director of Negotiations Hélder Iombo said that these additional licenses bring the total number of awarded blocks in the country to 47 since 2019. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Angola currently offers 30 block opportunities. The country concluded its 2023 tender in January 2024, securing 53 bids from a suite of companies, and is preparing to launch its next bid round in Q1, 2025. To date, 32 concessions have been awarded since 2019, with more than 50 blocks expected to be licensed at the end of the country’s six-year licensing round next year. An investment pipeline of more than $60 billion is also planned across the upstream market within the next five years, predominately from work budgets that have already been approved. <\/p>\n\n “We have six energy majors active in Angola, and currently, all these majors are expanding their portfolios. This is clear that the policies Angola has been implementing are effective,” said Iombo. He added that in addition to implemented decrees, “we have renegotiated all of our contracts to provide better terms for investors, to encourage companies to not only invest but increase production. This is a key pillar enabling us to maintain production at 1.1 million barrels per day. We have also approved the incremental production decree, which will be published soon.” <\/p>\n\n Looking ahead, Angola aims to maintain production through its next bid round, permanent offer program and incremental production initiative. Up to 9 blocks are available in the 2025 bid round; 11 through the permanent offer program; 6 onshore blocks; and – for the first time ever – 4 marginal field opportunities are on offer. These opportunities aim to drive exploration and development in Angola. <\/p>\n\n Beyond new blocks, Angola is incentivizing reinvestment across its producing assets. Victor Santos, Technician DPRO at the ANPG, explained that “most of the basins in the Lower Congo basin are mature and have produced for years, but we realised that these fields still offer potential that can be optimized, adding new oil to the production system in Angola. To increase production, we needed to change the terms, so that we incentivize operators to bring new production online.” <\/p>\n\n The country’s incremental production initiative offers improved fiscals for oil produced above the base-production levels of the existing asset. This way, companies have the means to recover costs, invest more and produce more. <\/p>\n\n The AOG 2024 pre-conference takes place today in Luanda, serving as a prelude to the main program on October 2-3. The pre-conference program featured a series of technical workshops and presentations covering various aspects of the oil and gas value chain in Angola. <\/p>\n","source_name":"Energy Capital & Power","source_slug":"energy-capital-and-power","source_logo":"bc97bda5e3bfa79","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"energycapitalandpower","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/energycapitalandpower.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/angola-oil-and-gas-aog-2024-angola-to-award-15-new-concessions-by-yearend?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122386","created":"2024-10-02 11:50:35","updated":null,"created_by":"16749","ordering_count":"66103","media_press_id":"319271","media_file_id":"39cc144ed4d184d","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"8","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122386","file_id":"39cc144ed4d184d","folder_id":"7807","type":"i","name":"ANPG.jpg","filename":"7d981b5f989577d77eab95fc8d8a9ccd.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/7d981b5f989577d77eab95fc8d8a9ccd.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"8","media_description":"Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024: Angola to Award 15 New Concessions by Year-End ","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024: Angola to Award 15 New Concessions by Year-End ","folder_name":"1024-14","folder_slug":"1024-14"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319267","publish_date":"2024-10-02 11:36:29","press_id":"319267","press_headline":"SLB to Inaugurate Performance Center in Luanda in November","press_sub_heading":"SLB\u2019s Integrated Performance Excellence Center will support local operators and clients in Angola\u2019s oil and gas sector","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"slb-to-inaugurate-performance-center-in-luanda-in-november","press_body":" Global technology company SLB announced it will inaugurate its Integrated Performance Excellence (IPX) Center in Luanda this November during an Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) pre-conference workshop.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Set to cater to the entire lifecycle for oil and gas projects in Angola, the center will facilitate production efficiency while reducing production losses. Additionally, the center aims to maximize economic recovery from well-developed oil and gas fields in Angola while elevating local skills and developing a balanced energy system.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n “This center will effectively handle and support local operators and clients [in Luanda], and in the region as well,” stated Rajesh Trivedi, Production Workflows Business Development Manager at SLB Europe and Africa. “We want a collaborative performance center to address and apply technology in local challenges in a collaborative partnership.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Active in Angola for over 90 years, SLB supports field development as well as exploration across the country’s oil and gas basins. The company launched the Lumi Platform last September, which aims to integrate upstream and midstream applications with a seamless flow of data from AI models. The platform offers a complete lifecycle solution integrated with data management capabilities to empower data-driven decision-making for local operators and clients in Angola’s oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Meanwhile, SLB has developed a comprehensive dataset covering 40,000km2<\/sup> across Angola’s offshore Kwanza Basin. The company has merged 11 existing datasets to create a singular data package, thereby improving the geological understanding of the acreage. This serves to de-risk exploration ahead of Angola’s 2025 Bid Round – launching in Q1 next year.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n According to SLB’s Exploration Lead Europe and Africa Sugandha Tewari, “Through the new dataset, we can now see beyond different blocks and identify issues we may encounter. We have generated coherent data, whereby we can revisit our understanding of the basin. This helps us identify potential leads and prospects across the different countries and blocks. Our regional 3D surveys have allowed us to interpret with much more confidence.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n This data has already supported major projects. According to WesternGeco’s New Ventures Manager Miles Dyton, reprocessed data across the Golfinho field – part of the Kaminho deepwater project – has supported TotalEnergies to proceed with the development of the project.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n “It’s important to remember that old data is not bad data. New techniques can be applied to the data we already have,” Dyton explained.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Angola aims to increase national production through various strategies, including heightened exploration and field development. In 2024, the country launched its first-ever marginal fields for exploration and is expected to launch an incremental production program to entice reinvestment in producing assets. SLB’s comprehensive data-set and IPX Center will serve to support these objectives.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The AOG 2024 pre-conference takes place today in Luanda, serving as a prelude to the main program on October 2-3. The pre-conference program features a series of technical workshops and presentations covering various aspects of the oil and gas value chain in Angola.<\/p>\n","source_name":"Energy Capital & Power","source_slug":"energy-capital-and-power","source_logo":"bc97bda5e3bfa79","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"energycapitalandpower","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/energycapitalandpower.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/slb-to-inaugurate-performance-center-in-luanda-in-november?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122382","created":"2024-10-02 11:33:04","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"66100","media_press_id":"319267","media_file_id":"c45d5122d4294d7","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"12","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122382","file_id":"c45d5122d4294d7","folder_id":"7807","type":"i","name":"SLB.jpg","filename":"b10f976524b7349291f6411128ef0eb2.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/b10f976524b7349291f6411128ef0eb2.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"12","media_description":"SLB to Inaugurate Performance Center in Luanda in November","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"SLB to Inaugurate Performance Center in Luanda in November","folder_name":"1024-14","folder_slug":"1024-14"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319239","publish_date":"2024-10-02 11:00:03","press_id":"319239","press_headline":"Namibia: Interest grows in Africa\u2019s oil-and-gas hot-spot","press_sub_heading":"While the offshore Orange Basin has been dominating the headlines, there have been significant developments in onshore frontier basins","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"namibia-interest-grows-in-africas-oilandgas-hotspot","press_body":" Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector has become a focus of intense interest in recent years. The Orange Basin (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/4gRQ2wr<\/a>), off the country’s west coast, captured the energy sector’s imagination in 2022, when Shell and TotalEnergies announced the discovery of light oil and natural gas there, in the Graff and Jonker fields. In 2023, Galp joined the party, announcing their Mopane discovery, and enthusiasm soared.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Until now, the Namibian upstream has been focused on exploration, and the country has yet to achieve any commercial production. However, the giant discoveries made since 2022 have changed the game and made Namibia a global exploration hot spot.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Of the three major discoveries, the TotalEnergies Venus find may be the largest, with at least 1 Bbl of recoverable oil resources having been found.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n All of these discoveries are yet to be finally appraised, which will be crucial in determining their commercial viability. Issues such as permeability, gas\/oil ratio and reservoir quality need to be addressed. If developed, Venus would also be the deepest offshore development ever (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/4gR985B<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Production prospects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n A recent Namibia country report (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3XSqOFk<\/a>) by AOW said TotalEnergies was expected to start production around 2028. By early 2030, all three projects could be producing, and Namibian oil output could be nearing 1 mil bbl\/d. TotalEnergies recently announced (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3XP1Pmj<\/a>) it would exit its discoveries offshore South Africa to focus on its Namibia assets.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Before the Orange Basin success, fewer than 20 offshore wells had been drilled across Namibia’s Walvis, Namibe, Lüderitz, and Orange Basins since exploration began in 1974. However, in the past two years, TotalEnergies, Shell, and Galp have made eight discoveries across three blocks in the Orange Basin, representing an estimated 3.5 billion barrels of potentially recoverable oil.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Interest in the deep waters of the Orange Basin has risen exponentially. Galp’s success appears to confirm prospectivity extends north from the acreage held by Shell and TotalEnergies, and is encouraging for operators such as Chevron, Woodside and Rhino Resources. All three have acreage adjoining Galp’s block and plan E+A campaigns in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Aside from appraisal, TotalEnergies will drill at least one more exploration well in its PEL 56 licence area. There may also be a bidding war as major players look to farm-in to Galp’s Mopane.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n ExxonMobil has acreage in the northern Namibe Basin – although this is a different play that will be tested first in the Angolan side of the Namibe basin.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Significant developments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n While the offshore Orange Basin has been dominating the headlines, there have been significant developments in onshore frontier basins. In July, Reconnaissance Energy spudded the Naingopo exploration well. The industry will be closely monitoring this well, as it is the first exploration of a previously untapped basin.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The first discovery in Namibian waters was the Kudu gas field – about 130km off Swakopmund. This field has remained undeveloped since being discovered in ’74, with numerous operators struggling to make it work. BW Energy (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3BEDqby<\/a>) entered Kudu in 2017 and has made progress, with CEO Carl Arnet saying drilling could start as early as next year (https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/4dqyVyB<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n However, there remain questions, not least whether gas from the deep and ultra-deepwater discoveries will be used in the development. A dispute over access to diamond-rich land around the town of Luderitz is a threat as is the question of where BW Energy plans to land a pipeline from Kudu.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n National oil company NAMCOR operates numerous offshore exploration blocks. WoodMacKenzie reports that Namibia has a massive 230 000 square kilometres of licensed acreage; compared to established territory Norway, which has less than 100 000. However, Namibia’s potential remains hugely under-explored, given that only 20 deepwater wells have been sunk, compared to the thousands in places like the North Sea or the Gulf of Mexico. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Namibia is working to change this. The country’s national oil company, Namcor, aspires to become a fully fledged operator by expanding into the downstream and sustainable sectors (including hydrogen and synthetic fuels). Namcor has taken an investor-friendly approach, its fiscals stack up well, and terms remain highly attractive to investors, as it looks to move the sector from the exploration to the production phase.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n","source_name":"AOW: Investing in African Energy","source_slug":"aow-investing-in-african-energy","source_logo":"be6058e60236ff5","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/namibia-interest-grows-in-africas-oilandgas-hotspot?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122377","created":"2024-10-02 10:56:26","updated":null,"created_by":"16738","ordering_count":"66097","media_press_id":"319239","media_file_id":"16a842576720165","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"19","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122377","file_id":"16a842576720165","folder_id":"7802","type":"i","name":"Oil-and-gas.jpg","filename":"6679b469e97e7c6e3bdc4e03b789541d.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/6679b469e97e7c6e3bdc4e03b789541d.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"19","media_description":"Namibia: Interest grows in Africa\u2019s oil-and-gas hot-spot","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Namibia: Interest grows in Africa\u2019s oil-and-gas hot-spot","folder_name":"1024-10","folder_slug":"1024-10"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319259","publish_date":"2024-10-02 10:36:41","press_id":"319259","press_headline":"inDrive Broadens Reach in Zimbabwe with Ride-Hailing, Courier and intercity Services","press_sub_heading":"Now operating in four cities, inDrive introduces courier services and strengthens intercity offering","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"indrive-broadens-reach-in-zimbabwe-with-ridehailing-courier-and-intercity-services","press_body":" inDrive (www.inDrive.com<\/a>), the global mobility and urban services platform, announces its expansion across Zimbabwe, now offering ride-hailing services in four major cities: Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare. inDrive has officially launched its courier services in Harare, further enhancing convenience for users. Additionally, its already established intercity services continue to provide seamless connectivity across key cities, supporting residents' and businesses' mobility needs.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n This expansion marks a significant milestone in inDrive’s mission to challenge injustice by offering fair, affordable, and people-driven services to communities across Zimbabwe. With the launch of the new courier service, individuals and businesses can now send packages safely and efficiently. The intercity service, which has been successfully connecting cities for some time, continues to offer passengers greater flexibility and convenience in planning their travels.<\/p>\n\n “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in Zimbabwe. With our presence in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare, we’re making strides towards offering fair and more accessible mobility solutions to the Zimbabwean community,” said Kudzai Jeke, inDrive’s Country Representative in Zimbabwe. “The launch of our courier services, alongside our existing intercity service and ride-hailing, reflects our commitment to addressing local needs and challenges, empowering residents and businesses with greater convenience and opportunities for growth.”<\/p>\n\n inDrive’s unique model which allows users to negotiate costs directly, has gained widespread favorability in Zimbabwe. The app’s “name your price” model continues to challenge industry norms, promoting fairness in pricing while ensuring quality service. This innovative approach has led to inDrive being recognized as the most downloaded app globally for two consecutive years, underscoring its increasing popularity.<\/p>\n\n As Zimbabwe continues to grow and evolve, inDrive remains dedicated to contributing to the nation’s economic development by creating income opportunities. The company’s expansion into these cities and the introduction of new services align with its mission to challenge injustice and foster greater equity in mobility.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n","source_name":"inDrive","source_slug":"indrive","source_logo":"09cb194d0934f76","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/indrive-broadens-reach-in-zimbabwe-with-ridehailing-courier-and-intercity-services?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122387","created":"2024-10-02 12:38:09","updated":null,"created_by":"16738","ordering_count":"66104","media_press_id":"319259","media_file_id":"9ff7dacfd3a6c3f","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"5","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122387","file_id":"9ff7dacfd3a6c3f","folder_id":"7806","type":"i","name":"eng.png","filename":"f38cc33c2cd289dcb6d15051ff685683.png","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/f38cc33c2cd289dcb6d15051ff685683.png","extension":".png","mimetype":"image\/png","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"17","media_description":"inDrive expands services in Zimbabwe","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"inDrive expands services in Zimbabwe","folder_name":"1024-13","folder_slug":"1024-13"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319255","publish_date":"2024-10-02 10:21:35","press_id":"319255","press_headline":"ACREP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Discusses Angola\u2019s Onshore Prospects and Energy Transition Plans Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2024","press_sub_heading":"Marginal fields present a unique opportunity for companies like ACREP, which possess experience in onshore operations and the technical capabilities to transform smaller discoveries into economically viable projects","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"acrep-ceo-discusses-angolas-onshore-prospects-and-energy-transition-plans-ahead-of-aew-2024","press_body":" Angolan upstream firm ACREP has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference as a Co-Sponsor of the ‘Invest in Angola’ roundtable, facilitating dialogue between Angolan stakeholders and global investors on best practices to untap lucrative and burgeoning prospects within the country’s energy sector. Ahead of AEW: Invest in African Energy – taking place from 4 – 8 November in Cape Town – the African Energy Chamber spoke with Edilson Bartolomeu, CEO of ACREP about how the company is untapping Angola’s onshore prospects and driving oil and gas industry expansion.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n In April this year, ACREP was awarded operatorship of Block KON 19 as part of Angola’s recent licensing round. How does the acquisition fall in line with the company’s strategic interests in Angola? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n The acquisition of the block is aligned with ACREP's strategy to strengthen its position as an operating company, while contributing to the expansion of Angola's onshore sector. Block KON-19 offers significant potential for commercial discoveries, which could further diversify our portfolio and ensure long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n ACREP has assets in the onshore Cabinda Norte Block, where two marginal discoveries have been made. What is your outlook for Angola’s marginal fields? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Marginal fields present a unique opportunity for companies like ACREP, which possess experience in onshore operations and the technical capabilities to transform smaller discoveries into economically viable projects. In the Cabinda Norte Block, we are committed to conducting the necessary studies to maximize the value of these discoveries and carefully assess the best development options, should they prove to be commercially viable.<\/p>\n\n How does ACREP plan to deliver the Cabinda Sul Block to commercial success? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Our strategy is to transform the block into a commercially successful operation with long-term production. The development of the block is progressing. We are focusing on reopening wells, maximizing production potential and applying advanced technologies, such as artificial lift methods, to optimize production efficiency and reduce operational costs. We are committed to continuous studies for the potential development of the Sorgo, Coco and Massambala discoveries and a detailed study of the Bucomazi formation as an unconventional resource.<\/p>\n\n How does ACREP balance increasing oil production with the energy transition? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n ACREP is committed to adopting sustainable practices in its operations. Our growth strategy includes increasing energy efficiency and using low-carbon technologies and renewable energy at our facilities. We are replacing diesel generators with photovoltaic panels for electricity generation at some facilities. We are also exploring diversifying our energy portfolio by leveraging existing gas reserves in the Noz field within the Cabinda Sul Block to become an independent energy producer. This will allow us to support the energy transition while continuing to increase oil production.<\/p>\n\n How can AEW: Invest in African Energy facilitate engagement between ACREP and fellow E&P firms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n AEW: Invest in African Energy is a crucial platform for promoting dialogue between ACREP and other upstream companies on the continent. The conference allows for the sharing of best practices, the creation of partnerships and access to new business opportunities. Networking and panel discussions are important moments to identify synergies with other companies, explore farm-in and farm-out opportunities, and strengthen our position in Africa’s energy market.<\/p>\n\n AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com<\/a> for more information about this exciting event.<\/em><\/p>\n","source_name":"African Energy Chamber","source_slug":"african-energy-chamber","source_logo":"b264d9f8612af0d","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/acrep-ceo-discusses-angolas-onshore-prospects-and-energy-transition-plans-ahead-of-aew-2024?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122374","created":"2024-10-02 10:19:51","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"66095","media_press_id":"319255","media_file_id":"8ee29dab352794e","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"18","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122374","file_id":"8ee29dab352794e","folder_id":"7793","type":"i","name":"EdilsonPitra_4_de_11.jpg","filename":"60fbd9adeb74224c8a613d23df5d5bb6.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/60fbd9adeb74224c8a613d23df5d5bb6.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"18","media_description":"Edilson Bartolomeu, CEO of ACREP","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Edilson Bartolomeu, CEO of ACREP","folder_name":"1024-6","folder_slug":"1024-6"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319251","publish_date":"2024-10-02 08:44:51","press_id":"319251","press_headline":"Algeria: Mr. Attaf holds talks in New York with United Nations (UN) Secretary General","press_sub_heading":"The minister reaffirmed Algeria\u2019s support to the Secretary General\u2019s efforts in defending the principles of the UN Charter in service of peace and global development causes","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"algeria-mr-attaf-holds-talks-in-new-york-with-united-nations-un-secretary-general","press_body":" The Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, held, in New York, talks with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n In this respect, the minister reaffirmed Algeria’s support to the Secretary General’s efforts in defending the principles of the UN Charter in service of peace and global development causes.<\/p>\n\n The meeting was an opportunity to examine main topical issues at the international level, notably the developments of the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and its extension to Lebanon and the rest of the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n The two parties exchanged views on the developments of the regional situation, especially the decolonization of Western Sahara issue.<\/p>","source_name":"Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria","source_slug":"ministry-of-foreign-affairs-peoples-democratic-republic-of-algeria","source_logo":"61885525912f897","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/algeria-mr-attaf-holds-talks-in-new-york-with-united-nations-un-secretary-general?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"319247","publish_date":"2024-10-02 08:20:34","press_id":"319247","press_headline":"Africa: Institutionalizing Office of the Youth Envoy Reinforces Commitment to Greater Youth Participation","press_sub_heading":"The role of Youth Envoy has been crucial in fostering a stronger connection between the AU and its young constituents","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"africa-institutionalizing-office-of-the-youth-envoy-reinforces-commitment-to-greater-youth-participation","press_body":" In a significant move towards greater youth participation and empowerment, the African Union (AU) adopted a decision to institutionalize the Office of the Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth. The decision<\/a> was adopted during the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council convened on the 18th- 19th July 2024 in Accra, Ghana. The decision underscores the AU’s commitment to meaningful youth participation and aligns with the principles enshrined in the African Youth Charter<\/a>, which recognizes the right of every young person to participate in all spheres of society, including decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Following the adoption of the decision, the AU Commission will assess the financial, legal and structural implications of institutionalization and submit it to the relevant Policy Organs for further consideration and approval of the structure of the office of the Youth Envoy. The institutionalization of the Office of the Youth Envoy signifies a deliberate shift in the AU's approach to youth engagement. It ensures continuity and effectiveness beyond individual mandates, addressing previous challenges related to capacity and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n The role of Youth Envoy has been crucial in fostering a stronger connection between the AU and its young constituents. The Chairperson's Youth Envoy, Ms. Chido Mpemba, underlines the importance of strategically amplifying the reach and impact of the AU's youth-focused initiatives, ensuring they resonate with young people on the continent and in the diaspora. "Young people have always been mobilized for advocacy, however, they yearn for more technical engagement, to bring their capabilities and innovation to the forefront and contribute meaningfully to shaping the continent”, she noted.<\/p>\n\n Among the key notable initiatives to engage the youth, the Youth Envoy has established platforms for youth participation in policy-making, such as the Youth Reference Committee<\/a> (AU-YRC) where young Africans can voice their concerns and aspirations, directly influencing AU decisions and initiatives. Strategic partnerships, such as those with the Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Leadership Academy<\/a> (ALA), have strengthened youth capacity development and facilitated the integration of young talent within the various departments of the AU Commission.<\/p>\n\n Other key initiatives like the LeadHer Fellowship<\/a> and the Make Africa Digital Campaign<\/a> (M.A.D) exemplify the proactive approach the Youth Envoy has taken in addressing critical issues affecting African youth. The Youth Envoy's leadership has also extended beyond continental borders, engaging African youth in global multilateral dialogues and contributing to shaping various foreign policies such as the Netherlands’ Africa Strategy, the Austria-Africa Strategy, and, most recently, the German Africa Policy Guidelines. The decision to institutionalize the office, following extensive consultations with African youth, builds on these achievements and establishes a lasting platform for direct youth engagement with the AU.<\/p>\n\n In addition, the Executive Council further took note of the recommendations to review the African Youth Charter to reflect the evolving aspirations of Africa’s Youth. In this regard, the Commission will conduct a study and publish a report on the state of implementation of the African Youth Charter since its adoption.<\/p>\n\n H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has consistently championed youth empowerment and prioritised the continental youth agenda since establishing the role of Youth Envoy. During the 6th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting on the 21st July 2024, the Chairperson emphasized the importance of Africa speaking with a unified voice to transform its global narrative, noting that no one, especially Africa's most significant demographic – the youth, should be left behind.<\/p>","source_name":"African Union (AU)","source_slug":"african-union-au","source_logo":"4b64e5c7a2bbb5a","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/africa-institutionalizing-office-of-the-youth-envoy-reinforces-commitment-to-greater-youth-participation?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122364","created":"2024-10-02 08:19:56","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"66089","media_press_id":"319247","media_file_id":"e829a970f31c532","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"13","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122364","file_id":"e829a970f31c532","folder_id":"7805","type":"i","name":"44102-IMG_2621_21.jpg","filename":"fda7151a5a7e759d6ca5b3ddb26e0031.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/fda7151a5a7e759d6ca5b3ddb26e0031.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"13","media_description":"Africa: Institutionalizing Office of the Youth Envoy Reinforces Commitment to Greater Youth Participation","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Africa: Institutionalizing Office of the Youth Envoy Reinforces Commitment to Greater Youth Participation","folder_name":"1024-12","folder_slug":"1024-12"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319243","publish_date":"2024-10-02 08:00:04","press_id":"319243","press_headline":"Kazang Pay launches card acquiring service in Zambia","press_sub_heading":"Kazang Pay makes it affordable for merchants to accept card payments on the same Kazang terminal they use to sell prepaid products and services","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"kazang-pay-launches-card-acquiring-service-in-zambia","press_body":" Kazang (www.Kazang.com<\/a>), the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has launched its Kazang Pay card acceptance solution for merchants in Zambia. Kazang Pay makes it affordable for merchants to accept card payments on the same Kazang terminal they use to sell prepaid products and services.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The Kazang Pay enabled terminal in Zambia accepts VISA debit and credit cards as well as mobile wallet payments. Payments are settled to the merchant’s Kazang wallet on the same day. It’s as easy as letting the customer tap or insert their bank card and enter their PIN on the secure scramble PIN pad.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Kazang operates around 12,000 VAS terminals in Zambia. The goal is to enable the majority to accept card payments over the next six months. Benefits to merchants include low transaction fees and no monthly terminal rental fee for those that meet a modest monthly transaction threshold as well as the opportunity to grow their business through card acceptance.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Kazang is Zambia's largest VAS point-of-sale terminal provider, enabling mobile money payments, bank and mobile money cash in and out, bill payments, airtime, Zesco, and many other prepaid services on one platform. The addition of card acceptance makes the platform even more comprehensive for merchants and consumers alike.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The launch of Kazang Pay in Zambia follows the introduction of the solution in South Africa, where around 60,000 small and micro merchants use Kazang Pay to accept card payments. In Zambia, there are around 3.8 million debit, credit and ATM cards in issue and 41,000 point of sale (POS) terminals in place. The value of POS transactions has grown to K 111.4 billion by 2022 from less than K 20 billion in 2018, according to the Bank of Zambia.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Says Leon de Wit, managing director at Kazang Zambia: “Zambia has made enormous strides in terms of financial inclusion, with card usage and penetration growing at a rapid pace. With Kazang Pay, merchants can now easily accept card payments on the same all-in-one terminal they already use for vending of VAS products.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n “Card transactions help merchants to grow basket sizes and potentially attract more customers, and at the same time, reduce the risks and costs of handling cash. Moving towards digitalised payments will also enable merchants to track sales, manage cash flow, and create a footprint that could make it easier for them to access loans.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Ashley Naidoo, director of Kazang Pay in South Africa says: “Our Zambian merchants have eagerly embraced our card acquiring service as a valuable part of our one-stop solution. Following the launch of Kazang Pay in Zambia, we have seen higher VAS sales across our merchant base and much-improved merchant retention and with our card acquiring solution we now appeal to a broader merchant base.”<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n","source_name":"Kazang","source_slug":"kazang","source_logo":"ec531a9d816aa7c","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/kazang-pay-launches-card-acquiring-service-in-zambia?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122362","created":"2024-10-02 07:57:21","updated":null,"created_by":"16738","ordering_count":"66087","media_press_id":"319243","media_file_id":"87acaf647b0776d","media_type":"i","media_video_id":null,"media_video":null,"media_video_type":null,"no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":"24","media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"122362","file_id":"87acaf647b0776d","folder_id":"7804","type":"i","name":"Kazang.jpg","filename":"33b8b320c170b6f325cf570fd29db38e.jpg","path":"{{ url:site }}files\/large\/33b8b320c170b6f325cf570fd29db38e.jpg","extension":".jpg","mimetype":"image\/jpeg","description":"","alt_attribute":"","download_count":"24","media_description":"Kazang Pay launches card acquiring service in Zambia","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Kazang Pay launches card acquiring service in Zambia","folder_name":"1024-11","folder_slug":"1024-11"}],"videos_count":0,"images_count":1,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1},{"id":"319231","publish_date":"2024-10-01 20:00:32","press_id":"319231","press_headline":"Official inaugural board meeting of the SADC Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre","press_sub_heading":"Some of the key highlights of the workplan included an emphasis on the importance of improved collaboration frameworks among member states in order to share best practices and achieve collective development and impact","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"official-inaugural-board-meeting-of-the-sadc-monitoring-control-and-surveillance-coordination-centre","press_body":" In a joint effort with the SADC Secretariat, AU-IBAR is strengthening Regional Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Systems for the Conservation and Protection of Aquatic Biodiversity and Environmental Management in the SADC region. Through the Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity Project, with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, support was provided for the first meeting of the SADC MCSCC Board of Directors in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting, including a preparatory session, was held from 23-27 September 2024.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Established in April 2023, the Regional Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (RMCSCC) is quickly becoming renowned for its vital role in promoting regional collaboration and advancement in the battle against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fisheries (IUU). While meeting, the Board’s focus was on incorporating an annual work plan to guide the center’s activities. Improving efficiency, encouraging innovation, and synchronising activities across diverse locations are the goals of this consolidation. <\/p>\n\n The meeting also addressed various subjects, including the introduction of new members, the ratification of the inaugural meeting's record, the report from the MCSCC Secretariat\/IPMU, and discussions on reporting requirements. Governance issues, such as the draft governance manual, remuneration, and the draft TORs for the BoD, were also covered. Additionally, the draft Annual Work Plan and Budget, position descriptions, salary structure, and organisational structure were discussed, including commitments from the Chairperson of the MCSCC and partners to provide future support.<\/p>\n\n The consolidated work plan, which was approved by the Board of Directors, has a strong emphasis on the use of innovative technologies to address Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) challenges in the region. Some of the key highlights of the workplan included an emphasis on the importance of improved collaboration frameworks among member states in order to share best practices and achieve collective development and impact. In addition, through customised seminars, training programs, and knowledge exchange platforms, capacity development continues to be a top priority. The strategy encompasses robust resource mobilisation initiatives, such as partnerships with private sector entities, international organisations, and local administrations. Furthermore, the workplan points to the RMCSCC employing a comprehensive communications strategy to increase awareness of its mission and activities throughout the region. This strategy includes partnerships with local media, regional and international outreach programs, and social media to guarantee widespread recognition and support. <\/p>\n\n The development of a unified and strategic work plan that aligns member states towards common objectives and best practices is one of the key outcomes of the Board's meeting. Additionally, the meeting served as a forum for stakeholders and directors to offer feedback and enhance operational policy documents. It facilitated the exchange of information among stakeholders to improve the mobilisation of resources for the MCSCC, thereby bolstering its leadership in regional cooperation and development in the fight against IUU fishing. Overall, partnerships were established to facilitate synergies in Monitoring Control and Surveillance initiatives throughout the SADC region.<\/p>","source_name":"The African Union \u2013 Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)","source_slug":"the-african-union--interafrican-bureau-for-animal-resources-auibar","source_logo":"e5a820b28022723","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/official-inaugural-board-meeting-of-the-sadc-monitoring-control-and-surveillance-coordination-centre?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"319223","publish_date":"2024-10-01 17:25:12","press_id":"319223","press_headline":"African Development Bank\u2019s High Impact Projects Transform C\u00f4te d'Ivoire\u2019s Energy and Agriculture Sectors","press_sub_heading":"The project, 80 percent financed by the African Development Bank with a $121 million investment, is 85.7 percent complete since its launch in 2018","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"african-development-banks-high-impact-projects-transform-cote-divoires-energy-and-agriculture-sectors","press_body":" During a recent three-day field visit to central Côte d'Ivoire, Joseph Ribeiro, the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org<\/a>) Deputy Director General for West Africa, expressed his satisfaction with the progress of two high-impact projects funded by the Bank Group that are set to revolutionize the country’s energy and agricultural landscapes. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Ribeiro’s delegation, comprising Blanche Kiniffo, Programme Officer for Côte d'Ivoire; Adama Moussa, Regional Sector Manager, Power Systems Operations; and project managers Rokaya Diallo and Mamadou Kane, visited the Singrobo-Ahouaty hydroelectric power station, and the Bélier Region Agro-Industrial Cluster Project (“2PAI-Bélier”). <\/p>\n\n The Singrobo-Ahouaty power station, located 150 km north of the capital, Abidjan, is on the brink of completion. “We're more than 95 percent of the way through the project, and we should be finished soon so that we can feed the electricity into the national grid,” said Frédéric Roux, Project Director at IHE, the Ivorian investment company that is acting as a partner in the project. <\/p>\n\n The African Development Bank has contributed €40 million to the €174.3 million project. Key partners, such as the Africa Finance Corporation and DEG, also provided funding. It entails the construction of the 44-megawatt plant, notable for being the country’s first private producer of hydroelectricity. The plant is expected to play a crucial role in powering Côte d'Ivoire and supporting electricity exports to neighboring countries. <\/p>\n\n In Yamoussoukro, the Ivorian heartland, the Bélier Region Agro-Industrial Cluster Project (“2PAI-Bélier”), spanning 39 hectares of the industrial zone, is transforming the agricultural sector. This innovative agropole concept aims to stimulate agriculture, achieve food self-sufficiency, and boost exports through agro-processing, particularly by small and medium-sized enterprises. <\/p>\n\n The project, 80 percent financed by the African Development Bank with a $121 million investment, is 85.7 percent complete since its launch in 2018. Key accomplishments include: <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The delegation witnessed the installation of a 40 MVA electrical transformer station designed to secure the agropark's energy supply. <\/p>\n\n At the conclusion of the 72-hour trip, Ribeiro described the 44 megawatts Singrobo-Ahouaty hydroelectric power project as crucial in the country’s efforts to meet the energy needs of the booming economy and for export. “This demonstrates the Bank's strong commitment. We’re happy with the progress of the work at Singrobo. There are still two or three things to fine-tune, but we hope that energy will soon be available for the national grid,” he said. <\/p>\n\n He said the seemingly successful outcome of the Bélier agropole cluster project is proof that Côte d'Ivoire’s future lies in agriculture. <\/p>\n\n He stated: “2PAI Bélier is producing tangible results that demonstrate that public-private partnership is essential in the agricultural sector to transform Ivorian agriculture. The vision of the Ivorian authorities and the African Development Bank is also vital. This project is in keeping with our “Feed Africa” strategy, with high-quality works and innovative technology being implemented and delivered on time.” <\/p>\n\n Ribeiro stressed that the success of these projects underscored the strong partnership between Cote d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank. “I think we’re making a difference,” he said, adding that the Bank Group fully backs Côte d'Ivoire's National Development Plan for 2021-2025. <\/p>\n","source_name":"African Development Bank Group (AfDB)","source_slug":"african-development-bank-group-afdb","source_logo":"a43d857a52fe022","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"afdb","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/afdb.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/african-development-banks-high-impact-projects-transform-cote-divoires-energy-and-agriculture-sectors?lang=en","images":[{"id":"122348","created":"2024-10-01 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years, meaning that members of the Pari community will only get to cast their votes in December 2026.<\/p>\n\n Among the Pari men and women who are aware of this game-changer are skeptical.<\/p>\n\n "What guarantees do we have that two more years of this transitional government will succeed when six years of it have already failed us?" asked Augustine Agatha, a local teacher.<\/p>\n\n She and others used a good and rare opportunity to ask hard but vital questions, because on this day, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission visited the community to provide its residents with the best answers available.<\/p>\n\n And the grassroots leaders, youth, women’s representatives and others in attendance wanted to know as much as possible. Not only about elections and their funding, but also about transitional justice, the unification of South Sudan’s armed forces, the fate of internally displaced persons and other burning issues.<\/p>\n\n Siliwa Ato Akech from faraway has called the Don Bosco Camp for Internally Displaced Persons home for 13 years but doubts that she should be content with what life and South Sudan have given her.<\/p>\n\n "They ask us to return to our homes, while those in the political elite send their children abroad. How can they say we have secure and safe spaces in this country when they are sending their own families away?"<\/p>\n\n Her particular and rhetorical question may not have received a definite answer, but Chris Gitari Ndung’u, a Senior Transitional Justice Advisor representing the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, and Garang Yach James Akot, a Political Affairs Officer serving with UNMISS, did their best, both to clarify a variety of complex issues and to offer advice.<\/p>\n\n "Hold your leaders accountable," urged Mr. Ndung’u. "There has been some progress, yes, but significant underperformance remains when it comes to the implementation of various chapters of the peace agreement."<\/p>\n\n Mr. Akot, on the other hand, stressed the importance of the Pari people actively participating in the constitution-making process.<\/p>\n\n "It is a document that will shape the kind of elections we have and the structure of your government, and you will want to have your say in that," he explained.<\/p>\n\n The session with the people of Pari was the first in a series of planned grassroots events aiming at expanding the civic and political space in South Sudan, thus encouraging deeper community engagement in issues that shape people’s future.<\/p>\n\n "Our mission is to ensure that no information vacuums exist. We share facts and knowledge; we answer questions and clear up misunderstandings. We want to be a bridge, connecting communities like Pari with the people who drive the country’s transition,” said Reuben Inaju, Head of the peacekeeping mission’s Community Outreach Unit, as he addressed the crowd.<\/p>\n\n "You can be so near (the politics), yet so far away from it," said Okedy Eward Liabaala, Chief Clerk of the Pari community, capturing both its palpable frustration and the need to reach out to people otherwise left on the margins of development.<\/p>","source_name":"United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)","source_slug":"united-nations-mission-in-south-sudan-unmiss","source_logo":"f1e471073094380","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/politics-and-the-pari-community-a-case-of-bringing-citizens-out-of-the-shadows?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"319211","publish_date":"2024-10-01 16:37:36","press_id":"319211","press_headline":"African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers (AJERAP) Invites Oil, Gas Leaders, Others to One-On-One Engagement With Mr Julius Rone Tomorrow, October 2, 2024","press_sub_heading":"The event would be anchored by two leading African journalists - 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The Summit is set to be the largest event in the fashion world, serving as a platform for the exchange of experience between leading industry players from emerging markets. Africa will be represented by delegations from over 30 countries, including South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Algeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and others. The Summit held in Russia, chairing the BRICS this year, will also welcome delegations from China, India, Indonesia, the UAE, Brazil, Malaysia, and other nations from Asia, Latin America, and Europe. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Stephen Manzini, Founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week, emphasizes the importance of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit for the global fashion industry: “The BRICS+ Fashion Summit is very important for emerging economies and the global South as we have never had a united platform of this nature in history. 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