Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP) has announced an investment in AFG Assurances, the insurance division of Atlantic Group, a pan-African group founded by Ivorian entrepreneur KONE DOSSONGUI. The transaction, completed in Abidjan, aims to support AFG Assurances’ next phase of development in French-speaking Africa. This investment will support the company’s growth plan. MCP’s investment is intended…
Technology supply chains are evolving, creating opportunities for partners to adapt through AI, cyber security and changing global market dynamics. (Image: istockphoto.com) The technology supply channel is changing, driven by geopolitical factors affecting supply chains, the growing adoption of AI, cyber security threats and changes in how hyperscalers resource and support geographic markets. These shifts…
Schools are often among the first places where emotional and behavioural difficulties become visible. Learners may start missing classes, withdrawing from friends or struggling academically. Schools are strategically positioned for mental health intervention because of their centrality in the lives of children and adolescents. They are an important entry point for mental health responsive action…
The Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Considering the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan since April 2023 and its devastating consequences for the civilian population, the media and media professionals; Deeply concerned by the killings, arbitrary arrests, disappearances, threats and forced displacement faced by Sudanese journalists; Keep up with the latest headlines…
Mr Kaseya also urged partners to provide immediate funding, medical supplies, diagnostics and trained emergency responders. Following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Nigeria, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has called for urgent international support for the country. The Director-General, Jean Kaseya, made the call through the agency’s official…
The Israeli military accused the Lebanese army on Tuesday of working with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in the country’s south. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said the Lebanese army “assisted efforts to prevent, delay, or thwart enforcement operations and enabled Hezbollah to prepare in advance to remove and transfer weapons from the…
Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump publicly backed Netanyahu as he seeks re-election this month. “I’m not getting involved in the Israeli elections,” Vance said in an interview on Mark Halperin’s show “2WAY Tonight.” “I’m not anti-endorsing him; I’m not pro-endorsing…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 October 2026 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) acknowledges the announcement by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya confirming four additional cases of Ebola Virus Disease (Bundibugyo virus), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to seven, including one death. According…
The 2026 Local Government Elections will determine the composition of municipal councils across South Africa. (Image source: 123RF) The Telkom Group has committed R20 million to support the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in preparing for the 2026 Local Government Elections, drawing on its national connectivity infrastructure and technical expertise. The partnership, announced ahead…
New Global Survey Finds Majority of VMware Users Are Choosing Alternative Paths for Cost Control, Roadmap Flexibility and Better Support Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced findings from the 2026 IT Virtualization Survey –…
