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CANAL+ Unveils New Africa Leadership Team

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C+ is proud to unveil its new leadership team for combined businesses in Africa

Calvo Mawela, outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, is appointed as Chairman of CANAL+ Africa, which now includes MultiChoice Group and the whole of Africa including French speaking territories. David Mignot is appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of this new combined entity. The newly formed top management team is drawn from the two companies’ combined talent pool, with CANAL+ and MultiChoice each contributing an equal number of senior executives.

Congratulating the new management team, David Mignot, CEO for Africa, said: “We have an incredible Africa leadership team and has an exceptional track record across the continent and within the global group.  Working together, we will deliver growth across the continent by telling unique, high quality African stories, bringing great international content to our subscribers and leveraging our scale across the global company. With seven nationalities represented, this leadership team has the diversity, knowledge and networks to deliver best in class services and content for our subscribers – all enabled by commercial and technical excellence.”

New Leadership Appointments

The new leadership will operate as a single management team covering the entire African continent, structured into three divisions: Operations (TV and Fiber activities), Content, and Corporate Functions.

The new C+ Africa Leadership team is:

  • David Mignot, CEO, Africa
  • Nicolas Dandoy, CFO, Africa   
  • Aziz Diallo, CEO, PayTV French-speaking Africa
  • Byron du Plessis, CEO, PayTV South Africa
  • Fhulufhelo “Fhulu” Badugela, CEO, PayTV Rest of Africa
  • Jean-François Duboy, CEO, GVA
  • Hennie Visser, Director, Business Operations, Africa
  • Fahmeeda Cassim-Surtee, CEO, Advertising and Media Sales, Africa
  • Fabrice Faux, Director, Content, Sport and General Entertainment French-speaking Africa
  • Nomsa Philiso, Director, Content, General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa
  • Rendani Ramovha, Director, Content, Sport, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa
  • Clément Hellich-Praquin, General Secretary, Africa
  • Jean-Christophe Ramos, Director, Public Affairs French-speaking Africa
  • Keabetswe Modimoeng, Director, Public Affairs English and Portuguese-speaking Africa
  • Michel Sibony, Chief Value Officer, Africa
  • Karim Bouzid, Director, Integration, Africa
  • Hala Saab, Director, Brand and Communication, Africa
  • Sabelo Mawali, Chief Technology Officer, , Africa
  • Tshepi Malatjie, Director, Human Resources, Africa

Steven Budlender and Timothy Jacobs will each hold a senior position in the combined Group. Steven will be managing legal affairs for English-speaking Africa countries and Timothy will be managing synergies in Finance department.

– on behalf of MultiChoice Group.

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Le concert « Just Energy Transition » pour unir l’Afrique lors de African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le concert « Just Energy Transition » (JET) marquera le coup d’envoi de l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 : Invest in African Energy, réunissant musique, culture et engagement dans une célébration sans précédent de l’unité africaine. Organisé au Grand Africa Café & Beach de Granger Bay, au Cap, le 29 septembre, le concert servira de vitrine à l’échelle du continent, reliant le nord, le sud, l’est et l’ouest dans un récit commun de rythme, de durabilité et de changement.

Plus qu’une soirée de spectacles, le concert JET se positionne comme un mouvement, une expérience immersive où se rejoignent le patrimoine, l’énergie et la vision d’un avenir meilleur. En tant qu’événement officiel de pré-conférence de l’AEW 2025, le concert sensibilisera et encouragera la participation des jeunes, des communautés et des professionnels de l’énergie à la mission commune visant à mettre fin à la pauvreté énergétique. Il est conçu comme une célébration animée de la musique, des arts et de la culture africains qui dynamisera les participants pour la semaine d’apprentissage, de dialogue et de réseautage à venir.

Des artistes tels que Fazil, Crowd Kontroller, DJ Dollar, Young Stunna, Uncles Waffles et Fireboy seront les têtes d’affiche de l’événement et se produiront devant un public de délégués dans l’un des lieux les plus emblématiques du Cap. Construit dans un hangar à bateaux restauré, le Grand Africa Café & Beach offre une vue imprenable sur l’océan Atlantique et Robben Island, avec plusieurs bars, des terrasses avec vue sur l’océan et de vastes espaces conçus pour accueillir des réunions intimes ou à grande échelle. Le cadre sera transformé par des installations créatives et une atmosphère qui mêle les riches traditions africaines à ses aspirations modernes.

Au cœur de la soirée se trouvera la boussole, symbole de connexion entre le nord, le sud, l’est et l’ouest de l’Afrique. Des déserts aux villes, des savanes aux côtes, le cœur de l’Afrique battra à travers la musique, les installations et la foule, incarnant l’esprit de collaboration et de progrès de l’AEW. Les invités seront invités à laisser leur empreinte digitale sur la boussole à l’aide de peinture, marquant ainsi leur place sur le continent et contribuant à une œuvre d’art collective qui célèbre l’unité tout en soulignant la responsabilité partagée de construire un avenir durable.

À la tombée de la nuit, la célébration se transformera en un festival à grande échelle, avec des cocktails, des DJ et une piste de danse pleine d’énergie. Au-delà du divertissement, le concert JET vise à rappeler au public que l’histoire énergétique de l’Afrique concerne autant les personnes que les ressources, que le progrès peut être joyeux, créatif et inclusif, et qu’un avenir durable s’imagine mieux ensemble.

En associant la musique et la culture aux thèmes de l’énergie et de la durabilité, le concert JET promet d’être l’un des moments forts de l’AEW 2025.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

À propos African Energy Week :
Invest in African Energy est la plateforme de choix pour les opérateurs de projets, les financiers, les fournisseurs de technologies et les gouvernements, et s’est imposée comme le lieu officiel pour la signature d’accords dans le domaine de l’énergie en Afrique. Visitez www.AECWeek.com pour plus d’informations sur cet événement passionnant.

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Just Energy Transition Concert to Unite Africa at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

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The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert is set to kick off African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, bringing together music, culture and purpose in an unprecedented celebration of Africa’s unity. Hosted at the Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town’s Granger Bay on September 29, the concert will serve as a continent-wide showcase, tying north, south, east and west into one shared narrative of rhythm, sustainability and change.

More than an evening of performances, the JET Concert positions itself as a movement – an immersive experience where heritage, energy and the vision for a brighter future come together. As the official pre-conference icebreaker of AEW 2025, the concert will raise awareness and participation among youth, communities and energy professionals in the shared mission to end energy poverty. It is designed as a lively celebration of African music, arts and culture that will energize attendees for the week of learning, dialogue and networking ahead.

Artists including Fazil, Crowd Kontroller, DJ Dollar, Young Stunna, Uncles Waffles and Fireboy will headline the event, performing to a crowd of delegates at one of Cape Town’s most iconic venues. Built within a restored boathouse, the Grand Africa Café & Beach offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island, with multiple bars, ocean-view decks and expansive spaces designed to accommodate both intimate and large-scale gatherings. The setting will be transformed with creative installations and an atmosphere that merges Africa’s rich traditions with its modern aspirations.

At the heart of the evening will be the Compass, a symbol of connection across Africa’s north, south, east and west. From the deserts to the cities, the savannahs to the coasts, Africa’s heartbeat will reverberate through the music, the installations and the crowd, embodying AEW’s spirit of collaboration and progress. Guests will be invited to leave their fingerprint on the Compass in paint, marking their place on the continent and contributing to a collective artwork that celebrates unity while underscoring the shared responsibility of building a sustainable future.

As day turns to night, the celebration will evolve into a full-scale festival, with flowing cocktails, DJs and a dance floor alive with energy. Beyond entertainment, the JET Concert aims to remind audiences that Africa’s energy story is as much about people as it is about resources – that progress can be joyful, creative and inclusive, and that a sustainable future is best imagined together.

By aligning music and culture with the themes of energy and sustainability, the JET Concert promises to be one of the defining highlights of AEW 2025. It will showcase not only the diversity of Africa’s voices but also the unity of its vision, offering an unforgettable night of sound and spirit at the intersection of heritage and hope.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

About African Energy Week:
AEW: Invest in African Energies 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 for more information about this exciting event.

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Qatar Participates in G20 FMs Second Meeting

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The State of Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

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Qatar Participates in High-Level Open Debate on AI and International Peace and Security

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the UN Security Council’s high-level open debate on artificial intelligence and international peace and security, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The State of Qatar’s delegation to the debate was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. 

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Workshop to Unpack African Mining Trends, Prospects at African Mining Week (AMW)

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The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will host a technical workshop organized by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, on October 1, 2025, in Cape Town. Under the theme Strategies to Maximize Africa’s Mining Potential, the session will connect global investors and mining stakeholders to emerging opportunities across the continent’s mining value chain.

Led by Franklin Edochie, Deputy Director & Head of Metals and Mining at AFC, the workshop will explore key industry trends, with a focus on energy transition and precious metals. AMW 2025 comes at a pivotal time, as Africa strengthens cooperation with global partners such as the AFC to unlock investment, accelerate infrastructure development, advance value addition and drive GDP growth and job creation. With global demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2030, Africa – home to 30% of the world’s reserves – holds a central role in reinforcing global supply chains while harnessing this demand for sustainable development.

The AMW workshop will also highlight AFC’s achievements and solutions in bridging Africa’s mining financing gap. Through infrastructure investment, blended finance and de-risking strategies, AFC has positioned itself as a key player in African mining. The institution has contributed over $50 billion to GDP, mobilized $14 billion in capital and created seven million jobs across critical industries, including mining. AFC’s investments in the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the DRC alone have generated 26,000 jobs, while support for the Lobito Corridor is enhancing mineral exports and regional trade between the DRC, Zambia and Angola.

At AMW 2025, AFC will present two portfolio mining case studies and two pipeline case studies, underscoring its commitment to sustainable sector growth. A Silver Partner of the event, AFC will be represented by various speakers, including Molebogeng Mazibuko, Associate Vice President, Investment and Andrea Tiacoh-Sanogo, Associate, Metals & Mining, in high-level discussions on the future of mining in Africa.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

Check out AFC’s Development Impact Report here (https://apo-opa.co/46Gw974).

About African Mining Week:
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

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Le Zimbabwe Accueillera le Siège de la Nouvelle Entité Indépendante de la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (IATF)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le principal événement Africain dédié au commerce et à l’investissement, la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (IATF), est en train de devenir une institution Africaine indépendante et permanente dont le siège est situé à Harare, au Zimbabwe, afin d’accélérer l’intégration économique de l’Afrique.

La Société de la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (IATFCO) a été dévoilée lors de la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine 2025 (IATF2025) à Alger. Cette initiative vise à rendre la foire durable, évolutive et profondément alignée sur la vision de la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf).

Cette annonce fait suite à un processus de sélection rigoureux et à l’approbation finale du Conseil Consultatif de l’IATF. Elle marque le début d’une nouvelle ère dans l’organisation de la foire. L’IATF est organisée tous les deux ans par l’Afreximbank, la Commission de l’Union Africaine et le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf.

Le Zimbabwe est sorti vainqueur des candidatures officielles pour accueillir le siège de l’IATFCO, qui avaient été reçues du Burkina Faso, du Cameroun, du Malawi, de la Zambie, du Zimbabwe et de l’Afrique du Sud.

En annonçant la sélection du Zimbabwe, le Président du Conseil Consultatif de l’IATF et Ancien Président de la République Fédérale du Nigeria, S.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, a expliqué que le Zimbabwe avait été sélectionné pour ses installations de conférence, sa solide connectivité aérienne, sa capacité d’hébergement et les terrains promis pour son expansion.

S.E. Obasanjo a déclaré : « Cela ouvre un nouveau chapitre pour l’IATF, qui continue à stimuler la croissance du commerce Intra-Africain et à jouer son rôle en tant que le plus important rassemblement commercial et d’investissement du continent. L’IATF est un symbole du réveil économique de l’Afrique, où la puissance du commerce et de l’investissement nous unit à travers toutes les régions du continent Africain et donne vie à l’ambition de la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf).

Le Président du Conseil d’Administration de la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), le Professeur Benedict Oramah, a félicité le Gouvernement du Zimbabwe et l’a mis au défi, aux côtés du Conseil Consultatif, d’accélérer son ouverture en tant qu’organisation indépendante et durable.

« Il s’agit d’une étape importante pour l’IATF. Il est encourageant de constater que le Conseil d’Administration d’Afreximbank a approuvé une capitalisation initiale de 28 millions de dollars Américains pour l’institution. Alors que nous prévoyons que l’organisation s’efforcera d’atteindre la viabilité financière, je voudrais saisir cette occasion pour appeler les Gouvernements, les Entreprises et les Institutions Financières Africains à la soutenir pendant sa phase de démarrage », a déclaré le Professeur Oramah.

L’IATF est une plateforme permettant aux entreprises de présenter leurs produits et services aux visiteurs et aux acheteurs tout en explorant les opportunités et en échangeant des informations. L’IATF vise à exploiter les opportunités offertes par le marché unique de la ZLECAf, qui compte plus de 1,4 milliard de personnes et un PIB de plus de 3 500 milliards de dollars Américains. Avec plus de 112 000 visiteurs venus de 132 pays, l’IATF2025, qui s’est déroulée du 4 au 10 Septembre, s’est terminée sur une note remarquablement positive, avec 48,3 milliards de dollars Américains d’accords commerciaux et d’investissement signés au cours des sept jours de l’exposition continentale. Elle a accueilli 2 148 exposants.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos de la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine :
Organisée par la Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank), la Commission de l’Union Africaine (CUA) et le Secrétariat de la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), la Foire Commerciale Intra-Africaine (IATF) a pour objectif de fournir une plateforme unique facilitant l’échange d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement afin de soutenir l’augmentation du commerce et des investissements Intra-Africains, en particulier dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre de l’Accord de Libre-Échange Continental Africain (ZLECAf). L’IATF rassemble des acteurs continentaux et mondiaux afin de présenter et d’exposer leurs produits et services et d’explorer les opportunités commerciales et d’investissement sur le continent. Elle fournit également une plateforme pour partager des informations sur le commerce, l’investissement et les marchés avec les parties prenantes et permet aux participants de discuter et d’identifier des solutions aux défis auxquels sont confrontés le commerce et l’investissement Intra-Africains. Outre les participants Africains, la Foire est également ouverte aux entreprises et aux investisseurs de pays non Africains intéressés par les affaires en Afrique et désireux de soutenir la transformation du continent par l’industrialisation et le développement des exportations.

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Zimbabwe será a sede da nova entidade independente da Feira de Comércio Intra-Africana (IATF)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O principal evento de comércio e investimento de África, a Feira de Comércio Intra-Africana (IATF), está a transformar-se numa instituição africana independente e permanente com sede em Harare, no Zimbábue, para acelerar a integração económica de África.

A Intra-African Trade Fair Company (IATFCO) foi apresentada durante a Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) em Argel. A iniciativa visa tornar a feira sustentável, escalável e profundamente alinhada com a visão da Área de Comércio Livre Continental Africana (AfCFTA).

O anúncio segue um rigoroso processo de seleção e a aprovação final pelo Conselho Consultivo da IATF, marcando uma nova era na organização da feira. A IATF é co-organizada bienalmente pelo Afreximbank Africano, pela Comissão da União Africana e pelo Secretariado da AfCFTA.

O Zimbabwe emergiu vencedor das candidaturas formais para acolher a sede da IATFCO que foram recebidas de Burkina Faso, Camarões, Malawi, Zâmbia, Zimbabwe e África do Sul.

Anunciando a seleção do Zimbábue, o Presidente do Conselho Consultivo da IATF e antigo Presidente da República Federal da Nigéria, Sua Excelência Chief Olusegun Obasanjo explicou que o Zimbábue foi selecionado de forma competitiva pelas suas instalações para conferências, conectividade aérea robusta, capacidade de alojamento e terrenos prometidos para expansão.

S.E. Obasanjo disse: “Isto abre um novo capítulo para a IATF, enquanto continua a impulsionar o crescimento do comércio intra-africano e a desempenhar o seu papel como o encontro mais importante de comércio e investimento no continente. A IATF é um símbolo do despertar económico da África, onde o poder do comércio e do investimento nos une através das regiões do continente africano e dá vida à ambição da Área de Livre Comércio Continental Africana (AfCFTA).

O Presidente e Chairman do Conselho de Administração do Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, congratulou o Governo do Zimbabwe e desafiou-o, juntamente com o Conselho Consultivo, a acelerar a sua abertura como uma organização independente e sustentável.

“Este é um enorme marco para o IATF. É encorajador que o Conselho do Afreximbank tenha aprovado uma capitalização inicial de 28 milhões de dólares para a instituição. Embora esperemos que a organização busque a sustentabilidade financeira, gostaria de aproveitar esta oportunidade para apelar aos governos africanos, corporações e instituições financeiras para que a apoiem durante a sua fase inicial de desenvolvimento,” disse o Prof. Oramah.

A IATF é uma plataforma para empresas apresentarem os seus bens e serviços a visitantes e compradores, enquanto exploram oportunidades e trocam informações. A IATF tem como objetivo aproveitar as oportunidades do mercado único da AfCFTA, que conta com mais de 1,4 mil milhões de pessoas e um PIB superior a 3,5 trilhões de dólares. Com mais de 112.000 visitantes de 132 países, a IATF2025, que decorreu de 4 a 10 de setembro, terminou de uma maneira notavelmente positiva, com 48,3 mil milhões de dólares em acordos de comércio e investimento assinados durante os sete dias da exposição continental. Recebeu 2.148 expositores.

Para mais informações, por favor visite www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Afreximbank.

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Sobre a Feira de Comércio Intra-Africano:
Organizado pelo Banco Africano de Exportação e Importação (Afreximbank), Comissão da União Africana (AUC) e Secretariado da Zona de Comércio Livre Continental Africana (AfCFTA), a Feira de Comércio Intra-Africana (IATF) destina-se a proporcionar uma plataforma única para facilitar a troca de informações sobre comércio e investimento em apoio ao aumento do comércio e investimento intra-africano, especialmente no contexto da implementação do Acordo de Livre Comércio Continental Africano (AfCFTA). A IATF reúne agentes continentais e globais para apresentar e exibir os seus bens e serviços e explorar oportunidades de negócios e investimento no continente. Também proporciona uma plataforma para partilhar informações sobre comércio, investimento e mercado com as partes interessadas e permite que os participantes discutam e identifiquem soluções para os desafios que confrontam o comércio e investimento intra-africano. Além dos participantes africanos, a Feira de Comércio também está aberta a empresas e investidores de países não africanos interessados em fazer negócios em África e ao apoiar a transformação do continente através da industrialização e do desenvolvimento das exportações.

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African School of Governance’s Pioneer Master of Public Administration (MPA) Class Celebrates Matriculation with a Student Dialogue with President Paul Kagame and Former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn

Source: APO

The African School of Governance (ASG) (https://ASG.ac/) celebrated an epic milestone with the matriculation of its inaugural Master of Public Administration (MPA) cohort. Co-founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the first-of-its-kind programme offers a unique opportunity for students to learn from a wide range of the continent’s most prominent scholars, policymakers, and government leaders.

ASG welcomed fifty-one students from fourteen African nations as their #ASGPioneers with invigorating words of wisdom and encouragement.

“An institution is only as strong as the people it shapes. That means you,” said President Kagame as he reminded students of their leadership responsibilities. “Your education here will challenge you to think critically and practically, about how to move our continent forward. Our hope is that soon, when your countries look to you for answers, you will be ready.”

Members of the diplomatic corps, ASG leadership, partners, students and faculty bore witness to the incoming class taking the ASG Pledge, committing to integrity, selfless service, and transformative leadership.

“Together we commit to advance excellence and transformative leadership on the African continent,” – commented Francisca Mujawase,  President of the Student Representative Council.

Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, underscored the moment’s significance:

“Today marks a pivotal milestone for the ASG and for Africa’s future leadership. The inaugural Master of Public Administration class reflects a Pan-African vision of inclusion and diversity, cultivating leaders grounded in African realities. Each participant embodies the promise of ethical and transformational leadership that will drive innovation and global best practice and bring prosperity and peace across the continent.”

The Mastercard Foundation is a founding partner of ASG, working alongside the co-founders and other African leaders to nurture a new generation of ethical and effective public leaders. The partnership reflects the goals of the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, which seeks to enable 30 million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.

The ceremony culminated with a high-level dialogue between President Kagame and former Prime Minister Desalegn and students exploring the theme of Mindset and Attitude of Leadership.

In the discussion, H.E. Desalegn challenged students to lead the charge of embodying selfless leadership saying, “I want to see selfless leaders who are committed as servant leaders to serve their own people. Our aim is to see ‘this is my turn to eat’ change to ‘this is my turn to sacrifice’.”

Matriculation marked a defining moment for ASG. Commenting on the significance of the event, Prof. Amany El-Sharif, Vice-President for Academic Affairs said, “Today is far more than a ceremony. It is a rite of passage and a commitment to serve Africa.”

As a platform and centre for public policy, innovation and discourse, ASG will host public lectures and events throughout the year. For more information on ASG and upcoming events please visit https://ASG.ac/.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African School of Governance.

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About the African School of Governance (ASG):
ASG is a ground-breaking graduate-level institution committed to transforming leadership and governance in Africa. Through its pillars of education, research, and public policy, ASG empowers leaders to address Africa’s challenges with culturally relevant, evidence-based, and innovative solutions. The institution is poised to become a catalyst for positive change, producing ethical leaders who will lead Africa’s charge toward sustainable development and governance excellence.

About the Mastercard Foundation:
The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Its Young Africa Works strategy aims to enable 30 million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030, while its EleV strategy will support 100,000 Indigenous youth in Canada to complete their education and transition to meaningful work aligned with their traditions, values, and aspirations.

Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by its Board of Directors and Leadership team. For more information on the Foundation, please visit www.MastercardFdn.org.   

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Zimbabwe to host headquarters of Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)’s new independent entity

Source: APO

Africa’s premier trade and investment event, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is transitioning into an independent, permanent African institution headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe to accelerate Africa’s economic integration.

The Intra-African Trade Fair Company (IATFCO) was unveiled during the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers. The move is aimed at making the fair sustainable, scalable and deeply aligned to the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The announcement follows a rigorous selection process and eventual approval by the IATF Advisory Council and marks a new era in the organisation of the fair. IATF is co-convened biennially by the African Afreximbank, the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat.

Zimbabwe emerged winner from the formal bids for hosting the headquarters of the IATFCO that were received from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Announcing the selection of Zimbabwe, the Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo explained that Zimbabwe was competitively selected for its conferencing facilities, robust air connectivity, accommodation capacity and pledged land for expansion.

H.E. Obasanjo said: “This opens a new chapter for IATF as it continues powering growth in intra-African trade and playing its role as the most important trade and investment gathering on the continent. IATF is a symbol of Africa’s economic awakening, where the power of trade and investment unifies us from across regions of the African continent and breathes life to the ambition of the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA.

President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah congratulated the Government of Zimbabwe and challenged it, alongside the Advisory Council, to expedite its opening as an independent and sustainable organisation.

“This is a huge milestone for IATF. It is encouraging that the Board of Afreximbank has approved an initial capitalisation of US$28 million for the institution. While we anticipate that the organisation would strive for financial sustainability, I would like to seize this opportunity to call on African governments, Corporations, and financial institutions to support it during its early teething stage,” Prof Oramah said.

IATF is a platform for businesses to showcase their goods and services to visitors and buyers while exploring opportunities and exchanging information. IATF aims to tap into opportunities from AfCFTA’s single market of over 1.4 billion people and GDP of over US$3.5 trillion. Attended by more than 112,000 visitors from 132 countries, IATF2025, which took place from 4 to 10 September, ended on a remarkably high note with US$48.3 billion in trade and investment deals signed over the seven days of the continental exposition. It welcomed 2,148 exhibitors.

For more information, please visit www.IntrAfricanTradeFair.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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About the Intra-African Trade Fair:
Organised by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is intended to provide a unique platform for facilitating trade and investment information exchange in support of increased intra-African trade and investment, especially in the context of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). IATF brings together continental and global players to showcase and exhibit their goods and services and to explore business and investment opportunities in the continent. It also provides a platform to share trade, investment and market information with stakeholders and allows participants to discuss and identify solutions to the challenges confronting intra-African trade and investment. In addition to African participants, the Trade Fair is also open to businesses and investors from non-African countries interested in doing business in Africa and in supporting the continent’s transformation through industrialisation and export development.

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