Spiro raises $215m in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa
Spiro is Africa’s largest electric mobility company and operates the continent’s most extensive battery-swapping network for electric two-wheel vehicles.
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Kenya events: Alfa Laval showcases advanced avocado oil processing technologies
For 140 years, the company has pioneered solutions that help customers optimize processes, improve energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
Call for urgent regional coordination following Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC
Ebola Virus Disease is a severe and often fatal illness. It spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected persons, contaminated materials, or persons who have died from the disease.
Emirates’ iconic A380 returns to Dubai with world-first Starlink Wi-Fi onboard
The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world to offer internet to its customers, with first generation systems offering a total aircraft bandwidth of less than 1 Mbps.
KfW Development Bank becomes an ATIDI shareholder, to enhance German investments in Africa
KfW invested USD 32 million to become a D2-class shareholder of ATIDI, a status dedicated to Export Credit Agencies and Non-African Public Entities.
Indigenous peoples and feminist movements demand a just, rights-based energy transition at global conference in Colombia
The Brazilian COP30 presidency, which is running a parallel process to create a road map for fossil fuel phaseouts that will be delivered at COP31 in November 2026, has indicated that it will consider the outcomes from Santa Marta.
APO Group promotes Loanette Boshoff to chief people officer
Loanette Boshoff’s appointment demonstrates commitment to a collaborative, growth-focused culture at APO Group.
Feminist voices demand justice in critical minerals boom as women all for inclusion and power
Civil society organisations, including eco-feminist networks, are now pushing for policies that centre women in critical mineral value chains.
Cross Switch appoints Nondumiso Siboto as head of operations, South Africa
Nondumiso will drive key operational initiatives to strengthen internal infrastructure, enhance process efficiency, and support the company’s continued growth across South Africa and beyond.
Chapman Freeborn appoints Danish Cutleriwala as country manager India
The company is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 145 aircraft worldwide and the parent company of over 250 subsidiaries.
Cross Switch goes live with Absa Pay to deliver bank‑authenticated payments for merchants
For merchants on the Cross Switch platform, Absa Pay can be enabled with limited additional development and integrates seamlessly alongside existing payment methods.
Wingu Africa launches Wingu Cloud Exchange in Ethiopia
Wingu is East Africa’s first specialist carrier-neutral data centre operator and cloud solutions provider, with strategic locations in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.