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African Energy Chamber
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African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Appoints Farid Ghezali as Secretary General, Charting New Course for African Oil Producers

With decades of experience in Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector, Farid Ghezali assumes the role of Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization

The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) appointed Algeria’s Farid Ghezali as its new Secretary General during the Ministerial Council Meeting in the Republic of Congo this week. Ghezali will take up the post in January 2026, marking the start of a new chapter for the continent’s oil producers as Africa…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Electoral Commissioners

The President wishes the commissioners well in safeguarding the integrity of diverse elections in the country

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 6 of the Electoral Commission Act and on the recommendation of the National Assembly appointed commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission who will serve for a period of seven years. Mrs Joyce Pitso will serve as a full-time member of the Electoral…

African Guarantee Fund

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African Guarantee Fund (AGF) West Africa Executive Appointment

Mr. MIAN is an enthusiastic and seasoned professional with more than 20 years in the finance industry worldwide

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) West Africa (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com/) Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Serge MIAN, as the Managing Director in charge of the subsidiary effective 3rd of November 2025. Mr. MIAN is a highly accomplished investment banker has had a sterling career having worked with top employers such…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Mr. Didier Dogley Appointed as Chairperson of the Islands Development Company (IDC)

Mr. Dogley's appointment comes as a result of the resignation of the previous Chairperson of the Board, Mr. Naadir Hassan

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr. Didier Dogley as the new Chairperson of the Board of the Islands Development Company (IDC), effective 29th October 2025. Mr. Dogley brings to the role over three decades of distinguished public service and leadership in the fields of…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

No Shocking Governance Failures at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Higher Education Chairperson Responds to Sunday Tribune

Mr Letsie wishes to clarify that during the oversight visit, the committee observed that the University Council was fully functional and properly constituted, and that relations between the council, management and stakeholders were cordial and constructive

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has noted with concern the Sunday Tribune article published on 26 October 2025, which contains several factual inaccuracies about the committee’s recent oversight visit to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Mr Letsie wishes to clarify that during the…

State House Seychelles
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Dr. Patrick Herminie Sworn in as Sixth President of the Republic of Seychelles

In his inaugural address, President Herminie outlined an ambitious and inclusive vision rooted in social justice, equal opportunity, and national unity

His Excellency Dr. Mathew Antonio Patrick Herminie sworn in as the sixth President of the Republic of Seychelles during a momentous national ceremony held at Unity Stadium, Sunday Evening. The event marked a historic milestone in the nation’s democratic journey and drew an enthusiastic gathering of citizens from Mahé, Praslin,…

Afreximbank

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Dr. George Elombi takes over as Afreximbank’s fourth President, pledges deeper impact

President Elombi announced that, over the next five to ten years, he would prioritise sectors he believed would have the most significant and sustained impact on Africa’s trade and wellbeing

African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Prof. Benedict Oramah as head of the African Multilateral Finance Institution. Formalised with an oath administered by Mr. Wale Edun,…

The Walt Disney Company Africa
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The Walt Disney Company Names Rochelle Knock as Country Head, Sub-Saharan Africa

Knock to also lead Disney+ and Networks business in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Walt Disney Company (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.eu/) has announced that Rochelle Knock has been named Vice President, Disney+ & Networks and Country Head, Sub-Saharan Africa and will start at the company in December. Knock joins from Yoco Technologies, most recently as Head of Customer Value Management. As Country Head, Sub-Saharan Africa, Rochelle…

APO Group

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Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) Appoints APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board

Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) – formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) – is the continent’s leading annual hospitality investment conference

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, is delighted to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) 2026 (www.FutureHospitality.com/africa). Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) – formerly known as the…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Higher Education Committee Resolves to Conduct Urgent Oversight Visit to the University of Fort Hare

The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Tebogo Letsie, lamented the extent of the damage and the disruption to academic activities

Following the recent student protests at the University of Fort Hare that led to the destruction of the university property, the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has decided to conduct an urgent oversight visit to the university’s Alice Campus in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. The Chairperson…