By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Tesla boss Elon Musk has briefly become the first individual in history to reach a personal net worth exceeding half a trillion dollars, following a sharp rise in the electric carmaker’s stock. According to market reports, Musk’s wealth stood at $500.1 billion during trading in New York on Wednesday…
The ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative celebrates youth innovation and sustainable energy solutions across the continent CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Namibia has been awarded the top prize of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Regional Finals during the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner on September 30. The team was recognized for its…
Day 1 of African Mining Week 2025 featured the ministerial forum in which African mining ministers discussed policies being used by their countries to advance local value addition of minerals CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Mining Ministries from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) showcased measures driving beneficiation of mineral resources during the…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German inflation jumped to 2.4% in September, the highest rate so far this year, the Federal Statistical Office said on Tuesday. The provisional figure represents a significant rise from the 2.2% rate measured in August. Consumer prices rose by 0.2% month on month, the Wiesbaden-based agency said, driven by inflation in…
The African Development Bank’s support for the project will help reduce unemployment and underemployment, improving economic inclusion and driving social stability, particularly in Bioko Sur and Welé-Nzas ABIDJAN (CONVERSEER) – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €73.27 million loan to Equatorial Guinea for the first phase of the…
APPO and Afreximbank provided updates on the $5 billion African Energy Bank at AEW 2025 pre-conference workshops, highlighting efforts to close Africa’s energy financing gap and expand electricity access for millions CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank shared updates on the establishment of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank…
At AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, students from Angola, Namibia, Nigeria and Mozambique showcased sustainable STEM solutions at the ExxonMobil STEM Africa 2025 finals CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Young innovators from Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria have presented their STEM-driven solutions at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals in Cape Town. The competition,…
For five decades, the ACG has played a vital role in tackling global development challenges, improving lives, building resilient communities, and driving inclusive growth JEDDAH (CONVERSEER) – The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) will mark its 50th anniversary with a high-level Golden Jubilee celebration on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together…
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 By Our Reporter JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – CANAL+ (C+) is proud to unveil its new leadership team for combined businesses in Africa Calvo Mawela, outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, is appointed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, aimed at driving economic transformation, tourism development, and aviation workforce training. The agreement, which follows the successful acquisition and launch of two CRJ-1000 aircraft by the state government, is designed to empower…
