Author: Victor Olayiwola

BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 18, 2026/ — Radisson Rewards, the global loyalty program for Radisson Hotel Group (https://apo-opa.co/4tD4tLb), has surpassed 27 million members within three years, reflecting its rapid growth and strong global appeal. In 2025, the program introduced a series of new and expanded partnerships across banking, travel and lifestyle sectors, strengthening its promise to make earning and using points easier, more relevant and more rewarding for members worldwide. These new partnerships not only broaden everyday earning opportunities but also simplify points conversion and deliver added value through exclusive benefits. As Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio continues to grow, now spanning…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 17, 2026 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has been recognised at the 2025 Global Brand Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4rPq9BP) for delivering communications at a continental scale – ensuring impact, trust, and consistency across multiple markets and institutions. APO Group received two honours: Excellence in PR & Strategic Communications, and Most Influential Media Campaign. The Global Brand Awards celebrate organisations demonstrating leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across international markets. “These awards recognise the scale and scope of the work we deliver across Africa. Our clients rely on communications that deliver tangible results across…

ARAMARIBO, Suriname, February 16, 2026 Melvin Bouva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW 2026), taking place from 30 March to 1 April 2026 in Paramaribo. His participation signals high-level support at a pivotal stage in the country’s transition from exploration frontier to offshore producer, reinforcing government commitment to investor engagement and long-term sector development. The keynote will provide direct insight into Suriname’s policy coordination, international partnerships and capital-mobilization strategy as the country advances toward first offshore oil in 2028. Central to this trajectory…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 16, 2026 Across many Western countries, anti-energy activists attack the very oil and gas industry that provides tax revenue to build schools, pave roads and fund universities. Unreasonable limits on oil and natural gas activity do not just target companies – they ultimately harm societies, weaken economies and destroy jobs. Africa cannot afford to follow that path. At the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://EnergyChamber.org), we have always believed we must remain organized to defend this industry and fight back when necessary. The Chamber has personally invested significant effort in this fight because supporting the oil and…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 16, 2026 Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at Boarding Gates For the comfort of all fasting customers, complimentary iftar boxes to help break the fast containing water, laban, a banana, and dates are distributed at select Emirates Boarding Gates during iftar time. Emirates Ramadan…

CASABLANCA, Morocco, February 16, 2026 Following the 3rd International Orange Summer Challenge (OSC) Award Ceremony, held on February 4, 2026, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) awarded three innovative start-ups developed by young entrepreneurs from Africa and the Middle East, within the Orange Digital Center network. As a flagship program of the Orange Digital Centers network, Orange Summer Challenge is an international competition that supports young talents each year in turning their ideas into technology-based solutions with strong social and environmental impact. For the 2025 edition, 369 young innovators from 14 countries benefited from three months of intensive support…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 16, 2026 Reach Africa (www.ReachAfrica.com) has announced a key new partnership with V, the company formerly known as VIDAA – the fastest-growing Smart TV platform embedded at device level across a rapidly expanding base of African households. This appointment strengthens Reach Africa’s operating system layer, alongside its existing partnerships across multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), platforms, free streaming channel environments, and broadcasters. This partnership addresses a longstanding market challenge around fragmentation and scale by giving advertisers expanded access to premium audiences via the device OS layer, enabling consistent reach, brand-safe environments and high-impact placements that complement…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 16, 2026 Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader and Binance (www.Binance.com), the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced a new institutional off-exchange collateral program, making digital markets more secure and capital-efficient. Now live, eligible clients can use tokenized money market fund shares issued through Franklin Templeton’s Benji Technology Platform as off-exchange collateral when trading on Binance. The program alleviates a long-standing pain point for institutional traders by allowing them to use traditional regulated, yield-bearing money market fund assets in digital markets without parking those assets on an exchange. Instead, the value of…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 13, 2026 Africa doesn’t have a capital problem: it has a collaboration problem. For decades, we’ve convinced ourselves that more investment is the answer, but Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa (www.LeagasDelaney.co.za), argues we’ve been asking the wrong question. The continent’s real constraint isn’t money but the leadership discipline we’ve yet to master: building together across borders. In this opinion piece, Langa challenges business leaders to confront why continental scale remains elusive despite abundant capital, talent and ambition. For many years, Africa’s growth conversation has centred on capital, how much of it we lack,…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 13, 2026 This Valentine’s season, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether it’s wandering the enchanting canals of Venice, strolling hand-in-hand through the streets of Paris, or relaxing on the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives, Emirates connects travellers from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi through Dubai, creating the perfect start to a romantic getaway. With a comprehensive network and frequent flights, Emirates makes it easy for couples to plan their dream getaway. Travellers can choose from four daily flights from Johannesburg, two from Cape Town, and Nairobi’s service…