insert_link Namibia Sioka calls for collective investment to prevent GBV Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, on Tuesday urged the government, civil society, churches and traditional authorities to prioritise investment in preventive measures to combat violence against women and girls. Sioka made the statement in Mariental during the launch of the commemoration of ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ under the theme ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.’ In her statement […] todayNovember 29, 2023 4
insert_link APO International Africa Energy Expo Gears Up for Inaugural Edition with Unveiling of Key Speakers and Session Topics Following the announcement of the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 20 to 22 February 2024, Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, has unveiled a stellar line-up of speakers and exhibitors who will be participating in the inaugural Africa Energy Leadership Summit and expo. Key exhibitors, partners, and speakers Several key industry leaders have been confirmed as […] todayNovember 29, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Africa Finance Corporation Invests $60 Million to Boost Angola’s Indigenous Oil & Gas Production Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has invested US$60 million in Etu Energias (formerly Somoil), the largest private Angolan oil company, as part of a drive to boost indigenous participation in the continent’s energy sector. The investment is part of a $190 million debt facility to support Etu Energias in acquiring oil and gas reserves co-owned by France’s TotalEnergies and Japan’s Inpex Corporation. […] todayNovember 29, 2023
insert_link South Africa SA’s SECTION27 and CASAC launch the Democracy and Constitutionalism report SA's SECTION27 and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution have launched a conference report titled Democracy and Constitutionalism: Civic Education Conference Report and Keywords. The report brings into focus the importance of civic education at a time when South Africa is preparing for elections next year, which are widely viewed as the most significant since 1994. SECTION27’s spokesperson, Pearl Nicodemus, says the current state of basic […] todayNovember 29, 2023 8
insert_link Business / Economics Amazon unveils new chips as Microsoft rivalry heats up Amazon's cloud computing arm has unveiled new chips designed to help customers train artificial intelligence models. It follows a similar announcement from Microsoft earlier this month as the race to develop custom silicon chips heats up. Ira Spitzer reports. todayNovember 29, 2023 15
insert_link Namibia Government to roll out drought food voucher system The Namibian government is in the process of rolling out a food voucher system to all 14 regions after the programme was successfully piloted in the Oshana Region. This forms part of the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, an alternative drought relief delivery mechanism being piloted by the Office of the Prime Minister. Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the system digitises and automates the food relief beneficiary system […] todayNovember 29, 2023 9
insert_link Opinion Pieces Investing in Your Future – A Holiday Gift to Yourself The holiday season, with its festive spirit and gift-giving traditions, prompts us to reflect on what truly matters in life. Amidst the joy and merriment, it's worth considering a gift to yourself that transcends the immediate pleasures of the season – the gift of financial security through long-term investments. As we approach the end of the year, there's no better time to contemplate the future and take steps to secure […] todayNovember 29, 2023 24
insert_link APO International United States (U.S.) Fintech Company, Grey, Unveils New Look to Support its Global Expansion Strategy Grey (https://Grey.co) a cross-border fintech company based in the United States, has initiated a substantial global rebranding effort, unveiling a contemporary logo and website design. This strategic undertaking is in line with the company's ambitious plans to broaden its presence in the global market. Having already established a solid presence in East Africa for over a year, Grey is now positioning itself for a more expansive and impactful role in the […] todayNovember 29, 2023
insert_link APO International Africa urges a spotlight on climate finance as the world heads to Conference of the Parties (COP28) The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) will mobilize financing for climate action at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, and amplify Africa’s calls for robust commitments by wealthy countries to meet the continent’s urgent needs in addressing climate change. The Bank Group, led by its President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, will launch and cement several climate action initiatives during the global event taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November […] todayNovember 29, 2023 1