Ex-DR Congo PM backs Katumbi amid election tensions

Ex-DR Congo PM backs Katumbi amid election tensions

The former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo, has withdrawn from next month's presidential election. He said he would now be backing Moïse Katumbi, a millionaire businessman and former governor of the Katanga region. According to the BBC, the run-up to the 20 December vote has been tense with human rights groups accusing the authorities of cracking down on dissent and freedom of expression - […]

November 20, 2023 4

Africa

Namibia strengthens Anti-corruption framework

The Anti-Corruption Commission, with assistance from the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange, is conducting a four-day mission to enhance the capacity of officials and stakeholders as Namibia works on establishing a framework for corruption risk management. Josefina Nghituwamata from the ACC says that a team of five experts from Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Romania will lead the session in Windhoek from 20 to 23 November 2023.

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World

United Nations staff killed in northern Gaza

In northern Gaza, nearly 200 people were killed and injured following attacks this weekend on the UN-run Al-Fakoura school. According to Adnan Abu Hasna, a spokesperson for the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UN employees have also lost their lives in these incidents.

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Africa

African leaders in Berlin for economic cooperation talks

African heads of state and prime ministers are convening in Berlin for a two-day conference to discuss enhanced economic cooperation with Europe. According to the German Press Agency, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to engage in bilateral talks with leaders. The 'Compact with Africa' conference focuses on bolstering private investment in Africa and collaborating on sustainable energy projects.

November 20, 2023 7

APO International

Afreximbank’s President Oramah wins Zik Prize in Leadership

The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Prof. Benedict Oramah, was yesterday in Lagos awarded the 2021/22 Zik Prize in Professional Leadership by the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC). In a citation, Prof. Pat Utomi, Head of the PPRAC Zik Prize Selection Committee, said that Prof. Oramah is being recognised for his remarkable piloting of Africa’s premier multilateral financial institution to deliver on its mandate of […]

November 20, 2023 4

Business / Economics

Lüderitz Airport passenger volumes increase

Passenger numbers at Lüderitz Airport have increased from 400 to 1420 per month as of March 2023. The Namibia Airports Company links the rise in traffic volume to increased oil and gas activities offshore and upcoming green hydrogen projects in the town. Here’s the NAC’s Dan Kamati.

November 20, 2023 25

Business / Economics

Survey shows that businesses struggle to find skilled workers

A survey by the Economic Policy Research Association and over 500 local businesses has revealed that 56% find it "difficult" to hire adequately skilled employees, with 30% describing it as "extremely difficult." The 2022 survey highlights the need for skilled Namibians to align with global standards in a small, shrinking local economy. The findings are part of a Private Sector Engagement Report launched in August 2023, aiming to establish dialogue […]

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APO International

33 Children Born into Hunger Every Minute in 2023 – Save the Children

New Save the Children analysis found that more than 17.6 million children will be born into hunger in 2023, one-fifth more children than a decade ago; Findings reveal that the number of children born into hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is highest since records began; Sifa *, 33, who gave birth to a malnourished baby three months ago in the DRC, said she lives in constant fear […]

November 20, 2023 1

APO International

South Africa: Small Business Development Committee Set to Conduct Last Leg of Public Hearings on National Small Enterprise Amendment (NSEA) Bill in Gauteng

The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development will from tomorrow, 21 November 2023, conduct three public hearings on the National Small Enterprise Amendment (NSEA) Bill [B16-2023] in Gauteng. The first public hearings will be held at the Fochville Civic Centre in West Rand District from 10 am to 2 pm. The second public hearing will be held at the South Rand Recreation Centre in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality […]

November 20, 2023 1