Asian markets drop as traders temper rate cut bets

Stocks fell Tuesday, extending the sell-off seen on Wall Street, with analysts warning November's rally fuelled by bets on interest rate cuts may have gone too far, forcing traders to take a step back. Markets surged last month as data pointing to slowing inflation and softer job markets combined with a dovish turn by Federal Reserve officials to stoke expectations they will next year begin loosening monetary policy. Those hopes […]

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APO International

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit Join Forces with GE Vernova at Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to Promote Sustainable Projects Across ICIEC Member States

In a landmark event during COP 28, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group and GE Energy Financial Services, Inc (GE Vernova) formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed to bolster sustainable development and climate action across ICIEC's 49 member states. The MOU, signed by Mr. Oussama […]

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Africa

African dinosaurs and the sixth mass extinction

“It’s really important that we realise we need to take better care of the planet, otherwise we’ll also go the way of the dinosaur,” said Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan, palaeobiologist and professor at the University of Cape Town. She was speaking at GroundUp’s final Science for the People seminar for the year, hosted at Bertha House in Cape Town on Friday 1 December. Chinsamy-Turan has a species of Sabre-toothed cat named after her. The topic of […]

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South Africa

South Africa misses the Mandela ‘spirit’ 10 years after icon’s death

With murals of his smiling face still covering many buildings, South Africans on Tuesday marked 10 years since the death of Nelson Mandela with a mixture of longing for his integrity and disappointment over what has happened since. While no official ceremonies were planned to recall South Africa's first black president, many spared a thought for the leader who emerged from prison in 1991 to end apartheid. Fellow Nobel Peace […]

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Africa

Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 at COP28 for climate solutions

Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They will also receive a comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since its launch in 2021, the YouthADAPT initiative has provided more than $5 million to 33 young entrepreneurs from 19 African nations. Jointly organised by the African Development Bank Group and the Global Center […]

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Modernizing Security in Africa’s Rising Print Landscape (By Quentyn Taylor)

By Quentyn Taylor, Director of Information Security, Canon Europe (www.Canon-CNA.com) It’s no longer enough to just print and sell a product. In the modern print landscape, businesses in Africa need to think about creative solutions to meet customers’ needs, while maintaining cyber hygiene with a 360 -degree approach. With Africa’s print industry projected to reach a staggering value of US$235.3 million by the end of 2031, the digital disruption has […]

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EcoFlow Powers Up the Holidays: Take Portable Power on Your Festive Journey in December!

EcoFlow (www.EcoFlow.com), a leading provider of sustainable energy and lifestyle solutions, is amping up lights for the festive season with a chance of saving up to R37,999 throughout December. As families gear up for the holidays, EcoFlow invites you to power your celebrations with these gift ideas below, highly recommended for those who love outdoor life and care about sustainability! EcoFlow DELTA 2: Best-Selling Portable Power Station for Family Gatherings […]

December 5, 2023

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies bolsters its South African leadership team with the appointment of Lerato Dipuo Phueginia Pule as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (www.Liquid.Tech), a pan-African technology group, is proud to announce the appointment of Lerato Dipuo Phueginia Pule as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its South Africa operations, effective 1 February 2024. Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa, said, "I am pleased to welcome Lerato to the executive team at Liquid South Africa. She is an accomplished and well-established CFO with an extensive understanding of […]

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Namibia

NamPol launches operation against GBV in Oshikoto

The Namibian Police Force and the Men and Women Network against Crime in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a three-day operation to address gender-based violence (GBV). The regional police deputy commissioner, Wynand Neels, stated during the launch in Omuthiya on Monday that the operation is scheduled to take place from 04 to 06 December 2023. It aligns with the 16 days of activism against GBV campaign which started on 25 […]

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Month: December 2023