insert_link APO International Conference of the Parties (COP28): African civil society unveils its recommendations for the fight against climate change in Africa At the United Nations’ climate conference COP 28 an African civil society coalition has unveiled its five absolute priorities to fight climate change: adaptation, loss and damage, food systems; land use; and the protection and restoration of forests. The priorities were announced by Secou Sarr, Executive Secretary of ENDA-Tiers Monde, representing a collective of African non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at a side event held on Tuesday 5 December, at the ongoing […] todayDecember 8, 2023 1
insert_link World Indian opposition leader and critic of PM Modi expelled from Indian parliament over bribery charges An Indian politician and opposition leader, also known to be a fierce critic of Prime Minister Modi and his party, was expelled from India's lower house of the parliament on Friday. This action comes after she was embroiled in a controversy over a bribery charge since October. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi. todayDecember 8, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill SA's Referendum Party’s leader, Phil Craig says the Western Cape has once again been denied its democratic will after it voted against the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Council of Provinces. Craig says if president Cyril Ramaphosa signs the bill into law, the province will be forced to implement yet another ill-considered and destructive policy to which the Western Cape people are opposed. todayDecember 8, 2023 5
insert_link APO International Conference of the Parties (COP28): Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Signs Its First Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) For US$200m With a Syndicate of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs) Led by Proparco A syndicate of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs) led by Proparco, and including Norfund, DEG, FMO and EFP, has announced a US$200 million Sustainability-Linked Loan to support Ecobank Group’s (www.Ecobank.com) Sustainability and Climate strategy. This is a significant milestone as it is the first ever sustainability-linked loan to a sub-Saharan African financial institution. The facility is linked to two major climate commitments including Climate Disclosures and the definition of a Climate […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2
insert_link World US Federal prosecutors charge Hunter Biden with tax evasion The Department of Justice has charged Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden with nine counts of tax evasion. It's the second indictment this year for the president's son, whose legal problems continue to be a political liability for his father. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 8, 2023 11
insert_link South Africa ANC struggle stalwart Mavuso Msimang resigned as deputy president of the Veterans League weeks ago Former ANC struggle stalwart Mavuso Msimang has confirmed that he resigned as deputy president of the Veterans League weeks ago. Msimang told the SABC other engagements were the reason for stepping down and acknowledged the challenging nature of his role as deputy president of the Veterans League. This confirmation comes following Msimang’s recent resignation from the ANC, expressing disappointment with the party’s endemic corruption. todayDecember 8, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia NAMFISA has embarked on securing the long-term sustainability of the medical aid fund industry The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority has embarked on proactive measures aimed at securing the long-term sustainability of the medical aid fund industry. In response to the escalating challenges posed by rising medical aid contribution rates, NAMFISA had this to say via spokeperson Victoria Muranda. todayDecember 8, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia releases Economic Outlook update for December The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook update for December 2023 with the domestic economy estimated to expand by 3.9 percent in 2023 and by 3.4 percent in 2024. Our team spoke to BON's Principal International Relations & Sustainability: Naufiku Hamunime. todayDecember 8, 2023 15
insert_link APO International Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote (www.Dangote.com) Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased 1 million barrels of Agbami crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO), one of the largest trading companies in Nigeria as well as globally, trading over 8 million barrels of crude oil per day. The STASCO cargo contained 1 million barrels from […] todayDecember 8, 2023 2