insert_link Africa Botswana and DeBeers sign $1 billion deal Botswana and De Beers have approved a $1 billion investment to dig under the world's richest diamond mine by volume. The Debswana Diamond Company's board said it has given the go-ahead to works that are to extend the life of the Jwaneng mine turning it from an open-pit site to an underground operation. About 70% of profits for Debswana come from Jwaneng. Here is the Deputy Minister of Mines and […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 31
insert_link APO International Democratic Republic of Congo presidential elections 2023: Ministerial statement Statement by Minister of State Rt Hon Lord Benyon: I would like to congratulate President Tshisekedi on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Kingdom commends DRC voters for their participation in the Presidential elections and their determination to exercise their democratic rights. We also welcome that voting was broadly peaceful and that elections took place on time. We also acknowledge issues raised by electoral […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Leaders from Eastern Equatoria and Greater Pibor in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-Supported Peace talks with Border Communities Following tensions between communities on the border of Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently facilitated peace dialogues in two villages affected by the conflict, Kuron and Boma. Top regional leaders were present, advocating for rapid reconciliation. “We are here to figure out ways of resolving differences between the feuding communities. Peace is a prerequisite for development and financial […] todayJanuary 11, 2024
insert_link APO International Ruto: Last Mile Road Connectivity will Link Kenyans to more Opportunities The Government will intensify its focus on the last mile road connectivity to boost access to resources and services. President William Ruto said more funds will be put in the upgrading of roads in a move that will also spur trade at the grassroots. He said better roads will guarantee farmers, especially of fresh produce, better income. “When we trade more it means more employment opportunities for our youth,” he […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 1
insert_link Namibia Angola is an important neighbour: Ndeitunga Angola is still Namibia's important sister country, said Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitungu, who also urged the border regions to stay friendly with the northern neighbour. Speaking to Nampa on Thursday, the former police chief said that Ohangwena and other border regions must maintain a good relationship with Angola. “Angola is a very important neighbour and sister country. Not only Ohangwena should have a good relationship with Angola. The whole of […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Oshana police urges vigilance over scammers As people rush to stores to buy their children's back-to-school supplies, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshana Region has advised the public to be on the lookout for scammers. Oshana NamPol's Community Affairs Officer, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, stated that parents and guardians have to be cautious against being duped into believing that the are people selling less expensive school uniforms behind shopping centres. According to Aiyambo, this comes after […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia joins the network for greening the financial system to drive sustainability in the Financial Sector 1. The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce its membership in the esteemed Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a group of central banks and prudential supervisory authorities committed to advancing environmental and climate risk management in the financial sector globally. As of 27 December 2023, the Bank of Namibia has been appointed as a plenary member, joining the ranks of 134 members and 21 observers within the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Seychelles: The Head of State attends the formal re-opening of the Supreme Court of Seychelles The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, and the First Lady. Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan attended the annual ceremonious events to formally launch the re-opening of the Supreme Court of Seychelles, yesterday morning. The President and Mrs. Ramkalawan first attended a religious service accentuated under this year’s theme, ‘Learn from the past: Build tomorrow’, held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Victoria. The mass was followed by the ceremonial parade […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 6
insert_link APO International FIFA launches digital tool offering overview of current registration bans Platform publicly available on FIFA.com; Clubs subject to registration bans prevented from registering new players. In line with its continued efforts to promote transparency and maintain full disclosure in relation to the activities of the FIFA judicial bodies, FIFA has launched a digital tool that lists the clubs subject to registration bans. Based on FIFA’s legal framework (https://apo-opa.co/3U1Kvuh), a registration ban is one of the potential disciplinary measures that may be […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 6