insert_link APO International South Africa’s Progressive Business Forum honours Afreximbank board member Ronnie Ntuli with Lifetime Achievement Award African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce that its board member, Mr. Ronnie Ntuli has been awarded the Progressive Business Forum’s (PBF) prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award and was presented with the accolade at the Presidential Gala Dinner and special celebrations that marked three decades of democracy in South Africa. The award, which was presented at the PBF’s inaugural “Show Up” awards ceremony, recognizes and celebrates individuals who have […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Who should be responsible for addressing Africa’s logistical infrastructure challenges? For decades – one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure, including power, water supply, and importantly, roads and rail. Addressing Africa's logistical infrastructure challenges could unlock economic benefits, including increased investment in mining, improved transportation networks, increased export capabilities and increased revenue and job creation, while also benefiting other sectors like manufacturing and construction. “Through Mining Indaba's Disruptive […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 7
insert_link APO International United States (U.S.) Ambassador to the United Nations Pays Courtesy Call on Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Discusses Country’s Role on United Nations (UN) Security Council His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in her capacity as Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations as well as the representative in the United Nations Security Council, UNSC. Director General in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Madam Victoria M. Sulimani, opened the discussions by stating the ministry’s earlier engagement with the Ambassador and indicated that her […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Ramping up response to curb Zimbabwe cholera outbreak Forty-six-year-old Goodluck Moyo* from Chitungwiza, a town just outside the country’s capital, Harare, started feeling unwell after his day shift at work. “I suspect it was the water I drank while at work,” he says. “I got worse rapidly. I was rushed to the 24-hour clinic in my area, where I was put on a drip.” He was later referred to the cholera treatment centre at Chitungwiza General Hospital […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 7
insert_link APO International International Rescue Committee (IRC) marks 2024 International Day for Education as 224 million Children are Affected by Crisis Globally In acknowledgment of the 2024 International Day for Education Emma Gremley, the IRC’s Senior Director for Education, issued the following statement: "This year’s International Day for Education comes at a time of growing peril for the millions of children and youth worldwide whose educations have been disrupted by crisis. The challenge of honoring the right of every child to a quality education is growing more daunting. Factors that include an […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Kenya: Ambassador Okaniwa Ken pays a courtesy call on Hon. Zacharia Mwangi Njeru, Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation On 24th January 2024, H.E. Ambassador OKANIWA Ken paid a courtesy call on Hon. Zacharia Mwangi NJERU, Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. CS NJERU expressed his gratitude to Japan’s longstanding cooperation on water, sanitation and irrigation. CS NJERU confirmed that the working group shall be established to discuss the “100 Dams Project” as a follow-up of his meeting with Hon. KOKUBA, the State Minister of the Ministry of […] todayJanuary 24, 2024
insert_link APO International South Africa: Decrease in number of schools affected by burglary and vandalism Despite our department providing holiday security to 486 schools over the December holidays, we recorded 26 incidents of burglary and vandalism at 24 schools over the holiday period. While this is a significant decrease compared to the same holiday period last year, when 48 incidents were reported at 42 schools, we are nonetheless disappointed that once again our schools must pick up the pieces after criminal damage and theft. Items […] todayJanuary 24, 2024
insert_link APO International The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs /International Affairs Hon. Okello Oryem Henry has held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Russia to Uganda, H.E. Vladlen Semivolos The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs /International Affairs Hon. Okello Oryem Henry has held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Russia to Uganda, H.E. Vladlen Semivolos at the Ministry Head quarters in Kampala. The ambassador had come to convey a congratulatory message to the President Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon successfully hosting the two summits and assuming the Chairmanship of NAM and G77+China respectively. Distributed by APO […] todayJanuary 24, 2024
insert_link APO International Field Visit of the Indonesian Ambassador to the Port Sudan Seaport Warehousing Center The Indonesian Ambassador to Khartoum, Sunarko together with the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum's Economic Team on Wednesday, January 24 2024 made a field visit to the Sea Port Warehousing Center in Port Sudan, Red Sea State. The visit was intended to directly inspect warehousing capacity and facilities, as well as loading and unloading activities for Sudanese import-export commodities, including warehousing of products imported from Indonesia and Sudanese commodity exports abroad. […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 1