insert_link Africa Even many critics of the Rwanda deportation policy are missing the point of why it’s wrong By Ẹniọlá Ànúolúwapọ́ Ṣóyẹmí, University of Oxford The UK government’s proposals to send asylum seekers arriving to the UK onto Rwanda continue to spark intense opposition. This includes opposition from right-wing Conservative MPs who don’t think the plan goes far enough. Several recently attempted a rebellion against the latest bill, arguing that it failed to conclusively stop refugees from legally challenging their own deportation to Rwanda. The government’s […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers support the Schools for the Visually and Hearing Impaired Living up to their purpose of being Connectors of Positive Change, Capricorn employees, as Changemakers, dedicated a day to giving back to the School for the Visually and the School of the Hearing Impaired by donating various items and equipment to the two schools, carrying out renovations and doing fun activities with the learners. The event, which took place on Friday, 2 February 2024, brought together a group […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Merck Foundation offers heartfelt condolences on the passing of The President of Namibia With profound sadness and a heavy heart, Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej extends her deepest condolences to H.E. MRS. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia, her family and the people of Namibia on the untimely passing of her husband, H.E. DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB, The President of the Republic of Namibia.“I convey deepest sympathies to the family of The President and the entire nation of Namibia, on behalf of Merck […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation offers heartfelt condolences on the passing of The President of Namibia With profound sadness and a heavy heart, Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej extends her deepest condolences to H.E. MRS. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia, her family and the people of Namibia on the untimely passing of her husband, H.E. DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB, The President of the Republic of Namibia. “I convey deepest sympathies to the family of The President and the entire nation of […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link APO International Africa Oil Week (AOW): Investing In African Energy Over three decades, AOW (www.AOWenergy.com) has seen the world change, navigating global crises, price fluctuations, and geopolitical shifts. AOW has continued to evolve throughout its history to respond to market needs, which includes expanding our programme to reflect African interests and priorities around the monetisation of hydrocarbons and the integration of transition fuels such as gas and hydrogen and new energies. The milestone 30th edition of AOW will see the integration […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you’re scrupulously clean Should your dog share your bed? Some owners have better quality sleep alongside their furry friends. Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images Jacqueline Boyd, Nottingham Trent University When heading off for a night’s slumber, does your pet follow? Perhaps the cat curls up at the end of your bed. Maybe the dog dives under the duvet or pops their head on your pillow. Alternatively, your pet might have their own devoted sleeping space. […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link APO International South Africa: Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Sharna Fernandez conducts oversight visits at South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices On 02 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited different SASSA offices in Cape Town. These oversight visits follow last month’s reports of at least 150 000 SASSA grant beneficiaries not receiving their payouts for January. SASSA is a national agency of the South African government, yet the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) receives regular complaints and queries about SASSA from beneficiaries in the […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link APO International Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supports Zimbabwe to stop the loss of agricultural biodiversity through sound management of pesticides The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) made significant progress in enhancing environmental sustainability in Zimbabwe. Over the last three years, under the ACP-MEAS 3 project, a European Union-funded initiative that seeks to strengthen environmental governance and implement Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), Zimbabwe has made significant progress in policy development, sustainable agriculture research and development, mitigation of the impact of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), and promotion of […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link APO International United Nations (UN) Women Somalia trains Civil Society and Women-Led Organizations on preventing and ending Gender-based violence UN Women Somalia in collaboration with other Humanitarian Country Team partners, including UNFPA, OCHA and the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a 3-day training for civil society organizations engaged in the humanitarian response in Somalia. The training, held in Mogadishu brought together civil society partners and women-led organizations under the women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access and Protection(LEAP) programme. The LEAP programme’s goal is to strengthen the protection and resilience of […] today5 February, 2024
