insert_link APO International Using Energy as a Catalyst for Economic Prosperity: Namibia International Energy Conference Returns in 2024 The highly anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) (www.NIEConference.com) is back, and this time it promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before. The conference, scheduled to take place from April 23-25, 2024 at Droombos Estate Windhoek in Namibia, will unite government officials, private companies, investors, and thought leaders from across the globe to unlock the full potential of Namibia’s diverse energy industry. Under the theme Reimagine Resource-Rich […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Non-Aligned Movement and Group of 77 summits: President Museveni commends National Organizing Committee for the job well done President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the National Organizing Committee (NOC) for successfully organizing the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) and G-77 +China Summits that were held in Uganda recently. “I thank Nakyobe and her team as well as the super supervisor Nakadama, Nabbanja and everybody who was involved. Thank you very much,” President Museveni said. The President made the remarks yesterday 31st January 2024 as he hosted the NOC members […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Nationwide Rollout of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) Mass Distribution Campaign in Sierra Leone After a successful pilot phase of the Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) mass distribution pilot campaign in Bo district in November 2023, the MoH with support from WHO and other partners has initiated a nationwide rollout in the remaining 15 districts with a comprehensive four-day training program for 93 Independent Monitors from the 29 January – 1 February 2024. The training sessions are being jointly facilitated by WHO, CRS, ICT4D and […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Ghana demonstrating a strong commitment for enhancing infrastructure resilience The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Housing convened a workshop with stakeholders from over 24 ministries, institutions and agencies in Ghana to discuss the need for a multisector approach to infrastructure resilience. Over the two days, stakeholders from institutions across water, energy, transport, housing, ICT, sanitation, environment, and others came together to identify vulnerabilities in their infrastructure systems. They […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 3
insert_link APO International DLA Piper Africa office in Nigeria appoints new Managing Partner DLA Piper (www.DLAPiper.com) Africa’s Nigeria office (Olajide Oyewole LLP) has announced the appointment of Mrs Bola Tinubu as its Managing Partner, effective 1 January 2024. Bola succeeds Mr Tunde Oyewole who will now serve as Chairman of the Nigeria Firm’s Board. Bola leads the Corporate and Boardroom Counsel Practices in Nigeria. She brings over 30 years’ experience assisting companies to deliver on their strategic objectives. Bola represents buyers and sellers, […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari for 2025 season: reports Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton could be about to make a surprise switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, according to several reports on Thursday. The Italian team want the 39-year-old Briton to partner current driver Charles Leclerc, according to the BBC, Sky, Autosport, Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport and other media. The BBC reported that Mercedes team members were called to a briefing with boss […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Government launch project to enhance fish breeding and production in Zimbabwe The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Zimbabwe today launched a two-year Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to enhance fish breeding and production in the country. The TCP will alleviate the challenges currently faced by the fish farming sector concerning the availability of quality fingerling supply. The launch was attended by more than 60 key stakeholders in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain in […] todayFebruary 1, 2024
insert_link APO International Morocco’s ascension to the presidency of the Peace and Security Council – Statement The Kingdom of Morocco has officially taken over the presidency of the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for a three-year term from 2022 to 2025. This transition, effective as of February 1, 2024, positions Morocco at the forefront of the AU's critical decision-making body responsible for advancing peace, security, and stability across the continent. This marks Morocco's third stint at the helm of the Council since its […] todayFebruary 1, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces ChatGPT is the push higher education needs to rethink assessment Sioux McKenna, Rhodes University; Dan Dixon, University of Sydney; Daniel Oppenheimer, Carnegie Mellon University; Margaret Blackie, Rhodes University, and Sam Illingworth, Edinburgh Napier University The COVID-19 pandemic was a shock to higher education systems everywhere. But while some changes, like moving lectures online, were relatively easy to make, assessment posed a much bigger challenge. Assessment can take many forms, from essays to exams to experiments and more. Many institutions and […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 30