insert_link 6 Namibia Budget Boost: Ministry of Gender, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Sees 23.2% Increase to N$8 Billion In the latest financial update, Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi revealed a significant 23.2% increase in the budget for the Ministry of Gender, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, reaching N$8 billion. Shiimi explained that this allocation includes N$824.7 million to maintain the real value of social safety nets in the face of high inflation and a considerable dependency ratio. Furthermore, the government has allotted funds for increased food […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 27 6
insert_link APO International Cameroon: A Mature Producer with Proven Reserves, Undrilled Prospects As a mature producer, Cameroon is at a critical crossroads in its oil and gas development, requiring new exploration to offset diminishing reserves, while finding alternative pathways to monetize small and stranded gas reserves. As a result, the country has attracted a slew of independent explorers who are launching new exploration activities and developing marginal assets, as well as brought online one of the most innovative floating LNG facilities globally. […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 1
insert_link APO International Curbing antimicrobial resistance in the poultry value chain through the farmer field school approach in Zimbabwe The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded a three-week long training for Farmer Field Schools (FFS) Facilitators to contribute towards curbing the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the poultry value chain in Zimbabwe. The objective was to train participants on the FFS methodology; facilitation skills and strengthen their capacity in data collection for biosecurity, antimicrobial use (AMU) and economics related to poultry production. The training […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa Leading agricultural economist in South Africa has cautioned on South Africa’s summer harvest risks Leading agricultural economist in South Africa Wandile Sihlobo has cautioned that South Africa’s summer harvest faces risks due to inadequate rain and the ongoing heatwaves. The planting period initially showed promise with consistent rainfall from October to January. Sihlobo says farmers now express concerns about crop quality for the upcoming harvest. todayFebruary 29, 2024 30
insert_link World More than 3000 Indians died of extreme weather events last year New research has found that every Indian region experienced at least one extreme weather event last year. These events killed more than 3200 people and damaged millions of hectares of crops. Neha Poonia has more. todayFebruary 29, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Minister Shiimi Allocates N$6.8 Billion for Efficient Public Governance in 2024/25 Budget Finance and Public Enterprise minister, Iipumbu Shiimi, highlighted the allocation of N$6.8 billion to the administrative sector for the 2024/25 Financial Year during the National Budget presentation on Wednesday. This funding, constituting 7.8% of the budget, aims to support effective governance and enhance the efficiency of public services. Additionally, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development's budget saw a substantial increase of 37.6%, reaching N$2.6 billion. Part of this allocation, […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 12
insert_link 15 21 Oshiwambo Va 7 vatulwa moipandeko shinasha nedipao lomushiki ngalo kwali AKA. Ovafeekelwa va 7 vatulwa moipandeko shinasha nedipao lomushikingalo wa SA, Kiernan Forbes ashiivika nawa AKA, opamwe nakaume kaye Tebello "Tibz" Motshoane. Omushikingalo opamwe na kaume kaye okwa lopotelwe va yashalelwe okufya po restaurant taihangwa mo Durban, oshiningwanima aasho shaningilwe omudo wadjako nosha li sha fiya sha halwifa oshiwana mo South Africa, oshoyo mounyuni aushe. Pamakonaako opolifi yoshilongo okwa ulika kutya oonakukufa ombinga momunyonena wedipao ota shuulike ali vafutwa oku dipaya […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 51 21 15
insert_link APO International Uganda: Address plight of casual laborers – Among The Speaker, Anita Among, has asked the leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to attend to the concerns of casual laborers who recently demonstrated demanding pending payment for work done over the last six months. The Speaker alluded to Article 40(1)(b) of the Constitution that provides for equal payment for equal work without discrimination. “People cannot work without being paid; how are their families being looked after? We want […] todayFebruary 29, 2024
insert_link APO International Liberia: First Lady Boakai rallies Strategic Support to address Critical National Issues First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai continues her strategic engagements with key stakeholders aimed at fostering partnerships for addressing critical issues affecting marginalized groups, including women, girls, and children across the country. One of such engagements was held over the weekend when Mrs. Boakai met with the UN Women Liberia Country Office headed by Madam Comfort Lamptey at the Executive Mansion office in Monrovia. Mrs. Boakai welcomed the UN Women’s efforts […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 1