Democratic Republic of the Congo: African Development Bank grants $7 million trade finance guarantee facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support SMEs and local businesses

On 20 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to Access Bank DR Congo. The African Development Bank will now be able to provide up to a 100% guarantee to confirming banks for the non-payment risk from the confirmation of letters of credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by Access Bank DR Congo for the […]

February 22, 2024 4

Namibia

Full Program for Memorial and Burial Services of Dr. Hage Geingob

February 22, 2024 372

APO International

Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 to Spotlight Diversity in the Energy Sector

As the energy sector undergoes a transition towards sustainable solutions, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/3T78aby) - taking place February 27 in Dubai - will delve into diversity's role in shaping the sector’s future. With a panel discussion titled, Energy Transition: Highlighting the Importance of Diversity in Shaping the Future of the Energy Sector, the summit will explore how, through inclusivity, the global energy sector can unlock innovative approaches […]

February 22, 2024 6

APO International

United States Primed to Spearhead Africa’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Expansion

As Africa looks to develop its gas for domestic and export markets, the U.S. is honing in on LNG as a critical investment avenue, alongside traditional oil exploration. In October 2023, energy research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie stated that Africa’s $800-billion, 20-year upstream capital expenditure program would result in world-class LNG projects in Mozambique and floating LNG (FLNG) in five countries, presenting substantial gas-driven opportunities for U.S. investors, operators, […]

February 22, 2024 7

Namibia

Route for Presidential procession announced

At a media briefing on Thursday 22 February it was announced that the Presidential procession will start at State House at 12h00 on Friday, 23 February 2024. From State House, the procession will proceed via Laurent Desire Kabila Street – Robert Mugabe Avenue- Jan Jonker Street -Rehobother Rd - David Hosea Meroro Road - Hendrick Witbooi Drive - Moses //Garoeb Street - Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road - Independence Avenue - […]

February 22, 2024 125

Africa

Climate change, extreme weather & conflict exacerbate global food crisis

Global food insecurity has risen substantially since pre-pandemic times, exacerbated by extreme weather, climate change, war and conflict. What the U.N. World Food Program calls “a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions” plays out differently around the world. In this story, three of Mongabay’s Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows detail the local situation in their region – from rising inflation and flooding in Nigeria to diminished local food […]

February 22, 2024 23

Namibia

MultiChoice Namibia to broadcast Geingob funeral across Africa

MultiChoice Namibia has announced that it will open channels screening the late President Hage Geingob’s memorial service and funeral, up to the rest of the African continent this weekend. “This gesture is a way to honour the profound legacy of the late president, especially the impact he had on the African continent and beyond. MultiChoice Namibia, as a partner of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), will broadcast the state memorial […]

February 22, 2024 14

Namibia

President Geingob went knowing the truth: Kandjii-Murangi

Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, said former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her for alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Kandjii-Murangi withstood calls last year for her resignation and dismissal following media reports that she was unduly paid in subsistence and travel allowances (S&T). It was alleged that the minister used her political muscle to coerce state-owned institutions under her authority to […]

February 22, 2024 26

Health / Medical

Your unique smell can provide clues about how healthy you are

fizkes/Shutterstock By Aoife Morrin, Dublin City University Hundreds of chemicals stream from our bodies into the air every second. These chemicals release into the air easily as they have high vapour pressures, meaning they boil and turn into gases at room temperature. They give clues about who we are, and how healthy we are. Since ancient Greek times, we’ve known that we smell differently when we are […]

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