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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: March 2024

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World

Artists boycott South by Southwest over Gaza

A group of artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest festival in the US state of Texas say they are boycotting it in solidarity with Palestine. The musicians are refusing to perform in protest of the festival's inclusion of defence industry contractors and a US Army sponsorship. Sally Patterson reports from Austin, Texas.  

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Africa

Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive

      By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency   When Egypt, a prominent player in green hydrogen development in Africa, recently announced seven new upcoming projects worth US$40 billion to be rolled out over the next decade, it noted that the projects would be positioned in one location: a special economic zone (SEZ). The new projects announced by Egypt's cabinet in February, together with ongoing developments not only in […]

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education

APO International

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, The Business Executive Group, a leading Pan African Media Firm honored Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at their Global She Achievers Awards for spearheading Merck Foundation’s programs in the Healthcare and Women&Girls Empowerment; Under the leadership of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation was also awarded the “Best Health Sector Philanthropy of the year 2023” at the Ghana Philanthropy Awards by […]

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#IWD2024: Impactful investment: African Development Bank support shapes scholarship graduate career in drone-enabled public health

APO International

#IWD2024: Impactful investment: African Development Bank support shapes scholarship graduate career in drone-enabled public health

The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and Japan, financing their tuition, travel, and upkeep for post-graduate studies. The program aligns with the goal of the Bank’s Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa, which is to increase innovation connected to industrialization and development needs. Scholarship program alumna Mary Yeboah Asantewaa earned her Master […]

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Business / Economics

Women and finances in Namibia

    By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia   As we celebrated international Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, a global day of celebrating the socio -economic achievements of women, while honouring the valuable contributions to society, it is important to reflect how far we have come. One aspect that remains important to note is that we still have a long way […]

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Africa

Pin Africa and unpublished Africa launch Women’s history month campaign to celebrate and empower female photographers and photojournalists

  This Women’s History Month, Pin Africa and Unpublished Africa proudly announce the launch of the "We (Are) Invested" campaign, a dedicated initiative to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women photographers and photojournalists across Africa. Aligned with the United Nations International Women’s Day 2024 theme, "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," this campaign aims to spotlight and support the pioneering women who have overcome industry challenges to pave the way […]

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South Africa

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA. This follows the official opposition requesting the US and several other countries, including the European Union, to help provide resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May polls. Ramaphosa says this is the DA’s agenda of selling the country to the global superpowers.  

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World

Oppenheimer wins big at Oscars

Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year's Academy Awards, taking home 7 Oscars at the ceremony in Los Angeles. The three-hour film about the scientist known as the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' won three of the night's four major awards. Ira Spitzer reports.  

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Namibia

Tragic Fatality: 34-Year-Old Man Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Girlfriend in Okahandja

In a heartbreaking incident, a 34-year-old man, identified as Sebedeus Davis, met an untimely demise early Sunday morning. The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, revealed that the cause of death was an alleged stabbing in the chest by his girlfriend at their residence in Okahandja. Deputy Commissioner Nawa informed close relatives of the victim on Sunday, shedding light on the somber circumstances surrounding Davis's […]

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