insert_link Africa Africa’s renewable energy sector is shattering gender norms By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa's fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with more women seizing employment opportunities than in the traditional energy sector, according to a new report. According to the report, “more women are assuming positions as business creators, energy producers, distributors, and service providers,” challenging longstanding gender norms prevalent in the energy industry. The report, “Empowering Women in Clean […] todayMarch 8, 2024 25
insert_link APO International Hinen to Exhibit at Solar & Storage Live Africa, Offering Solutions for Load Shedding South Africa is facing a severe energy crisis with frequent power outages since 2007. As the largest state-owned enterprise and electricity supplier in the country, Eskom schedules power cuts across different regions at different times, leading to rotational load shedding throughout South Africa. In 2023, individuals endured up to 15 hours of daily load shedding, underscoring the urgent need for an energy transition. To accelerate this transition, the largest energy […] todayMarch 8, 2024 7
insert_link World Biden defends immigration policy during State of the Union, blaming Republicans in Congress for refusing to act President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address on March 7, 2024. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, casting a wide net on a range of major themes -– the economy, abortion rights, threats to democracy, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine -– that are preoccupying many Americans heading […] todayMarch 8, 2024 18
Africa Nigeria is the second fastest-growing country in the world for software developers, Egypt seventh Conrad Onyango, bird story agency The latest data from GitHub, a global hub for software development, has listed the two African economies - Nigeria and Egypt - as among the world’s 10 fastest-growing countries for software development in 2023. It may come as no surprise that software development is on the rise in Africa. Vibrant startup hubs across the continent have become famous, with Silicon Cape, Silicon Savannah and Silicon […] todayMarch 8, 2024 15
insert_link Africa After Ivory Coast’s thrilling AFCON 2023 can Ghana’s Africa Games 2023 shape up? By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency After the eventful, action-filled AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast that concluded last month, West Africa is now hosting another sporting extravaganza, as Ghana hosts the 13th edition of the Africa Games. This promises a month packed with athleticism, passion, and continental unity, with surge in the number of participating countries. The pan-African multi-sport event, organized under the African Union's Sports […] todayMarch 8, 2024 24
insert_link APO International The Best is Yet to Come for Women in the Power Sector, says Karpowership Chief Communications Officer (CCO) While only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector is currently held by women, this figure is expected to change as companies increasingly foster diversification and inclusion. For international energy company Karpowership – a subsidiary of Turkey’s Karadeniz Holdings – creating opportunities for women in the industry is a top priority. In an interview with Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), Karpowership CCO Zeynep Harezi discusses the role of gender equality […] todayMarch 8, 2024 18
insert_link APO International 47 Players From 10 Countries to Compete in Inaugural Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference Group Phase Tipping Off Saturday, March 9 in South Africa Top NBA Academy Africa Prospects Khaman Maluach and Ulrich Chomche Join BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Teams As Part of 2024 BAL Elevate Program; Fans Can Watch All Games Live on the NBA App (https://apo-opa.co/4a0Kzz0), NBA.com, BAL.NBA.com and the BAL’s YouTube (www.youtube.com/@theBAL) Channel; Games Will Reach Fans in 214 Countries and Territories in 17 Languages; Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com and Ticketmaster.co.za for the Games in Pretoria; Fans Can Save Up to 35% On Group Packages The […] todayMarch 8, 2024 15
insert_link APO International African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire Win Top Honors at 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards Two African Development Bank-supported (www.AfDB.org) projects have been recognized at the 2024 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/48Ob1Lf) conference. A RMB3.5bn ($478.7 million) Sustainability Panda Bond issue by Egypt was awarded Sovereign, Supra&Agency Bond Deal of the Year and a €533m Sustainable Loan to Côte d'Ivoire was named ESG Loan Deal of the Year. The conference recognises the most innovative, ground-breaking deals from across Africa based on their high-quality execution, […] todayMarch 8, 2024 3
insert_link 78 70 Oshiwambo Omulumenhu atulwa moipandeko, eshi akwata keenghono omukulukadi waye eli meteelelo. Omulumenhu womido dili 37 oo tatamanekelwa oku kwata keenghono omukulukadi waye elihumbata, okwa anyenwa omito yoku lifutilamo pefimbo aholoka komesho yomangu yamagistrate wa Keetmanshoop onghela. Omutamanekwa okwa holoka komesho yomupanguli, Uchen Konjore, oo aundulila oshibofa ko 11 March 2024, opo shipitike omito ye liwanapo yomakonaakono opolifi. Omutamanekwa pefimbo aholoka komesho yomangu, okwa ulika kutya oteke lipopila mwene momangu, nokwa ulika ena ondjo momatamaneko aeshe opa 3 enasha nekwato keenghono oo […] todayMarch 8, 2024 97 70 78