Spark+ Africa Fund to Catalyze Clean Cooking Investment at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

[[{"value":"Spark+ Africa Fund Partner Peter George will speak on opportunities in financing clean cooking solutions in sub-Saharan Africa at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum. The $64-million impact investment fund finances companies that provide next-generation, scalable and distributed cooking energy solutions utilizing a range of fuel types, such as biomass, biogas, ethanol, electricity and LPG. With around 940 million people in sub-Saharan Africa without access to clean […]

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Health / Medical

Medical science has made great strides in fighting TB, but reducing poverty is the best way to end this disease

By Tom Nyirenda, Stellenbosch University Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. Even though the disease is both preventable and curable, it kills 1.5 million people each year, making it the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Over 25% of these deaths occur in African countries. The World Health Organization has developed a strategy to reduce TB deaths by 95% by 2035. It’s a monumental task. […]

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Namibia

Windhoek Commences Construction of 113 Housing Units in Goreangab Extension Four

In a milestone event on Monday, the City of Windhoek marked the beginning of construction for 113 housing units in Goreangab Extension Four under its Informal Settlement Upgrading Pilot Project. Mayor Queen Kamati emphasized the significance of the occasion, stating that it officially launches the construction phase of 113 houses, supplementing the 694 units built since the project's inception in June 2020. Kamati highlighted the collaborative nature of the initiative, […]

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South Africa

Johannesburg Calls for Resident Engagement in Drafting Integrated Development Plan 2024/2025

The City of Johannesburg is encouraging residents to take part in meetings aimed at drafting the Integrated Development Plan for 2024/2025. These sessions are designed to involve residents in discussions concerning various service delivery matters, including by-laws, proposed rates tariffs for trading services, and the medium-term budget. According to Vusi Gumbi, spokesperson for the Council speaker, the IDP serves as a crucial tool for informing the metro's executive about residents' […]

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World

Indonesian Army Issues Apology Over Torture Video

Indonesia's army has issued an apology after a video emerged showing a man being tortured by troops in the country's Papua region. 13 soldiers have also been arrested in connection with the footage. Patrick Fok reports.

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Oshiwambo

Ounona vofikola mo Nigeria ovo vali vafadukiwapo navo komalume ahomata, ova monika.

Ounona vofikola ve dulife pe 130 ovo kwa lopotelwe va kwatelwepo ombabjona komalume omaleka ndjebo oku dja mofikola taihangwa monooli uniningino wa Nigeria ova monika noku hanganifwa novadali vavo. Oikundaneki oya lopota kutya, ounona ova monika sha landula eshi vakala metonatelo lovakwatipo vavo oule woivike ili 2 yaka dilongela. Ounona ova fadukilwepo navo pefimbo omalume eli keemota eya aleka eendjebo aponokela ofikola yavo oyo tai hangwa pondje yodoropa, Kuringa moshitopolwa […]

March 26, 2024 18

APO International

Perenco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Confirmed to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris

[[{"value":"Perenco’s recently-appointed CEO, Armel Simondin, will participate as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, accompanied by a five-person delegation. Taking place in Paris on May 14-15, the event serves to facilitate connections between European and African energy players, with a view to advancing sustainable energy solutions and achieving shared energy security. Perenco, an Anglo-French independent energy company, is an active player on the African […]

March 26, 2024 11

APO International

Rugby Africa Launch Women’s Leadership and Management Training Program

[[{"value":"Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa, introduces the Women’s Leadership and Management Training Program. The program will feature a dynamic curriculum consisting of presentations, workshops, expert testimonials and real-world case studies. In alignment with World Rugby, the online training program is designed to equip women volunteers and employees of rugby unions with essential managerial skills. Participants, who have been identified as potential future leaders in […]

March 26, 2024 11

APO International

Ethiopia: People affected by conflict in Anfilo, Oromia region receive assistance

[[{"value":"The ongoing fighting in Anfilo woreda, Oromia region, Ethiopia has left thousands of families displaced, without means of livelihood and unable to meet their basic needs. "My husband was killed in the conflict. This pushed me to daily labor, sometimes begging [in order] to meet my needs" says a widow in Anfilo, Kellem Wellega zone of Oromia region. Armed clashes between the government security forces and the non-state armed group […]

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Month: March 2024