Positioning the Lobito Corridor as a Model for Foreign Investment

[[{"value":"In February this year the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced new financing in support of the Lobito Corridor – a transnational 1,300-km railway line linking Angola’s Port of Lobito with southern DRC and north-western Zambia. The U.S. and its partners – which include the European Commission, African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation – have already mobilized nearly $1 billion for the project, representing the largest single US and […]

March 25, 2024 10

Africa

Africa’s promising sports future evident at the 13th Africa Games in Accra

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency After three weeks of intense field and track event actions across multiple venues in Accra, the 13th edition of the Africa Games came to a close this past weekend. The pan-African sporting event has, yet again, showcased Africa's rich and diverse sports talent, with more than 35 countries participating across 23 sports disciplines. Egypt led with 107 gold, 47 silver, and 42 […]

March 25, 2024 11

South Africa

Western Cape MEC Launches Easter Road Safety Campaign, Prioritizes Pedestrian Safety

Western Cape MEC of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, says the provincial government is ready for the Easter weekend, doing everything possible to keep residents and visitors safe on the roads. The MEC launched the Easter road safety campaign in Brackenfell over the weekend. Mackenzie says they are targeting pedestrian safety, driver and vehicle fitness, as they still face the enormous challenge of changing road user behaviour.

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World

Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms

Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms, so more can invest in the country with "confidence and peace of mind", according to the commerce vice minister. The remarks come as senior Chinese officials are meeting executives from global companies in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Namibia

Elambo Combined School Staff Stage Peaceful Protest for Fair Remoteness Allowance

Staff members of Elambo Combined School organized a peaceful demonstration advocating for fair remoteness allowance. They presented their petition to Alleta Eises, the Director of Education in the Oshikoto region. Upon receiving the petition, Eises pledged to provide feedback within the specified time frame. Selma Mwanyekange, a concerned teacher, expressed the group's sentiments during the demonstration.

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South Africa

EFF leader Julius Malema claims that SA’s president is being protected by the National Director of Public Prosecutions

EFF leader Julius Malema claims that SA's president Cyril Ramapahosa is being protected by the National Director of Public Prosecutions head Shamila Batohi and Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka. He was speaking at the Western Cape provincial manifesto launch at the Gugulethu Stadium yesterday. Opposition parties have long been calling for Ramaphosa to be held accountable for the Phala Phala scandal and the CR17 campaign. Malema says if the National Prosecuting […]

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Namibia

Farmers in Ezorongondo Hold Information Day to Address Livestock Challenges Amid Drought

Farmers in Ezorongondo, located in the Epukiro constituency of the Omaheke region, organized a farmer’s information day on Friday to tackle issues concerning animal fodder, vaccines, and livestock maintenance during drought. This event, held for the second consecutive year, drew farmers from neighboring villages such as Okanguindi and Okajombo, demonstrating a keen interest in learning from experts. Frank Kanguatjivi, the Technical Advisor for communal areas at Feedmaster, emphasized the need […]

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APO International

Koa Academy Wins Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2023, Securing $50,000 Investment

[[{"value":"MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), a leading Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, proudly announces Koa Academy (www.KoaAcademy.com) as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), securing a $50,000 equity investment after a competitive pitch battle among Africa's brightest tech innovators. In a thrilling showcase of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, Koa Academy from South Africa stood out at the MEST Africa Challenge finale in Accra, Ghana, […]

March 25, 2024 9

APO International

Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion in Morocco with the target of 25 hotels by 2030

[[{"value":"Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotels.com) has set a goal of expanding its current portfolio of 11 hotels in operation and under development in Morocco to 25 hotels by 2030. As Morocco continues to be a crucial market for development, the Group is accelerating its expansion in the country and has therefore extended the portfolio of Erwan Garnier, Senior Director for Development, to include Morocco. Defining Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion strategy for […]

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Month: March 2024