United Nations leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

[[{"value":"UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via video message, but also acknowledged existing racial discrimination and inequalities Black people continue to face. He said the establishment of the Permanent Forum shows a dedication from the international community to address these injustices. Still, it needs to be backed by significant change for people of African descent globally. “Now we […]

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APO International

Geneva conference pledges $630 million in life-saving help for Ethiopia

[[{"value":"The UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response plan for 2024 is only five per cent funded. Organised by the UN along with the Governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom, the conference aims to hear commitments that will enhance life-saving aid to approximately 15.5 million people in 2024. An immediate funding of $1 billion is required to sustain aid delivery for the next five months. The crisis has escalated due to […]

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APO International

Oando PLC Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Diamond Sponsor Amid Expansion Plans

[[{"value":"Multinational energy company Oando PLC has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference and exhibition as a diamond sponsor. As an African independent, Oando PLC’s sponsorship and partnership speaks to the caliber of the conference - taking place in Cape Town from November 4-8 - as a premier event for the African oil and gas industry. Oando PLC company signed an $800 million loan document […]

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Africa

African countries start business classification to shore up green investment

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Kenya has joined South Africa and Rwanda in offering a "green investment" handbook as African countries race to close a huge climate financing gap. The draft Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (KGFT), published by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in mid-April, is expected to help position the country for green funds and make the investment climate more attractive. Targeting banks, […]

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South Africa

S.A’s Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government’s mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources

S.A's Freedom Front Plus has criticised the government's mismanagement, attributing it to the widespread pollution of water sources. In his reply to a parliamentary question, Water and Sanitation minister, Senzo Mchunu disclosed that during 2022 and last year, 277 non-compliance notices were issued to 61 water service authorities nationwide after blue drop audits were conducted. The FF Plus’s Michal Groenewald says shockingly, 344 sewage treatment plants across 90 municipalities faced […]

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Namibia

South African Transport Minister Extends Best Wishes to Namibia and Botswana for Upcoming National Elections

During the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Memorandum of Understanding between South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana for the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga conveyed warm regards to Namibia and Botswana as they prepare for their respective National elections later this year. Chikunga, speaking through a representative, expressed confidence in South Africa's own electoral process, assuring the neighboring countries of free and fair elections. She emphasized South Africa's […]

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World

South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group

South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group. Tokyo has asserted ownership of the Dokdo islands, which it calls Takeshima, in a recently published foreign policy document. Chris Gilbert reports.

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Africa

Impact of AI, hybrid work top HR challenges in 2024

Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence and hybrid work models will be the top challenges affecting the role of HR professionals in 2024. These were the main points emerging from the HR Connect event held today, hosted by SAP at the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. Kholiwe Makhohliso, Managing Director for Southern Africa at SAP, says business and HR leaders are grappling with the complexities of a new […]

April 17, 2024 10

Namibia

Another heavy defeat for the Brave 5’s

𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! Namibia (The Brave 5s) suffered another heavy defeat at the hands of Libya. The game went at halftime 3-3, but Libya were ruthless in the 2nd half, scoring 8 goals and Namibia scoring 2 taking the final score to 11-5. This is unfortunately the end of the Brave5s debut Futsal AFCON 2024 campaign, finishing bottom of the group with 0 wins, 0 points, 12 goals scored, 27 […]

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Month: April 2024