insert_link South Africa S.A’s MK Party to March on Electoral Commission To Demand Removal of Commissioner Amid Zuma List Controversy The MK-party in S.A says it plans to march to the Electoral Commission's offices in Centurion on Friday. The country's Electoral Commission last week turned to the Constitutional Court in a bid to try and keep former president Jacob Zuma off the party's parliamentary list. MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says they want IEC commissioner Janet Love removed, citing allegations of bias and misconduct: todayApril 15, 2024 29
insert_link World Tokyo court hears racial profiling case A Tokyo court is hearing a case alleging racial profiling by the Japanese police. Three foreign-born residents are seeking about 20-thousand dollars in damages in the unprecedented lawsuit. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. todayApril 15, 2024 25
insert_link APO International Republic of Congo (ROC) Hydrocarbons Minister Joins Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024, Driving African Energy Collaboration [[{"value":"Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua will discuss Africa’s gas monetization drive and cross-border collaboration within the sector at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), taking place in Windhoek on April 23-25. The Republic of Congo represents one of Africa’s leading crude oil producers, with exploration and production activities concentrated offshore near Pointe-Noire. The country is aiming to double production to 500,000 barrels per day […] todayApril 15, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Uganda: Committee sides with Electoral Commission (EC) on Shs756 bn for 2026 general elections [[{"value":"The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has called on government to provide Shs756.988 billion for the Electoral Commission (EC) to commence preparations for the 2026 general elections. Their call follows delays in release of funds to effect the general elections roadmap, which according to the committee chairperson, Hon. Robina Rwakoojo, is way behind schedule. “The committee learned that EC planned roadmap activities for the first phase were to be implemented […] todayApril 15, 2024 4
insert_link APO International A Year into the Sudan Conflict, an Urgent Call to Address One of the World’s Gravest Crisis [[{"value":"A year ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan awoke to a nightmare. Fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum and other parts of the country. The warring sides turned bustling neighborhoods into battle zones, killing thousands, leaving bodies in the streets, and trapping civilians in their homes without adequate food, water, and medicines. The U.S. is pledging an […] todayApril 15, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Introducing the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro & DELTA 2 Max: The Ultimate Energy Partners to Power Through Loadshedding [[{"value":"EcoFlow (https://apo-opa.co/3Q0P8ln), a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company, today launched the RIVER 2 Pro and DELTA 2 Max in South Africa. Featuring an upgraded capacity and faster charging, the RIVER 2 Pro is the best portable power station within stage 6 loadshedding. DELTA 2 Max has a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) transfer time of 20ms and a capacity of 2048Wh, making it an ideal power ally for whole-home comfort. “As loadshedding […] todayApril 15, 2024 23
insert_link APO International The Tanzania High Commission met with Chief Loreta Aniagolu, Founder and Managing Director of FIT Consult On Thursday, 12th April 2024, the Tanzania High Commission met with Chief Loreta Aniagolu, Founder and Managing Director of FIT Consult, an indigenous real estate company based in Enugu, Nigeria. The company is looking to explore investment opportunities in the real estate sector in Tanzania.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria. todayApril 15, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Border Management Authority Halts 281,000 Illegal Entries During Easter The Commissioner of the S.A Border Management Authority, Michael Masiapato, reports that during the Easter period, their operations intercepted and prevented over 281,000 individuals from illegally entering South Africa through its 71 ports of entry. Masiapato highlights a decline in the use of conveyancers transporting illegal migrants, while also mentioning the issuance of eight penalties totaling 270,000 rand to bus companies caught ferrying illegal migrants. todayApril 15, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Suspect Arrested in Fatal Oshakati Bar Stabbing Incident A suspect involved in a fatal stabbing at a bar in Oshakati's Oneshila Evululuko location has been arrested following a manhunt by the Namibian Police Force in the Oshana region. The suspect, from Oshandumbala village, was apprehended with the help of his parents and is charged with murder and attempted murder. The incident occurred after the suspect engaged in a fight with the deceased, allegedly provoked by having wine thrown […] todayApril 15, 2024 10