insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a ‘mistake’ with his approach in Gaza 2 U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a 'mistake' with his approach in Gaza. President Biden is calling for a ceasefire and for Israel to allow more access for food and medicine. He's made the comments in an interview with Univision filmed days after several aid workers were killed in Gaza last week. todayApril 10, 2024 22
insert_link Local Breakthrough study on Critical Raw Materials Value Chains in Namibia launched The EU-funded AfricaMaVal project (AfricaMaVal.eu), implemented by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) together with the Namibian company Odikwa Geoservices, launched the “Country Case Study Namibia” report, an assessment of the investment potentials in the Namibian mining sector on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at the Auditorium of the Geological Survey of Namibia in Windhoek. The report gives an overview of the geological setting and […] todayApril 10, 2024 65
insert_link APO International Canon Introduces Next Generation Portable Zoom Lens for 4k Broadcast Cameras Featuring Newly Developed Digital Drive Unit [[{"value":"Canon Europe (www.Canon-CNA.com) introduces the CJ27ex7.3B IASE T (https://apo-opa.co/3xylBZV) to capture 4K HDR image quality with incredible wide-angle and telephoto versatility, featuring a newly developed e-Xs V drive unit. Set to redefine industry standards, this portable zoom lens is compatible with 4K broadcast cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors and offers a best-in-class 7.3-197mm focal length range and a 2.0x optical extender. This latest innovation from Canon expands its UHDxs series, delivering […] todayApril 10, 2024 20
insert_link APO International Sudan’s Year of War: One in Two Children in the Line of Fire [[{"value":"More than 10 million children in Sudan have been in an active warzone and less than five kilometres away from gunfire, shelling and other deadly violence over the past year of war, said Save the Children. Analysis by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) on behalf of Save the Children found that one in two children in Sudan are currently or have been within five kilometers of […] todayApril 10, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Justice Minister Plans Satellite Office of High Court Master in Katutura Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab, has revealed plans to establish a satellite office of the Master of the High Court in Katutura, Windhoek. This initiative aims to improve accessibility to services related to the administration of deceased and insolvent estates. Dausab highlighted the challenges of the current central location and emphasized the satellite office's responsibilities, including overseeing appointments of curators, administrators of trusts, and managing the Guardian Fund. todayApril 10, 2024 23
insert_link World The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China, in a sign that relations have stabilised further. But American Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell warned that Chinese support for Russia's war in Ukraine puts that at risk. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 10, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus in S.A Gains Tourism Minister’s Support for Local Tourism Initiative The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa announces that Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is fully backing its efforts to enhance organized tourism at the local and rural levels. Last year, the party initiated a program aimed at unlocking the potential of local tourism, resulting in the establishment of over 50 potential tourism corridors across the country, following the successful formation of the Vaal Corridor Tourism Association. Michal Groenewald from […] todayApril 10, 2024 24
insert_link Local Governor! Gawaxab champions economic resilience and financial innovation at 2024 Cirrus investor conference The Bank of Namibia, participated in the 5th edition of the Cirrus Investor Conference. Taking place in Swakopmund between 9-10 April 2024, the conference drew development finance institutions, institutional asset managers, listed companies, state-owned enterprises, and Government Ministries, offices and agencies together to connect Namibian securities issuers and potential issuers, with investors from around the world. Speaking at the event, the Governor of the Bank, Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab provided […] todayApril 10, 2024 7
insert_link APO International From crisis to catalyst: Nairobi’s hospitality sector is thriving [[{"value":"Hospitality has bounced back remarkably after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as one of the best-performing asset classes in 2023. This resurgence is particularly notable in Nairobi. The strategic position of Kenya’s capital city serves as an East African hub for various industries, including corporate, government, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), embassies and tourism, which makes it an attractive destination for hospitality and residence brands. The […] todayApril 10, 2024 14