insert_link APO International Qatari Aircraft Carrying Aid for Palestinians Lands in El-Arish, New Batch of Wounded Palestinians in Gaza Evacuated to Doha [[{"value":"A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft landed in El-Arish, Arab Republic of Egypt, with 30 tons of aid onboard, including food and medical supplies from the Qatar Red Crescent Society, to be delivered to Gaza. This takes the total of Qatari relief planes sent to 91. This aid comes within the framework of the State of Qatars full support for the brotherly Palestinian people amid the tough humanitarian challenges they are […] todayApril 8, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Kenya: We are Supporting the Manufacturing Sector to Boost Exports, President Ruto [[{"value":"The government is rolling out incentives to attract investors to the manufacturing sector, President William Ruto has said. The President said the goal is to grow the country’s manufacturing sector to an ambitious 20 per cent of our GDP by 2030. He pointed out that strategic investment in manufacturing will increase exports, create employment opportunities, boost economic activity using local resources and generate attractive returns for investors. President Ruto said […] todayApril 8, 2024 9
insert_link APO International International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement urges support for conflict victims: ‘We cannot let Sudan become another forgotten crisis’ [[{"value":"One year of conflict in Sudan is taking a devastating human toll. Over 8 million people have been displaced, and tens of thousands have been killed or wounded. The acute shortages of essential resources such as food, water and fuel, along with a seriously degraded healthcare system, are just some of the terrible consequences of the fighting. The Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is at the forefront of the Red […] todayApril 8, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics World Bank’s IFC under fire over alleged abuses at Liberian plantation it funded An investigation into the International Finance Corporation’s handling of human rights abuses at a project it financed in Liberia, the Salala Rubber Corporation, is expected to severely incriminate the World Bank’s private lending arm. The World Bank’s Compliance Advisory Ombudsman investigated whether the IFC did enough to address allegations of gender-based violence, land grabbing and unfair compensation by its client, Socfin, between 2008 and 2020. It’s anticipated that […] todayApril 8, 2024 35
insert_link Lifestyle Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable The desire to belong is a fundamental human need. Oliver Rossi/Stone via Getty Images By Frank J. Infurna, Arizona State University Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of my team’s recent study, published in American Psychologist. Our study identified a trend that has been evolving for multiple generations, and affects both baby boomers and Gen Xers. Middle-aged adults in England and Mediterranean Europe […] todayApril 8, 2024 15
insert_link APO International Vantage Capital invests R346m into Procera Group [[{"value":"Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, announced that it has made a R346m investment into Procera Group (Pty) Limited (“Procera”), a leading South African business process outsourcing (BPO) services provider serving both South African and international clients. Vantage’s investment comprises of the acquisition of a significant minority equity stake from the Procera founders as well as the provision of a mezzanine facility to support future strategic acquisitions […] todayApril 8, 2024 11
insert_link APO International United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) supports the People of Maiwut in Creating New Business Opportunities [[{"value":"In Maiwut, a county in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, the delicious aroma of freshly baked goods emanates from a building, attracting passersby. In traditional ovens, busy men and women bustle through the process of making bread and mandazi, a sweet offering often referred to as a fried African doughnut. Some are responsible for preparing the dough, others for baking the bread, and a third group transports delectable items to […] todayApril 8, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Everyday Resilience: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Grace and Grit By Bianca Strauss, Intermediate Human Capital Consultant, Old Mutual Namibia In a world where life's uncertainties often leave us feeling overwhelmed, it's our everyday resilience that becomes the guiding light, helping us navigate through the highs and lows with grace and grit. This resilience isn't about always having it together or never feeling the weight of our struggles. It's about acknowledging our vulnerabilities, embracing our imperfections, and finding strength […] todayApril 8, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Exchange Eid Greetings [[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. The two leaders exchanged greetings on the advent of the blessed Eid Al Fitr, praying to Allah the Almighty to bless the two countries and the Arab and Muslim nations with renewed goodness, blessings, and prosperity, to protect their two peoples from all harm, and to grant them lasting security, stability, […] todayApril 8, 2024 16