Ghanaian and Senegalese entrepreneurs to benefit from African Development Bank Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund (YEI MDTF) grant for green jobs in natural resources

[[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), through its Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund (YEI MDTF) (https://apo-opa.co/3J81Cnx), has approved a $999,000 grant to support an initiative to foster green jobs for women, youth and people with disabilities. The Strengthening Women, Youth and People with Disabilities’ Micro-Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs (https://apo-opa.co/3U9MFqb) in Natural Resources (MicroGREEN) project aims to foster inclusive economic growth by providing up to 500 green job opportunities and business […]

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APO International

African Legal Support Facility appoints Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador

[[{"value":"The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) has appointed Akere Muna, an eminent lawyer and international legal consultant, as Goodwill Ambassador, marking a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African continent. Muna was appointed by the Governing Council of the ALSF for a term of three years - a first time in the history of the young institution. A renowned lawyer and committed to fighting […]

April 8, 2024 10

Local

Perseverance drives real estate in the coast

While celebrating their achievements and rewards for 2023 in the real estate industry at the annual Bank Windhoek Coastal Estate Agent Awards, estate agents said hard work and perseverance are essential for their business. The award ceremony took place on Friday, 5 April 2024, in Swakopmund. Estate agents and agencies received recognition from Bank Windhoek and its conveyancing partners, Dr. Werder Kauta and Hoveka CC. The estate agents’ […]

April 8, 2024 12

Namibia

President Nangolo Mbumba Identifies Renewable Energy as Lüderitz’s Third Renaissance

President Nangolo Mbumba has characterized the emerging renewable energy sector as the third significant era of development for the town of Lüderitz, suggesting its potential to bolster economic independence for the nation. The town's first renaissance dawned with the discovery of diamonds in 1908, succeeded by the growth of the fishing industry post-independence. Addressing stakeholders during a meeting held yesterday, Mbumba emphasized the pivotal role of economic development, the enforcement […]

April 8, 2024 59

South Africa

Heavy Rainfall Aids in Containment of Fires Across South Africa’s Cape Winelands District

The Cape Winelands District Municipality in South Africa reports that the substantial overnight rainfall has played a crucial role in controlling numerous fires throughout the district. Fires at the Drakenstein Correctional Services and Paarl Mountain have been brought under control. According to the municipality's spokesperson, Anesca Roodt, the Blauwklippen fire remains contained, with ongoing monitoring by the Stellenbosch Municipality to ensure the area's safety.

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World

Indian opposition leaders hold hunger strike

An opposition party in India is holding another day-long hunger strike, to protest the arrest of a prominent leader from their ranks. Its supporters also held demonstrations in cities around the world over the weekend. Arvind Kejriwal, the sitting chief minister of Delhi, was arrested last month by India's financial watchdog. Critics say his arrest is aimed at weakening the opposition's fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this month's […]

April 8, 2024 35

APO International

NEUMAN & ESSER to Participate at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Bronze Sponsor

[[{"value":"In an effort to expand its presence in Africa, sustainable solutions company NEUMAN&ESSER has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference as a bronze sponsor – scheduled for November 4–8 in Cape Town. With a strong foothold in Africa’s energy sector, NEUMAN&ESSER has established itself as a reliable provider of sustainable solutions across African markets. With a century-long legacy in hydrogen compression, the company is committed […]

April 8, 2024 14

World

US, UK And Australia ‘set for talks on expanding Aukus security pact’………

The US, UK and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Washington is reportedly pushing for Japan to be involved in the security pact aimed as a deterrent against China. Laura Westbrook has more.

April 8, 2024 28

Namibia

Mayor of Usakos Expresses Concern Over Police Delay in Responding to Fatal Stabbing

The Mayor of Usakos, Irene Simeon-Kurtz, has voiced worries regarding what she perceives as a sluggish response from the police following the tragic killing of a 29-year-old woman by her ex-boyfriend. In a press release issued on Sunday from her office, she drew attention to the delayed arrival of both police and ambulance services to the crime scene at approximately 05am in the Saamstaan residential area. According to a report […]

April 8, 2024 14

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