insert_link APO International Network International partners with Souhoola to power Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) acceptance on its networkpay point-of-sale devices, boosting financial inclusion in Egypt [[{"value":"Network International (Network) (www.Network.global/), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has entered into a strategic partnership with leading fintech solutions provider, Souhoola, to enable merchants with the capability to offer ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ (BNPL) payments at its networkpay point of sale terminals in Egypt. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in enhancing access to finance for both banked and unbanked consumers in Egypt. […] todayApril 4, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa SA’s FF Plus Welcomes Mapisa-Nqakula’s Resignation Amid Corruption Allegations The Freedom Front Plus in South Africa welcomes the resignation of Mapisa-Nqakula, amid corruption allegations totaling 4.55 million rand dating back to her tenure as Defence Minister. FF Plus leader, Pieter Groenewald, asserts that Mapisa-Nqakula had no alternative but to resign, as she failed to uphold the dignity of Parliament. todayApril 4, 2024 26
insert_link World Polls favour Trump in Biden re-match as both win big in votes to choose Presidential nominee US President Joseph Biden and his rival for the White House Donald Trump have both swept to more comprehensive victories as part of America's process to pick the country's candidates for the election later this year. The two men, vying for the Oval Office again, won the primary votes in four states on Tuesday, with neither facing any major challenge on the ballot having already secured enough delegates to clinch […] todayApril 4, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Appoints Members to Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission President Nangolo Mbumba has appointed four members to join the fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. The BDCC is responsible for delimiting and demarcating the boundaries of Namibia and recommending the determination of boundaries and names of regions, constituencies, and local authorities. During the announcement of the appointments, President Mbumba stated that the commission's task is to assess the current boundaries of regions and constituencies in Namibia and recommend whether […] todayApril 4, 2024 27
insert_link Sport Verstappen ‘very happy’ at Red Bull but could quit F1 in 2028 Triple world champion Max Verstappen reiterated on Thursday that he could walk away from Formula One when his Red Bull contract expires in 2028, but insisted he was "very happy" at the team. The Dutchman won the first two grands prix of the season but he has endured weeks of off-track turbulence at all-conquering Red Bull. He suggested in Saudi Arabia last month that he would consider leaving if […] todayApril 4, 2024 4
insert_link World Prospect of Trump presidency looms large over NATO meeting The ongoing war in Ukraine was at the forefront of discussions, as NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. Trying to secure long term support for Ukraine was a key goal, with concerns over what could happen to the alliance if presidential hopeful Donald Trump is re-elected. Ishan Garg is at NATO headquarters with more. todayApril 4, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Mpumalanga Police Investigate Seven Suspects Apprehended in Cash-in-Transit Heist Police in Mpumalanga, South Africa are escalating efforts to connect the seven suspects detained during an attempted cash-in-transit heist in Emalahleni to other criminal activities. The suspects engaged in a shootout with police resulting in the fatal shooting of five armed suspects. During the operation, police seized a cache of firearms, including three AK47s, and recovered ammunition. Police spokesperson Donald Mdluli stated that investigations are ongoing to determine any links […] todayApril 4, 2024 29
insert_link Sport Roglic battles back from fall at Tour of Basque Country Quinten Hermans won stage three of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday as falls took down three of the overall pretenders to the title on a mountainous 190km run. Overnight leader Primoz Roglic, riding in new colours at Bora, was the first major faller but the Slovenian battled back from two minutes down. Roglic rejoined the peloton on the final climb to save his yellow jersey […] todayApril 4, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics 28 March 2024-A April 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap-Up Namibian Developments Namibian Local Content Conference: The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, is organizing the inaugural Namibian Local Content Conference from April 16 to 18. This conference aims to enhance local engagement in Namibia's burgeoning oil and gas sector by facilitating discussions among government officials, international oil companies, private sector stakeholders, and SMEs. Foreign Direct Investments in Oil and Gas Sector: The Bank of […] todayApril 4, 2024 3