insert_link South Africa SA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit Secures Preservation Order of Over 43 Million Rand The South African Asset Forfeiture Unit has successfully obtained a preservation order exceeding 43 million rand. This order specifically targets four properties and two bank accounts associated with Ngoy Timothee Makwamba, the former Defence Attaché for the Democratic Republic of Congo in South Africa. Lumka Mahanjana, the NPA regional spokesperson, disclosed that Makwamba allegedly participated in a transaction where the DRC embassy paid 49.6 million rand to the Denel Group […] todayApril 3, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Security Guard Shot and Robbed in Ondangwa Incident According to Frida Shikole, the Namibian Police Force Community Policing Sub-division Inspector for Oshana, a 45-year-old security guard was reportedly shot in the head and robbed of his service shotgun and cellphone on Sunday. The incident allegedly occurred at Omwandi waKamanya in Ondangwa around 05:30am. Shikole stated that the victim had just finished his night shift and was on his way home when he was attacked by three unknown male […] todayApril 3, 2024 15
insert_link Sport Sri Lanka sweep Bangladesh Test series with crushing win Lahiru Kumara finished with 4-50 to help Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh by 192 runs in the second Test and sweep the two-match series 2-0 on Wednesday. The fast bowler dismissed last man Khaled Ahmed to wrap up a one-sided contest before lunch on the fifth day in Chittagong. Hosts Bangladesh, chasing a mammoth 511 in their second innings, added just 50 after resuming on 268-7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz staged a […] todayApril 3, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Singapore rules out playing host in new blow to Commonwealth Games Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has been scrambling to find a new host after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew last year because of soaring costs. Malaysia emerged as a possible replacement but turned down the opportunity last month because of the cost, despite the offer […] todayApril 3, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Prioritizes Petroleum & Mineral Development Program Under Commercial Diplomacy, Officials Visit Oil Graben [[{"value":"The Hon. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu, this morning flagged off a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Permanent Secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa on a 4-day field visit to the Albertine Graben region hosted by the Petroleum Association of Uganda (PAU) and comprising members of the MoFA Senior management, as well as Heads of Mission and technical officials from Uganda […] todayApril 3, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Uganda: ‘Move staff between projects to save costs’ [[{"value":"A Parliament Committee has advised the Uganda Electricity Company Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) to transition staff from completed to new projects rather than recruit new staff, in a bid to save time and money on recruitment and training. The entity has also been advised to prioritise building and strengthening its internal human resource capacity by hiring competent personnel to enhance the department’s effectiveness. The recommendations are contained in a report […] todayApril 3, 2024 7
insert_link APO International The Gaziantep Carpet Fair, which will unite the leading companies in the carpet industry, is set to be hosted by the Tüyap Exhibitions Group in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce from May 28 to 31, 2024, at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center (OFM) in Türkiye [[{"value":"Gaziantep, known as the capital of the carpet sector in Türkiye, is gearing up to host the Gaziantep Carpet Fair for the first time this year, organized by the Tüyap Exhibitions Group (www.Tuyap.com). The event, in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center (OFM) from May 28 to 31, 2024. It is supported by the Gaziantep Governorship, the Gaziantep Metropolitan […] todayApril 3, 2024 20
insert_link APO International The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with Kenya Hold 14th Meeting of African Task Force on Food and Nutrition Development and The Regional Economic Communities’ (RECs) Consultation [[{"value":"The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Kenya, organised the 14th Meeting of the African Task Force on Food and Nutrition Development (ATFFND) and the Regional Economic Communities’ (RECs) Consultation in Mombasa, Kenya from 2 to 5 April 2024 under the theme, “Collaborating for Effective Implementation of the African Union Nutrition Policies and Strategies.” The RECs Consultations will take place on Wednesday, 2nd April 2024, while […] todayApril 3, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari [[{"value":"On April 2, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari at the initiative of the Beninese side. The Foreign Minister of Benin conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall. He underscored the solidarity of the Beninese people with the Russian people and expressed confidence that those responsible for this heinous […] todayApril 3, 2024 7