insert_link Africa Locals slam Zimbabwe for turning a blind eye to Chinese miner’s violations By Tatenda Chitadu At the end of November last year, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Sinomine Resource Group chair Wang Pingwei walked into a lithium processing plant, construction hats firmly on. With a crowd of policymakers, company workers and press looking on, they hailed the mining group’s $300 million investment into processing plants. The facilities will process the ore that the company unearths at its Bikita mine and […] todayApril 2, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Namibia: Building an Effective Local Content Policy and Opportunities Ahead of First Production [[{"value":"Local content will be one of the central pillars of the upcoming Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) (https://apo-opa.co/3wlRmF1) 2024 – taking place in Windhoek on April 23-25 – which unites Namibian stakeholders with international investors and creates a platform for local companies to showcase services and attract investment. Leveraging innovative strategies and a high-caliber network to unlock value within Namibia’s extractive sectors, NIEC 2024 will feature a dedicated panel under the theme, Promoting Local […] todayApril 2, 2024 11
insert_link Lifestyle Holi: what the clouds of colour in the Hindu festival mean Dibakar Roy|Unsplash Rina Arya, University of Hull Holi is one of the most vibrant and fun festivals in the Hindu calendar. It’s practised across India (though mainly in the north), Nepal and throughout south Asian diasporic communities. The date of Holi varies in accordance with the lunar calendar but the festival often takes place in February or March. In 2024, it’s celebrated on March 25. People gather together to throw […] todayApril 2, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia 28 Rhino Poachings recorded in 2024 The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry has reported a total of 28 rhinos poached since the beginning of the year, with no cases of elephant poaching recorded. In a press statement released on Monday, MEFT spokesperson Romeo Muyunda disclosed that 19 of the rhinos were poached in the Etosha National Park, with 10 discovered during dehorning operations conducted throughout March. Additionally, Muyunda confirmed reports of four white rhinos poached on […] todayApril 2, 2024 34
insert_link 2 South Africa African Transformation Movement Raises Concerns Over SA’s Digital Nomad Visa Bill The African Transformation Movement in South Africa has voiced significant concerns regarding the introduction of a Digital Nomad visa Bill. The party argues that this move undermines the universally accepted principle that visas should only be granted to foreign nationals contributing to the host nation's economy through employment and tax payments. According to Zama Ntshona, spokesperson for the ATM, the introduction of the Bill contradicts the principles of economic development […] todayApril 2, 2024 43 2
insert_link World Japan condemns N Korea missile launch Japan is condemning North Korea following a ballistic missile launch. The missile flew 650 kilometers before landing short of Japanese waters. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayApril 2, 2024 47
insert_link APO International Equatorial Guinea: Delivery of responsibility manuals to Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) grassroots cell presidents [[{"value":"The manual covers what the District Council expects from the presidents of the grassroots cells and their responsibilities within their field of action, contemplating both the responsibilities of the president of the grassroots cells and those of the members of this political structure. It also indicates the role of each member of the grassroots cell, whose instructions will be allocated by their presidents. During the meeting, a period of 60 […] todayApril 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International The African Union Commission Meets with a High-Level Donor Mission on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System [[{"value":"The Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy (SEBE) welcomed a high-level delegation of donors to the Africa Multi-hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS) Situation Room on 5th March 2024 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The visit aimed to familiarise with the progress and achievements in disaster risk reduction and multi-hazard early warning systems under the leadership of the AUC, and in the context of its […] todayApril 2, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) organizes continental dialogue on the upcoming Summit of the Future [[{"value":"One of the much-awaited global events for this year is undoubtedly the Summit of the Future (SOTF) scheduled in September 2024. SOTF is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance cooperation on critical challenges and address gaps in global governance, reaffirm existing commitments including to the Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations Charter, and move towards a reinvigorated multilateral system that is better positioned to positively impact people’s lives. To ensure […] todayApril 2, 2024 8