insert_link APO International Planning and health ministries launch newborn vaccination awareness service via text messages [[{"value":"The Ministry of Economic Planning, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Population, has announced the launch of a service that sends congratulatory text messages to parents of newborns through the integrated health office services system, effective from April 1, 2024. This initiative aims to inform parents about the importance of administering routine vaccinations to their children within 48 hours of the scheduled date and guiding them to the […] todayApril 19, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa S.A’s UDM Leader Calls for Support of New Political Entrants Amid Electoral Court Ruling UDM leader in South Africa, Bantu Holomisa, says political parties must explore avenues to support and facilitate the participation of new entrants in the country’s democracy. This comes as the Electoral Court has ruled in favour of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, excluding five political parties from the ballot for next month’s general election. Holomisa says this ruling undoubtedly represents a significant setback for these parties and their supporters: […] todayApril 19, 2024 26
insert_link World Nippon Steel says U.S Steel will remain ‘iconic’ after purchase Nippon Steel says its purchase of U.S steel would ensure the company remains an American icon. U.S president Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump have made campaign promises to block the deal. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayApril 19, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Oshikuku Town Council Allocates 23 Residential Plots to Shack Dwellers Federation Beneficiaries The Oshikuku Town Council recently distributed 23 residential plots to beneficiaries of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia as part of their ongoing efforts to tackle the housing shortage in the area. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Town Mayor Julia Endjambi reiterated the council's dedication to providing affordable land to individuals with ultra and low incomes. She emphasized that a portion of land allocations by the council are consistently reserved […] todayApril 19, 2024 11
insert_link APO International NOV to Sponsor Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024, Empowering Africa’s Energy Industry Through Technology [[{"value":"Leading technology, equipment and services provider NOV has been confirmed as a Silver Sponsor of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris next month. The Houston-based firm delivers technology-driven solutions to the global energy industry – comprising oil and gas, mining and renewables – with a view to producing energy safely and to scale. Within the upstream industry, NOV is known for combining deep expertise and pioneering technologies […] todayApril 19, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Africa’s Downstream Opportunities Take the Forefront as African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Executive Secretary Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 [[{"value":"The Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), Anibor Kragha, will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference - taking place from November 4–8 in Cape Town. Kragha’s return to the conference will not only improve the understanding of the state of play of Africa’s downstream industry but draw insight into strategies for addressing challenges to the sector’s development. Africa is […] todayApril 19, 2024 11
insert_link APO International National Basketball Association (NBA) Delivers Increased Viewership and Engagement in Africa During 2023-24 Season [[{"value":"NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) today announced that the 2023-24 regular season delivered increased television viewership in Africa as well as increased engagement across the league’s localized social media accounts on the continent. Highlights include: Live Game Viewership The more than 140 live game telecasts in Africa generated a 41% year-over-year increase in average viewership and nearly 6 million total watch hours. NBA Africa Social Media NBA Africa’s localized social media accounts generated […] todayApril 19, 2024 10
insert_link APO International African Development Bank, Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) combat money laundering and terrorism financing in Africa through new project [[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) on Thursday officially launched a three-year support project to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in their member countries. The project, titled “Capacity Development for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in GIABA Member States in Transition,’’ will be backed by a $5 million grant from the African Development Bank Group. […] todayApril 19, 2024 7
insert_link Sport Defending champion Swiatek motors into Stuttgart quarter-finals World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the quarter-finals of the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament by beating Elise Mertens in straight sets on Thursday, her ninth win in nine career matches at the French Open warm-up event. Swiatek beat the unseeded Belgian 6-3, 6-4 to maintain her bid to capture a third successive title in the German city and be handed the keys to a third […] todayApril 19, 2024 6