Ernst & Young Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor

[[{"value":"Angola Oil&Gas returns for its fifth edition from October 2-4 under the theme, Driving Exploration and Development Towards Increased Production in Angola. Consulting company EY has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – scheduled for October 2-4 in Luanda – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the growth of the Angolan oil and gas market by providing a suite of financial and corporate services. […]

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World

Africa is full of bats, but their fossils are scarce – why these rare records matter

By Mariëtte Pretorius, University of the Witwatersrand Africa is home to more than 20% of the world’s bat population. There are over 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species. I am a zoologist who has studied bats for many years. Recently, while doing some reading about South Africa’s fossils, I started wondering about bat fossils. Given […]

April 18, 2024 22

Sport

Leclerc says Ferrari will be closer to dominant Red Bull in Shanghai

Charles Leclerc said Thursday that Ferrari will be closer to Red Bull at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, but he still expects his fight to be for the minor podium places. Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez secured a dominant one-two in Japan two weeks ago with the Dutch triple world champion more than 10 seconds ahead of his Mexican teammate. The Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was […]

April 18, 2024 7

World

Nippon Steel faces presidential opposition to U.S Steel takeover

Nippon steel’s $14 billion acquisition of U.S Steel is coming under increased scrutiny as U.S President Joseph Biden vows to block the deal. The Japanese company has responded to opposition from both Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump by saying the purchase would benefit US workers. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Uncategorized

S.A’s UDM says government needs to urgently implement full strategies for disaster preparedness and response

S.A's UDM says government needs to urgently implement full strategies for disaster preparedness and response, and make South Africans more aware of the implications of natural disasters. This comes as heavy rains battered KwaZulu-Natal leaving five dead in Margate earlier this week. UDM’s secretary-general, Yongama Zigebe, says the government must also increase investment in infrastructure to withstand the growing threat of extreme weather events linked to climate change:

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Namibia

European Union Launches Early Childhood Development Reform in Namibia

The European Union Delegation to Namibia inaugurated an Early Childhood Development Reform Programme at the Harmony ECD Centre in the Mix settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek on Wednesday. This initiative, a flagship EU program, focuses on enhancing early childhood development and pre-primary education to foster a well-educated and skilled society in Namibia. Ana Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia, emphasized the pressing need for improved access to ECD and pre-primary […]

April 18, 2024 22

Sport

Former number one Momota retires from international badminton at 29

Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton aged 29, admitting he had never been the same since a serious car crash four years ago. Japan's Momota was once badminton's undisputed king, winning 11 titles in 2019 and losing just six of the 73 matches he played that year. But in January 2020 the vehicle taking him to Kuala Lumpur airport crashed hours […]

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APO International

Cross Switch Announces Key Appointments to Accelerate Growth

[[{"value":"Cross Switch (www.Cross-Switch.com), provider of cutting-edge global payment processing platform CS+, proudly announces the appointment of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Mark Chirnside joins Cross Switch to spearhead the expansion of the business in all markets, while Charles Elliman will focus on driving exponential growth in Africa. Mark Chirnside brings over two decades of invaluable experience in the financial services industry. With a deep understanding of the evolving payments […]

April 18, 2024 5

APO International

Artificial intelligence (AI) could create a turning point for financial inclusion in Africa (By Lillian Barnard)

[[{"value":"By Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa (www.Microsoft.com). It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where financial services are concerned. For millions of unbanked people, transactions were limited to cash, postal services or even the barter system. Now, in much the same way as mobile payments completely disrupted the status quo, AI has the potential to propel the fintech industry […]

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