insert_link South Africa S.A. Tourism Soars: 15.4% Rise in International Arrivals Boosts Economy S.A Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed the increase in international travellers, saying it is a significant contributor to the economy and job creation. According to the latest international arrival figures for January to March this year, the country totalled 2.4 million, representing a 15.4-percent increase when compared with the same period in 2023. The department’s spokesperson, Zara Nicholson, says South Africa welcomed 1.8 million tourist arrivals from […] todayMay 8, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Hundreds of real estate leaders set to gather at African Property Investment (API) Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Forum [[{"value":"The 2nd annual API Mauritius&Indian Ocean Property Forum (www.APIEvents.com), which will be held on 13 June 2024 at the InterContinental Hotel&Resort, is situated 15km from both Port Louis and Gand Baie in Mauritius, promises to be a landmark event. The gathering is a testament to Mauritius's growing status as a destination for real estate investment and corporate expansion. With its favourable business environment, safety, strategic location, and growing economy, Mauritius […] todayMay 8, 2024 12
insert_link APO International New Interim Forest Stewardship Standard validates responsible forest management in Ghana [[{"value":"FSC (https://FSC.org) is pleased to announce the official release of the new FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ghana. It is applicable for all categories of Management Units, including provisions for Small or Low Intensity Managed Forests (SLIMFs) and certification of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Ghana is a country in west Africa with a rich biodiversity and the forestry sector plays a significant role in the national economy for […] todayMay 8, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Developing Oil Industry Set to Ignite South Sudan’s Economy [[{"value":"Boasting an estimated 3.5 billion barrels of oil and producing an average of approximately 149,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2023, South Sudan’s oil sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy. During the forecast period 2022-2027, South Sudan’s oil market is poised to grow at a compound annual rate of 1.5% - rising from 134,000 in 2021 to approximately 160,500 bpd by 2027. Serving as the sole oil […] todayMay 8, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Sonagas General Director Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Equatorial Guinea Accelerates Gas Monetization [[{"value":"Segismundo Nguema Nsue, General Director of Equatorial Guinea’s national gas company Sonagas, will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector taking place from 4–8 November in Cape Town. Sonagas’ participation is expected to drive dialogue around opportunities for global gas players in Equatorial Guinea as the country invites foreign firms to unlock the full potential of […] todayMay 8, 2024 13
insert_link World Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial The adult film star at the center of Donald Trump's hush money trial has begun testifying in a New York court. Stormy Daniels has been recounting her affair with the former president, something Trump himself denies. He's accused of falsifying business records to cover up the relationship ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Sally Patterson is outside the court in Manhattan. todayMay 8, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A Labour and Employment minister says his department will thoroughly investigate the George building collapse in the Western Cape S.A Labour and Employment minister, Thulas Nxesi says his department will thoroughly investigate the George building collapse in the Western Cape. The five-storey construction site collapse has claimed the lives of seven workers so far, while 41 are still missing. This is shaping to be one of the worst engineering disasters in South African history. Nxesi told Newzroom Afrika that once the rescue operation is completed, the department will begin […] todayMay 8, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia New Suspects in Fredericks Murder Case Face Justice Two additional suspects, 23 year-old Tashiya Nandomba and Joslin Booysen who's 21, appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman. Fredericks was brutally stabbed 42 times, with mutilation of the body. Tashiya and Booysen are accused of aiding the initial teenage suspects, Namwandi Nandomba and Mervin Beukes by washing their clothes, attempting to obstruct justice. All four suspects, including Tashiya's brother […] todayMay 8, 2024 40
insert_link Local City of Windhoek and MTC unite in creating a safe city Charged with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security within the jurisdiction of the city, coupled with the increasing need for smart policing, the leadership of the Municipal Council of Windhoek and Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties deploy, through the Windhoek City Police Service, more cutting-edge technologies to assist in combatting crime within the city. […] todayMay 8, 2024 13
