Africa Hospitality Magazine now available in English

[[{"value":"Africa Hospitality Magazine, established in 2023 by Oudjah Simpa Fetter, the Head of Africa Hospitality Consultants (www.AfricaHospitalityConsultants.com), is proud to announce the launch of its English version. This new publication is specifically tailored to cater to audiences in non-French speaking countries, offering valuable insights and information on the vibrant hospitality industry in Africa. The Hague- Africa Hospitality Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of its English edition, building on […]

May 6, 2024 10

APO International

Blitzboks edged into sixth by Argentina in Singapore

[[{"value":"Argentina, playing for the HSBC SVNS league title, came back hard in the second half of their fifth-place playoff to edge the Springbok Sevens by 14-10 in the teams’ final clash in Singapore this weekend. Despite an unbeaten run in their three pool matches, the Blitzboks unfortunately came unstuck in both their playoffs, going down by 29-24 to Australia in the quarter-final on Saturday – with their opponents clinching the […]

May 6, 2024 6

World

EU leader to confront China’s unfair trade practices

Perceived trade imbalances are set to be top of the agenda during today's meetings between China's President and European Union leaders. Xi Jinping is in Paris for a trilateral with the French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

May 6, 2024 47

Namibia

Government hosts first certificate award for pre-vocational skills

The Ministry of Education Arts and Culture will host the first-ever awarding ceremony for the Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. The Ministry through the Namibia Institute of Educational Development, revamped a special curriculum tailored for learners with special educational needs. The Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp.

May 6, 2024 71

World

Russia puts Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on “wanted list”

Over the weekend, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was placed on a criminal 'wanted list' by the Russian Interior Ministry. His name joins a series of other international figures wanted by the Kremlin since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

May 6, 2024 36

South Africa

ANC cancels Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing over security concerns

Former South African President Jacob Zuma will still attend a disciplinary hearing with the African National Congress on Tuesday despite the ruling party saying it has been cancelled. The BBC reports that Zuma was summoned by the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee over his decision to join the newly-formed uMkhonto weSizwe party last December, of which he is now the leader, despite still being an ANC member. The ANC on Sunday […]

May 6, 2024 20

Namibia

Investigation launched into fatal Windhoek plane crash

Three people were killed in a light aircraft crash in Windhoek's Pionierspark residential area on Friday, 3 May 2024. The accident occurred on Rieckmann Street shortly after the aircraft took off from Eros Airport. The victims were two pilots and an aircraft mechanic who were on a maintenance test flight. Here is Magnus Abraham, the Head of the Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation in the Ministry of Works […]

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APO International

Three-Wheeler Financing for Cleaner Vehicles Unveiled in Tanzania

[[{"value":"Today, Watu Credit (Tanzania) Limited (https://WatuAfrica.com/) announced an initiative to expand its asset financing support for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered three-wheelers across Tanzania. This initiative is part of Watu's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, with the goal of financing at least 1,000 CNG-powered three-wheelers by the end of 2024, intensifying efforts to transition the transport sector to cleaner energy sources. The initiative was officially launched in the presence of the […]

May 6, 2024 12

APO International

Changes to Springbok Women team for Kenya

[[{"value":"Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen made nine changes to his starting team and 11 overall when he named his squad to play Kenya in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup at Stade Makis in Antananarivo on Wednesday. Free State Women outside back Sikholiwe Mdletshe will earn her first cap after being named on the left wing, while regular starter Sinazo Mcatshulwa returns at flanker for South Africa’s second match of […]

May 6, 2024 9