insert_link South Africa S.A Youth Organizations Clash: RISE Mzansi Criticizes ANC Youth League’s Anti-Crime March RISE Mzansi Youth and Student Chapters in South Africa have criticised the ANC Youth League’s march against crime in Soshanguve north of Pretoria yesterday. The league is demanding justice for five-year-old Ditebogo Junior Phalane who was killed by hijackers two weeks ago, and it wants more police visibility in the area. RISE Mzansi’s, Lawrence Manaka, says the ANC Youth League is part of the government that has allowed crime to […] todayMay 23, 2024 51
insert_link APO International African Development Bank invests $1.44 billion to support infrastructure development in Nigeria [[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has invested $1.44 billion to support the development of energy and power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. The Bank’s Nigeria Country Department, Director General Lamin Barrow disclosed this at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024, held from 15 – 16 May in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The event was attended by local and foreign investors, representatives of the private sector, and senior government […] todayMay 23, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Leapmotor International Begins Operations to Expand Global Electric Vehicle Sales Starting September 2024 in Nine European Countries, Followed by Other Key Growth Regions [[{"value":"Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led company between Stellantis (https://www.Stellantis.com/en) and Leapmotor, is dedicated to redefining electric vehicles through cutting- edge technology and innovation and boasting comprehensive, in-house development capabilities; Leapmotor International expansion plans will boost scale very quickly, helping drive value for both Leapmotor and Stellantis; Leapmotor International to start operations in Europe by September 2024 through 200 points of sales by the end of the year with plans to […] todayMay 23, 2024 12
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek rewards northern vehicle industry top achievers On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, Bank Windhoek recognised the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in northern Namibia at its fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. The awards continue to celebrate the automotive industry’s commitment to the northern region for the previous financial year, financing vehicles through Bank Windhoek. Delivering the keynote address, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
insert_link Sport Atalanta’s Gasperini glad to end Italy’s 25-year Europa League drought Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini is proud of bringing the Europa League trophy to Italy after 25 "cursed" years, the coach said after his side's emphatic 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the final. Ademola Lookman's stunning hat-trick helped Atalanta secure a second major trophy in their 117-year history in the final in Dublin on Wednesday. They became the first Italian club to win the competition since Parma in […] todayMay 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia New Mineral Rights Operator Welcomed by S.A’s COSATU S.A's Union federation ,Cosatu has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new mineral rights application system operator. The mining industry estimates that there is a backlog of more than three-thousand prospecting and mining rights, or investment value of more than 30-billion-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says it shares the views of the industry that the current applications system has been woefully inadequate and has stifled investments and growth: todayMay 23, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia ECN Prepares for General Elections: Training of Registration Officials Underway The Electoral Commission of Namibia is actively preparing for the upcoming general elections slated for November 27, in the Kavango East Region. Training sessions for 180 registration officials are underway, with 132 to be deployed across the region. Additionally, six constituency supervisors and six regional logistics officers have been appointed. Voter and civic education efforts began in April and will continue until June 30, 2024. Stakeholders are urged to assist in […] todayMay 23, 2024 17
insert_link World Taiwan dispatches forces to areas around island after China starts ‘punishment’ drills China has begun two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts". The exercises come three days after William Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan's new president, a man Beijing views as a "separatist". Laura Westbrook reports for us. todayMay 23, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Appointment of Dr. Khalid Khalafalla as Officer-in-Charge of Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) [[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Khalid Khalafalla as Officer-in-Charge, effective 19 May 2024. Dr. Khalafalla brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having served in various capacities within the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Most recently, he […] todayMay 23, 2024 6
