insert_link APO International SCOMM to Showcase Innovative Solutions at GITEX AFRICA MOROCCO 2024 [[{"value":"SCOMM, a company in the telecommunications sector, is proud to announce its participation in GITEX AFRICA MOROCCO 2024 (www.GITEXAFRICA.com). The exhibition, a premier event in the technology calendar, will see SCOMM unveil two solutions from our partners RUCKUS Networks and SES Satellites. Presenting Next-Generation Connectivity Solutions SCOMM will showcase RUCKUS Networks‘ revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 technology and SES Satellites’ advanced Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite communications technology. These technologies are set […] todayMay 30, 2024 13
insert_link Science & Technology Opera Mini launches Locked Mode for PIN-protected browsing Global browser innovator Opera today announced a significant privacy enhancement to Opera Mini with the introduction of Locked Mode, which enables PIN-protected browsing to further boost privacy protections. The move addresses the needs of 94%* of mobile users who have requested increased password protection features, particularly when sharing devices with family or friends. The new Locked Mode allows users to set a PIN that is independent from […] todayMay 30, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics Agribank introduces credit life insurance product The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) is pleased to announce the introduction of a Credit Life Insurance product, effective 1 June 2024. The Credit Life Insurance serves as a financial security and protection against unforeseen events, tailored exclusively for Agribank clients. The Agribank credit life insurance offers benefits beyond covering death and protecting a client’s estate. If a client becomes permanently or temporarily disabled, is diagnosed with […] todayMay 30, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Pharma firm urged to share new ‘game-changer’ HIV drug By Daniel Lawler Paris, May 30, 2024 (AFP) - More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities on Thursday called for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow cheap, generic versions of a promising new HIV drug to be produced so it can reach people in developing countries most affected by the deadly disease. The drug lenacapavir could be a "real game-changer" in the fight against […] todayMay 30, 2024 55
insert_link APO International African Leaders Join African Development Bank’s Call for Action to Reform the Global Financial Architecture at its 2024 Annual Meetings [[{"value":"Host country, Kenya contributes $20 million to Bank’s concessional financing window; pledges increased equity contribution; The African Development Bank: a Solutions Bank, at the heart of Africa’s transformation agenda. With $200 billion invested in development projects across the continent since its establishment in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is leading the charge in transforming Africa’s development landscape, as a solutions bank. At the institution’s 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi, six African Presidents joined […] todayMay 30, 2024 9
insert_link APO International TotalEnergies Reaches 2 GW Renewable Milestone in France; African Energy Chamber (AEC) Supports Multi-Energy Approach [[{"value":"TotalEnergies has reached a milestone of 2 GW of installed green electricity in France, having invested $400 million towards the domestic supply of green energy in 2023. According to a company statement, the French supermajor generated up to 90% of its total income from the sale of oil and gas in 2023, showcasing the critical role of hydrocarbons in diversifying the global energy mix and increasing renewable energy penetration. In […] todayMay 30, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Africa Finance Corporation and Alstom Partnership Boosts Kinshasa Rail Project [[{"value":"Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, together with Alstom, a pioneer in sustainable mobility, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to propel the development of the MetroKin rail project Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. This significant partnership was announced alongside the recent state visit of His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to France. The partnership builds on AFC's prior […] todayMay 30, 2024 20
insert_link APO International CORRECTION: Horizons Clinic (Gambia) Limited Secures US$16.8 Million Construction and Medical Tourism Relay Facility (“CONMED”) from Afreximbank [[{"value":"African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) has availed Horizons Clinic (Gambia) Limited a tailored US$16.8 million (Sixteen million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) Construction and Medical Tourism Relay Facility (“CONMED”). The facility will support the construction of Horizons Clinic, a 60-bed, international standard, medical facility set to significantly improve the healthcare system in The Gambia. Sponsored by Horizons Clinic (Gambia) Limited and located in Kerr Serign, Kombo district, the establishment […] todayMay 30, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Safeguarding your wealth: Estate planning essentials By Katja Meier, Wealth Manager, Old Mutual Wealth, Old Mutual Namibia In a world where the only constant is change, safeguarding your wealth becomes not just a financial necessity but a moral obligation towards your loved ones. Estate planning, which is often overlooked or postponed indefinitely, is a pivotal step for securing your financial legacy, protecting your loved ones, and ensuring that your hard-earned assets […] todayMay 30, 2024 23