insert_link Africa Wreck of missing Malawi VP’s plane found: military source Malawian searchers have found the wreckage of a plane that was carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima, a military source said Tuesday, a day after the aircraft went missing in bad weather. The military plane carrying Chilima, 51, and nine others disappeared on Monday after it failed to land in the northern city of Mzuzu due to poor visibility and was told to return to the capital, Lilongwe. […] todayJune 11, 2024 7
insert_link World French bosses fear far right’s vague economic plans By Katia Dolmadjian French business leaders have been pitched into fresh uncertainty by snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron that risk strengthening the far right. Federations are treading lightly with their public comments, aware that they could be sitting across the table from National Rally (RN) ministers if the party scores a major breakthrough in the June 30 and July 7 ballots. […] todayJune 11, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Servicepipe presented high-precision protection against DDoS and bots at GITEX AFRICA 2024 [[{"value":"Russian vendor of high-precision protection against DDoS attacks and full-stack bots took part at GITEX (www.GITEXAfrica.com) at the common stand «Made in Moscow». Over the last two years, Russian cybersecurity solutions have been tested and improved by the most powerful and sophisticated cyberattacks from different countries. “Made in Moscow” label on cyber protection products arouses keen interest of everyone who is looking for reliable, battle-tested solutions for business continuity all […] todayJune 11, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Registration opens for Africa Tech Festival, Africa’s biggest technology innovation event [[{"value":"Africa Tech Festival (https://apo-opa.co/4bSxObf), the continent's leading platform for technology innovators, specialists, and thought leaders, has announced that registration for the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated event will open on Monday, 10 June. Now in its 27th edition, Africa Tech Festival 2024 runs from 11 to 14 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. The Africa Tech Festival Exhibition takes place at the same venue […] todayJune 11, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Bicycles can change lives, especially in rural Africa – new report looks at their use in Ghana and Malawi Bicycles are particularly valued for carrying loads. peeterv/Getty Images, CC BY By Daniel Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their benefits are huge and many organisations are working on making access to bicycles a reality, a range of barriers still prevent them from being more widely […] todayJune 11, 2024 11
insert_link World India’s new Cabinet hold first meeting as Modi begins third term India's new Cabinet held its first meeting on Monday evening as prime minister Narendra Modi began his third term in office. The allocation of ministries was announced. This follows a surprise election result in which Modi's party failed to secure an outright majority and had to lean on its coalition partners to form a government. Rebecca Bundhun reports. todayJune 11, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Western Cape High Court Rejects EFF’s Bid to Invalidate National Assembly Rules Western Cape's High Court has dismissed the EFF’s application to invalidate the National Assembly rules that saw the legislative body take action against six party members. Last year, the members, including leader Julius Malema and deputy president Floyd Shivambu, stormed the stage while president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address. They were found guilty of contempt of Parliament and suspended for 30 days with no pay. The […] todayJune 11, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Debmarine Namibia Donates Haemodialysis Equipment to Oshakati Hospital Debmarine Namibia contributed haemodialysis equipment worth N$1,764,069 to Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, easing the burden on resources. Health Minister, Kalumbi Shangula noted 133 new haemodialysis cases managed in 2023/24, with equipment aiding treatment. The donation includes machines, tables, chairs, and a reverse osmosis machine. Shangula emphasized the equipment's role in enhancing patient care. Debmarine CEO Willy Mertens highlighted the vital importance of haemodialysis machines in treating severe kidney failure and expressed […] todayJune 11, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia The annual Standard Bank Winter Xtrail Series kicks off with the K-H Xtrail The Standard Bank Winter Xtrail Series kicked off this Sunday, 9 June, in the stunning mountains of the Khomas Hochland, at Farm Godeis. This is the 9th year that Standard Bank has been sponsoring the event and OTB SPort have hosted the event. More than 380 people entered to test their mettle on the rough and tough trails of the Khomas Hochland. #1 in the Standard Bank Series, the K-H Xtrail, consists of single track, steep climbs and […] todayJune 11, 2024 22
