Afreximbank Celebrates 8 Awards at Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Finance Achievement Awards and Project Finance Awards 2023 Charity Dinners

[[{"value":"In a nod to its increasingly important contribution to Africa’s economic growth and development, Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) has been recognised with a haul of 8 Awards at the EMEA Project Finance and EMEA Achievement Awards 2023 Charity dinners held in London on June 5&6 respectively. Hosted by EMEA Finance magazine, the event honoured Afreximbank for its innovative and outstanding project finance achievements in both the Project Finance Awards and the Achievement […]

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APO International

Ribatis shines during Gitex Africa 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Community

[[{"value":"For the second year, Ribatis made it to the largest tech event in Africa, Gitex Africa 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com/). Organized under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, the event took place in Marrakech from May 29 to 31, showcasing our commitment to innovation and technological excellence. Our continued presence at this prestigious event highlights our dedication to driving progress and engaging with the global tech community. Ribatis is a leading […]

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World

Emmanuel Macron calls French Election

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France in response to a victory for the right in European polls. President Macron's dissolved Parliament and called national elections for 30th June and 7th July, as Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Health / Medical

Cholera can kill you within hours if left untreated: how to recognise the symptoms and protect yourself

By Samuel Kariuki, Kenya Medical Research Institute Cholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. But it has also been found in seemingly clean places, including affluent neighbourhoods, hotels and restaurants with poor hygiene practices such as handling food with dirty hands and using contaminated water to wash utensils and prepare food. […]

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South Africa

City Power intensifies removal of illegal connection

City Power says it has intensified the removal of illegal connections and revenue collection operations across the City of Johannesburg during the winter season. City Power’s spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, says removing illegal connections seeks not only to alleviate pressure on the system, but also to recover the billions owed to it by defaulting customers:

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Namibia

Police Arrest 136 for Drug Possession Worth Nearly N$ 8 Million in May

The Namibian Police Force arrested 136 individuals for drug possession in May, with the drugs valued at almost N$8 million. NamPol's Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, reported that 127 of those arrested are Namibian, while the rest include nationals from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Congo, and Tanzania. The majority were found with cannabis worth over N$7.2 million, along with Mandrax, crack cocaine, and cocaine powder. Shikwambi highlighted the […]

June 10, 2024 13

World

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France in response to a victory for the right in European polls. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party is on course to win around a third of the vote in European Parliament elections. President Macron's dissolved Parliament and called national elections for 30th June and 7th July, as Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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South Africa

Search Continues for Missing Individuals After Flooding in Nelson Mandela Bay And Eastern Cape

Police and Rescue Diving Units In S.A are still searching for missing people following last week's flooding in large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Ten people died in severe storms and heavy rains that battered and caused extreme damage in many areas of the metro. Police spokesperson, Priscilla Naidu, says the areas most affected are KwaNobuhle, Kariega, Walmer, Blue Horizon Bay, and Kamesh.

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Business / Economics

Old Mutual Foundation avails N$800 000 in seed capital funding for grassroots entrepreneurship

The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), has announced the 40 shortlisted candidates for the OM SEED Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship, accelerate economic growth, and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia. This year, the program focuses on entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Zambezi, and Kavango West regions. By 2025, OM SEED will have reached […]

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Month: June 2024