VITRONIC presents innovative solutions for further development of safety on African roads at the 2024 GITEX in Marrakech

[[{"value":"From the 29th to the 31st of May 2024, GITEX Africa (www.GITEXAfrica.com) took place in Marrakech, and tech enthusiasts from all over the continent gathered to platform their latest technology updates in their respective fields. The VITRONIC Machine Vision Middle East team participated for the second consecutive year in showcasing their latest traffic technology solutions to tackle the ever-challenging phenomena of road-related fatalities. VITRONIC Middle East was honored to be […]

June 4, 2024 16

APO International

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Fuel Project Development with Dedicated Upstream E&P Forum

[[{"value":"Representing the biggest gathering of energy stakeholders on the continent, Africa’s premier energy event – the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – will host a dedicated Upstream E&P forum to showcase licenses and active assets to global investors and industry leaders. The forum serves as the principal platform to connect investors and project developers with available acreage. The forum will feature private sector executives, ministers and […]

June 4, 2024 17

APO International

Annual Meetings 2024: Centenary Rural and Development Bank named Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa initiative’s “AFAWA Bank of the Year” at African Banker Awards

[[{"value":"A Kampala-based commercial bank with a “mission critical focus” to provide financial services to vulnerable women entrepreneurs has been named the “AFAWA Bank of the Year” at the African Banker Awards. Centenary Rural and Development Bank picked up the honor named after African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) (https://apo-opa.co/3Kt8IUg) initiative at the awards ceremony held during the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings underway in Nairobi, Kenya. […]

June 4, 2024 7

Africa

Nearly 25% of land in Africa has been damaged – what’s to blame, and what can be done

By Mlungele M. Nsikani, South African National Biodiversity Institute Land degradation is a huge issue across the continent of Africa. One of its biggest drivers is biological invasions. This is when invasive species (species that aren’t naturally found in the area) arrive and produce large numbers of offspring which spread over long distances. Mlungele Nsikani, a land restoration specialist and environmental scientist, explains how […]

June 4, 2024 19

Namibia

National Youth Council Launches NextGen Facility to Empower Youth Entrepreneurs

National Youth Council has introduced the NextGen Facility Incubation programme to aid young entrepreneurs with loans between N$50,000 and N$100,000 as reported by The Brief. This initiative targets key sectors like sustainable agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and natural resource management. Acting Director, Sircca Nghitila noted that the programme aims to support 20 to 30 entrepreneurs annually across all 14 regions of Namibia, ensuring fair access. Additionally, the facility will offer […]

June 4, 2024 34

World

Hong Kong Police Deploy Hundreds for Tiananmen Anniversary Crackdown Monitoring

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the deadly June 4, 1989, crackdown on protesters near Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The crackdown remains a taboo subject in mainland China, and Hong Kong is expected to keep a tight lid on memorials that were once an annual tradition, amid sweeping security legislation. As Laura Westbrook reports.

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South Africa

City of Tshwane’s mayoral committee member will today deliver the 2024/2025 financial year budget speech

In South Africa, the City of Tshwane’s mayoral committee member for Finance, Jacqui Uys, will today deliver the 2024/2025 financial year budget speech. The metro faces various challenges including tight fiscal pressures, access to potable water, electricity, housing and high unemployment. Mayor Cilliers Brink says the budget is geared towards maintaining financial stability while improving basic service delivery:

June 4, 2024 76

Namibia

Tourism Board Proposes African Visa System to Boost Continental Travel and Tourism

The Namibia Tourism Board has proposed an African visa system similar to the Schengen visa to streamline continental travel and boost tourism. In report carried by The Brief, Acting CEO, Bonnie Mbidzo emphasized the need for seamless movement for both African and European travelers and the necessity of infrastructure development to support this initiative. The proposal aligns with commitments by officials from the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area to expand the […]

June 4, 2024 11

Uncategorized

South Korea ready to resume blasting propaganda

South Korea says it’s ready to immediately resume using loud speakers to blast anti North-Korean messages across the DMZ. It says the move would be in response to North Korea sending balloons of trash into South Korea. As Chris Gilbert reports.

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Month: June 2024