insert_link Africa Angola’s Petro de Luanda wins 2024 Basketball Africa League Championship By bird story agency Angola’s Petro de Luanda on Saturday (May 1) clinched the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Championship, becoming the first team outside of North Africa to win the BAL finals after overpowering Libya’s Al Ahly Ly 107-94 in the finals. The Angolans, who are also the 2022 BAL runners-up and one of only two teams to compete in all four BAL seasons, […] todayJune 3, 2024 26
insert_link World North Korea says it’ll end sending balloons to South Korea North Korea says it will stop sending balloons full of debris to South Korea, if Seoul promises to also end the practice. Pyongyang last week flew more than 3,500 balloons across the border, it says in response to similar actions by South Korea. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 3, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Reacts to Potential DA-ANC Coalition Talks As It Prepares as Unofficial Opposition ActionSA says it notes DA leader John Steenhuisen’s announcement, which confirms plans to negotiate a potential coalition with the ANC. ActionSA national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, says the party may well have to ready itself to be the unofficial opposition in Parliament: todayJune 3, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Startup Ecosystem Surges As Windhoek Climbs Global Rankings Namibia's startup ecosystem is thriving, ranking 8th in Africa and showing remarkable progress with Windhoek's surge in global city rankings. According to The Brief, the ecosystem is characterized by stability, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Leading startups in Windhoek span hardware, marketing, fintech, and e-commerce. However, challenges persist, including limited infrastructure, bureaucratic hurdles, and funding constraints. Organizations like the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and Startup Namibia are crucial in […] todayJune 3, 2024 12
insert_link World Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Monday in Guinea, his ministry said, the first trip by Moscow's top diplomat to the West African country since 2013. Russia, which has seen its relations with the West plummet after it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has sought to boost its influence in Africa in recent years. Russia's foreign ministry announced the visit on the Telegram social media […] todayJune 3, 2024 9
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation bolsters access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) educational materials The Capricorn Foundation reinforced its commitment to invest in early childhood education when, on Friday, 31 May 2024, it announced the extension of its partnership with the African Child Development Trust (ACDT). The Capricorn Foundation announced an investment of another N$575 000 into printing pre-primary and grades 1 to 3 workbooks. Since 2020, the Capricorn Foundation has enabled the African Child Development Trust to enhance Early Childhood […] todayJune 3, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Fortinet Showcases Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024 [[{"value":"Fortinet (www.Fortinet.com/), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been exhibiting at GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) this week for the second year running. Attended by key customers, partners, government, and industry figures across Africa, Fortinet has used its presence at booth [2C70, to showcase an array of advanced cybersecurity solutions and innovations, including SASE, SecOps, and Secure Networking. Attendees have also had the chance to uncover Fortinet’s expertise in […] todayJune 3, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Botwa.ai Emerges as the Premier AI Startup in Asia, Redefining Conversational AI with Groundbreaking Solutions [[{"value":"Botwa.ai, the trailblazing force in artificial intelligence and generative AI, announces its groundbreaking entry into the Middle East and Africa markets with its participation in GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com). With Botwa's innovative conversational AI solutions, businesses can seize the future of customer experience and elevate their operations to unprecedented levels of efficiency and engagement. Established in 2022, Botwa.ai has swiftly emerged as a leader in the AI landscape, catering to […] todayJune 3, 2024 8
insert_link APO International ALL for Her: Pioneering Women’s Fitness App Debuts in Morocco, Showcased at GITEX AFRICA 2024 [[{"value":"W.ALLfit, a champion of flexibility in fitness, embarks on a bold new chapter. Today, the company announces its dynamic launch as the very first Moroccan women's fitness app. This strategic evolution marks a groundbreaking stride forward, acknowledging the distinct needs and aspirations of women on their fitness journeys. Dull Workouts, No More! W.ALLfit recognizes the limitations of common plans. The app delivers a refreshing alternative, providing culturally-attuned workout routines, addressing […] todayJune 3, 2024 5
