A Climate-Smart focus in the Livestock Sector Can Help Tanzania Increase Production and Generate Jobs

[[{"value":"Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate-smart strategies and innovations. A new report published by the World Bank shows that while the country boasts a large livestock population, climate-related risks and insufficient investments from the public and private sectors have hindered sectoral growth and international competitiveness. The newly released 21st Tanzania Economic Update, titled, ‘Harnessing the Opportunity for a […]

June 24, 2024 7

Namibia

Namibia to host Africa Hospitality Investment Forum

Namibia is hosting the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum from 25 to 27 June 2024, in Windhoek. This event will gather investors, business leaders, government officials, and experts from 41 countries for networking, business meetings, and discussions on hospitality industry trends. It also marks the first time the forum is hosted in Southern Africa. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Senior Manager for Marketing, Communications, and Branding, Catherine Shipushu. With […]

June 24, 2024 62

APO International

Blitzboks book Olympic ticket with triumph in Monaco

[[{"value":"They did it the hard way, but the Springbok Sevens finally booked their ticket to the Paris Olympics Games for a third consecutive time since Rugby Sevens was introduced in 2016, when they defeated Great Britain in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage event in Monaco on Sunday evening. It was a great reward for the Springbok Sevens system, that they will once more go the Olympic Games, […]

June 24, 2024 5

APO International

Eritrea: Diaspora Nationals Commemorate Martyrs Day

[[{"value":"Eritrean nationals in Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kuwait, and Norway marked Martyrs Day with fervent patriotic zeal. The commemorative event in Nairobi featured a walkathon, a candle vigil, and cultural and artistic programs, with participation from staff members of the Eritrean Embassy in Kenya and many nationals. During the occasion, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Beyene Russom, delivered a speech focusing on the deep significance Martyrs Day holds for the Eritrean […]

June 24, 2024 4

Health / Medical

Senegal tightens anti-Covid controls after Mecca deaths

Senegal said today it had implemented voluntary Covid-19 screening tests and reimposed the wearing of masks at Dakar's international airport for returning pilgrims fearing the virus was linked to the deaths of some Mecca pilgrims. Dakar suspects that a number of the some 1,300 deaths -- according to a Saudi tally -- are down to a respiratory syndrome ailment such as Covid-19, Health Minister Ibrahima Sy […]

June 24, 2024 12

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Oshiwambo

Etumo lyo African Union Transition Mission mo Ethiopia otaliya pehulilo mu December gonuumvo.

O African Union oya popile okweetapo etumo epe oku pingenapo aakwiita ya konda 13 000 mboka kwa tegelelwa ya thigepo Ethiopia pehulilo lyomumvo nguka,sho pena uutile kutya aakwiitayo al Qaeda moshilongo otaya kwatako oshilongo. O Bloomberg Africa oya lopota kutya aakwiita okuza ko Kenya,Uganda,Ethiopia,Burundi na Djibouti,yeli oshitopolwa sho African Union Transition Mission okwa tegelelwa ya thigepo oshilongo okuthika pehulilo lya December

June 24, 2024 9 1

World

UK’s Princess Anne in hospital after suspected horse incident

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, was hospitalised today with "minor injuries and concussion" after apparently being injured by a horse. The incident took place at Anne's country home Gatcombe Park, in southwest England, late on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. It is the latest health issue to hit the British royal family this year, after both Charles and his daughter-in-law Catherine, […]

June 24, 2024 18

APO International

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Namibian winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

[[{"value":"Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023 from Namibia Winners from the rest of the Africa were also announced, in partnership with African First Ladies, the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother. The awards ceremony was held via Videoconference to felicitate all the media […]

June 24, 2024 13

APO International

African Development Bank and African Solidarity Fund seal strategic partnership

[[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the African Solidarity Fund (ASF) have signed a letter of intent to strengthen the two institutions’ working relationship and synergy. The partnership was ratified by Aida Ngom, Director of the Private Sector Development Department, on behalf of the African Development Bank Group, and Abdourahmane Diallo, the Fund's Managing Director, at the opening ceremony of the third Ordinary Session of the Board of Governors of […]

June 24, 2024 18

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