Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Sultan of Brunei Darussalam on His Birthday

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, HM Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, on the occasion of his birthday. In this message, His Majesty the King expresses His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam and his esteemed Royal family, and for further progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam, under the […]

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Business / Economics

Food insecurity on the rise in Namibia, recent Afrobarometer study shows

A recent Afrobarometer survey indicates that almost three-quarters of Namibians went without enough food to eat at least once during the previous year. More than six in 10 citizens also experienced shortages of cooking fuel at least once during the same period. The proportion of citizens facing frequent food shortages has steadily increased to the highest levels recorded since 2017. Food shortage ranks among the top three most urgent issues […]

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World

‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy

U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images By Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for […]

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Business / Economics

Roads Authority Announces Temporary Closure for Blasting Operations on Windhoek-Rehoboth Road Tomorrow

The Roads Authority has issued a notice to all road users regarding scheduled blasting operations on the Windhoek-Rehoboth Road. Blasting activities will commence tomorrow, on 16 July 2024, at 14:00 PM, approximately one kilometre from the Police Road Block. The blasting is expected to last for about one hour, resulting in the closure of this section from 14:00 to 15:00. Motorists are advised to take note of this […]

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Business / Economics

Domestic financial system shows stability: BoN

The Bank of Namibia's Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) has found that Namibia's domestic financial system is stable, sound, and resilient. According to the BoN’s Deputy Governor, Leonie Dunn in a recent statement, this is despite rising vulnerabilities and risks, particularly concerns around elevated non-performing loans. She said the committee at its first meeting of the year, held last week to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities in the […]

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APO International

Uganda’s Efforts to Save the Life of Children with Malnutrition

Over 268,000 children in Uganda suffer from malnutrition, specifically wasting. To combat this, the country is enhancing data collection and use in its healthcare facilities and communities through the Nutrition Information System (NIS) project. This is part of the country's broader efforts to generate community-level data to inform decisions for improving population health. The European Union funded the 4-year NIS project, implemented since 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO) […]

July 15, 2024 5

APO International

Equatorial Guinea: Vice President closes Ceiba Case and refers it to Attorney General’s Office

The decision was taken on 15th June, at a further meeting held at the Head of State’s Office with the former directors and the current board of directors of this part State-owned company. According to the report of the Audit Commission and the Gendarmerie, it was revealed that, between 2016 and 2022, transactions and payments amounting to more than FCFA 5.43 billion were made that could not be accounted for. […]

July 15, 2024 5

APO International

Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis

To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Child Care, with crucial technical and financial support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Higher Life Foundation, this initiative targets the eradication of schistosomiasis (bilharzia), soil transmitted helminths (intestinal worms), and lymphatic filariasis (LF) across the […]

July 15, 2024 7

APO International

Africa: Enhancing transparency in credit rating methodologies

In the dynamic landscape of global finance, credit rating has a significant influence on the economic prospects of nations. For African countries, the transparency of credit rating methods is not just a technical issue, but a critical factor for better engagement and communication with rating agencies. Despite the continent's vast potential and the diversity of its economies, countries often face risks that are perceived as disproportionate, affecting their ability to […]

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