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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: July 2024

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World Bank Appoints New Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta
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APO International

World Bank Appoints New Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta

 The World Bank announces Mr. Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye as the new Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta. He succeeds Mr. Jesko Hentschel, who has served in the position for the last five years. Mr. Ndiaye will lead the World Bank's engagements with the governments of Algeria, Libya, Malta, Morocco, and Tunisia, development partners, and other stakeholders on initiatives aligned with the countries' priorities and the World Bank's vision to […]

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World Bank Grant to Support Scaling up Social Protection for Vulnerable Zambians Affected by the Drought
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World Bank Grant to Support Scaling up Social Protection for Vulnerable Zambians Affected by the Drought

 Over 1.6 million vulnerable Zambians, badly affected by the severe drought, are set to benefit from a new World Bank grant meant to address the adverse effects of the ongoing drought, the worst in the last 40 years. Additional financing to the Scaling-up Shock Responsive Social Protection Project (SSRSP AF2) (http://apo-opa.co/4bIdnwt) will allow Zambia to scale up its Social Cash Transfer (SCT) program, which currently benefits approximately 8.5 million people, 40 percent […]

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Africa

Cameroon President Secures Delay of Parliamentary and Local Elections to 2026

Cameroonian President Paul Biya obtained approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to postpone parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move that opposition parties fear could hinder their ability to challenge in next year's presidential election- according to Reuters. The bill to extend the mandate by a year to March 2026 was supported by lawmakers from Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, which holds a majority in the National Assembly.

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South Africa

South African Petroleum Industry Calls for Investment in Refineries for Clean Fuels Program

  The South African Petroleum Industry Association has reiterated the need for capital investment in local refineries to meet the second clean fuels program by 2027. During a media roundtable, Sapia head of strategy Kevin Baart emphasized that current price structures are insufficient to fund these necessary investments. Baart assured that the industry has managed supply risks effectively for 18 years and highlighted the importance of cleaner fuels and emission […]

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Health / Medical

Namibia Blood Transfusion Services’ Frieda Vatileni Talks On Need for Blood Donations

In a recent conversation with Future Media, Frieda Vatileni from Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) expressed an urgent appeal to the Namibian public. As the nation grapples with a critical shortage in blood supplies, Vatileni highlighted the pressing need for more donations to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in need. Current Blood Stock Levels Vatileni reported that the current blood stock is alarmingly low, standing at just five […]

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Africa

Nigeria’s NNPC Seeks $2 Billion Oil-Backed Loan to Strengthen Finances

Nigeria's state-backed oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, is negotiating another oil-backed loan to enhance its finances and support business investments, its chief executive told Reuters. The NNPC aims to raise at least $2 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the company faces increasing economic pressure.

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