insert_link Namibia The Namibian athlete with hopes of winning Paralympic gold By Adolf Kaure, via bird story agency Greeted by cheers and hugs, Namibian para-athlete, Chris Kinda together with guide Kelvin Goagoseb was given a heroic welcome at the MTC Dome Indoor Sports Centre in Swakopmund after becoming the first para-athlete from Namibia to win a gold medal when at a Paralympic World Championships. Kinda dashed to victory in the 400m T11 event at the International Paralympic […] todayJuly 3, 2024 21
insert_link APO International Meeting of BRICS Coordination Committee on Antimonopoly Policy Marks New Stage of Collaboration Among Member Countries The meeting of the BRICS Coordination Committee on Antimonopoly Policy, held under the auspices of the Russian Chairmanship, took place on July 2, 2024 in Geneva. The event brought together the heads of the BRICS competition authorities, including Brazil, India, China, Russia, South Africa as well as the new members - Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt and UAE. The event underscored the commitment of BRICS member countries to fostering a competitive environment […] todayJuly 3, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Siemens and PANA Infrastructure Join Forces in Groundbreaking Initiative to Modernize Nigeria’s Power Sector Siemens (www.Siemens.com) and PANA Infrastructure announce a strategic collaboration to tackle Nigeria’s Electrical Infrastructure sector; The initiative aims to enhance power stability and create job opportunities in Nigeria; Combining expertise, they aim to enhance Nigeria's power sector. Siemens, a leading global technology company, and PANA Infrastructure, a Nigerian conglomerate with an increasing footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa, have formally announced a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing and upgrading Nigeria’s electric power […] todayJuly 3, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Hacked Healthcare: New KnowBe4 Report Shines a Spotlight on Cybersecurity Crisis in Sector KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, released its International Healthcare Report. The report takes a closer look at the cybersecurity crisis currently experienced by the healthcare sector, in particular hospital groups, across the world. Africa was the global region with the highest average number of weekly cyberattacks per organisation in 2023. One in every 19 organisations on the continent experienced an […] todayJuly 3, 2024 7
insert_link World French PM urges united front to stop far-right takeover By Stuart Williams France's prime minister on Wednesday urged voters to form a united front to block the far right in legislative elections, warning the anti-immigration party of Marine Le Pen was the only faction capable of winning an absolute majority. With four days to go until the second round in the polls, France's political future remains up in the air as the far-right […] todayJuly 3, 2024 11
insert_link Oshiwambo Aanafalama mOutjo otaya hupu paku landitha omakala Oshitopolwa sha Kunene osha gumwa unene koshikukuta,noku thiminika aanafalama moshikandjohogololo Outjo yiimonene iiyemo paku longa omakala. Sha landula omimvo dha thika 10 dhomuloka gwa nkundipala neteyo inaali gwana,oshowo ekanitho lyiimuna omolwa oshikukuta,aanafalama oyendji yopapipindi moshikandjohogololo oya taalela iilanduli yi kenyeneka,nayamwe ya hupila mopolohalama yoondya dhepangelo,omanga yalwe taya longo omakala. Kamusela gwa Outjo Johannes Antsino ohela okwati aanafalama oyendji ya Outjo oya hupila muunafalama mboka wa pumbwa omvula,shoka sha nayipaleke uuhupilo […] todayJuly 3, 2024 21
insert_link APO International Mauritania: The African Development Bank grants $17 million to strengthen resilience of female market gardeners, add value to agricultural production and increase incomes of rural women The African Development Bank (ADB) Group (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors has approved a grant of $17 million to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to implement the Project for Promotion of Gender-Sensitive Agricultural Value Chains and Women's Entrepreneurship (French acronym PCVASGEF) (http://apo-opa.co/3ztTpsd). This project is financed under the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP) (http://apo-opa.co/45XqiJR) and aims to increase productivity and add value to agricultural products to boost women's income […] todayJuly 3, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa inaugurates unprecedented unity government South Africa's new unity government under President Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the country after 30 years of rule by the ANC. Ahead of the 32 ministers -- from six parties -- making up the cabinet, Paul Mashatile, who has been re-appointed deputy president, was the first to take the oath during the televised ceremony in Cape Town. […] todayJuly 3, 2024 20
insert_link Environment As the world burns, can we learn to live with wildfire health risks? By Ruth Kamnitzer, via Mongabay Climate change is driving or contributing to increased risk of extreme wildfires in many parts of the world, and experts say urgent action on climate change is needed. Finding ways to better manage land use can help reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfires: In landscapes where fire is natural, experts say we should bring back historic fire regimes through cultural burning […] todayJuly 3, 2024 39
