insert_link South Africa South Africa’s population grows past 63 million Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday that the country’s population has increased by just over 800 thousand (835,513) in the past year, reaching 63.02 million people in July. This marks a 1.33% increase from July 2022 to July 2023. Stats SA, in a statement, revealed that over half of the country’s population is female, totaling around 32 million people. The report also noted that life expectancy at birth has risen […] todayJuly 31, 2024 44
insert_link Namibia Namibia Institute for Democracy hosts civic dialogue in Otjiwarongo To strengthen civic engagement and democratic participation, the Namibia Institute for Democracy concluded a community dialogue in Otjiwarongo on Tuesday. The event sought to bridge the gap between citizens and their local representatives, promoting a deeper understanding of democratic processes and governance—the NID’s Executive Director Naita Hishoono. The Namibia Institute for Democracy was founded in 1991 with the belief that sharing information and knowledge could enhance Namibia's democratic […] todayJuly 31, 2024 29
insert_link APO International Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Launches Ambitious District Road Improvement Programme In a significant move towards bolstering Ghana's infrastructure, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and commissioned essential equipment at Black Star Square today. The event, aimed at enhancing the country’s road networks, marks a pivotal milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to decentralize development and improve the quality of life for Ghanaians. In his address, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the critical role of road infrastructure […] todayJuly 31, 2024 7
insert_link APO International The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and European Union (EU) mark first year of multi-annual partnership in support of Sahrawi Refugees This month, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union (EU) mark one year of the multi-annual partnership between the two organisations that helped WFP provide monthly food assistance to those most vulnerable Sahrawi refugees in Algeria. WFP received in July 2023 the first tranche of the multi-year EU funding €5 million. This was used to provide 133,672 rations in what is considered one of the world’s […] todayJuly 31, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Tanzania: Indigenous Maasai Being Forcibly Relocated Tanzania’s government is forcibly relocating Indigenous Maasai residents from their homes and ancestral lands in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Before further relocations are planned or carried out, the Tanzanian authorities should restore essential public services and consult affected communities to seek their free, prior, and informed consent. The 86-page report, “It’s Like Killing Culture,” documents the Tanzanian government program that began in 2022 to […] todayJuly 31, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Rössing Foundation supports MSMEs in Oshana and Erongo region Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises belonging to youth, women, and people with disabilities in the Oshana and Erongo regions will soon become the beneficiaries of essential business advisory services, branding classes, and other key business-building tools through a N$ 500 000 sponsorships from the Rössing Foundation. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson, Titus Shivute explains how the process will work. todayJuly 31, 2024 24
insert_link APO International Iran Sudan top diplomats say ready for reciprocal support in international forums Sudan’s Foreign Minister Hosein Awad who is on a trip to Tehran as his country’s special envoy to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s president met the Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri for talks. Sudan’s Foreign Minister Hosein Awad, who is on a trip to Tehran as his country’s special envoy to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s president, met the […] todayJuly 31, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Iranian President receives Abdullah bin Zayed in Tehran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the sidelines of His Highness' participation in the presidential inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Iranian Parliament. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the congratulations of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Iranian President, along with his wishes for […] todayJuly 31, 2024 9
insert_link APO International ‘I want to show young girls in Tanzania that with dedication and hard work, their potential is endless’- Interview with Olympic swimmer, Sophia Latiff On 26 July, the world watched as Paris ignited the Olympic flame with a breathtaking opening ceremony on the Seine River. Athletes from over two hundred countries, participated in a historic celebration. This year's Games mark a pivotal moment—the first Olympics with an equal number of male and female competitors. Ahead of the Olympics, UN Women sat down with Sophia Anisa Latiff, a young swimmer and one of the three […] todayJuly 31, 2024 25