insert_link World Japan issues extreme heat warnings Heat stroke warnings are in place for more than 80% of Japan as the country bakes under earlier than usual summer temperatures. Official figures show there have already been almost 10-thousand cases of heat stroke related illness this month. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJuly 22, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Oshakati’s Town Council embarked on a project for constructing affordable accommodation for low income earners Oshakati's Town Council embarked on a project for constructing affordable accommodation for low and middle income earners and also to respond to the high demand for affordable housing. Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango. todayJuly 22, 2024 19
insert_link Local Three more qualify for Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Final The third preliminary round in the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition took place last weekend in Windhoek, where three contestants qualified for the competition final slated for 24 August in Ongwediva. From the 60 contests who took part in the preliminary round on Saturday, 20 July, Hasheni Mandume, Maria Mumbala and Sxelse Tsamases, emerged on top, and will join six other finalists to compete in the final for the […] todayJuly 22, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Biniam Girmay Becomes Winner of Green Jersey Classification Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarché-Wanty Team, has made history as the first African cyclist to win the Tour de France points classification. This remarkable achievement is a milestone for himself, his country, and the entire African continent. Biniam Girmay won the Green Jersey by collecting 387 points, followed by Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Deceuninck with 354 points and Bryan Coquard of Cofidis with 208 points in […] todayJuly 22, 2024 5
insert_link APO International 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the African Union, Ambassador Conrad Mederic, headed the Seychelles delegation to the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, which took place from 18th to the 19th of July 2024 in Accra, Ghana. In the opening of the session, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, reiterated her nation’s commitment to furthering the goals of […] todayJuly 22, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Conducts Monitoring & Evaluation Mission to Togo to Assess the Progress in the Implementation of Humanitatrian Assistance to Support Communities Affected by Flood and Food Insecurity The Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission embarked on a four-day monitoring and evaluation mission to Togo from July 15th to 18th, 2024. The mission assessed the impact of ECOWAS humanatarian response to communities affected by flooding and food insecurity, as part of efforts to strengthen the ECOWAS Humanitarian Response Mechanism (EHRM). In April 2023, the ECOWAS Commission convened a consultative workshop in Lomé to evaluate […] todayJuly 22, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Relevant Resolutions Adopted to Promote Development and Trade in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Space The 4th Annual General Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Network ended on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Banjul, Gambia, with a series of resolutions designed to further boost trade in West Africa. To ensure better promotion of trade within the community, the participants decided to organize regular trade fairs to boost intra-regional trade. ECOWAS member states are encouraged to take an active part […] todayJuly 22, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Africa Oil Corp Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Silver Sponsor, Reinforcing Strategic Expansion in African Energy Canadian oil and gas exploration company Africa Oil Corp expanded its stake in Block 3B/4B offshore South Africa earlier this year. The acquisition aligns with the company’s commitment to strengthen its presence across strategic basins in Africa. Building on this momentum, Africa Oil Corp has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – taking place in Cape Town from November 4-8 - as a silver […] todayJuly 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Police Inspector General Emphasizes Respect for National Symbols at Oshiko Roadblock Opening Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo stressed the importance of respecting national symbols during the official opening of the Oshiko roadblock in the Oshana Region on Saturday. todayJuly 22, 2024 27
