insert_link World Biden ‘absolutely’ staying in US presidential race: campaign chair US President Joe Biden is "absolutely" staying in the race for the White House, his campaign chair said Friday, despite mounting pressure from Democratic allies to step aside over worries about his age and health. Jen O'Malley Dillon acknowledged there had been some "slippage" in support since the 81-year-old's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, but insisted he would still win in November. "Absolutely the president's in this […] todayJuly 19, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Azule Energy Advances Diversified Oil & Gas Portfolio, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Platinum Sponsor International energy company Azule Energy plans to increase oil production to 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2026 while accelerating gas monetization through the development of non-associated projects. As the largest independent equity producer of oil and gas in Angola, the company’s diversified portfolio aligns closely with national objectives to sustain oil production above one million bpd while advancing the development of gas and associated industries. Azule Energy has […] todayJuly 19, 2024 7
insert_link APO International African Chamber of Commerce in China Partners with MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 The MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference and exhibition has partnered with the African Chamber of Commerce in China (AFCHAM). This strategic partnership is set to enhance Africa-China commercial ties by facilitating connections and providing business resources to global stakeholders and energy leaders in West Africa’s energy space. Taking place in Dakar from December 3-4, the MSGBC 2024 conference will serve as a pivotal platform for AFCHAM members to explore emerging […] todayJuly 19, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Witbooi urges Hardap councillors to address voter ID issues Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, visited Mariental to discuss mass voter registration and how the lack of identification cards among residents hinders the election process. Witbooi said out of more than 94 000 identification cards printed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, an alarming 40 000 remain uncollected. “Uncollected identification cards are a big concern. I ask local councillors to work closely […] todayJuly 19, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics US airlines begin resuming operations after global IT outage Multiple US airlines said they were beginning to resume operations Friday following a major worldwide computer systems outage that grounded or delayed thousands of flights across the country. The IT issue has wrought global havoc at airports, grounding flights in Europe and the United States, while also derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. At Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, Evyn […] todayJuly 19, 2024 25
insert_link APO International East African Community Embarks on the Upgrade of the Lwakhakha Border to One-Stop Border Post to Decongest the Busia and Malaba Border Posts The East African Community (EAC) together with the Republics of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of upgrading the Lwakhakha border post on the common border between the two Partner States into a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) as part of efforts to reduce congestion at the Busia and Malaba OSBPs. The transformation of the Lwakhakha border into an OSBP seeks to streamline customs procedures, reduce clearance times for goods […] todayJuly 19, 2024 6
insert_link APO International République Démocratique du Congo (RDC): African Development Bank Group grants $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector and value chains The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $260.4 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help finance the Project to Support the Development of Value Chains as part of its backing for the Agriculture Transformation Programme (PADCV-PTA). The project, totalling $311.6 million, is being funded by a $250.4 million loan from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group's concessional window, […] todayJuly 19, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Calls for Tangible Support from International Bodies During UNDP Visit President, Nangolo Mbumba has called on international organizations to shift their focus from merely providing advice to offering tangible resources that address real-world challenges. During a visit by UNDP resident representative, Alka Bhatia to State House, Mbumba emphasized the need for international bodies to collaborate in solving problems that people can directly benefit from. He criticized the tendency to offer only advisory support and soft loans, stressing the need for […] todayJuly 19, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Reacts to President Ramaphosa’s Address with Mixed Optimism and Criticism ActionSA says Ramaphosa’s address offered up a mixture of cautious optimism and critical scepticism. The party’s Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, says the language and policies in the president’s speech reflect what ActionSA has advocated for years, including maintaining state infrastructure and employing competent, qualified personnel. He says however that there were glaring omissions of critical issues: todayJuly 19, 2024 9
