insert_link APO International Chinese Ambassador-Designate to Zambia Han Jing Presents Copy of Letter of Credence On 8 August 2024, Chinese Ambassador-Designate to Zambia H.E. Han Jing presented a copy of the Letter of Credence to Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia. Ambassador Han said that he was honoured to be appointed the 17th Chinese Ambassador to Zambia by H.E. President Xi Jinping and saw it as a huge responsibility. He thanked the Zambian side for all the facilitation provided to […] todayAugust 8, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Transport, housing, and food drive 4.6% inflation rate The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported that transport, housing, water, electricity, gas, other fuels, and food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributors to the 4.6 percent annual inflation rate in July, each contributing 1.0 percentage points. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo breaks down the numbers. According to the NSA's July 2024 report, inflation rates varied by zone: Zone 2 (Khomas region) had the highest rate at 5.0%, […] todayAugust 8, 2024 23
insert_link Entertainment Miss SA contestant, Adetshina withdraws amid identity theft investigation South Africa’s Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber says the case around the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina indicates the urgent need for the digital modernisation of the department's processes. An ongoing investigation by the department has found prima facie evidence of fraud and identity theft committed by Adetshina’s mother. Adetshina has withdrawn from the contest. According to the Miss South Africa organization’s website, Adetshina was born […] todayAugust 8, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia PDM opposes Bill limiting public demonstrations Debate on the Public Gathering Bill, which could restrict demonstrations at certain public institutions for national security reasons, has been postponed to September. The bill intends to protect constitutional rights while maintaining public order and safety. It would prohibit demonstrations in restricted areas such as court buildings, the National Assembly, the State House, airports, embassies, military buildings, and central intelligence offices. PDM Member of Parliament, Maximilian Katjimune says his party […] todayAugust 8, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs had a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to the Kingdom of Thailand with residence in New Delhi On 1 August 2024, H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to the Kingdom of Thailand with residence in New Delhi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of his visit to Thailand to attend official functions in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2024. […] todayAugust 8, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs had a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the Kingdom of Thailand with residence in Tokyo On 1 August 2024, Ms. Sasirit Tangulrat, Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs, had a meeting with H.E. Major General (Retired) Gotsileene Morake, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the Kingdom of Thailand with residence in Tokyo, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during his visit to Thailand to attend official functions in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary on […] todayAugust 8, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Indonesian Embassy Holds Pre-Departure Briefing for Darmasiswa Scholarship Recipients from Sudan In order to support and facilitate the preparations for the departure of three Sudanese citizens receiving the 2024 Darmasiswa Scholarship, the Indonesian Embassy held a virtual meeting on Thursday (8/8) with participants of the 2024 Darmasiswa Program. In his remarks, Indonesian Ambassador Sunarko expressed his appreciation to all scholarship recipients who remain enthusiastic about studying amidst the current situation in Sudan. Ambassador Sunarko emphasized the importance of thorough preparation so […] todayAugust 8, 2024 5
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi Speaks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. President El-Sisi extended his congratulations to the British prime minister on the formation of the new government. The President expressed that Egypt looked forward to further enhancing cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and investment fields, as well as increasing trade between the two countries. The call also touched […] todayAugust 8, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Labour Ministry starts business re-engineering process The Office of the Labour Commissioner has started a business re-engineering process this week to identify and remove service delivery obstacles. Here is the Executive Director of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Lydia Indombo. todayAugust 8, 2024 18
