insert_link APO International Invest Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – UAE Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a business network promoting trade and investment in Africa, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates to host The Africa Debate-UAE (https://TheAfricaDebate.com/UAE). The event, taking place on 31 October in Dubai, will serve as a platform to explore and capitalise on the burgeoning opportunities along the UAE- and broader Gulf-Africa trade and investment corridor. Following ten successful […] todayAugust 6, 2024 9
insert_link World Political uncertainty in Bangladesh after PM Hasina flees to India Bangladesh has woken up to uncertainty and more violence, a day after Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Reports suggest she may be in a safe house in Delhi and may soon travel to London, though there's no confirmation yet. Ishan Garg has more. todayAugust 6, 2024 12
insert_link Health / Medical National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa has begun restoring its critical IT services The National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa has begun restoring its critical IT services following a recent cyberattack. Critical services, including laboratory registration and results processing, are being returned online in phases. Healthcare professionals can now access patient results through the NHLS laboratory web results viewer, improving efficiency and reducing backlogs. The laboratory’s spokesperson Mzi Gcukumana says they are safeguarding their IT assets and resuming full-service delivery amid ongoing […] todayAugust 6, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Investigations Underway in Otavi Suicide and Otjiwarongo Stabbing A 32-year-old man, Hiyana Luwa, committed suicide in Otavi Police holding cells on Saturday morning. Arrested on stock theft charges, Luwa was found hanging from a blanket. No foul play is suspected. Separately, 30-year-old Uarotua Kangombe was fatally stabbed in Otjiwarongo's Heroes Park on Sunday. Attacked by thieves demanding her cellphone, Kangombe suffered a deep stab wound and died at the hospital. The suspects are still at large. Police are […] todayAugust 6, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Ethiopia: Free Brother of Slain Opposition Politician Ethiopian security forces are detaining the brother of, and at least 11 other people linked to Batte Urgessa, a political opposition member who was murdered in April 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately and unconditionally release those held without charge and seek international support for their investigation into Batte’s killing. Batte was last seen alive at a guest house in his hometown of Meki, in the East […] todayAugust 6, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Court Appearance Expected After Fatal Stabbing Over N$5 A 25-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Mariental Magistrate’s Court tomorrow following his arrest for allegedly stabbing 21-year-old Markus Willem Theodor to death. According to a weekend crime report by the Namibian Police Force, the incident occurred around 2:30am on Sunday at a bar in Gibeon. The altercation, which stemmed from an argument over N$5 owed to the suspect, escalated when he allegedly stabbed Theodor in the […] todayAugust 6, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Cosatu Applauds NEHAWU for Settlement with South African Bureau of Standards S.A Union federation Cosatu has applauded the National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union on settling with the South African Bureau of Standards. Nehawu had protested for two weeks to dispute the new payment structure implemented at the bureau, as well as claims that executive management had benefitted from a pay increase. Cosatu’s, Zanele Sabela, says the agreement reached will benefit workers greatly: todayAugust 6, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics Stocks in Asia rebound after a day of wild selling worldwide Investors in Asia reclaimed a measure of calm on Tuesday, after a day of frenzied selling around the world over concerns about a potential US recession. Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese stocks were all up in morning trade after a day of historic losses. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayAugust 6, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Africa Fintech Summit Opens Nominations for Excellence in Fintech Awards to Celebrate Exceptional Fintech Companies in Africa The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards. The award ceremony will take place at the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 4-6, 2024. Launched in 2018, AFTS is the continent’s premier fintech event where ideas are explored, collaborations formed and investments mobilized for the growth of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Each […] todayAugust 6, 2024 6
