insert_link APO International The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Platinum Sponsor, Local Content Partner to Boost Capacity Building Throughout its 14-year history, social enterprise and development institution the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has made tremendous achievements in Africa’s oil and gas industry. With an overarching goal to boost local content in Nigeria to 70% by 2027, the NCDMB has developed over 150 information and communication technology centers in secondary schools across the country, upgraded select technical colleges as part of an institutional strengthening program, revamped […] todayAugust 6, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service in South Africa Under One Roof (www.UnderOneRoof.co.za), is an entirely new concept set to solve some of the most frustrating problems encountered with other property listing websites. It introduces a homeownership resource-concentrated hub that not only presents properties for rent or sale - which uniquely also assists its clients to complete a transfer to a new owner - but also incorporates offerings that empower homeowners to make well-informed decisions about their lifestyle. Simultaneously, […] todayAugust 6, 2024 11
insert_link APO International African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Launches Intellectual Property (IP) Journalists Award Competition to Promote Intellectual Property Awareness in Africa The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) (www.ARIPO.org), in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Rights&Innovation (AfrIPI) Project, is proud to announce the launch of the ARIPO Intellectual Property Journalists Award competition, in 2024. This initiative, the first of its kind in Africa, is designed to recognise and reward excellence in journalism that enhances public awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights across the 22 ARIPO Member States. ARIPO and […] todayAugust 6, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Chad: Abuse, Deaths at Koro Toro Prison Chad’s military is responsible for the deaths in custody of several detainees en route to and at Koro Toro prison following the October 2022 protests over the extension of the transition government; Chadian military officials oversee a prison in which abuse runs rampant and are responsible for the deaths of protesters detained in the wake of the October 20, 2022 protests; The Chadian government should close one Koro Toro building and repair […] todayAugust 6, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Displaced by floods: Confronting a crisis in Mali "We couldn't take anything with us,” said Bekaye Djiré, standing on what remains of the home he shared with his brothers, sisters-in-law and their children. Everything they owned was destroyed following torrential rains in Mali’s Ségou Region. Djiré and his family were caught off-guard in the middle of the night by rising waters in Bla, their hometown. He explained: "We first tried to contain the water with sandbags, but that […] todayAugust 6, 2024 2
insert_link 2 Namibia Bus accident on Otavi-Otjiwarongo road results in multiple casualties An accident between an Intercape bus and an Iveco passenger bus took place early on Tuesday 6 August, 2024 between Otavi and Otjiwarongo, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency services were deployed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. The accident site, located 50km from Otavi towards Otjiwarongo, was attended by four ambulances. By 3:10 am, the fire department had arrived at the scene and successfully extricated a person who was entrapped […] todayAugust 6, 2024 500 2
insert_link South Africa The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services. Minister Pemmy Majodina stated the department will visit all provinces to review progress with existing improvement plans and assist in developing new ones. She emphasised the department will continue allocating grants to enhance infrastructure reliability and capacity: todayAugust 6, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Requires Three New Schools Annually Khomas Region needs at least three new schools each year to accommodate an annual increase of 2,665 learners, according to Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua. The region currently has 141 schools serving 106,350 learners, with a learner population growth of 18% over the past six years. Additionally, improvements in the Namibia Senior Secondary School Ordinary Level results were noted, with 1,610 learners qualifying for the Advanced Subsidiary Level in 2024, up from […] todayAugust 6, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services In.S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation will support municipalities to improve water and sanitation services. Minister Pemmy Majodina stated the department will visit all provinces to review progress with existing improvement plans and assist in developing new ones. She emphasised the department will continue allocating grants to enhance infrastructure reliability and capacity: todayAugust 6, 2024 8
