insert_link APO International Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) to Lead Angola Oil & Gas 2024 Workshop on Downstream-Regulatory Nexus With several large-scale oil and gas projects on the horizon in Angola and a 2025 limited tender poised to kick off exploration and development, the critical role of improving the distribution of oil products in the country will take center stage in the coming years. As such, Angola is leveraging industry-wide reforms to not only attract new investments across its oil and gas industry, but to unlock a wealth of […] todayAugust 2, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Namibia and Zambia Address Cross-Border Crimes and Border Security at Joint Defence and Security Commission At the 25th session of the Namibia/Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, which concluded in Swakopmund on Thursday, both nations expressed concerns over cross-border crimes such as smuggling, illegal fishing, and migration. The meeting also addressed evolving transnational crimes like human trafficking and terrorist financing. Namibian Defence Minister Frans Kapofi highlighted ongoing efforts to define and mark the border, with a completion target of December 2025. The reopening […] todayAugust 2, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Special Investigating Unit in S.A To Investigate AfriForum’s NSFAS Corruption Complaint The Special Investigating Unit in S.A is set to probe AfriForum’s corruption complaint against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, involving minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, and former scheme board chairperson, Ernest Khosa. This follows a formal complaint lodged with the Public Protector in January. AfriForum’s Campaign Officer, Charné Mostert, calls the transfer to the SIU a positive step towards justice: todayAugust 2, 2024 20
insert_link World NASA astronauts still stranded on International Space Station NASA says there's still no firm return date for two of its astronauts currently stranded aboard the International Space Station. The space agency's engineers along with the company Boeing are working to repair the Starliner capsule that is supposed to bring the crew back to earth. Ira Spitzer reports. todayAugust 2, 2024 14
insert_link APO International The Task Force of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Liberalization Scheme Praises Recent High-Level dialogue between Benin an Niger The Chairman of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) Task Force that is set up to monitor the Free Movement of People and Goods across the region, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Ibn CHAMBAS, has been following efforts made by two former Presidents of Benin, H.E. Nicephore SOGLO and H.E. Thomas Boni YAYI, to normalize free movement of persons and of goods between Benin and Niger that has been interrupted since […] todayAugust 2, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia High Voter Registration Numbers Impress Electoral Commission Ahead of November Elections The Electoral Commission is pleased with the surge in voter registrations for the upcoming national elections on 27 November. ECN Spokesperson De Wet Siluka noted that registration centers nationwide were bustling with activity, reflecting a strong public interest in voting. With yesterday’s registration deadline, the total number of registered voters is anticipated to surpass the 1,315,124, representing 81% of eligible voters. todayAugust 2, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Kristine Shetunyenga Discusses Youth Engagement in Politics on One Africa TV The Social Enabled Education Namibia Pr And Marketing Manager, 20-year-old Kristine Shetuyenga, briefed One Africa Tv in a recent conversation on activities they embarked on to engage youth to vote as opposed to being passive when it comes to politics. todayAugust 2, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes New IPID Act for Insufficient Oversight and Independence South Africa's DA says the recently signed Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act fails to ensure adequate parliamentary oversight and independence for the appointment of the IPID executive director. The party argues the act fails to meet the Constitutional Court’s directive for robust oversight to guarantee the executive director's independence. The DA’s, Ian Cameron proposes an independent panel led by a retired judge for selection processes: todayAugust 2, 2024 14
insert_link World UK PM Announces New Police Unit To Tackle Rioting Following Southport Stabbing Attack The UK Prime Minister has announced a new national police unit to prevent violent disorder in the wake of violent protests, following the killing of three children in a stabbing attack on Monday in Northwest England. Keir Starmer said a system of shared intelligence, facial recognition technology, preventative action, and criminal behaviour orders will help stop potential criminals before they can board a train. Simon Gaitán has more from London. […] todayAugust 2, 2024 14
