insert_link APO International Flutterwave Gains Ground in Ghana with Enhanced Payment Service Provider License Flutterwave (www.Flutterwave.com), a leading payments technology company, has recently been granted a Payment Service Provider license (Enhanced Category) by the Bank of Ghana. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Flutterwave’s operations in Africa, enabling the company to offer a comprehensive suite of payment services directly within, and through Ghana. Ghana presents an exciting market for Flutterwave’s innovative solutions. With a stable democracy, a tech-savvy youth population, and a high mobile […] todayAugust 1, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Shaping the Future of Cameroon’s National Blue Economy Strategy From July 29 to 31, 2024, Yaoundé hosted a pivotal Stakeholders Consultative Workshop aimed at shaping Cameroon’s National Blue Economy Strategy. This crucial event gathered diverse stakeholders to refine and finalize the strategy, focusing on key objectives such as identifying priority issues, addressing challenges, and establishing robust governance and coordination mechanisms. The event was funded by the Kingdom of Norway’s support to AU-IBAR. The workshop opened with remarks from Mr. […] todayAugust 1, 2024 8
insert_link APO International African Development Bank Group Approves $500 Million Loan to Boost Electricity Access in Nigeria The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $500 million to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to finance the first phase of the Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Program (EGET-SP), a new program aimed at accelerating transformation of the country’s electricity infrastructure and improving access to cleaner sources of energy. The loan will help close the financing gap of the Federal […] todayAugust 1, 2024 6
insert_link World India China agree to advance border negotations India and China say they will speed up negotiations to resolve their border dispute after the 30th round of talks on the issue. This comes just a week after foreign ministers from the two countries met in Laos. The Asian neighbors have been locked in a border standoff for over four years now. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayAugust 1, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa Gauteng police say they have seized 300-million-rand worth of drugs in Fourways In S.A, Gauteng police say they have seized 300-million-rand worth of drugs in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, and have rescued a kidnapped businessman. Eight kidnappers, including three Tanzanian nationals, were also arrested. It is understood the businessman was kidnapped on the fifth of July at a mosque in Helderkruin, Roodepoort. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says the businessman was rescued at a house in Lenasia: todayAugust 1, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: 25 July – 1 August 2024: Telecom Upgrades in Namibia, Rand Strengthens, and Global Market Highlights Namibian Telecom and Connectivity Upgrades UCOM and BDQ Mobile Network Solutions have announced a significant 10-year partnership aimed at revitalizing Namibia’s third mobile phone operator. BDQ, in collaboration with American-based VANU Technology, will deploy advanced telecommunications infrastructure to enhance service quality. In related news, Telecom Namibia has successfully activated the Equiano subsea cable. This major development promises to greatly improve internet connectivity with 12 fiber pairs and a design […] todayAugust 1, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Government Pledges Support at 14th Eenhana Expo At the 14th Eenhana Trade and Business Expo, Minister Christine ||Hoebes reaffirmed government support for farmers, households, and livestock, urging those in need to seek assistance from regional offices. The expo, focused on economic development, aims to empower local businesses. Town Mayor Omri-Onn Kavandje emphasized its importance for introducing new business strategies and aligning with national goals. Main sponsor Ali Dharani announced job creation and investment plans in the Ohangwena […] todayAugust 1, 2024 9
insert_link Environment Pakistan’s second-largest city Lahore hit by record rain: weather agency Pakistan's second largest city of Lahore was deluged with record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, the national weather agency said, with hospitals flooded and power cuts reported. The eastern city of 13 million people was lashed by almost 360 millimetres of rain in three hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said, breaking a previous record of 332 millimetres over three hours in July 1980. kf-jts/mca AFP (NAMPA / AFP) todayAugust 1, 2024 20
insert_link Sport How to win on your own terms: Simone Biles claims her eighth Olympic gold on her Paris 2024 ‘redemption tour’ By Vaughan Cruickshank, University of Tasmania; Brendon Hyndman, Charles Sturt University, and Carla Valerio, Southern Cross University Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in history. She won her first world championship all-around gold medal in 2013 and has not lost an all-around competition since. She arrived in Paris with 37 medals from World Championships and Olympics, including 27 golds. She has […] todayAugust 1, 2024 13
