insert_link South Africa DA Urges Voters to Hold Underperforming Municipalities Accountable After Strong Audit Results in Western Cape The DA has urged voters to hold underperforming South African municipalities accountable in the next local government elections. This comes after the Auditor-General's report revealed that nearly 70-percent of Western Cape municipalities achieved clean audits for the 2022/2023 period. The DA’s, Dave Bryant commends the province for its strong governance, contrasting it with financial challenges in municipalities outside the province: todayAugust 28, 2024 16
insert_link World Indian officials meet to discuss immediate security measures for doctors Short term measures to boost safety of Indian medical professionals will be the main agenda at a government meeting on Wednesday. This comes after the Supreme Court ordered making fundamental changes to safety provisions at hospitals after the rape and murder of a young doctor earlier this month. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. todayAugust 28, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia UN Allocates N$53.3 Million to Support Namibians Affected by Severe Drought The United Nations has allocated N$53.3 million (roughly US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist over 163,000 Namibians hit by the worst drought in a century. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that the drought has depleted 84% of Namibia’s food reserves, with nearly half of the population facing severe food insecurity from July to September. Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya emphasized that this funding will support […] todayAugust 28, 2024 18
insert_link APO International Critical Minerals Africa Summit to Showcase Battery, Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Prospects The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia – among the world’s top mineral producers – are currently spearheading the implementation of a Transboundary Battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) (https://apo-opa.co/4g2yhK7). The development of SEZs dedicated exclusively to battery and EV production aims to unlock new foreign investment, as well as position both countries within the global automotive manufacturing space. The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) […] todayAugust 28, 2024 6
insert_link APO International S&P Global Commodity Insights to Provide Crucial Market Analysis at MSGBC 2024 Conference Financial information and market analytics provider S&P Global Commodity Insights Associate Director for Upstream Energy Eric Schmid will participate as a speaker at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference in Dakar in December. As investors seek to make informed decisions around the future of the oil, gas and power sector and global energy transition in the MSGBC region, S&P Global Commodity Insights offers data-driven, technology-focused solutions for navigating complex […] todayAugust 28, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Grupo Simples Oil Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor Amid Block Acquisitions As the company expands its asset portfolio in Angola, oil and gas firm Grupo Simples Oil has joined the country’s premier industry event - Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) { https://AngolaOilAndGas.com/} , taking place on 2-3 October in Luanda - as a Gold Sponsor. The sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to engaging with industry players and government to Drive Exploration and Development Towards Increased Production in Angola – the theme of this […] todayAugust 28, 2024 9
insert_link 6 7 Oshiwambo Ombautu ina oilwifo yomatanga a Israel ya kelelwa okukanghama komunghulofuta wa Namibia. Ombautu oyo tai feekelelwa komalelo a Namibia , kutya oya humbata oilwifo yomatanga opakwaita a Israeli anuninwa oita yomo Gaza, oya lopotwa ya kelelwa okukanghama ponele yomatulilo shikepa oshilongo. Oo eli ominsiter youyuuki moshilongo Yvonne Dausab, talombwele oshikundaneki shopapangelo kutya ombautu oya kelelwa oku kanghama molwaasho oya talika yahumbata oilwifo yanyika oshiponga yoshilongo sha Israel. Ombautu yo MV Kathrin, oyo ya talika yadilila ko Vietnam, ota kulopotwa yali yatulamo eindilo […] todayAugust 28, 2024 23 7 6
insert_link World Typhoon Shanshan to hit west Japan Japan is bracing for powerful Typhoon Shanshan to hit the country’s west. The storm is bringing storm surges, torrential rain, and high winds. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting from Tokyo. todayAugust 28, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia GIPF Identifies 155 Members with Unclaimed Benefits, Enhances Outreach Efforts The Government Institutions Pension Fund has found 155 members with unclaimed benefits, often due to resignation or incomplete documentation. The exact value of these benefits is unclear because of the fund's pooling system. GIPF is addressing the issue through regional outreach and media campaigns, and is transferring unclaimed benefits to the Guardian’s Fund. Challenges include outdated contact details and incomplete documentation. Members are advised to contact GIPF directly, as no […] todayAugust 28, 2024 13