insert_link Africa Africa’s off-grid solar sector is electrifying global investors By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa’s off-grid solar sector continues to be a magnet for investment, with recent analysis from Africa: the Big Deal emphasizing its growing appeal to investors. Despite a general decline in start-up funding across the continent over the last two years, the industry remains a clear priority for both the social impact and regular investment community. According to Laura Fortes, the senior […] todayAugust 22, 2024 13
insert_link Africa TikTok Announces Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council TikTok is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment. This announcement was made at TikTok's Safety Summit […] todayAugust 22, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Freedom Front Plus Warns Mogale City Residents in S.A of Upcoming Power Tariff Hikes The Freedom Front Plus in Gauteng says residents of the Mogale City Municipality must brace themselves for the implementation of new power tariffs. The party’s, Danie Toerien, says residential power consumers with conventional power meters will have to pay between 23 and 27-percent more per month, depending on their consumption. He says the new rate structure is extremely complicated, with seasonal rates, as well as rates based on consumption: todayAugust 22, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Esther Muinjangue Advocates for Basic Income Grant to Combat Poverty The Namibia Unity Democratic Organization's, Esther Muinjangue says a basic income grant can resolve poverty in Namibia. However, understanding how to manage it is vital. She was present at the invite of the Basic Income Grant Coalition to all political party leaders and representatives held in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 16
insert_link World Democratic VP nominee Walz brands Trump “weird” and “dangerous”……… Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz has branded Donald Trump as "weird" and "dangerous" at Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Minnesota Governor, who's become a household name in just a few short weeks, promised Kamala Harris was ready to lead the US with "energy", "passion" and "joy". From Washington, here's Nick Harper reporting. todayAugust 22, 2024 21
insert_link APO International Canon Central and North Africa launches Canon Academy in Senegal, fostering photographic excellence Canon Academy (www.Canon-CNA.com) offers a comprehensive educational program featuring hands-on workshops covering a wide range of photography topics. To date, we have successfully trained 85 students through this initiative. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum blending theory and practice, where expert trainers instill confidence and passion while covering essential topics like exposure triangle, composition, lighting, focus, and more. Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is thrilled to announce the official […] todayAugust 22, 2024 5
insert_link World RFK Jr expected to drop White House bid & endorse Trump Long shot US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior is expected to drop his White House bid later this week.There is speculation the independent candidate will throw his support behind former president Donald Trump as he prepares to square off against Kamala Harris in November. Here's Nick Harper reporting for us from Washington. todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa and Canada Pledge Stronger Ties, Focus on Health Cooperation and G7/G20 Coordination S.A's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, and Canada’s Foreign Affairs minister, Mélanie Joly, have stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries. Joly recently visited South Africa where the ministers discussed health cooperation, particularly focusing on global governance and continental agenda issues. Lamola says a key topic of discussion was a Canadian proposal for G7 and G20 coordination during the respective presidencies of the two […] todayAugust 22, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Criticizes Unequal Resource Distribution in Namibia, Calls for Poverty Eradication at BIG Coalition Event Independent Presidential candidate, Ally Angula says Namibia's resources are not shared equally amongst citizenry to ensure poverty is eradicated. She was speaking at the Basic Income Grant Coalition event that hosted political party leaders and representatives in Windhoek. todayAugust 22, 2024 9
