President Ramkalawan Arrives in Beijing for Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit

The President of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, arrived in Beijing, China yesterday for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Upon arrival at Beijing International Airport, President Ramkalawan was welcomed by the Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People’s Congress and other senior Chinese officials including the Vice-Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ambassador for China […]

September 2, 2024 2

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USAID-Funded Reach Namibia Donates 100 Tablets to Enhance Child Care and Protection Efforts in Namibia

In a significant stride towards strengthening child protection services in Namibia, USAID through Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) has generously donated 100 tablets to the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare’s (MGEPESW) electronic case management system. The donation is set to enhance communication between social workers, government agencies, and community organizations, fostering a more coordinated and efficient response to child protection issues. By equipping social workers with […]

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APO International

LG Electronics South Africa launches online store, ushering in a new era of convenient shopping

LG Electronics South Africa (www.LG.com/global/) recently took a giant leap into the future of shopping with their online store which will forever change how South Africans buy their favourite tech. This is not just another e-commerce site—it is a bold move, changing the digital landscape and marking a new chapter in LG’s South African journey, says Mr Jinkook Kang, Subsidiary President at LG Electronics South Africa. “Now live at LG.com/za, […]

September 2, 2024 9

APO International

VC4A geared to co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) at Africa Investor Week

VC4A (www.VC4A.com), the leading ecosystem builder in emerging markets, is proud to announce that it will co-host the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2024) (www.AfricaInvestorSummit.com/) on November 28-29, 2024 once again in Cape Town. Now in its 11th year, the Summit remains Africa's premier gathering for early stage investors seeking an opportunity to network with and build lasting relationships with the broader investor community. VC4A extends an invitation to investors, policymakers, […]

September 2, 2024 10

APO International

Sasai Money Transfer expands free remittances offer to additional African markets in partnership with Airtel Money

SASAI MONEY TRANSFER (www.MoneyTransfer.Sasai.Global), a business of Cassava Technologies (https://apo-opa.co/4dKI5Hn) and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators, has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its revolutionary offer of free remittances to more African markets. The Zero Fees initiative, which was first launched in May 2024 by Sasai Money Transfer in partnership with Econet in Zimbabwe, is now being expanded with Airtel Money starting with Uganda, before being […]

September 2, 2024 24

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Bank Windhoek maintains high customer satisfaction standards

Bank Windhoek has again demonstrated its commitment to exceptional customer service by achieving outstanding results in an independent third party's annual Customer Satisfaction Survey exercise, which took place in July 2024. The survey revealed an overall satisfaction score and ease of doing business rating of 77%, while brand affinity reached an impressive 84%. In 2023, the Bank’s satisfaction survey rating was 76%. The survey results showed that Bank […]

September 2, 2024 9

Africa

Aluminium foil that can clean water: we’ve developed a coating which attracts and traps dangerous microbes

John Fredricks/NurPhoto By Taufiq Ihsan, Universitas Andalas More than 2 billion people around the world do not have access to safe, uncontaminated drinking water. Around 418 million of them live in African countries. The problem is most acute in rural communities, where people’s primary water sources are rivers, lakes and hand-dug wells, which are often contaminated with harmful pathogens. This contamination is caused by inadequate sanitation facilities, open […]

September 2, 2024 19

APO International

World Football Summit Europe 2024: Shaping the Future of Global Football in Sevilla

In a world where football is evolving at a groundbreaking speed, World Football Summit Europe 2024 (www.WorldFootballSummit.com/) emerges as the platform where the sport's future will be designed. On September 18th and 19th, Sevilla will become the epicenter of global football, hosting an unprecedented gathering of over 2,500 industry leaders, tech innovators, and football legends. Key Highlights: Global Gathering: Over 2,500 attendees, including industry leaders, football legends, representatives from football […]

September 2, 2024 9

Africa

Mpox in the DRC: children are at high risk – health expert explains why

By Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, University of Minnesota The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports confirm that children under five account for 39% of all cases in the country, and babies as young as two weeks are being diagnosed with this viral illness. Nadia […]

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