insert_link APO International Uganda: Government urged on lasting solution for disasters Parliament has implored government to find lasting solutions to recurrent disasters, citing River Nyamwamba in Kasese District which is said to flood at least three times a year. Legislators said it was unbecoming that every year the country experiences devastating effects of floods which could be averted. “It has become common that every month of May, June and October, River Nyamwamba bursts its banks and leaves very many people dead […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 to be conducted under the patronage of Tanzania President on 29th and 30th of October 2024 The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The First Ladies of Africa to be the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers at the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation’s Annual Conference; More […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 4
insert_link World The State of Palestine demands UN resolution to end Israeli occupation he State of Palestine has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly, demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within one year. The Palestinian Ambassador, speaking to the Assembly on Tuesday, emphasized the need to address Israel's impunity. On Wednesday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the resolution, which calls for Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories within 12 months. […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe targets elephant population in drought response Bloomberg reports that approximately 200 elephants will be targeted from the nation’s population of over 100,000. Park officials say the overall elephant population is double what the national parks can sustain. Tinashe Farawo, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said the cull falls within the country’s permitted hunting quota. According to Farawo, the elephants will be removed from regions where their population has become unsustainable. The culling […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia UNAM education conference underway in Windhoek The University of Namibia education conference is underway in Windhoek. The conference serves as a platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders to explore the avenues and possibilities of promoting innovative skills-based education in the 21st century. The Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn. todaySeptember 18, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Chilean President on National Day His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations and wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Chilean people. HM the King reiterates the Kingdom's determination to consolidate relations of friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Chile, reaffirming His willingness to […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Media Statement: Communications and Digital Technologies Committee Calls for Ministerial Intervention in South African Post Office (SAPO) Business Rescue Process The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies is gravely concerned about the business rescue process at the South African Post Office (SAPO) following a presentation to the committee yesterday, 17 September 2024. The Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) appeared before the committee to provide an urgent update on mitigation strategies to avoid the so-called Day Zero scenario. Day Zero – set for 30 October 2024 – is understood to be […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Republic of Congo: Congolese Red Cross at the forefront of fighting the mpox outbreak Along the southern banks of the Congo River lies a group of villages in the Mpouya district. This is where Roch Boetou-Kadilamio, Disaster Management Coordinator for the Congolese Red Cross (CRC), noticed a woman displaying possible signs of mpox in early february. “She was interacting with other community members as she waited for her turn to receive household items distributed by CRC to families displaced by recent floods,” Roch explains. Many African […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 2
insert_link Business / Economics NSA informal cross-border trade study reveals gender disparities The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has released the findings of a study conducted in November 2023 on informal cross-border trade. According to the report, Namibia exported goods valued at N$9.1 million and imported goods worth N$1.2 million during the period under review. The NSA's Executive for Economic Statistics, Abel Sindano, emphasized the importance of informal cross-border trade in the region. He said that it plays a critical role in sustaining […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 7
