play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: September 2024

1128 Results / Page 5 of 126

Background
insert_link

World

Atleast 170 die in Nepal floods

170 people have died and at least 42 people are feared missing after rains triggered floods and landslides in Nepal. Vast areas around the capital Kathmandu have been inundated as rescue operations continue. As our South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg tells us:  

todaySeptember 30, 2024 18

insert_link

Business / Economics

NIPDB’s Know2Grow Programme Shortlisted for 2024 WTPO Awards

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has announced that its Know2Grow High Potential Pool Programme has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Trade Promotion Organisation 2024 Awards. The Brief says  NIPDB is recognized in the category of “Best Initiative to Ensure that Trade is Inclusive and Sustainable.” Organized by the International Trade Centre, these awards honor Trade Promotion Organisations that excel in helping small businesses compete globally through innovative […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 18

insert_link

South Africa

Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa calls on the national government to establish a health infrastructure fund

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa calls on the national government to establish a health infrastructure fund to deal with challenges in health facilities. The country’s public health infrastructure has many shortcomings, including old and often poorly maintained health facilities needing repair, refurbishment and sometimes replacement. Denosa’s Gauteng chairperson, Simphiwe Gada, says there is a need for an overview of the current infrastructure of hospitals in the country:  

todaySeptember 30, 2024 21

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Multi-Faceted Speaker Lineup to Foster Strategies to Alleviate Energy Poverty
insert_link

APO International

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Multi-Faceted Speaker Lineup to Foster Strategies to Alleviate Energy Poverty

 Returning for its next edition from November 4-8 in Cape Town, the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference convenes stakeholders from the global and African energy sector to discuss strategies for alleviating energy poverty. The event’s recent speaker lineup reflects the dedication by companies, government and industry associations to investing and driving projects forward. AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 12

Merck Foundation marking “World Heart Day” by providing out of 2080 scholarships, 830 scholarships for future Cardiovascular preventive, hypertension, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries
insert_link

APO International

Merck Foundation marking “World Heart Day” by providing out of 2080 scholarships, 830 scholarships for future Cardiovascular preventive, hypertension, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts in 52 countries

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 2080 scholarships in total have been provided by Merck Foundation to doctors from 52 countries in […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 25

insert_link

Namibia

CRAN urges broadcasters to uphold standards for 2024 election coverage

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has called on broadcasters to comply with the Broadcasting Code during the 2024 election coverage period, which runs from 26 September to 24 November 2024. Legal Advisor: Complaints & Enforcement at CRAN, Simson Shimakeleni said broadcasters must provide equal airtime to all political parties, maintain transparent news reporting, and avoid discriminatory advertising practices.   On polling day, broadcasters are required to refrain from […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 47

Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Building Robust Cybersecurity Readiness for Tomorrow
insert_link

APO International

Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Building Robust Cybersecurity Readiness for Tomorrow

 An average of 2 960 attacks. This is the number of cyberattacks that the average organisation in Africa is subjected to – every week! It’s a staggering number – and it’s growing rapidly every year. This year’s number was up 37% (https://apo-opa.co/3ZAiLzA) from the year before, according to Checkpoint Research.  Not only is Africa suffering thousands of cyberattacks, it is also the region with the highest weekly average on earth. […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 6

0%