insert_link Africa Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis Commuters getting into a minibus taxi in Johannesburg. Rich T Photo By Jarred H Martin, University of Pretoria Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads. The vast majority of minibus taxi commuters come from […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 11
insert_link APO International The Royal African Society of the United Kingdom and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Africa’s Cultural and Professional Presence The Royal African Society (RAS) of the United Kingdom (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation promoting Africa’s global influence and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, renowned for its expertise across the continent, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will enhance RAS’s mission to celebrate African culture and achievements through prominent events, including its key annual events, the Film Africa Festival (www.filmafrica.org), […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Downstream Speakers to Detail Projects, Strategic Investment Gaps As sub-Saharan Africa’s second largest oil producer, Angola is strategically positioned to become a regional hub for petroleum distribution. Over 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) of refining capacity is planned in the country, while cross-border pipeline infrastructure and regional trade systems aim to further consolidate Angola’s regional role. During the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference&exhibition – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda – speakers from across the Angolan and regional downstream […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst By Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the region are already experiencing. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have declared the latest outbreak of mpox in Africa a health emergency. An epidemic in the Democratic […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 11
Lifestyle Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces off against X’s Elon Musk. Ton Molina/NurPhoto via Getty Images / AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth By Yasmin Curzi de Mendonça, University of Virginia It is easy to get distracted by the barbs, swipes and bluster of the ongoing and very public spat between the world’s richest man and a fierce justice on Brazil’s highest court. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 9
insert_link APO International High-level mission to Sudan reaffirms World Health Organization (WHO) commitment, calls for urgent action to address and end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy yesterday concluded a two-day mission to Port Sudan, where they reaffirmed WHO's commitment to reaching all Sudanese in need and called on the international community to urgently act to end the extreme health and humanitarian crisis. During their visit, Dr Tedros and Dr Balkhy met with Sudanese leaders, including Lt. Gen. Abdul Fatah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr. Josep Borrell, and his high-level accompanying delegation, which included the EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, as well as the EU Ambassador in Cairo. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmad Fahmy, […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas PeopleImages/Getty Images By Adri Du Toit, North-West University Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes. But many entrepreneurs also have a set of skills that anyone can learn, and use in work and life. Examples include adaptability, problem-solving, collaboration, […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Uganda: City Hall advances on waste-to-energy facility in Mukono District The leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has said the 135 acres of land in Ddundu Parish, Mukono District earmarked for waste management, is currently undergoing preparatory works for the development of a waste-to-energy facility. According to the KCCA Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka, pre-feasibility studies like technical surveys, and soil and groundwater tests to inform sizing and design of waste incineration infrastructure, have been done. “The land is legally […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 4
