SA’s Ramaphosa to address the UN General Assembly later this month

SA’s Ramaphosa to address the UN General Assembly later this month

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s delegation at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York from the 24th to the 30th of this month. The session, presided over by former Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang, will focus on unity in diversity. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa will address the summit, focusing on multilateralism, economic diplomacy, and investment.

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Environment

Drought lowers Fish River Canyon water levels

Namibia Wildlife Resorts will conduct a clean-up at the Fish River Canyon this weekend to mark the end of the hiking season. NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala said that drought conditions have lowered water levels, pushing the Ministry of Environment to deploy water marshals to maintain a steady supply.

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Namibia

MVA Fund records youth account for 55% of road accident injuries

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has revealed that young people aged 18 to 35 were disproportionately affected by motor vehicle accidents, constituting 55% of total injuries recorded during the first nine months of 2024. MVA Fund CEO, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, in a media release issued Wednesday, said that the youth further accounted for 50% of total fatalities recorded during the same period. Martins-Hausiku said that 1,888 young people were injured in […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia creates one-stop investor center

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and Namibia Revenue Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding that allows NamRA to set up an office at the NIPDB, creating a one-stop service center for investors. The NIPDB's senior Manager for Marketing, Communications, and Branding, Catherine Shipushu.

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World

Six staff members of the United Nations killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says what is happening in Gaza is unacceptable, and dramatic violations of international humanitarian law need to stop immediately. An Israeli airstrike on a central Gaza school being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians killed 18 people. Among those killed were six staff members of the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. The school was sheltering around 12-thousand displaced people, mainly women and children.

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Uncategorized

IPC hosts first national elective conference in Windhoek

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is hosting its inaugural national elective conference for members of parliament at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The conference is being held on Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2024. Under the theme, "Strengthening Democracy and Building the Future: A New Vision for Namibia," the event will also see the launch of the party's manifesto on Saturday. IPC National Spokesperson, Imms Nashinge, will provide insights […]

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APO International

President Akufo-Addo Commissions $40 Million Bitumen Plant In Tema

On Thursday, 12th September 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the largest bitumen processing plant in Ghana, located in Tema, Accra. The $40 million state-of-the-art facility is the result of a joint venture between Ghana’s GOIL PLC and Côte d'Ivoire’s Société Multinationale de Bitumes (SMB). This landmark project is set to play a transformative role in the country’s road construction sector and industrial growth, reducing reliance on bitumen imports […]

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APO International

Historic Tripoli Mevlevi Lodge Transformed into a Cultural Center with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency’s (TİKA’s) Support

The building, which had fallen into disrepair due to flooding from the Abou Ali River in Tripoli and the civil war in Lebanon, was restored by TİKA and returned to its original appearance. In 2024, renovation work was completed on the Mevlevi Lodge in Tripoli, which had been declared the Arab Capital of Culture for that year, to prepare it for its new role. After addressing the wear and tear […]

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APO International

Statement by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Regarding Consultations on the Central Bank of Libya Crisis

For the second consecutive day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated consultations between representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State regarding the ongoing crisis at the Central Bank of Libya. These discussions are part of the Mission's continued efforts to restore the institution's vital role within both the local and international financial systems. The Mission welcomes the progress achieved on the principles, […]

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