insert_link Local 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 […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 8
insert_link 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 […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 14
insert_link 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 […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 7
insert_link 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 […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Verdant IMAP has advised DEKRA SE on the sale of DEKRA Automotive (Pty) Limited Verdant IMAP (www.Verdant-Cap.com) has advised Germany-based DEKRA SE on the sale of DEKRA Automotive (“DEKRA”), the largest independent vehicle testing group in South Africa. South Africa-based DEKRA specialises in legislated automotive roadworthy testing through its vehicle inspection and testing stations nationwide and also provides other non-regulated inspection services such as certification services, condition reports and technical inspection checks. DEKRA SE, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany with operations in 60 countries, completed over […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Melrose Arch: Where Business Thrives Amid Unmatched Efficiency in Johannesburg Located at the heart of Johannesburg, Melrose Arch (www.MelroseArch.co) is the city’s premier mixed-use precinct, seamlessly integrating business, leisure, and living. Perfectly positioned between Sandton and Rosebank, and with easy access to the M1 highway, it offers unparalleled infrastructure, including uninterrupted power, a dependable water supply, and eco-friendly systems. In Johannesburg’s dynamic landscape, Melrose Arch stands as a beacon of modern urbanism. This exceptional mixed-use precinct harmoniously combines work, leisure, […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Uganda : Adopt e-recruitment in local governments – Members of Parliament (MPs) Legislators have urged government to consider replacing the current recruitment system in local governments with a digital system, as a response to the glaring allegations of corruption and bribery in district and city Service commissions. “The Ministry of Public Service should roll out e-recruitment processes across all local governments. This will limit physical interactions between job applicants and the commissions,” said Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the Chairperson of the Committee […] todaySeptember 1, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Uganda : Tayebwa issues directive on Gulu University land The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has called for the degazetting of part of Gulu Central Forest Reserve that government offered for expansion of Gulu University. Tayebwa expressed concern that land was offered to the university following a presidential directive in 2020 which has not been heeded to. “Yesterday, I visited Gulu University and there is a critical pending issue. Degazettement of land meant for construction of a teaching hospital. This […] todaySeptember 1, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Uganda : ‘Resettle Karuma power project affected persons’ Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has advised the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro to consider requesting for a supplementary budget to resettle and compensate the Karuma Hydro power project affected persons (PAPs). The proposed budget for resettlement of 119 people displaced by the power project is Shs28 billion out of which Shs4.2 billion is for compensation. “We do not want to wait for the 2024/2025 […] todaySeptember 1, 2024 3
