insert_link Africa DRC and Rwanda to implement M23 ceasefire plan The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to implement activities aimed at ending an armed conflict led by the M23 rebels in the east of the DRC. The foreign ministers of both countries met in the Angolan capital of Luanda and agreed to end the conflict which started in 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayOctober 14, 2024 21
insert_link World Israeli air strikes kill at least 13 children in Gaza Israeli bombardments in Gaza killed at least 41 people, including 13 children. Five of the children were killed by a drone strike while playing on a street corner in northern Gaza. This comes as the Israeli Defence Forces renewed its evacuation orders for Palestinians still living in the northern half of Gaza at the weekend. Over the past nine days, Israeli bombardments on Gaza’s biggest refugee camp, Jabalya, have killed […] todayOctober 14, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics FlySafair launches Cape Town-Windhoek route South African Civil Aviation Excellence Award winner, FlySafair is set to introduce a new twice-weekly service between Cape Town International Airport in South Africa and Hosea Kutako International Airport, starting on 22 October 2024. Namibia Airports Company Marketing Officer, Dan Kamati has the details. In addition to FlySafair’s new service, South African Airways is increasing its frequency between Johannesburg and Windhoek. Kamati weighs in on the positive impact […] todayOctober 14, 2024 45
insert_link Business / Economics Trade Minister launches national trade policy The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has launched the National Trade Policy. This Policy will guide the country's trade relations with the rest of the world and was formulated within the scope of Vision 2030. The Ministry's spokesperson, Elijah Mukubonda. todayOctober 14, 2024 23
insert_link APO International African Energy Chamber Hails the African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers (AJERAP) Journalists as “Truth Seekers” for the future of the Continent’s Energy Sector NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, has praised the African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers, AJERAP (https://AJERAP.org/) referring to its members as "African truth seekers and freedom fighters." His remarks were made during a recent One-on-One engagement webinar, held on Wednesday and co-hosted by media consultant Camara Sanna, based in The Gambia, and Allen Atwiine, Managing Partner at Surprise Africa. Ayuk commended AJERAP (https://AJERAP.org/) which has members across all 54 […] todayOctober 14, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & African First Ladies announced the Call for Applications for their “Diabetes and Hypertension” Film Awards 2024 to promote a healthy lifestyle Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) FILM Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension Last date for Entry Submission: 30th October 2024. Apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First ladies of Africa, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, announced the Call for Applications for their “Diabetes […] todayOctober 14, 2024 28
insert_link APO International Rosatom Accelerates African Nuclear Development, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Gold Sponsor Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – scheduled for November 4-8 – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship aligns with the corporation’s ambitions to strengthen its presence in Africa and follows a strong of deals forged with various African countries in the fields of nuclear power development, knowledge sharing and mining. Currently, there is a surge in nuclear […] todayOctober 14, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Cameroon’s Energy Future: Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH) to Present Investment Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Cameroon has recently attracted a wave of independent explorers embarking on new exploration activities and developing marginal fields, in collaboration with national oil company Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH). At the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference in Cape Town this November, SNH Executive General Manager Adolphe Moudiki will shed light on these developments, showcasing SNH's strategic partnerships and its commitment to unlocking Cameroon’s full hydrocarbon […] todayOctober 14, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Canon releases FPA-3030i6 semiconductor lithography system for small wafers, with a newly developed lens and a variety of options to meet the growing demand for power devices Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today the release of the FPA-3030i6 i-line [1] stepper, a new semiconductor lithography system for processing wafers with a diameter of 8 inches (200 mm) or smaller. The FPA-3030i6 employs a newly developed projection lens that boasts high transmittance and high-durability. The system reduces lens aberration for high exposure dose processes and improves productivity by shortening exposure time. The lens is made of high-transmittance glass material that […] todayOctober 14, 2024 9