Algeria: Mr. Attaf holds talks in New York with United Nations (UN) Secretary General

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, held, in New York, talks with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. In this respect, the minister reaffirmed Algeria’s support to the Secretary General’s efforts in defending the principles of the UN Charter in service of peace and global development causes. The meeting was an opportunity to examine main topical issues at the international level, notably […]

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World

US Vice Presidential debate shows stark contrasts

Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz have offered starkly different views on major election issues in a largely policy-focused 90-minute vice presidential debate. Immigration, the economy and abortion rights were discussed several times. Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, leading Walz to accuse him of engaging in "revisionist history", and warning it could happen again.

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South Africa

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders

ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to take responsibility for the Lusikisiki mass murders, where 18 people were killed during a cleansing ceremony. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mashaba criticised rising murder rates in the country. He also called for the national police commissioner Fannie Masemola to be replaced with KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to tackle the crisis:

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Namibia

Training for Health Lecturers on Maternal Mental Health in Windhoek

Local and international health lecturers are undergoing training in Windhoek focused on Maternal Mental Health Education and Care in Sub-Saharan Africa. One Africa reports that participants include educators from universities in Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Finland. The training addresses the pressing need for an additional 239,000 healthcare professionals to effectively manage mental health disorders in the region.

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APO International

Kazang Pay launches card acquiring service in Zambia

Kazang (www.Kazang.com), the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has launched its Kazang Pay card acceptance solution for merchants in Zambia. Kazang Pay makes it affordable for merchants to accept card payments on the same Kazang terminal they use to sell prepaid products and services. The Kazang Pay enabled terminal in Zambia accepts VISA debit and credit cards as well as mobile wallet […]

October 2, 2024 7

APO International

Africa: Institutionalizing Office of the Youth Envoy Reinforces Commitment to Greater Youth Participation

In a significant move towards greater youth participation and empowerment, the African Union (AU) adopted a decision to institutionalize the Office of the Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth. The decision was adopted during the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council convened on the 18th- 19th July 2024 in Accra, Ghana. The decision underscores the AU’s commitment to meaningful youth participation and aligns with the principles enshrined in the African Youth Charter, which recognizes the […]

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Namibia

Dr. Helena Ndume pays tribute to late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo

Following the death of NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, we spoke with ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume, who worked with him on different humanitarian projects. A few years back, a team of Namibian eye care professionals, led by Dr. Ndume, provided free sight-restoration surgeries during a three-day clinic at Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, organised at the invitation of Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo died from brain cancer on Monday, at […]

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Business / Economics

Trade deficit reaches N$3.6 billion in August 2024

The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported a trade balance deficit of N$3.6 billion in August 2024 which is an increase from N$2.1 billion in July and a decrease from N$4.9 billion in August 2023. Exports were adjusted upward by N$7 million, while imports decreased by N$1 million, mainly due to higher export values of fish and precious stones, according to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo.

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Business / Economics

FNB Namibia expects inflation to reach 4.7% in September

FNB Namibia expects headline inflation to increase to 4.7% year-on-year in September from 4.4% in August, mainly driven by rising food and non-alcoholic beverage prices because of the ongoing drought, while transport costs continue to decline. Core inflation is expected to slightly decrease from 3.8% in August to 3.7% in September. This small drop suggests that, even though overall inflation might temporarily rise, inflationary pressures in the economy are gradually […]

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Month: October 2024