President Ruto Commissions a State of the Art Cardio Thoracic Centre, Bomet

President William Ruto has commended religious organisations for working with the National Government to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to Kenyans over the years. He spoke during the commissioning of a state-of-the-art cardio-thoracic centre at Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet County. The facility, one of its kind in East Africa, was put up with funding from the African Gospel Church, World Gospel Mission (WGM) and Samaritan’s Purse. “We invite more […]

October 25, 2024 6

APO International

Namibia International Energy Conference 2025: Leading The Way—Becoming an Energy Hub with In-Country Value

The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is proud to announce its 7th edition, which will take place from 23 – 25 April 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia. Convened by RichAfrica Consultancy and endorsed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org), this flagship event will gather global and local energy leaders, investors, service companies and financial institutions under the theme, “Leading The Way: Becoming An Energy […]

October 25, 2024 4

South Africa

Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors

Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors as reservoir levels are near depletion. The utility warns that water-saving efforts are critical to prevent a potential crisis. Spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says alongside reducing usage, the entity is tackling water losses caused by leaks and vandalism. She has urged residents to adopt sustainable practices to protect the city’s water supply:

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World

1.5 million people evacuated in India as cyclone Dana makes landfall

One and a half million people have been evacuated from India's Eastern coast as cyclone Dana made landfall on Friday. The storm is causing heavy rains and has disrupted air and road traffic. Though cyclones are not uncommon in waters surrounding India, experts say climate change is making them more severe, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Namibia

City of Windhoek Clarifies Misleading Claims on District Hospital Land Sale

The City of Windhoek has responded to recent inaccurate reports alleging that land allocated for the Windhoek District Hospital is being sold. An article published in the Windhoek Observer on October 24, suggested that CoW was transferring this land to a private entity and insinuated that the Ministry of Health and Social Services misled the public during a recent groundbreaking ceremony. In its response, the City clarified the facts regarding […]

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Namibia

Activist Rosa Namises Calls Attention to Housing and Safety Concerns

Activist Rosa Namises shed light on the critical issues of housing and safety in the country. She voiced her frustration over unmet promises related to improvement initiatives, noting that financial limitations are frequently cited as reasons for inaction. Namises emphasized the stark contrast between the thriving lives of some citizens and the insecurity that many others experience.

October 25, 2024 22

APO International

Liberia: President Boakai Congratulates Austria on National Day Observance

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has conveyed a message of congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Austria on the occasion commemorating that country’s National Day on October 26, 2024. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to His Excellency Mr. Alexander Vor Der Bellen, President of the Republic of Austria, President Boakai extended sincere congratulations to the […]

October 25, 2024 6

APO International

Keta Chiefs Express Confidence in Bawumia’s Bold Policies for Ghana

Traditional rulers in Keta, in the Volta Region, have expressed confidence in policies that Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been espousing, which he hopes to implement as President. Dr. Bawumia, since his election as Flagbearer of the NPP last year, has been touring the country and explaining his policies, dubbed "bold solutions," and his latest stop is the Volta Region, where he visited […]

October 25, 2024 4

World

2,000 person migrant caravan headed to US, hoping to be there before election day

A caravan of 2,000 migrants is making its way to the US-Mexico border hoping to arrive BEFORE the US election. Many say they fear what asylum changes could come under a new president. Toni Waterman has more.

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