Africa Tech Festival announces inclusion of YALI Expo and Trade Show in 2024 event, and Trevor Noah Foundation as strategic partner

Informa Tech, organisers of the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival 2024 (https://AfricaTechFestival.com), are pleased to announce the inclusion of the YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show (The YALI Expo) in this year’s event. Established by the USAID Young African Leaders Initiative, the YALI Expo features YALI alumni making positive changes in their communities by creating networking opportunities and showcasing innovations for sustainable impact. In a related exciting development, the Trevor […]

October 31, 2024 9

Namibia

Ondangwa Town Council Faces Compliance Issues and Performance Management Challenges

The Auditor-General, Junias Etuna Kandjeke, found major compliance issues in the Ondangwa Town Council's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2023. The council failed to adhere to the Local Authorities Act and improperly implemented a new travel policy without ministerial approval, leading to over N$ 1.2 million in improper payments. Additionally, the audit revealed weaknesses in measuring key performance indicators and a lack of individual performance […]

October 31, 2024 7

World

Many Swing State Voters Fear Violence from Trump Supporters if He Loses

A new poll shows a majority of swing-state voters in the upcoming US election believe Donald Trump supporters will respond with violence if the former President loses. It follows Trump telling his supporters on the campaign trail that the Democrat Party will cheat, similar to what he said following the last election. As Mitch McCann reports:

October 31, 2024 18

Business / Economics

INTERVIEW: Tora Conservancy Invests in Wildlife Conservation and Community Development in Kunene Region

This interview highlights Reginald Roman, Secretary of Tora Conservancy, discussing the various initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting wildlife conservation, community upliftment, and skill development within the Kunene region’s conservancies. Tora Conservancy, in collaboration with other conservancies and partners like Wilderness Safaris and Gondwana Collection, focuses on conserving natural resources, protecting endangered species, and fostering socio-economic development. Roman explained that Tora Conservancy has significantly invested in local youth through education […]

October 31, 2024 19

South Africa

S.A’s EFF rejects Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

The Economic Freedom Fightersin South Africa have rejected the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, claiming the government favors private sector profits over job creation and economic growth. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defended the budget in Parliament, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable public finances. EFF leader Julius Malema criticized the statement for overlooking the rising unemployment crisis. RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for financial reform to address national debt […]

October 31, 2024 14

Namibia

Tora Conservancy Initiatives Boost Wildlife Conservation and Community Development in Kunene

Reginald Roman, Secretary of Tora Conservancy, discussed wildlife conservation efforts in the Kunene region, highlighting initiatives that support community upliftment and skill development. Collaborating with partners like Wilderness Safaris and Gondwana Collection, Tora Conservancy is actively working to conserve natural resources and protect endangered species while promoting socio-economic growth.

October 31, 2024 17

APO International

Jumia Choses Agility Logistics Park-Ghana for E-Commerce Fulfilment

Jumia, the leading Africa e-commerce platform, has chosen the state-of-the-art Agility Logistics Park (ALP) in Tema, Ghana, to be its new nationwide fulfilment operations centre for Ghana. Jumia will occupy 6,000 SQM of warehousing at the park, using the facility for storage, fulfilment and office space under a 10-year lease agreement with ALP. The facility will hold a wide range of products and be used to process orders and ship […]

October 31, 2024 5

APO International

Janngo Capital has reached the final close of its oversubscribed $78 million fund, marking Africa’s largest gender-equal tech Venture Capital (VC) fund

Since inception, the firm has made about 30 investments in 21 startups and has successfully exited the leading fintech company Expensya, achieving an average internal rate of return (IRR) of 48%. Pan-African venture capital firm Janngo Capital (http://apo-opa.co/3YvuL2W) announces the final closing of its second fund at $78 million, 20% beyond its initial target. This fundraising demonstrates the confidence of leading institutional and private financial investors in Janngo's team and track […]

October 31, 2024 12

Africa

Cult Attack in Uganda Leaves Eight Dead, Including a Child

Authorities reported that suspected cult members attacked a village in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including a three-year-old child and some members of the assailants' families, as per Reuters. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Mizizi A, a village in the Kagadi district, located approximately 250 km from Kampala. Eight others sustained injuries in the attack.

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Month: October 2024