insert_link Namibia Government Unveils N$1.6 Billion Drought Relief Initiative Amid Ongoing Funding Shortfall Government has introduced a comprehensive nationwide drought relief initiative estimated at N$1.6 billion to aid communities affected by the severe impacts of drought. However, according to The Breif, a funding gap of N$482 million still exists. During her address at the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized this financial shortfall. The ongoing drought has severely impacted Namibia's agriculture and livestock sectors, resulting in significant […] todayOctober 23, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Kenya: Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai Announces County Multi-Sectoral Committees for Social Health Authority Implementation Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, has announced the establishment of County Multi-Sectoral Steering Committees to oversee the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA) program across the country. These committees will include representatives from County Executive Committees (CECs), National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), the Kenya Health Federation (KHF), and the Social Health Authority, with CECs chairing to ensure efficient operations […] todayOctober 23, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Deputy Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of the United Republic of Tanzania Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office received the credentials of H.E. Omar Hassan Omar, Consul General of the United Republic of Tanzania in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at the headquarters of the MoFA Dubai Office. Al Qaseer welcomed the Consul General and commended the political, economic, commercial and investment ties between the two friendly countries, wishing him success in […] todayOctober 23, 2024 4
insert_link APO International The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) to Champion Animal Resources in Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy at Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE) Summit From October 23–25, 2024, AU-IBAR will be present at the Extraordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE). Held at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this significant meeting will bring together Ministers and Experts from Member States of the African Union (AU) who are in charge of areas like agriculture, forestry, fisheries, cattle, rural development, water, and the environment, among […] todayOctober 23, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Uganda: Speaker tends apology over assault of police officer Speaker Anita Among has apologized on behalf of the Ugandan women after an incident in which Mercy Timbitwire Bashisha, a staff at the National Resistance Movement secretariat allegedly assaulted a traffic policeman. While chairing a sitting of the House on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, Among said that the incident where Police Constable Charles Makawa was slapped by the woman was regrettable. "I apologize on behalf of the women in this […] todayOctober 23, 2024 5
insert_link APO International The Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Key Priorities for Sustainable Economic, Human and Agricultural Development Presented at the 10th Re-Branding Africa Forum in Brussels, Belgium From 17 to 19 October 2024, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took part in the 10th REBRANDING AFRICA FORUM in Brussels, Belgium, on the theme of ‘Building Africa Together’. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY was represented at this important meeting by H.E Mrs Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission and Commissioner Massandjé TOURE-LITSE. The aim of the […] todayOctober 23, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Kaspersky uncovers new Grandoreiro light variant, the threat also expands to Asia and Africa Despite the arrest of important operators in early 2024, Grandoreiro continues to be used by its partners in new campaigns. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has discovered a new light version focused on Mexico targeting around 30 banks. These findings are to be highlighted at the Security Analyst Summit (SAS) 2024. Remaining one of the most active threats globally and targeting users of more than 1,700 banks, […] todayOctober 23, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Etu Energias Targets 100,000 Barrels Per Day (BPD) by 2030, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Bronze Sponsor Angola’s largest private oil producer Etu Energias has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference as a Bronze Sponsor, underscoring its commitment to advancing Africa’s oil and gas development. During this year’s conference – which serves as the largest energy event in Africa, taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town - Etu Energias will showcase its ongoing contributions and ambitious production targets as the company […] todayOctober 23, 2024 6
insert_link Oshiwambo Ya patulula embo lyomahekeleko Elelo lyoshitopolwa shaShikoto olya tseyitha lya patulula embo lyomahekeleko, omolwa eso lya kansela goshikandjohogololo sha Guinas Elias Kainda Marthinu. Marthinu gomimvo (51) okwa hulitha oowili dhongula yomaandaha moshipangelo shaTsumeb, taku hokololwa konima yuuwehame wethimbo efupi. Nakusa okwali woo oshilyo sho management yelelo lyoshitopolwa, okuza sho a hogololwa mo 2020. Omukuutumbithi gwelelo lyoshitopolwa Samuel Shivute oye a nyola tango membo ndyoka, nokwa indile aakalimo moshitopolwa ya holoke kombelewa noku gandja omahekeleko […] todayOctober 23, 2024 6