insert_link World German police arrest drug delivery gang German police have busted a criminal gang they accuse of using a restaurant to deliver drugs. From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. According to Deutsche Welle, the pizzeria in Düsseldorf was found to be delivering more than just pizzas. German police reported that the restaurant was also offering cocaine as a side dish, humorously listed on the menu as "pizza No. 40." "This was one of the most […] todayOctober 22, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Nelson Mandela Bay residents evacuated due to heavy rains and floods Severe flooding following heavy rain overnight has resulted in scores of Eastern Cape residents, particularly in Gqeberha and Kariega, being evacuated. A level six warning of heavy rain was issued yesterday. Gift of the Givers’ operations manager, Ali Sablay, told the SABC they are currently in contact with the local disaster management teams who are identifying and trying to evacuate more residents in different areas. Meanwhile, more heavy rain is […] todayOctober 22, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba inaugurates Daures green hydrogen agriculture facility President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. According to the Presidency, during the ceremony, President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to the Daures community for their support of this innovative project. He also encouraged all Namibians to take pride in the nation’s progress toward a sustainable future. The hydrogen project is expected to become Namibia's largest food producer, with a one-hectare […] todayOctober 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia PDM calls out tender award to controversial company The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has raised concerns over the awarding of the tender for printing and producing ballot papers to Ren-Form CC, a company they claim is embroiled in corruption allegations. The party's secretary-general, Manuel Ngaringombe, voiced objections, citing the company's history of alleged irregularities in previous contracts. Ngaringombe referred to reports from last year, accusing Ren-Form CC of inflating a tender for the Suburban government by nearly 400 […] todayOctober 22, 2024 18
insert_link APO International Record-Tying 17 Players from Africa among 125 International Players from 43 Countries on Opening-Night National Basketball Association (NBA) Rosters Fourth Consecutive Season League Features at Least 120 International Players and 11th Consecutive Season with at Least 100 International Players All 30 Teams Feature at Least One International Player Opening-Night Rosters Feature Record Five Players from Cameroon The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record-tying 17 players from Africa are among the 125 international players from 43 countries across six continents on opening-night rosters for the 2024-25 […] todayOctober 22, 2024 8
insert_link APO International China, Europe, and Africa Collaborate on Green Energy to Drive Sustainable Development and Economic Growth On October 19, the 2nd China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum with the theme of “Collaborate on Green Energy and Join Hands to Address Global Climate Change”, was held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. This forum aims to promote cooperation among China, Europe and Africa in green energy development and help participants discover new potential in the industry. Five issues on green energy were discussed, including achievements and prospects, potential drives, […] todayOctober 22, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Afreximbank enters deal for EUR 245 million facility with New World Television (NWTV) for African sports broadcast rights acquisition African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the signing of a EUR 245-million global facility with the New World Television (NWTV) network. The funding will part finance the network’s acquisition of media licensing rights for selected broadcasting sport copyrights from global media rights holders to permit broadcast across Africa. The facility agreement, signed on October 17, 2024, on the sidelines of the just concluded CANEX WKND 2024, covers broadcasting sport […] todayOctober 22, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Empowering Türkiye’s Energy Sector: The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) And SAMPA Sign Eur 15 Million Term Sheet The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is providing financing of €15 million to Türkiye’s Sampa Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (SAMPA) to support the development and construction of a 21 MW captive solar energy capacity. This agreement marks a significant partnership between ICD and SAMPA, reflecting ICD’s strategic commitment to bolstering private sector growth in its member nations, particularly in strategic sectors like renewable […] todayOctober 22, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Bringing Streaming to the Mainstream Television is in the midst of its latest game-changing technology shift – this time from the traditional linear, direct-to-home (DTH) content distribution model to the over-the-top or OTT approach. OTT – or streaming – offers flexibility, and means users are no longer tied to a specific device or location to consume content. The power of access is now in the hands of the customer, who can choose what to watch, […] todayOctober 22, 2024 7