November 2024 – Page 111 – Future Media News

Africa Collective Expands Davos 2025 Agenda with Afreximbank

Africa Collective, with support from Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat, will host expanded Africa-focused events during Davos 2025. The program, running from January 20 to 24 alongside the World Economic Forum, will include new sessions and partner spaces to promote African economic and investment priorities. Lead partners Novartis and Standard Bank, along with supporting partners Old Mutual and Ventures Platform, are backing the initiative.

6 November, 2024

APO International

Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) During High-Level Meeting

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Medical Services and Chair of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, Mr. Harry Kimtai, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to the UNAIDS Joint Programme during a high-level meeting held in the Jonathan Mann Room at the UNAIDS Building. He highlighted Kenya’s whole-of-government approach in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other agencies, especially as the nation prepares to host the 55th PCB meeting in Nairobi from December 10-12, […]

6 November, 2024

Business / Economics

Employers Federation Talks New National Minimum Wage

The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation minister, Utoni Nujoma, announced that the national minimum wage will rise to N$18 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia provides insights on this important development.

6 November, 2024

Business / Economics

6 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Strengthening Trade Relations: Key Developments from Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, and China

This week, the global economic landscape has seen notable developments, with high-level talks aimed at boosting trade relations, promising improvements in economic indicators, and significant policy shifts in key international markets. Below are some of the latest highlights that matter for businesses and investors: 1. Strengthening Namibia-EU Trade Relations In Windhoek this week, a high-level conference will take place with a focus on deepening trade relations between […]

6 November, 2024

World

Pennsylvania results not expected on election night

Pennsylvania has been a major focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns, as polling shows the two candidates in a dead heat to claim the state's nineteen electoral college votes. However, as was the case four years ago, if the race is as close as predicted, a winner isn't expected to be declared on election night. Ira Spitzer reports from Philadelphia.

6 November, 2024

South Africa

ActionSA Applauds Minister Dion George’s Acknowledgment of Cape Town Sewage Crisis

ActionSA has expressed support for Minister Dion George's recognition of the Cape Town sewage crisis, revealing that a criminal investigation has begun due to the city's discharge of over 30 million litres of untreated sewage into coastal waters daily. This acknowledgment follows ActionSA's criticisms of the city's failure to adhere to environmental regulations, with party representative Michael Beaumont emphasizing the serious public health and ecological risks posed by these actions. […]

6 November, 2024

Africa

Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country.

6 November, 2024

Business / Economics

NUST and Bank of Namibia Launch AI and Robotics Accelerator for Student Development

The Namibia University of Science and Technology has partnered with the Bank of Namibia to launch the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator. This cutting-edge facility focuses on equipping students with vital skills needed in a technology-driven world, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges in artificial intelligence and robotics. NUST's Dr. Colin Stanley emphasized the initiative's role in advancing technological education in the country.

6 November, 2024

Namibia

NSA and NWR Launch Collaborative Journalism Training at Hardap Dam

To enhance media reporting on crucial data, the Statistics Agency and Wildlife Resorts have announced a collaborative journalism training program at the Hardap Dam Resort, set for later this week. Over 14 journalists from various media outlets will participate in this comprehensive training. NWR's Nelson Ashipala expands:

6 November, 2024