insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s Telkom completes first phase of retrenchment process South Africa's Telkom has completed the first phase of its retrenchment process, affecting one-thousand-800 jobs. The telecoms giant reported a 1.9-percent revenue growth to 21-billion-rand, driven by strong revenue performance. CEO Serame Taukobong says the focus is on cutting operational costs and improving revenue mix to build a resilient company: todayNovember 19, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s AfriForum Pushes for Matric Results Publication S.A's AfriForum is preparing legal action to ensure this year's matric results are published on media platforms after the Information Regulator banned their release. A similar 2022 case saw AfriForum win against the Department of Basic Education, securing publication of the results. AfriForum's Alana Bailey says public interest outweighs privacy concerns since only exam numbers are shared: todayNovember 19, 2024 6
insert_link World Kremlin responds angrily to US-Ukraine missile policy change Moscow has warned the United States that allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russian territory will prompt a "radical change" in the conflict. It comes after reports the Biden administration is finally granting Kyiv's request to use US-made missiles to hit much deeper into Russia. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayNovember 19, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Dam Levels Show Modest Supply Dams countrywide collectively hold over 1,556 million cubic meters, with only 21.178 million cubic meters available for use. NamWater reports that transfers boosted levels at Swakoppoort and Von Bach Dams in the central region, which now hold a combined of close to 10 500 million cubic meters. Windhoek’s dams remain critically low, with just 0.401 million cubic meters available. Neckartal Dam in the south has ceased releases. NamWater adds […] todayNovember 19, 2024 9
insert_link APO International African Development Bank to join world leaders at the G20 Leaders’ Summit prioritizing global solutions to end hunger African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Akinwumi Adesina is in Rio de Janeiro where he will reaffirm his commitment to ending hunger and malnutrition. The theme of the G20 Rio Summit is “Building a just world and a sustainable planet”. It will be held from 18-19 November, and a major focus here will the G20’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, an ambitious initiative led by the current G20 Chair Brazil, which […] todayNovember 18, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024: Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) key event for future-proofing innovation and sustainability in plastics From 4-7 December at Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre (https://TUYAP.com.tr), Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 will spotlight innovations and sustainable solutions in the plastics industry. With over 1,500 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors expected, this major event is set to be a pivotal gathering for industry leaders across MENA and beyond. Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2024 (http://apo-opa.co/4hVxBYg) | 33rd International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair will open its doors once again from 4-7 December […] todayNovember 18, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Disney To Spark Joy This Holiday Season Disney kicks off biggest festive campaign to date: Spark Joy This Holiday Unique and exciting fashion showcase featuring local retailers features a surprise appearance by Mickey Mouse Award-winning filmmaker and lifelong Disney fan Taika Waititi creates enchanting original short highlighting what makes the holidays special. Brand-new retail offerings including Moana 2 product supporting the release of the brand new animated adventure Disney Africa (www.Disney.co.za) today kicked off Spark Joy This […] todayNovember 18, 2024 9
insert_link APO International RegTech Africa to Celebrate 50 Trailblazing Women in RegTech at the WIRE 50 Event on International Women’s Day 2025 RegTech Africa (www.RegTechAfrica.org) is proud to announce the inaugural WIRE 50 Event, a prestigious celebration honouring 50 women driving innovation, leadership, and impact in the fields of regulatory technology (RegTech), compliance, policy, and related disciplines across Africa and beyond. This event will be part of the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 celebrations, reflecting the year's IWD theme: "Accelerate Action." The WIRE 50 (Women in RegTech Excellence) honorees have demonstrated outstanding […] todayNovember 18, 2024 2
insert_link APO International A Cheap Gamble with a High Price: The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% (http://apo-opa.co/3YTloKH) of markets on the continent, posing a potentially lethal risk to millions of consumers. At best, they simply might not operate, but in the worst case, these products may result in […] todayNovember 18, 2024 2