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Rise Mzansi Supports Investigation into Gauteng Agricultural Mismanagement

South Africa's Rise Mzansi says it supports Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa’s efforts to investigate corruption and mismanagement in agricultural projects. The party welcomed Ramokgopa’s probe into the Farmyard container stores project, which has already cost the province 28-million-rand. Rise Mzansi’s Gugu Ndima says the investigation will focus on uncovering the true cost of the project, determining if original goals were met, and assessing the […]

19 November, 2024

Health / Medical

Delhi and neighbouring areas enveloped by toxic smog

Large parts of north India continue to be enveloped by a thick layer of toxic smog. While air pollution levels have dipped marginally since touching a new high of 1200 on pollution monitors, emergency measures imposed earlier in the week will stay in place. Permissible limits of air pollution, according to the World Health Organisation, are between 50 and 100. Neha Poonia has more.

19 November, 2024

Namibia

National Council Adjourns After Passing Key Bills

The National Council officially entered recess on 14 November 2024, following the conclusion of its Fifteenth Session. Held from 28 October to 14 November, the session saw the passage of important legislation, including the Regularisation of Status of Certain Residents of Namibia Bill, Civil Registration and Identification Bill, Health Professions Bill, and Appropriation Amendment Bill, all of which address critical issues in residency, healthcare, and national finances. Additionally, the […]

19 November, 2024

APO International

vivo brings flagship X200 Pro to Africa, powered by MediaTek’s groundbreaking Dimensity 9400 chip

vivo (www.vivo.com/za), one of the top five smartphone manufacturers in the world, is bringing its all-new vivo X200 Pro flagship smartphone range to Africa in collaboration with MediaTek (www.MediaTek.com), a global fabless semiconductor company powering over two billion connected devices annually. The collaboration was announced at AfricaCom 2024 in Cape Town. The vivo X200 Pro features groundbreaking imaging technology, exceptional processing power, and a suite of innovations for productivity and creativity. Among […]

19 November, 2024

APO International

Transforming African Healthcare: Top Experts Join Forces at the 2024 RegTech Africa Digital Health Conference

The 2024 RegTech Africa Digital Health Conference (https://RegTechAfrica.com/), scheduled for 28-29 November, is set to be a landmark event, featuring distinguished thought leaders and industry pioneers who are shaping the future of digital healthcare and regulatory landscapes in Africa. With the theme, “Innovating Digital Health: Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Africa,” this virtual event brings together key leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, and health professionals from across Africa and the globe to […]

19 November, 2024

APO International

African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Returns to Cape Town in 2025 with a Focus on Investment, Sustainability and Eradicating Energy Poverty

Serving as the leading platform for deal-making, energy partnerships and capital investment in Africa’s energy sector, African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies will return to Cape Town, South Africa in 2025, in partnership with the Government of South Africa, S&P Global Commodity Insights and Afreximbank. Featuring a strong lineup of industry leaders dedicated to securing a sustainable energy future for the continent, Africa’s largest energy sector gathering will […]

19 November, 2024

APO International

Kaspersky and AFRIPOL strengthen partnership in combating cybercrime by signing new cooperation agreement

To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agency in sharing threat intelligence data on the latest cybercriminal activities. The landscape of cyberthreats in Africa has constantly been evolving, with the continent having been especially susceptible […]

19 November, 2024

Business / Economics

In S.A, plans are underway to expand the port of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape

In S.A, plans are underway to expand the port of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to accommodate larger cruise ships of up to 300 metres. The current setup requires vessels to anchor offshore, limiting tourist access during rough weather. A key stakeholder meeting this week is set to finalise long-term development strategies for the port. Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy says the upgrades are part of broader efforts […]

19 November, 2024

World

At G20: Biden pledges $4 billion for world’s poorest countries

US President Joseph Biden has pledged $4 billion for the world's poorest countries. The announcement came after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva launched a global alliance to fight hunger and poverty at the G20 meeting of the world's leading economies in Rio de Janeiro, from where Kate Fisher3 sent this report.

19 November, 2024