insert_link World US lawmakers face deadline to avoid government shutdown US lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown that kicks in on December 20th. Extra help for farmers has risen to the top as the main obstacle to an agreement. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 17, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SAFTU condemns appointment of state capture linked companies The South African Federation of Trade Unions has called for the cancellation of contracts with McKinsey, Bain & Company, and other companies tied to corruption. Both companies were involved in the state capture scandal.SouthAfricaNews stressed that the government should not work with companies undermining the country’s stability. todayDecember 17, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […] todayDecember 17, 2024 28
insert_link APO International Afreximbank participates in Bank of Industry Nigeria’s syndicated facility of up to EUR 2-billion African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) recently joined a consortium of financial institutions in London to sign a landmark syndicated term loan facility for Bank of Industry (BOI) Nigeria of up to EUR 2 billion. Afreximbank, acted as one of the Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers, Bookrunner and Facility Agent. The Bank disbursed its participation amount of EUR 175 million in September 2024 in two tranches of EUR 115 million in Tranche […] todayDecember 17, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player Sylvia Fowles Attends Inaugural Exxonmobil Jr. NBA League Finals in Luanda The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Angola Finals (www.NBA.com) took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Pavilhão Dream Space in Luanda, Angola, with two-time WNBA champion and eight-time All-Star Sylvia Fowles in attendance. Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions, respectively, following seven months of competition since the launch of the league last May. The league, operated […] todayDecember 17, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Lilly and EVA Pharma announce regulatory approval and release of locally manufactured insulin in Egypt The Egyptian Drug Authority approved the insulin glargine injection manufactured by EVA Pharma (www.EVAPharma.com) through a collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY). Launched in 2022, the collaboration aims to deliver a sustainable supply of high-quality, affordable human and analog insulin to at least one million people annually living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), most of which are in Africa. This marks […] todayDecember 17, 2024 15
insert_link 4 8 Oshiwambo Omapeko guuministeli wuuhaku ngoka giiteyelwa koombudhi dhopamalungula kagena uuyelele wopaumwene-Ben Nangombe Uuministeli wuuhaku ouli mokati komahangano ngoka giiteyelwa koongangala dhopamalungula tadhiithanwa Hunters International. Oombudhi dhopamalungula odhiiteyele mepeko lyuuministelilinansha nuuyelele womiti. Nomunambelewa omukuluntu muuministeli wuuhaku Ben Nangombe okwati epeko ndyoka kalina uuyelele waantu wopaumwene Nangombe ta gwedhako kutya otaya longele kumwe niiputudhilo ya yoloka oku nkondopeka egameno lyomakwatathano gopaungomba opo oshiningwanina shafa mpoka shaaha holeke monakuyiwa. todayDecember 17, 2024 18 8 4
insert_link APO International Canon Central and North Africa Collaborates with Al Amel Association to Provide Creative Engagement for Children Creative Engagement: Canon’s photography training and Creative Park activities provide children with special needs and their guardians a space to bond and explore creative expression together. Moments of Joy: The initiative equips families with tools to capture special moments and nurture joyful, enriching experiences. Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Al Amel Association, a non-profit organisation […] todayDecember 17, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies Announced Winners of 2023 Film Awards to Support Girls’ Education and Stop Gender-Based Violence Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 for two Merck Foundation FILM Awards in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Film Award 2025 and Merck Foundation “Diaberes&Hypertension” Film Awards 2025- apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies, announced the winners of Merck Foundation’s FILM Awards “More […] todayDecember 17, 2024 5