insert_link APO International Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganization Cassava Technologies (Cassava) (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces three significant milestones: a substantial equity injection, the successful completion of its South African Rand (ZAR) debt refinancing, and the finalization of its legal reorganization. These strategic initiatives position Cassava for robust growth underpinned by a strong balance sheet. Cassava has closed an equity investment round of $90 million with participation from U.S. International Development Finance Corporation […] todayDecember 17, 2024 7
insert_link APO International How global payroll can boost global business Can global payroll truly exist in an era where business is increasingly international, and employees work from more places and locations than the office? More specifically, organisations need a single, global payroll platform with configuration, scalability, and compliance across all sizes and locations to achieve flexible global payroll management. Is that achievable? Business might go global, but payroll often remains very local. No matter which country one operates in, local […] todayDecember 17, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Lebombo Border Operations Run Smoothly as South Africa Sees Holiday Surge The Border Management Authority of South Africa says operations at the Lebombo port of entry run smoothly as holiday movements increase. The border experienced disruptions in recent weeks caused by protests linked to Mozambique’s recent elections. This led to extensive queues of trucks on the South African side, creating significant traffic congestion. BMA’s Mmemme Mogotsi says the processing of cargo on both arrival and departure is continuing as normal: todayDecember 17, 2024 13
insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that he has until Saturday to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, according to Yonhap news agency. Yoon, suspended from office by parliament last Saturday, is being investigated over alleged insurrection. Laura Westbrook has more. todayDecember 17, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Oshana Police Launch Festive Season Operation to Combat Crime and Accidents Oshana Regional Police Commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria highlighted a rise in accidents for the 2023/2024 financial year compared to the previous year during the launch of Operation Festive Season 2024-2025 at Oshiko. The initiative aims to strengthen crime prevention and traffic law enforcement during the festive period. Sakaria urged police officers to intensify efforts to curb crime and encouraged public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities. Here's our correspondent Maria Namupala: […] todayDecember 17, 2024 20
insert_link APO International Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Zimbabwe’s government is taking action to support a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector, launching a $23.7 million USD project to reduce mercury across mine sites in the country. A toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore, mercury damages the lungs, skin, and eyes. The chemical can travel far from where it is released, polluting the air, water, and soil. Furthermore, it bioaccumulates up the food chain. In […] todayDecember 17, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Africa must chart its own course in the global mineral landscape The world recognises Africa's mineral reserves as critical for the global transition to cleaner energy. However, this narrative, focused on the needs of industrialised nations, overlooks a fundamental truth: Africa's minerals hold a far greater significance for the continent itself. Africa stands at the precipice of a new era, where its vast mineral wealth can redefine its global standing. The continent is home to sizeable reserves of what the world […] todayDecember 17, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Basketball Africa League and Hennessy to Host Second “BAL IN” Accra, Ghana ahead of 2025 Season Tipping off April 5 The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and the Official Spirit of the BAL, will host the second basketball, lifestyle, and entertainment event “BAL IN” Accra at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday, Dec. 27. “BAL IN” Accra, presented by Hennessy, will celebrate the continent’s culture and creativity while converging basketball, fashion, music, art, design, and entertainment. The event's highlight will be a celebrity basketball […] todayDecember 17, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Christmas Messages For Mothers Mariah Hamukwaya is the Video Editor at One Africa television news section. She extended this message to mothers for the festive season. Fresh FM's Breakfast Show hostess Shai_Quan chimed in with this advise: todayDecember 17, 2024 12