insert_link APO International Namibia’s Cabinet Approves Upstream Local Content Policy, Marking a Turning Point for the Industry In a strategic move for the industry, Namibia’s cabinet has approved the National Upstream Local Content Policy. The progressive policy is set to play a crucial role in reducing the nation’s dependency on foreign expertise by focusing on the development of local capacity. Aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty and empowering Namibians within the country’s oil and gas industry, the policy marks a turning point for the country as it targets […] todayDecember 4, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Pan-African Legal Group CLG Announces Appointment of Leon Van der Merwe as Partner A distinguished Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with over 12 years of legal expertise, specializing in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Litigation and Regulatory Compliance Leon Van der Merwe has joined pan-African legal and advisory group CLG (www.CLGGlobal.com) as a Partner. A distinguished Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Van der Merwe brings over 12 years of experience in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Litigation and Regulatory […] todayDecember 4, 2024 4
insert_link APO International The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Leads Groundbreaking Effort to Launch the Africa-Arab Guarantee Fund The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has entered into a Service Agreement with the Islamic International Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Jef Vincent, and ActorX GmbH to create a three-year business plan for the proposed Africa-Arab Guarantee Fund (AAGF). This collaboration is designed to strengthen trade and investment ties between […] todayDecember 4, 2024 4
World UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting on Syria The United Nations Security Council has convened an urgent meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation of violence in Syria. Renewed fighting surged last week led by the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions which according to the UN has destabilised the frontlines. Our corrspondent Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York. todayDecember 4, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Expresses Concern Over South Africa’s 0.3% GDP Contraction S.A Union Cosatu says it is disheartening that the country’s gross domestic product has contracted by 0.3-percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter. Statistics South Africa said the leading contributors to the decline were agriculture, transport, and communications. Cosatu’s, Zanele Sabela, says for a brief period, it appeared as if things were improving when expanded unemployment fell by 0.7-percent, and inflation dropped to 2.8-percent: todayDecember 4, 2024 6
insert_link Oshiwambo Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, oye oshitenya shotete sha Namibia Oo ali nale kakakutu ketanga leameno moshilongo Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, okwe lihaluka eli ponghatu yoku kala oshitenya shotete sha Namibia. Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, oye ahombola omulikwa president afindanapo omahoololo moshilongo, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Denga Ndaitwa, okwali oye kakukutu ketanga leameno loshilongo NDF mo (2011–2013) nokwa kala noshinakuwanifwa shomayakulo ounadiplomat mo Democratic Republic of Congo. Ndaitwah okwa pitila meenghatu dayooloka moshikondo shetanga leameno okudja koupedu Army Commander mo 1997 fiyo […] todayDecember 4, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Canon Central and North Africa Showcases World Unseen in Kenya, Championing Inclusivity in Photography Canon's World Unseen exhibition was unveiled in Kenya on 3rd Dec, commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with the Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS). With over 2.2 billion people globally facing visual impairments (WHO), the World Unseen initiative redefines accessibility in the arts. The exhibition is open to the general public daily from 3rd-8th Dec between 10:00 […] todayDecember 4, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Binance & AltSchool Africa partner to empower Africa’s young talent with scholarships Binance (www.Binance.com), a global leader in cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a partnership with AltSchool Africa to provide full-tuition scholarships to 500 young Africans. Kicking off in January 2025 to 31 December, this collaboration is aimed at addressing the digital skills gap in Africa by offering access to specialised education in fields such as software engineering, cybersecurity, sales and content creation, empowering learners with skills that are essential in today’s rapidly […] todayDecember 4, 2024 4
insert_link World Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, his first foreign trip since the US election. The visit comes amid uncertainty over the US president-elect's future relationship with traditional European allies. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 4, 2024 6