insert_link Business / Economics Bank Windhoek Appoints James Chapman as Managing Director Designate Bank Windhoek has appointed James Chapman as Managing Director Designate, effective from 1 February 2025, following approval by the Bank of Namibia. The financial institution says Chapman, a Chartered Accountant with over 11 years at Bank Windhoek, will succeed Baronice Hans, who will conclude her tenure in June after serving as the bank's first female and longest-serving Managing Director. Johan Swanepoel, the Bank's Chairperson, expressed confidence in Chapman's leadership […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Uganda: Members of Parliament call for increased vocational training in prisons The Committee on Education and Sports has tasked the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) to extend technical and vocational training services to prisons. Members of Parliament expressed concern that UBTEB is yet to rollout a vocational training and skilling packages to refugee settlements across the country and proposed that the board explores possibilities of extending similar services as part of prisoners’ rehabilitation. “I have seen MUBS conduct examinations […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link APO International President Ruto Attends the Swearing-in of Ghana New President, Mahama President William Ruto was among several African leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s new President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the iconic Black Star Square in the capital Accra. Speaking after his swearing-in, President Mahama assured businesses and investors that Ghana is open for business, promising a more transparent and fair tax regime to stimulate growth. President Mahama said he will meet […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Rolls-Royce supply electricity for Africa’s first rice straw Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) production facility Egyptian Wood Technology Company (WOTECH) relies entirely on mtu island solution for energy supply Factory is the second of its kind in the world and the first in Africa, and reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has commissioned ten mtu gas gensets in the Beheira province in northern Egypt to supply the Egyptian Wood Technology Company's (WOTECH) production plant with electricity. Since there is no access to […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ongwediva Town Council Urges Residents to Follow Proper Land Application Procedures The Ongwediva Town Council is advising residents to avoid occupying illegal or prohibited land and to instead follow the proper procedures when applying for land to secure ownership.OTC's Spokesperson is Ottilie Shingenge: today8 January, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Responds to Election Credibility Challenges Amid Court Cases The Electoral Commission has clarified that no new voters were allowed to vote on November 28, 2024, during the extended election period. ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua stated that only those still in queues by 21:00 on November 27 were permitted to vote. The extension was due to technical issues and ballot shortages at 36 polling stations. Political parties, including Nudo, are backing court challenges to the election results, citing […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link World Meta to adjust its content review policies on Facebook and Instagram Meta says it will adjust its content review policies on Facebook and Instagram, getting rid of fact-checkers and replacing them with user-generated community notes. US president-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies have criticised Meta for its fact-checking policy, calling it censorship of right-wing voices. The company has more than three-billion users globally. Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, says getting rid of fact-checkers will mean more freedom of expression: today8 January, 2025
insert_link APO International President Ramkalawan sends message on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas The President of the Republic, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a special message on the occasion of the Orthodox Christmas Day. "On this joyous occasion of Orthodox Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the Greek Orthodox community in Seychelles and around the world. May this sacred holiday bring you peace, joy, and renewed hope as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. As we […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link World U.S Court Blocks DOJ Report on Major Trump Probe The U.S Justice Department has been blocked from releasing a report into one of the major criminal probes that had been looming over Donald Trump. The report was undertaken by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against Trump. Mitch McCann reports: today8 January, 2025
