insert_link Namibia Karasburg Teen’s Tragic Death and Wildlife Crime in Zambezi Under Investigation In Karasburg, 17-year-old Bredley Weterboer tragically passed away from neck injuries sustained during a street soccer game in Wester Kim location. The Namibian Police report indicates that despite being rushed to Karasburg and then Keetmanshoop State Hospital, he died in transit on January 3, 40 km from Keetmanshoop. An inquest is ongoing. Meanwhile, in Katima Mulilo's Choi area, two Zambian nationals were arrested for possessing four elephant tusks without […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Backs Mixed Economy to Boost Investment ActionSA says it supports a thriving mixed economy in which the government plays its part by creating an enabling policy and safety environment to attract local and foreign direct investments. ActionSA president Herman Mashaba says the government cannot reasonably be expected to be the sole creator of mass employment. He says if properly enabled through appropriate legislation and, where necessary, incentives, a thriving private sector can contribute meaningfully to […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link APO International South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa declares special official funeral to honour former Minister Sibusiso Bengu President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Prof Sibusiso Bengu, the democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Education, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2. Prof Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024 at the age of 90. President Ramaphosa reiterates his deep condolences to the family and friends of Prof Bengu, who also served as South Africa’s ambassador to Germany from 1999 to 2003. Prof […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Uganda conquers Ebola in 69 days On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV), with the first confirmed case identified at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. Over the course of the outbreak, 164 cases were reported, including 142 confirmed and 22 probable, resulting in 77 deaths and 87 recoveries. The outbreak, which spread across nine districts, posed one of Uganda’s greatest public health challenges in recent years. However, […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Leveraging collaboration to combat mpox among Uganda’s most vulnerable communities As Uganda faces an ongoing mpox outbreak, the response is prioritizing innovation and inclusivity, particularly given the disease's disproportionate impact on Key Populations (KPs) such as sex workers and their networks. These marginalized groups, often subjected to stigma, discrimination, and limited access to healthcare, are at greater risk during public health emergencies. To address this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with Most At Risk Populations Initiative (MARPI) Clinic […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link APO International APO Group’s Founder, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Named Among the 100 Most Influential Africans for Second Consecutive Year APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans for the second consecutive year. The New African “Most Influential Africans” list is the continent’s most eagerly anticipated and widely discussed annual compilation. Since its inception in 2011, it has earned a reputation as the […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link APO International A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has long been a daunting challenge for mothers and their children. With one of the highest institutional maternal mortality rates in the country – 93 deaths per 100,000 institutional deliveries compared to a national average of 82.7 (Ministry of Health Annual Health Sector Performance Report 2023/2024)– the urgency to act is undeniable. For years, families have grappled with a […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link World U.S President Biden blocks major steel takeover Outgoing US President Joseph Biden has officially blocked a Japanese company from buying the United States Steel Corporation, warning that foreign ownership would pose a danger to national security. Nippon Steel, the fourth-largest steelmaker in the world, had bid close to $15 billion to purchase the once-iconic American industrial powerhouse. But that takeover is now on the brink of collapse, as Benji Hyer reports. today6 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Western Cape police Hunt Suspects After Father and Daughter Shot Dead The Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects after a man and his daughter were shot dead inside their home in Delft on Friday night. Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg says according to reports the victims were at home when they heard gunshots on the outside of their house. He says unknown gunmen then entered the house, and shot the male and female before fleeing the scene: today6 January, 2025
