insert_link World North Korea prepares for stronger nuclear forces Kim Jong Un, in a photo released by state media, watches from a red carpet during a send-off for young workers drafted into flood reconstruction. Photo: KCNA/AFP/Getty Images North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his intention to strengthen the country's nuclear capabilities this year, according to state media reports. This announcement comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned plans to reach out to Kim, raising hopes […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Mission 300 summit in Tanzania addresses Africa’s electricity access Leaders from government, development organisations, the private sector, and civil society gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28, 2025, for Mission 300: The African Energy Summit. The summit aims to strengthen global efforts to improve electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa. Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, CEO Rémy Rioux AFD’s €1 Billion Commitment to Energy Access The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group has […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical South Africa’s Health Minister to hold talks over U.S. PEPFAR funding freeze South Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that he will soon meet with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to discuss the U.S. decision to freeze funds for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The freeze is part of a review process to assess whether the funding aligns with former President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. PEPFAR contributes 17% to South Africa's 44.4-billion-rand budget dedicated to combating […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NCCI to elect business leaders and representatives across all 14 regions NCCI President Bisey Uirab Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Bisey Uirab has announced that their extraordinary meetings will be held at branch levels in towns across all 14 regions to elect business leaders and representatives for the Chamber’s 29 branches. Uirab urged private sector stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and managers to actively participate in the chamber's structure to enhance business representation at all levels. today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Shri S.R.H. Fahmi appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Togolese Republic Shri S.R.H. Fahmi (YOA: 2008), presently Director in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Togolese Republic. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India. today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International African Energy Meets Mining: Top 5 Reasons to Attend African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – held under the theme, From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth – will highlight the continent’s focus on advancing local beneficiation and industrial development. Organized by Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), AMW brings together global mining and energy stakeholders to explore and maximize the opportunities arising from the energy-mining nexus within Africa. Explore Africa’s Mining Potential Africa is home to 30% of the world's critical minerals, […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Court orders seizure of Amupanda’s assets The High Court of Namibia has issued a legal order against Affirmative Repositioning Movement leader Job Shipululo Amupanda, authorising the seizure of his movable property to settle an outstanding debt. The order, related to case number HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH-2021/02075, instructs the Deputy Sheriff for the district of Windhoek to attach and auction Amupanda’s assets to recover funds owed to the execution creditors. AR Movement President, Dr. […] today29 January, 2025
Uncategorized US calls for immediate truce as violence escalates in Goma, DRC MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan The United States has called for an immediate truce in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the city of Goma struggles under the ongoing assault by M23 rebels. A top United Nations official has warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating, with hospitals overwhelmed, dead bodies in the streets, and a sharp increase in sexual violence, rape, and looting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International SLB Inaugurates Performance Center in Africa SLB (NYSE: SLB) (www.SLB.com) today announces the opening of its Africa Performance Center, located in Luanda, Angola. The center will serve as a collaborative hub for industry stakeholders providing access to innovative solutions across digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI), oil and gas, and new energy sectors within Angola and Africa. The 3,200 sqft state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step in SLB’s commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation and development of human capital […] today29 January, 2025
