insert_link APO International Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Prepares Members for Policy Shifts as President Trump Takes Office The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical minerals policy, is working closely with its members and partners to help navigate a potential shift in US policy as President Trump takes office today. The return of President Trump to the White House has been subject to much […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Deputy Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA’s) Dubai Office receives credentials of Consul General of The Republic of Ghana Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of MoFA Dubai Office met with H.E. Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu Amable Consul General of the Republic Of Ghana in Dubai and received her credentials. Al Qaseer welcomed the new Consul General and hailed the political, economic, commercial and investment relations that bind the two friendly countries, wishing her success in her duties. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates, Ministry […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Winners in the 2025 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards Announced Winners in the sixth annual Middle East&North Africa Stevie® Awards (https://StevieAwards.com/MENA), the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have been announced. The awards are sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry (https://apo-opa.co/3Ecca5w). The list of Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners is available at http://MENA.StevieAwards.com. The 2025 Middle East&North Africa Stevie Awards have recognized organizations […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Kaspersky study: Companies seek specialised expertise to combat Artificial Intelligence (AI) cyber threats As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey. In a new study the cybersecurity company revealed that 92% of IT and Information Security professionals surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region expect the use of AI by malicious actors to escalate over the next two years. This growing threat is […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Scrapping of National State Enterprises Bill In S.A, the DA says minister in the Presidency, Responsible for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, must scrap the National State Enterprises Bill. The bill released for public comment last Friday, has drawn sharp criticism from different sectors, arguing that the legislation could facilitate the sale of state-owned enterprises, and fails to improve the current state of affairs. The DA’s, Darren Bergman, says they unequivocally reject the creation […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link World Pakistan’s Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party plans to challenge a ruling in a graft case Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party says it will file an appeal to contest a recent ruling in a graft case that saw the jailed leader get 14 more years in jail. Khan, who has been in custody since 2023 on various corruption charges, has called the verdict 'politically motivated'. Hira Mustafa has more. today20 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Why fitness apps can pose privacy risks Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user (http://apo-opa.co/4hmV4jL), with some selling it on to others, such as insurance companies or even scammers. Here’s what you can do to stay fit and keep your data safe. An app that knows […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Two arrested in Namdia robbery and some stolen diamonds recovered Namdia Head Office An armed robbery took place at Namib Desert Diamonds on Saturday, during which an unspecified number of diamonds were stolen. The value of the stolen diamonds is still to be determined. In response, we reached out to Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota for an update on the ongoing investigation. "We have arrested two suspects, and we have recovered some of the diamonds," Mutota confirmed. "Our […] today20 January, 2025
Uncategorized B2Gold’s Wolfshag production to extend until 2027 By: Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia said exploration results indicate the potential to extend underground production at Wolfshag in 2027. The country manager said this will supplement the processing operations into 2032 when economically viable stockpiles are forecast to be exhausted. Roos said capital expenditures in 2025 at the Otjikoto mine are expected to total US$39 million, a slight increase from the total estimated capital expenditures in 2024. "We are […] today20 January, 2025