insert_link APO International Eritrea: Agricultural Production in the Southern Region At an activity assessment meeting held on 27 January in Mendefera, it was reported that significant agricultural production was registered in 2024. The report was presented by the Department of Agriculture and Land in the Southern Region. Mr. Yemane Abay, Director General of the office, stated that the commendable achievements were the result of coordinated efforts by farmers and various Government institutions, combined with abundant rainfall. He indicated that out […] today30 January, 2025
Namibia Trump administration relists Cuba as a sponsor of terrorism https://youtu.be/Wax8Zr-Fip0 By: Ellen Shihepo US President Donald Trump’s administration reversed the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the blacklist as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST). The Cuban ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, says Cuba was prepared for the possibility that Trump might unilaterally reverse Biden’s decision and are ready to deal with it. Speaking at the EU and member states media dialogue in […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Fact Check, Africa Check discuss future of election monitoring Namibia Fact Check, in collaboration with Africa Check, held an election fact-checking coalition review conference in Windhoek on Wednesday. The purpose of the conference was to assess their efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation during the 2024 Presidential elections. Frederico Links from Namibia Fact Check stressed the importance of evaluating the coalition's response and discussing future strategies. He noted that as the elections approach, it […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Eskom settles with PWC in collapsed cost-cutting consultancy deal case S.A's Eskom has settled with PricewaterhouseCoopers in a case concerning a collapsed cost-cutting consultancy deal. The case sought to nullify a cost reduction contract known as the Capital Scrubbing engagement and recover payments made to PwC and subcontractor Nkonki. The project was also scrutinised during the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says management’s commitment to dealing with cases arising from the findings of the commission […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link World Fatalities confirmed in Washington plane-helicopter crash US authorities have confirmed there are fatalities after a commercial plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just out of Washington DC. At this stage the number of deaths is not known. A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today30 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Kombat Copper Mine to Suspend Operations for Nine Months The Kombat copper mine will cease operations at 16:00 on Friday, with a planned suspension lasting a minimum of nine months. This decision comes after recent pump failures resulted in underground flooding. Although Trigon Metals, the Canadian owners of the mine, have yet to make an official statement, Vice President of Corporate Development, Tom Panoulias, indicated that a press release will be issued shortly. Over 100 miners have already […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative wins Schwab Foundation Award The Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI) has been selected as a winner of the Schwab Foundation Awards 2025. Proforest’s (www.Proforest.net) Africa and Global Director, Abraham Baffoe, receives the award for Collective Social Innovators on behalf of ASCI today at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. The Schwab Foundation awards recognise outstanding social entrepreneurs and innovators who are driving systemic change around the world. The 2025 awards celebrate 18 social […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa UN warns of a health emergency in the DRC United Nations humanitarian agencies are warning of a region-wide health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the city". Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York. today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South African Unions Call for Review of Military Missions in DRC The Federation of Unions of South Africa is calling for a thorough assessment of all missions where South African National Defence Force soldiers are deployed. This is to ensure adequate resources and their safety. Thirteen SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fedusa says it hopes this loss of life would serve as a wake-up call for the […] today30 January, 2025
