insert_link World LA fires: 0% contained in unprecedented disaster Fire officials in Los Angeles say they still have no part of the 27,000 acre wildfires under control. More than 2000 properties and buildings have been destroyed and around 180,000 people have been told to evacuate. The city's mayor says high winds and droughts have created the "perfect storm". Ira Spitzer is in LA and has been surveying the damage. today10 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics World Bank Unveils Strategy to Boost Namibia’s Growth and Equity The World Bank has introduced its 2025-2029 strategy to support Namibia's economic growth and address inequality. This comprehensive plan emphasizes job creation and enhanced access to quality public services, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 and the Second Harambee Prosperity Plan for 2020-2025. The World Bank’s board of directors discussed the framework in a recent meeting, reaffirming its commitment to Namibia’s sustainable development. today10 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ANCYL President Engages Ndlozi Post-Resignation ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has revealed he has been in contact with former EFF member of parliament, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, following his resignation from Parliament. Ndlozi remains an ordinary member of the Orange Farm EFF branch. Speaking at the Progressive Business Forum Presidential Golf Day in Cape Town, Malatji did not disclose details of their discussions: today10 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Ministry of Mines and Energy Responds to Shell’s Orange Basin Write-Down The Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia (www.MME.gov.na) announces that multinational oil and gas company Shell will write down $400 million on an oil discovery made in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 39 in accordance with the company accounting principles. The discoveries were considered commercially unfeasible, with Shell citing technical and geological challenges. However, together with their partners Qatar Energy and Namcor, Shell will continue to explore […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Namibia: Shell Write Down Merely a Speed Bump, not a Road Block Energy major Shell has announced that oil discovered offshore Namibia in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 39 cannot be currently confirmed for commercial development. As such, the company will write down $400 million, citing technical and geological difficulties encountered at the license. While stakeholders deem this as a ‘blow to the country,’ the African Energy Chamber (AEC) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – considers this merely […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Cameroon Suspends Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Harming Gender-Based Violence Survivors The Cameroonian government in December suspended the activities of four nongovernmental organizations for three months, without any warning or legal basis, in a move that is harming victims of gender-based violence. As one of these organizations provides services to support gender-based violence survivors, its abrupt suspension affected survivors’ access to support and resulted in some survivors being forced onto the streets when the offices and facilities, including shelters, were sealed by government […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link APO International Kenya: Deputy President Evaluates Taifa Care Progress at Kenyatta National Hospital On Wednesday, 8th January 2025, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki visited Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to evaluate the implementation of the Taifa Care program under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative. During the visit, the Deputy President engaged with patients and healthcare workers to identify areas requiring further improvement in service delivery. The Taifa Care program has made significant progress, with 17 million Kenyans now registered under the Social Health Authority […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresitend gwa Ghana a langekwa Omupresitend gwa Ghana John Dramani Mahama okwa langekwa metiyali,sho a sindana omahogololo mu December gwa piti. Onzonkundana yo Xinhua oyati Mahama okwati elangeko lye olyuulike epandja epe mondjokonona yoshilongo,nolya kalelapo ompito ya pumbwa oku yumudhapo oshilongo momikalo dha yooloka. Tuuvaneke kutya epangelo lye otali ka yamukula okwaahena iilonga mokati kaagundjuka,paku yela uukumwe noshikondo shopaumwene,okweetapo iilonga noondjambi tadhi futu nawa. A valwa mo 1958 ,Mahama okwa longa onga omupresitend gwa Ghana […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link APO International “Mama Jasiri” Education and Production Workshop Opens in Tanzania with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency’s (TİKA) Support The “Mama Jasiri” Education and Production Workshop, a development project supported by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), was inaugurated with a ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Implemented in collaboration with the African Culture House Association, the project aims to empower women to play a more active role in economic and social life. Through the “Mama Jasiri” Project, women are gaining both education and employment opportunities by transforming the […] today9 January, 2025
