February 2025 – Page 115 – Future Media News

India-US FTA on the cards during Modi’s US visit

A Free Trade Agreement between India and the US could be on agenda as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the US next week. This comes as President Donald Trump has been pushing India to address its trade surplus with the US - calling New Delhi an unfair trading partner. Ishan Garg tells us more.

6 February, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek councillors won’t accept blame for Volker’s death

If the councillors argue that they found Windhoek as it is now, logical reasoning surely will tell us that nothing can be the same in four years. Either it deteriorates or improves. Wonder Guchu Maybe the name Theodor Volker does not mean anything to most people, especially the City of Windhoek councillors. By way of introduction, Volker is the 87-year-old man who drove through a flooded river in Windhoek on […]

6 February, 2025

APO International

Trump’s Aid Review is a Win for Africa – Nations Must Reject Aid and Handouts that Undermine African Oil & Gas (By NJ Ayuk)

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (wwwEnergyChamber.org). After President Trump announced a 90-day overseas spending freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "every dollar" must be "justified" by evidence that it makes the US safer, stronger and more prosperous. I acknowledge that stance may sound ungrateful. At first blush, many might counter that starving people have no agenda. Destitute parents still need to feed their children. Turning a […]

6 February, 2025

Science & Technology

South Korea blocks Chinese AI DeepSeek from government computers

South Korea's defence and trade ministries have blocked DeepSeek's access to work computers. It follows a request from the country's data watchdog for the Chinese AI startup to clarify how it manages user information. Laura Westbrook has more.

6 February, 2025

Environment

Researcher Urges Upgrades to Zambezi Tourist Attractions

German-based University of Cologne research fellow Mfundo Malilo has called on the government to enhance tourism sites in the Zambezi region. Malilo believes that improving these attractions will encourage visitors to extend their stays, boosting the local tourism industry. As reported by One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne correspondent, Terence Mukasa.

6 February, 2025

South Africa

SA Security Forces Ready for Peaceful SONA

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure of South Africa says it is confident that all necessary security deployments and plans are in place to guarantee a peaceful, safe, and secure State of the Nation Address. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the address in Cape Town this evening. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says no disruptions will be allowed and tolerated by law enforcement:

6 February, 2025

APO International

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Joins Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025 as Gold Sponsor, Supporting Nigeria’s Energy Investment Drive

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, is proud to participate in the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to making energy poverty history by 2030. Taking place from February 24–27 in Abuja, NIES serves as a critical platform for fostering collaboration and attracting investment to strengthen Nigeria’s energy sector. Under the theme, Bridging Continents: Connecting Investors […]

6 February, 2025

APO International

Oando’s Expansion in Africa’s Energy Sector to Take Center Stage at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 in Paris

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer will speak at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris this May. As one of Africa’s largest indigenous energy companies, Oando is experiencing significant growth, driven by its landmark acquisition of Eni’s Nigerian subsidiary last year and its recent expansion into Angola. In August 2024, Oando finalized the acquisition of a 100% shareholding in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) from Eni […]

6 February, 2025

APO International

Sierra Leone’s Energy Advancements Take Center Stage as Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Strategic Partner

The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL), the government agency overseeing the country’s petroleum resources, has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Strategic Partner. With AEW: Invest in African Energies serving as the continent’s premier platform for investment and energy discussions, PDSL’s partnership underscores Sierra Leone’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and highlighting its vast potential in the oil and gas industry. AEW: Invest […]

6 February, 2025