February 2025 – Page 132 – Future Media News

Liberia: President Boakai Declares Monday, February 3, as “World Wetlands Day”

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has issued a proclamation declaring Monday, February 3, 2025 as World Wetlands Day to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, Liberia will celebrate the Wetland day 2025 in Marshall, specifically Marshall City, Margibi County, Republic of Liberia, under the Theme: “Protect Wetlands for our common future” on February 3rd, since February […]

3 February, 2025

Africa

Rwanda denies SADC’s accusation of involvement in DRC war

By: Hertha Ekandjo Rwanda has rejected accusations against its Defence Force (RDF) made in the statement of the Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held on January 31, 2025. In a statement issued on February 2, 2024 Rwanda’s ministry of foreign affairs noted that the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) defends Rwanda's borders from threats and protects civilians, it does not attack civilians. The statement read […]

3 February, 2025

Business / Economics

NUST, MTC & NIFA to launch Namibia`s first Bloomberg Finance Lab

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in collaboration with Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), has announced the opening of Namibia’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab at NUST in Windhoek at the HighTech Transfer Plaza Select (HTTPS). The lab, set to open in February 2025, will be equipped with 12 Bloomberg Terminals, providing real-time data, analytics, and electronic trading tools. […]

3 February, 2025

APO International

Canon places in top 10 for 41 years running in United States (U.S.) patent ranking and ranks first for the 20th consecutive year among Japanese companies

In 2024, Canon (Canon-CNA.com) ranked ninth in the number of patents registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), placing it in the world's top 10 for 41 consecutive years, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a US-based patent research firm. Moreover, Canon ranked first among Japanese companies for the 20th consecutive year. Canon emphasizes the importance of obtaining patents not only in Japan but also internationally. It promotes […]

3 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Expert says African leaders must rethink their reliance on foreign aid

African leaders must rethink their reliance on foreign aid and focus on economic self-sufficiency. That’s according to Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, who argues that Africa should take lessons from U.S. policies under President Trump. he adds that while America prioritizes its own economic interests, African nations must strengthen regional integration, boost trade, and reduce dependence on external assistance. He warns that the U.S. has responded aggressively to […]

3 February, 2025

South Africa

ActionSA KZN Slams Ongoing Medicine Shortages in Public Hospitals

ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal says it is outraged by the ongoing shortage of essential medication in government hospitals and clinics, a crisis that puts thousands of lives at risk. This comes as the Department of Health has allegedly informed healthcare facilities that, due to budget constraints, medication will only be replenished in April. ActionSA’s, Zwakele Mncwango, says Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, must take full accountability and immediately provide the public […]

3 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Mexico, Canada, and China have announced retaliatory tariffs against the US

Mexico, Canada, and China have announced retaliatory tariffs against the US. This comes after president Donald Trump said a tax of 25-percent on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional ten-percent tax on Chinese goods will come into force on Tuesday. Canada and Mexico have both announced retaliatory tariffs of 25-percent on US goods. China says it will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation. Canadian prime minister […]

3 February, 2025

World

UNICEF Alarmed by Impact of Relentless Attacks on Ukraine’s Children

The United Nations Children’s Fund has expressed alarm over relentless attacks on populated areas in Ukraine and their devastating impact on children. In Poltava, a missile strike on a residential building reportedly injured three children, while at least four others were wounded in Kramatorsk, Sumy, and Synelnykove. In the first two weeks of January alone, over one-thousand-600 people, including children, fled their homes in Donetsk and Kharkiv. UNICEF has emphasised […]

3 February, 2025

APO International

Former Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Executive Board Member Sanjeev ‘SG’ Gupta, Joins APO Group as Senior Advisor to the Founder and Chairman

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjeev ‘SG’ Gupta as Senior Advisor to its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com). In this role, Mr Gupta will assist APO Group in guiding African governments and corporations to harness the power of public relations and strategic communication to attract vital investments, amplify their competitive advantages, and unlock their […]

3 February, 2025