February 2025 - Page 18 of 137

High-Level Ministerial Participation at Africa’s Innovation Summit

African Ministers and officials for Education, Skills, ICT&Digital Economy from over 30 countries are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 28-30 April for the high-level forum: Innovation Africa 2025. Innovation Africa 2025 is being hosted by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under the patronage, HE Prof Berhanu Nega, Federal Minister of Education. Innovation Africa is firmly established as the continent’s number one high level ministerial forum where […]

25 February, 2025

World

Xi Reaffirms ‘No Limits’ Ties with Putin on War Anniversary

China's President Xi Jinping affirmed his "no limits" partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was their first phone call since US President Donald Trump upended American foreign policy with a sweeping pivot toward Moscow as he pushes for peace in Ukraine.

25 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, health ministry to Launch HIV Treatment Campaign in Soweto

S.A's Health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, is set to launch a new HIV treatment campaign at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Community Hall in Soweto, Gauteng, today. The campaign’s objective is to put an additional 1.1-million people, who are living with HIV but are not on treatment, on antiretroviral medication by the end of December. The department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale, says South Africa has 7.8-million people living with HIV and […]

25 February, 2025

Namibia

Criminal Gangs Target Vehicles at Windhoek Malls

Criminal gangs in Windhoek are increasingly targeting vehicles parked at shopping malls. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiweda reports that a recent social media video captured a gang breaking into a car at a Windhoek mall. The Windhoek City Police confirmed the incident, stating that the thieves left empty-handed. While speaking to Josia, Murapo stressed that aside from activating car alarms as essential to deter criminals for attempted break-ins, the […]

25 February, 2025

APO International

Network International appointed as Payment Processing Partner by MTN Group Fintech

Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as a Payment Processor – Issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s leading mobile financial services provider. This partnership marks a significant extension of Network's portfolio of issuer processing collaborations throughout the African continent. With a footprint spanning over 50 countries and serving over 250 financial institutions, Network International brings […]

25 February, 2025

South Africa

SA to Prioritize Development Financing in G20 Presidency

South Africa's National Treasury Director-General, Duncan Pieterse, says South Africa will use its G20 Presidency to address financing for development and tackle barriers to growth in developing countries. The Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meeting is taking place in Cape Town this week. The G20 members represent about 85-percent of the world’s gross domestic product and 75-percent of international trade. Pieterse says South Africa has signalled a strong intent to […]

25 February, 2025

Business / Economics

India-UK continue free trade negotiations in New Delhi

India and the UK are continuing their free trade agreement negotiations in New Delhi. British Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds kickstarted talks this week after an eight week hiatus. Though the two countries say they have much to gain from an agreement - they're in no rush to finalise a deal. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

25 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Queen Gawa-!Nas Urges Action on Street Children Crisis

/Khomanin Traditional Authority leader, Queen Gaoses Juliana Gawa-!Nas, has called on national leaders to take urgent action in addressing the plight of street children. Speaking at the Khomas regional memorial service for Founding President Sam Nujoma in Windhoek on Sunday, she emphasized the need for immediate intervention. Her remarks were featured in a NewsOnOne report by Envaalde Matheus. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch […]

25 February, 2025

APO International

G20’s Impact on African Regional Energy Development: A Focus on China

China’s growing influence in Africa’s oil and gas sector, particularly in exploration and production (E&P), continues to reshape the region’s energy landscape. At the heart of this expansion is China's strategic interest in securing energy resources to fuel its growing economy while advancing its Belt and Road Initiative. As the global energy transition accelerates, China’s engagement with Africa’s oil and gas sector has evolved, reflecting both a long-term investment strategy […]

25 February, 2025