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Month: February 2025

1228 Results / Page 19 of 137

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One Month to Go Until the Congo Energy & Investment (CEIF) 2025
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APO International

One Month to Go Until the Congo Energy & Investment (CEIF) 2025

 With just one month remaining until the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment (CEIF) 2025, set to take place from March 24-26 in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo will host a dynamic program of discussions, keynote speeches, technical presentations and industry updates. Under the patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société nationales des pétroles du Congo (SNPC), CEIF 2025 highlights Congo’s expanding influence in Africa’s […]

today25 February, 2025

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Business / Economics

Apple announces big investment in US

Apple has announced a huge $500bn investment in the United States as it shifts more business to the US amid the Trump administration's new tariff regime. The tech giant announced it's hiring 20,000 Americans and building a manufacturing factory to produce servers for artificial intelligence. It comes as President Donald Trump imposes a 10% tariff on all products from China, where most iPhones are made. Benji Hyer reports.  

today25 February, 2025

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South Africa

Loadshedding at stage two until further notice in South Africa

Loadshedding has been reduced to stage two until further notice in South Africa, following the successful recovery of eight out of ten generation units that tripped over the weekend. A total of three-thousand-808-megawatts has been restored from the units that tripped. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says while the recovery of the emergency reserves is progressing well, further replenishment is required to reach sufficient levels:  

today25 February, 2025

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Namunjebo Talks Capturing Sam Nujoma’s Charismatic Presence

Former state photographer Maria Namunjebo reflects on photographing the late President Sam Nujoma, describing him as effortless to capture due to his charismatic smile and strong presence. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa, Namunjebo shared her experiences working with Namibia’s founding leader. Namundjebo also relayed to Ketemba, how Dr. Nujoma paid for her studies in Pretoria to upgrade her photographic qualifications:  

today25 February, 2025

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Environment

NamWater Reports Positive Inflows in Key Dams Across the Country

NamWater has reported significant inflows into major dams across the country following recent rainfall, boosting water security for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. According to the 24 February dam bulletin, Omatako Dam saw a substantial increase, now at 24.8% capacity, while Friedenau Dam reached 46.8%. The Otjivero Main and Silt Dams also recorded inflows, improving supply in the Gobabis region. In the south, Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest, rose to 81.2%, […]

today25 February, 2025

New report finds female genital mutilation / cutting in 94 countries
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APO International

New report finds female genital mutilation / cutting in 94 countries

 A new report has collated evidence of female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) in 94 countries, revealing how this harmful practice exists in more communities than previously recognized and the number of girls and women affected or at risk exceeds earlier estimates. Efforts to end FGM/C remain hindered by reluctance from governments to act, particularly in countries not widely associated with FGM/C. Other obstacles include weak legal protections, insufficient data, low […]

today25 February, 2025

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Africa

DRC PM Says 7,000 Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting Since January

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed around 7,000 lives since January, and according to Reuters reports, this is including both combatants and civilians, according to DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Speaking at a high-level Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, she reported that 3,000 deaths occurred in Goma, while 450,000 people were displaced after the destruction of 90 displacement camps

today25 February, 2025

Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I reaches Final Close at R1,4 billion
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Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I reaches Final Close at R1,4 billion

 Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital” or “the Fund”) (www.KholoCapital.com/), has reached final close at R1,4 billion in commitments, in order to make long-term mezzanine debt investments in small and medium sized businesses in Southern Africa (i.e., South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland). The funding provided to these businesses will positively impact communities and support economic growth, job creation, alleviation of poverty and advancement of transformation in […]

today25 February, 2025