February 2025 - Page 23 of 137

Ministry of Health with Support from World Health Organization (WHO) reactivates the Infectious Disease Unit (IDU) In Nimule to enhance cross border public health security in South Sudan

To improve capacity for treatment of infectious diseases and mitigate the risk of cross-border disease transmission, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has established and handed over an Infectious Diseases facility in the border of Nimule to the Magwi County Health Department. The new 15 bed capacity facility is designed to bolster the country’s healthcare system by providing necessary resources and infrastructure to manage […]

24 February, 2025

APO International

Invest in Early Childhood Development to Transform Uganda’s Economy

Despite ongoing global challenges and geopolitical tensions, economic activity in Uganda has remained robust. According to a new World Bank report, real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.1% in fiscal year 2023/2024 on top of 5.3% growth registered a year before. This growth has been broad-based with significant contributions from the service sector, particularly tourism, as well as the industrial sector including manufacturing and construction. The 24th edition of the Uganda […]

24 February, 2025

Namibia

CoW competes 38 building plans worth N$48.7 million in January

By: Hertha Ekandjo The City of Windhoek has completed 38 building plans worth N$48.7 million in January 2025 representing a 22.6% year on year (y/y) increase in the number of building plan completions and a 2.7% y/y increase in the total value of building plan completions. This displays a twelve-month 72.2% y/y increase in the number of building plans completed, as well as a 9.0% y/y increase in value terms. […]

24 February, 2025

Namibia

Traditional circumcisers unbothered by USAID suspension

https://youtu.be/CEy8m2T4UoY By: Ketemba Tjipepa Traditional circumcisers see no need to panic over the suspension of USAID, including circumcision initiatives. Male circumcision involves surgically removing the foreskin . Traditional circumcisers use knives or blades to circumcise, starting on babies as early as eight months. Manjeme Hepute is an elder who is well informed about traditional circumcisions. Hepute says traditional circumcisers will continue circumcising as they have for years, without funding […]

24 February, 2025

Namibia

African seismologists meet in Windhoek to boost regional seismic collaboration

By: Hertha Ekandjo Various African seismologist are currently attending a three day assembly in Windhoek, where they are discussing, collaborating and promoting better coordination on regional seismic monitoring. This is the 4th General Assembly of the African Seismological Commission (AfSC) being hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The assembly is focusing on, among other topics, the seismological network of Namibia and will review seismicity and earthquake events […]

24 February, 2025

APO International

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Reflect Growing Global Interest in African Mining

International mining stakeholders are increasing their access to Africa's mineral resources through joint ventures, acquisitions and stakes in local projects. Meanwhile, African countries and operators are leveraging these partnerships to enhance capital, accelerate project development and meet ambitious production targets. The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), taking place in Cape Town this October, will spotlight mergers and acquisitions (M&A), offering African projects a platform to showcase opportunities and providing global […]

24 February, 2025

Business / Economics

In S.A, BOSA says Lesufi to Spin Success in Gauteng SOPA

In S.A, Build One South Africa in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi will attempt to paint a picture of progress and success, when he delivers the state of the province address today. The party’s Ayanda Allie says Lesufi's 2024 address was filled with bold commitments, yet many remain unfulfilled, exposing a government failing to deliver on its promises. She says the premier will not address the failures in education, the […]

24 February, 2025

World

Germany’s CDU Wins Most Votes, Merz Likely Next Chancellor

Exit polls indicate that Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union won the most votes in the general elections, with Friedrich Merz most likely to be the next chancellor. The party claimed 28.8-percent of the vote in Sunday’s election, which is not a majority, meaning a coalition government will need to be formed. The far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, with a record 20.2-percent of the vote, and Chancellor Olaf […]

24 February, 2025

APO International

APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Invited as a Special Guest to Attend the Elective General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) in Algeria

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been invited as a special guest to attend the Elective General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), taking place on March 14-15, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria. The invitation, extended by ANOCA President Mr. Mustapha Berraf, underscores the strong […]

24 February, 2025