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U.S Senate confirms Kash Patel as new FBI director

Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist to U.S President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The final vote was 51-49 with all Senate Democrats opposing him along with two republican senators - Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Maine's Susan Collins. Kate fisher reports from Washington

21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Don’t let Pohamba’s tears over Nujoma’s death go to waste

A mother's tears are not those of weakness, but when a father cries, something big would have happened because fathers are known to hold back tears and act strong. Wonder Guchu Tears mean different things to different people. Tears also represent different emotions at different times. A mother's tears are easy to accommodate even when they are tears of pain. Traditionally and biologically, mothers are known to shed tears on […]

21 February, 2025

APO International

Saudi Arabia Expands Energy Ties with Africa: A Look at Key Investments, Partnerships

Earlier this week, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud signed an agreement to develop an executive plan for energy efficiency cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties in the energy sector and fostering sustainable development. This follows another significant development in September, in which Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly secured a $5 billion pledge from Saudi Arabia’s PIF, representing […]

21 February, 2025

APO International

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Fuel Regional Investment as Southern Africa Advances Oil & Gas (O&G) Development

From significant oil deposits in Namibia’s Orange Basin to untapped potential in South Africa to gas frontiers onshore Zimbabwe and developments in Mozambique and Angola, Southern Africa has emerged as a highly-promising oil and gas market. However, to unlock the full potential of the industry, investors need to rally, providing the much-needed capital and technology to boost energy development across the region. African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies – […]

21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

“A great loss to Namibia,” says Pohamba on Nujoma

By: Nduuvundi David Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba said he has lost a good friend, a leader of the Namibian Nation and founding president. Pohamba, who was speaking during Nujoma's first memorial service at Etunda village, Okahao constituency, said he met Nujoma 63 years ago, while in Angola Thus, Pohamba indicated that his last visit to Nujoma was while hospitalized in Windhoek two weeks ago and was made to realise […]

21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Gabi Schneider Full Interview on Sam Nujoma

https://youtu.be/D5U9ri6LYE8 By: Selma Taapopi Future Media's One Africa TV talks to Dr. Gabi Schneider who co-supervised Nujoma's thesis titled Copper: Its geology and economic impact on development in Namibia, Zambia and DRC. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

21 February, 2025

APO International

Uganda: Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval

Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on approval of the waivers. The report presented by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Amos Kankunda on Thursday, 20 February 2025 highlighted the tax liabilities of various universities and private businesses that had applied for waivers. The exemptions, granted […]

21 February, 2025

World

Pakistan Denies Harassment of Afghan Refugees

Pakistan has rejected claims that Afghan refugees are being harassed and intimidated as part of a wider crackdown on illegal migrants in the country. Islamabad is in the middle of carrying out a mass repatriation drive, with an aim to expel millions of Afghans in the coming months. The latest controversy is only the latest flash point between the neighbours. Hira Mustafa has more.

21 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Former President Pohamba Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says he has lost a dear friend and a great leader following the passing of Founding President, Sam Nujoma. Speaking at Nujoma’s first memorial service at Etunda village in the Okahao constituency, Pohamba recalled meeting Nujoma 63 years ago in Angola. He also shared that his last visit to Nujoma was two weeks ago while he was hospitalized in Windhoek, saying it made him realize how […]

21 February, 2025