insert_link APO International Wärtsilä Energy Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 as Africa Pursues New Power Capacity Christoffer Ek, Director for Decarbonization Services at Wärtsilä Energy, will join the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum 2025 in Paris this May, bringing his expertise in sustainable energy solutions and decarbonization technologies to the forefront of Africa’s energy transition. Wärtsilä Energy, a global leader in smart technologies and services for the energy industry, has been at the cutting edge of decarbonizing energy systems through its innovative solutions. The company […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activists Slam ACC Over Redforce Probe The Katutura Rate Payer’s Association's Shaun Gariseb, has accused the Anti-Corruption Commission of delaying the Redforce investigation while swiftly arresting minor offenders. They urge the ACC to send the Windhoek case to the Prosecutor-General and advise residents not to engage with Redforce without proper documentation. In Okahandja, activists are gathering evidence, while in Gobabis, they accuse the ACC of shifting responsibility. Concerns have also been raised over 17 shredded bags […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, ANC calls for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget In S.A, the ANC Veterans' League is calling for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget. ANC Veterans' League president, Snuki Zikalala, says the government should avoid drastic expenditure slashing and must also be mindful of the sentiment of citizens, who struggle with high unemployment and the ongoing high cost of living. Meanwhile, the DA says it refuses to be held hostage or intimidated by the ANC’s blatant […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link APO International Elephant Trade-Services Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) pleased to support the University of Toronto’s Team at the 2025 Canadian Mining Games The Canadian Mining Games is an annual competition providing an opportunity for mining engineering students from across Canada to showcase their mining knowledge, problem-solving and adaptive capabilities through a variety of challenges. “By sponsoring our team, Elephant Trade-Services DRC is playing a vital role in supporting the next generation of mining engineers while gaining exposure to Canada’s top talent in the field,” said team captain, Feroz Shah. “Your support will […] today3 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa Activists Warn Against Afriforum and Solidarity’s “Destructive Game” In S.A, the Activists and Citizens Forum says Afriforum and Solidarity are busy with what it calls, a dangerous and destructive game. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the organisations are busy opening old wounds inflicted by their Apartheid leaders. Adding that the victims of apartheid are trying very hard not to be vengeful against their perpetrators: today3 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics China factory activity picks up, showing economy’s resilience in face of tariffs China's manufacturing activity picked up last month, indicating economic resilience in the face of US President Donald Trump slapping more tariffs on China's exports. The latest data comes as policymakers are expected to announce that they'll push China's official budget deficit target to the highest in over three decades. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Africa Uganda Confirms Second Ebola Death as Outbreak Spreads Reuters reports indicate that a four-year-old child has become the second Ebola patient to die in Uganda, according to the World Health Organization, citing the country’s health ministry. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 10. Uganda declared the outbreak in January following the death of a male nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. today3 March, 2025
insert_link World Trump makes English official language of US Donald Trump has made English the official language of the United States. The US President signed an executive order over the weekend rescinding a decades-old policy that required government bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. Benji Hyer reports. today3 March, 2025
insert_link Environment Environmental Groups Reject Offshore Drilling Proposal in S.A The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise in S.A are rejecting the proposed draft scoping report on offshore oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern part of the Deep-Water Orange Basin, off the West Coast. The Green Connection Neville van Rooy says the project impacts on the country’s commitment to address the climate crisis and move toward a just energy transition. today3 March, 2025
