April 2025 – Page 15 – Future Media News

Two killed by lightning in Zambezi Region

(Contributed Photo) By: Jackson Kunatela Two people died on Saturday after being struck by lightning in Zambezi Region. A Zambian man, identified as Musipili Katembo, died on the spot, while Katenda Ednar succumbed to her injuries at home after being discharged from the hospital. According to the police incident report, Katembo had brought water to three people sitting under a tree when it started to rain. After placing the water […]

28 April, 2025

APO International

Rwanda’s Swift Response to the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak: Exemplary Coordinated Partnerships in Action

In September 2024, Rwanda experienced its first-ever filovirus outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease, a severe and often fatal illness with case fatality ranging between 24% to 88%. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 September 2025 following investigations into a cluster of unexplained illnesses and deaths in Kigali. The situation posed a formidable public health challenge, with healthcare workers among the most affected, highlighting critical gaps in infection prevention and control […]

28 April, 2025

APO International

Turkish Doctors Continue to Heal in Tanzania

In cooperation with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Hands Giving Lives Association, a wide range of healthcare services, from outpatient consultations to surgical operations, was provided at Mnazi Mmoja and Kiwunge Hospitals in Zanzibar, Tanzania. During the healthcare organization carried out with the participation of a volunteer medical team, approximately 200 patients underwent surgical procedures in the fields of ophthalmology, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urology, and general […]

28 April, 2025

APO International

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Commends Uganda’s Leadership in Ending Eighth Ebola Outbreak

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) commends the Republic of Uganda for officially declaring the end of its eighth outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD). Since the last reported case on 2 March 2025 and the discharge of the final patient from the treatment centre on 14 March 2025, the country has recorded no new infections for 42 consecutive days. Health authorities reported a total […]

28 April, 2025

South Africa

Firefighters battle to contain Table Mountain wildfire

Photo Credit: Image courtesy of SABC Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning in the central and southern sections of Table Mountain National Park. Approximately 250 personnel from multiple agencies have been working tirelessly throughout the night to contain the blaze. The fire remains uncontained and is now dangerously close to Boyes Drive, above St James and Kalk Bay. SANParks spokesperson JP Louw stated that firefighters are focusing on […]

28 April, 2025

APO International

Salesforce Ignites the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution at GITEX Africa 2025 with Game-Changing Agentforce

Salesforce (www.Salesforce.com), a global leader in AI-powered CRM solutions, participates at GITEX Africa 2025 to demonstrate how its groundbreaking Agentforce platform is empowering African enterprises to harness the full potential of autonomous AI. The event marks a pivotal moment for businesses across the continent to experience firsthand how AI agents are transforming operations, customer engagement, and competitive advantage. Since its September 2024 debut, Agentforce has achieved remarkable adoption as Salesforce's […]

28 April, 2025

Namibia

President relieves Agriculture Minister of duties amid corruption allegations

State House, Auasblick President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Mac-Albert Hengari, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, from his position, effective 23 April 2025. The decision comes in the wake of mounting criminal charges against Hengari, who was arrested on Saturday in Windhoek. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Office of the President confirmed Hengari’s termination, explaining that the minister had failed to submit his resignation as […]

28 April, 2025

Business / Economics

TotalEnergies plans to invest multi-billion dollar investment

By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed TotalEnergies’ plan to invest in the country’s energy sector. CEO Patrick Pouyanné asked Nandi-Ndaitwah to start formal discussions on large-scale oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. The President's State of the Nation Address on Thursday emphasised the importance of foreign investment in driving national progress. Nandi-Ndaitwah described the TotalEnergies plan as timely and aligned with the nation’s development goals. “The sector in […]

28 April, 2025

APO International

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bids Farewell to the Sudan’s Ambassador

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to the State of Qatar Ahmed Abdel-Rahman Siwar Al Dahab, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in […]

28 April, 2025