insert_link South Africa SA Parliament urged to end race-based tender costs The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) in South Africa is calling on Parliament to enact provisions in the Appropriations Bill that would eliminate Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) preference premiums, previously capped at 25% for contracts under R50 million, across R82 billion in public procurement. Gabriel Crouse, Legal Executive Director at IRR, emphasized the move would “scrap the BEE premium tax.” BEE premiums are additional payments, above the market price, made to […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Seychelles: Finnish Ambassador Bids Farewell His Excellency Mr. Pirkka Tapiola, Ambassador of Finland to Seychelles, paid a farewell courtesy call on President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House this morning, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission of just over three years. During the cordial meeting, President Ramkalawan expressed profound gratitude for Ambassador Tapiola's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Seychelles and Finland. The Head of State commended the Ambassador’s pivotal role in fostering strong diplomatic […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Launches Fresh Feed Project to Support Livestock Farming in Libya The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has launched the “365 Days of Fresh Feed” project in the Tajoura district of Tripoli, the capital of Libya, to support the development of the livestock sector and contribute to sustainable feed production. The “Hasılmatik: 365 Days of Fresh Feed” project was implemented by TİKA in cooperation with the Municipality of Tajoura. The project, introduced for the first time in Libya, is expected […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary General Expresses Unwavering Support to the Respect of Morocco’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, expressed his unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty and territorial integrity in Rabat on Tuesday. This position was expressed in the joint summary made public at the end of the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and Kao, who is on a working visit to Morocco from June […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Business Working Groups of the United States-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership Deepen Commercial Cooperation and Expand Opportunities for Mutual Prosperity Senior representatives of the United States and Nigerian governments, along with business leaders from both countries’ private sectors, convened in Abuja to officially launch the working group meetings of the United States–Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP). This landmark Partnership, established under a five-year Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2024 by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Nigeria’s former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, aims to deepen bilateral commercial […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary General Praises His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s Leadership in Advancing Socioeconomic Development in Morocco The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Mr. Kao Kim Hourn, praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s leadership in advancing social and economic development in Morocco, expressing his appreciation for the Royal initiatives for Africa. This position was expressed in the Joint Summary of Meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and ASEAN Secretary-General. In this document, Kao, […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Historic 16 billion password leak exposes global vulnerability A massive data breach has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest-ever such incidents in internet history. The Cybernews team, led by Vilius Petkauskas, has been investigating the incident since early 2025. They've uncovered 30 datasets ranging from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion user credentials each, covering accounts from Google, Apple, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, government services, VPNs, and more. "It was a hack attack of […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Breaking New Ground: SLB Field Engineer Oluchi Nwagboso’s Journey in Energy and Innovation Oluchi Nwagboso, a Field Engineer at SLB, is part of a new generation of talent driving innovation and sustainability in Africa’s energy sector, her story is one of curiosity, determination and a deep commitment to making a lasting impact both on the field and in the lives of others. Oluchi’s passion for energy was sparked at a young age. “It began with a high school project powering a lightbulb with […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Twenty years of service and still counting: Patrick Wokorach’s journey with World Health Organization (WHO) In 2005, a young man from northern Uganda walked into the offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) with a heart full of hope and a 60-day contract in hand. Today, 20 years later, Patrick Wokorach is still walking through those doors—now as a seasoned shipping assistant, a veteran of public health emergencies, and a living testament to resilience, dedication, and purpose. At just 27, Wokorach joined WHO as a […] today24 June, 2025