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Psychologist calls for action on male mental health struggles

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a global call to deconstruct the stigma that discourages men and boys from seeking help. Clinical psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker says that while society often expects men to be stoic, many endure emotional struggles alone, issues that deserve recognition and support. Studies have shown that men are significantly less likely to seek help for conditions like depression and anxiety, with societal norms […]

11 June, 2025

Africa

U.S. pushes for Rwandan Troop withdrawal before DRC peace deal

The United States is brokering a peace initiative to end the conflict in eastern Congo by making the withdrawal of Rwandan troops a precondition for signing any peace agreement, according to diplomatic sources cited by Reuter. Washington’s draft agreement, reportedly drafted by U.S. officials, stipulates that Rwanda must remove its troops, weapons, and equipment before a peace deal can be finalised. President Trump’s administration hopes to tie the peace process […]

11 June, 2025

Business / Economics

South Africa’s manufacturing output falls sharply in April

SA manufacturing output drops. Photo: Reuters Statistics South Africa has reported that manufacturing production in April 2025 dropped by 6.3% year-on-year, marking the sector’s sixth consecutive monthly decline and its steepest fall since March 2024. According to Reuters, while production improved on a month-to-month basis—rising 1.9% from March—it failed to offset the significant annual contraction The downturn in April was broad-based. The food and beverages sector led the drop with […]

11 June, 2025

Uncategorized

The U.S. and China agree on trade framework

United States and Chinese delegates attending trade talks in the United Kingdom Photo: BBC The United States and Chinese officials have agreed on a framework to get their trade deal back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while, according to Reuters, offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions. Meanwhile, China and 53 African countries have called on nations, especially the […]

11 June, 2025

Africa

Namibia to assume AfDB alternate executive director role in 2025

Namibia will take up the role of Alternate Executive Director for the Southern Africa Group II Constituency at the African Development Bank (AfDB) starting 1 August 2025. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah says this appointment strengthens the country's role in AfDB governance and will involve coordination with Angola, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Erica Shafudah Photo: X Furthermore, this position involves participating in strategic decision-making to promote […]

11 June, 2025

APO International

MultiChoice Group’s focused interventions help to counter unprecedented headwinds

Amid an exceptionally challenging macroeconomic environment, MultiChoice Group (www.MultiChoice.com) continued to navigate external pressures through focused strategic interventions. Download Factsheet (PT): https://apo-opa.co/45fegNJ The Group delivered ZAR3.7bn in cost savings, well ahead of the revised ZAR2.5bn target set at the interim stage and almost double the ZAR1.9bn saved in FY24. A disciplined approach to inflationary pricing, with increases of 5.7% in South Africa and an average of 31% in local currency in […]

11 June, 2025

APO International

Orange Middle East and Africa and risingSUD join forces to facilitate the establishment and development of startups in the South of France

At the Viva Technology trade show in Paris, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com), represented by its CEO Jérôme Hénique, and risingSUD, represented by its President Bernard Kleynhoff, signed a strategic partnership to support the establishment and growth of African startups in the Orange Digital Center network in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the South of France. This three-year partnership aims to bring together innovation ecosystems in Africa, the […]

11 June, 2025

APO International

Angola takes a decisive step towards ensuring safer, more effective, and more accessible medicines and health technologies

Between June 3 and 5, the Angola Medicines and Health Technologies Regulatory Agency (ARMED), with technical support from World Health Organization (WHO) and funding from the European Union (EU), held a strategic meeting to monitor progress in implementing the recommendations made as part of the assessment of its regulatory maturity. The session was attended by 25 ARMED professionals and resulted in the drafting of the Institutional Development Plan (IDP), the […]

11 June, 2025

APO International

Correctional Services Committee Raises Concern About Department’s Projected R1.4 Billion Over-Expenditure

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has raised its concerns about the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) over-expenditure, which is projected to reach R1.4 billion. Yesterday, the committee heard that the department’s year-to-date expenditure for the period ending 31 December 2024 is R21,6 billion (78%), while projected annual expenditure is R29,2 billion against the adjusted budget of R27,8 billion, which will result in projected overspending of R1,4 billion. The committee […]

11 June, 2025