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SAHPRA affirms quality of cancer medicines

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says all anti‑cancer medicines available in South Africa meet national standards for quality, safety, and efficacy. The statement follows a Lancet Global Health study that found poor‑quality oncology drugs in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon. According to SAHPRA spokesperson Yuven Gounden, a comprehensive internal review concluded that no registered cancer medication in South Africa was affected by the findings: […]

16 July, 2025

South Africa

ActionSA blasts Ramaphosa’s acting police minister appointment

South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu South Africa’s ActionSA party has sharply criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing Gwede Mantashe—currently Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources—as acting Minister of Police, raising concerns about the role of deputy ministers and constitutional propriety. The appointment comes in the wake of accusations against former police minister Senzo Mchunu, prompting his suspension and a judicial inquiry into alleged corruption. ActionSA’s Dereleen James described the […]

16 July, 2025

APO International

In Burkina Faso, cashew cultivation is a lever for sustainable and inclusive rural development

Launched in 2017 and completed in 2024, the Cashew Development Support Project in the Comoé Basin for REDD+ (PADA/REDD+) exemplified sustainable development. The project combined poverty reduction, ecological transition and the empowerment of women and young people, achieving a remarkable implementation rate of 95 percent. It has revitalised the cashew nut industry, Burkina Faso's third largest agricultural export after cotton and sesame. The PADA/REDD+ project received support from the African […]

16 July, 2025

Namibia

NamPol investigates rape allegation against sitting MP

The Namibian Police are investigating a rape allegation involving a former Cabinet minister who is now serving as a Member of Parliament. A 27-year-old woman—identified as the mother of the MP’s child—filed the complaint on 14 July, alleging that the incident occurred on 21 March 2025, in Windhoek. Deputy Commissioner Chrispin Mubebo confirmed that the case was registered under the Combating of Rape Act. Although the accused, according to […]

16 July, 2025

World

Nvidia chip ban lifted as rare earth talks reshape U.S.–China tech trade

Nvidia is expected to resume sales of its H20 AI chip to China after the U.S. Commerce Department eased a restriction imposed in April. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the move is tied to rare earth export negotiations, where China agreed to loosen controls on seven strategic minerals essential for clean energy and defence industries. The reversal follows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s meetings with former President Trump and Chinese officials. […]

16 July, 2025

South Africa

Social media drives South Africa’s voter engagement

South Africa, 15 July 2025 – Social media delivered unprecedented reach during the 2024 general elections, Electoral Commission of South Africa CEO Sy Mamabolo confirmed to Parliament's Home Affairs Committee. The IEC’s messaging campaign, which leveraged both organic and paid ads across platforms like Facebook, amassed over 203 million impressions and was further supported by SMS blasts, “Please Call Me” alerts, and live chat on the IEC website to assist voters […]

16 July, 2025

APO International

From Mine Shafts to Classrooms: How a Cobalt Mining Town is Reclaiming Childhood and Rebuilding Hope

Thirteen-year-old Beni Cial Yumba Musoya used to spend her days scavenging for cobalt under the scorching sun in the artisanal mines of Kolwezi. Today, she dreams of donning a white coat and saving lives. "I want to be a doctor," she says, smiling shyly from her wooden desk at Kasanda Primary School in Kasulo, a neighbourhood nestled in Congo’s mining heartland of south-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "I will build […]

16 July, 2025

APO International

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference & Exhibition Returns to Senegal in December 2025

The MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power Conference&Event returns to Dakar, Senegal in December at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf. The pre-conference will take place on December 8 and the main event will take place on December 9 -10 under the theme Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy for Inclusive Economic Development. The conference&exhibition aims to unite the MSGBC region through energy cooperation, supporting cross-border collaboration and shared development strategies […]

16 July, 2025

APO International

Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal

Climate change is a growing threat across Africa, with West Africa feeling its effects especially intensely. According to the ND-GAIN index, Burkina Faso (162nd out of 182), Senegal (144th), and Côte d’Ivoire (134th) rank among the most vulnerable countries. They face a dangerous mix of low capacity to adapt and high exposure to climate hazards. This vulnerability shows up in more extreme weather, worsening food insecurity, and growing precarity—particularly harming […]

16 July, 2025