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Month: August 2025

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World

Hamas accepts temporary ceasefire proposal

Gaza City (Photo: Human Rights Watch) Hamas has agreed to a new proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, drafted by international mediators aiming to reduce violence and civilian casualties in the conflict-stricken region. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stressed that Israel will only consider a comprehensive agreement, signaling that any short-term ceasefire may not lead to a lasting resolution. Analysts warn that tensions remain high as both […]

today19 August, 2025

APO International

Seminar focusing on cultural heritage and identity

  The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a seminar on cultural heritage and identity for over 150 members of traditional dance and music groups from the Southern Region on 18 August in Asmara. At the seminar, Dr. Tsegay Medin, head of Archaeological Heritage Research at the Commission, gave a detailed briefing on the meaning and significance of culture, the tangible and intangible aspects of cultural heritage, and the role […]

today19 August, 2025

APO International

Low cost-high impact, affordable farming solutions for sustainable food security

  The rising cost of agricultural inputs especially inorganic fertilizers, is one of the issues impeding production among small holder farmers in Malawi, therefore affecting food security. Due to land degradation, farmers who cannot afford inorganic fertilizer often harvest barely enough food for household consumption. In response to the problem, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing the Land Use Planning and Sustainable Land and […]

today19 August, 2025

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Namibia

MVA Fund holds public consultations on Proposed Act changes

MVA Fund consultations (Photos: MVA Fund) The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund is engaging communities and stakeholders across Namibia on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act. A public consultation meeting took place in the Oshana region on Tuesday to gather input from residents, local leaders, and industry stakeholders. Helena Shilongo, Senior Manager for Claims at the MVA Fund, emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping policies that directly […]

today19 August, 2025

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Business / Economics

SA’s Numsa engages authorities to find buyers for shuttered Goodyear plant

Goodyear Plant, Kariega, South Africa (Photo: fullview.co.za) The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is in talks with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to identify strategic partners to take over the Goodyear South Africa plant in the Eastern Cape. The tyre manufacturing facility in Kariega closed its doors last Friday, resulting in more than 900 job losses and raising concerns about the economic impact on the […]

today19 August, 2025

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Africa

SADC calls for swift establishment of regional development fund

45th Ordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government, Antananarivo, Madagascar (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) The 16-member Southern African Development Community (SADC) has renewed its call for the rapid establishment of the SADC Regional Development Fund. The fund is intended to support regional integration, infrastructure development, and socio-economic growth across member states. SADC officials say that a functional development fund will strengthen economic cooperation, promote sustainable development, and […]

today19 August, 2025

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World

Myanmar schedules nationwide elections

Myanmar elections (Photo: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty Images) Myanmar will hold nationwide elections in December, raising concerns among critics about the credibility of the poll. Observers warn that the military-planned election in a country still embroiled in civil conflict is unlikely to be free or fair. The absence of a free media and the arrest of most leaders from Aung San Suu Kyi’s dissolved National League for Democracy (NLD) […]

today19 August, 2025

APO International

From genome to action: Building Sierra Leone’s next generation of genomic leaders for public health resilience beyond mpox

  Sierra Leone has taken an important step in strengthening its public health system by hosting a two-week national workshop on DNA sequencing and bioinformatics from August 4 to August 15, 2025 in Freetown. The training, held under the theme “From Genome to Action: Enhancing Mpox Surveillance through Sequencing and Bioinformatics in Sierra Leone,” was supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). It focused on building the country’s capacity to track and […]

today19 August, 2025

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South Africa

Africa’s richest country sees farm exports to the U.S. jump 26% before tariff hit

South African Citrus farmers (Photo: Reuters) South Africa’s agricultural exports to the United States saw a sharp increase in the second quarter, driven by a strong harvest and rising global commodity prices, reports Isaac Lukando. The growth underscores the sector’s resilience amid challenging global trade conditions. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen highlighted the industry’s robust performance, emphasizing its ability to navigate economic headwinds while contributing significantly to the national economy. The […]

today19 August, 2025