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Month: August 2025

920 Results / Page 44 of 103

APO International

President Ramkalawan Inaugurates New Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities

  President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, presided over the official opening of the Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at North East Point Monday afternoon.  The Vocational Training Centre offers empowerment opportunities and inclusivity programs to individuals with disabilities, building their confidence and independence to enable them to thrive in society. The facility was constructed at a cost of SCR 4.9 million by Turnkey Solutions Pty Ltd, reaffirming […]

today18 August, 2025

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Sport

New Zealand reclaims No. 1 spot as Springboks slip after stunning loss

Photo: The New Zealand Times For the first time in four years, New Zealand has reclaimed the number one spot in the world rugby rankings, following their emphatic 41-24 win over Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener. The victory propelled the All Blacks ahead of South Africa, who have dropped to third place after a shocking 38-22 loss to Australia, despite leading by 22 points. Ireland now sits second on […]

today18 August, 2025

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Namibia

Namport cancels Lüderitz oil and gas tender

Port of Lüderitz (Photo: Namport) The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has abruptly cancelled a pre-qualification tender for a new oil and gas supply base at Lüderitz, just days after the process was launched. Namibia has become a rising exploration hotspot following major offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, Galp, and Rhino Resources. With plans to deliver first oil by 2030, Lüderitz has been earmarked as the country’s future energy hub. The […]

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South Africa

BOSA calls for Marikana Memorial Day to honour fallen miners

Build One South Africa (BOSA) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to officially declare 16 August as Marikana Memorial Day, to be observed annually in remembrance of the 34 mineworkers who were killed during the Marikana tragedy 13 years ago. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons said the massacre, which also left 78 others injured, took place on 16 August 2012 after miners protested against poor living conditions and low wages. He stressed […]

today18 August, 2025

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World

Israeli military approves plans to seize Gaza City

Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press via New York Times The Israeli military has approved plans for the seizure of Gaza City, intensifying preparations for a potential offensive despite growing public opposition. The move signals Israel’s intent to escalate its operations, even as international and domestic voices urge restraint over concerns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Observers warn that a full military takeover of the city could have far-reaching consequences […]

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Business / Economics

Business Leadership SA says structural reforms key to solving unemployment crisis

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has warned that the country’s unemployment rate of 32.9 percent signals an economy “suffocating” under structural inefficiencies. The business lobby group says urgent reforms are needed to reverse the crisis. The organisation recently launched its Reform Tracker, a tool designed to monitor the government’s progress in implementing priority reforms across the economy, governance, and criminal justice. BLSA chief executive officer Busisiwe Mavuso said persistently high […]

today18 August, 2025

APO International

Coding against the odds: Redefining stereotypes through African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in Rwanda

  From 23 July to 4 August 2025, UN Women, in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), and the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), held the third edition of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) coding bootcamp in Rwanda. This year’s camp hosted 120 high-achieving girls from varied backgrounds and districts across the country, including those living with disabilities. […]

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Business / Economics

Swakopmund to host Global Policy Forum on inclusive finance

Photo:afi-global.org More than 700 policymakers, regulators, and development partners are set to converge in Swakopmund for the 2025 Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit, beginning this week, will focus on advancing inclusive finance and fostering stronger international collaboration in financial policymaking. The forum will bring together key players from across the globe to discuss strategies aimed at improving access to financial services, particularly for […]

today18 August, 2025

APO International

President Ramaphosa receives briefing from President Putin

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in Anchorage, Alaska in the United States of America.  President Putin expressed satisfaction with the manner in which his talks with President Trump proceeded and the emerging alignment on the peace process.  President Ramaphosa appreciated the […]

today18 August, 2025