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Nigeria Grants Tanzania Air, A Foreign Carrier Operating Permit

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCCA) has granted a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit to Air Tanzania to commence scheduled flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos. Commencement of direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria will ease connectivity and boost business, investment and tourism, thereby strengthening existing ties between our two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria.

14 August, 2025

Business / Economics

Scale of opportunities in the oil and gas sector immense

The third Oil and Gas Conference is underway at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, drawing industry leaders, government officials, and investors for four days of discussions on Namibia’s growing energy sector. The event, which concludes on Friday, is being covered by Future Media’s Angie Scholtz. Speaking during one of the panel discussions, Angelique Peek from RMB Namibia noted that the scale of opportunities in the sector is immense. “One project, […]

14 August, 2025

World

NGOs accuse Israel of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza

Aid trucks have been allowed to enter Rafah from Egypt after a months-long blockade. (Photo: Ahmed Sayed/Anadolu/picture alliance) More than 100 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have issued a joint statement accusing Israel of obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza through what they describe as a restrictive registration process for aid agencies. The groups argue that these measures are severely limiting the delivery of food, medicine, and other essential supplies to civilians […]

14 August, 2025

Africa

M23 rebels seize control of coltan nine in DR Congo

A new report has revealed that M23 rebels are in control of Rubaya, one of the world’s largest coltan mines, which produces about 15% of the global supply. According to Reuters, locals manually dig the mineral, earning only a few dollars a day, before it is shipped to Asia for processing into tantalum, a high-demand metal used in electronics and aerospace industries. The United Nations says M23 has been plundering […]

14 August, 2025

Business / Economics

South African government advances support for auto industry

Mercedes-Benz factory in East London, South Africa (Photo: agoa.info/data) South Africa's Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is advancing measures to support the automotive industry as it faces potential headwinds from US tariff policies. Speaking at the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers Show in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Tau confirmed that amendments to the Automotive Production Development Programme Phase 2 (APDP2) for electric vehicles […]

14 August, 2025

Health / Medical

Over 360 patients regain sight in Omusati eye surgery campaign

Dr. Helena Ndumbe Ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume and her medical team have restored the sight of more than 360 elderly patients during the Omusati Surgical Eye Campaign, organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Services at St Martin Roman Catholic Hospital in Oshikuku. The initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to reduce preventable blindness and improve access to specialist healthcare in rural communities. Dr. Ndume, internationally recognised […]

14 August, 2025

Environment

Greece struggles with multiple wildfires caused by heatwave

GreeWildfires in Albania forced people to evacuate their homes on Monday (Photo: BBC) Firefighters across Greece are battling multiple wildfires as the country endures a severe heatwave, with over 152 new fires reported in just the past three hours. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from high-risk areas, as temperatures soar above 40°C. According to Sky News, nearly 4,850 firefighters, supported by helicopters and ground crews, are actively engaged in […]

14 August, 2025

APO International

Energean Deepens African Gas Focus Ahead of Silver Partnership at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

International hydrocarbon exploration and production company Energean will participate as a Silver Partner at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The company enters the conference with a deepened focus on Egypt’s natural gas sector. The company aims to optimize its offshore concessions in the country and plans to integrate its three existing licenses […]

14 August, 2025

APO International

Protecting the future: annual review meeting of Ethiopia’s The Ethio-Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) project

The Ethio-Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (EPPR) Project held its first Annual Review Meeting from 9 to 11 July 2025 in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The review brought together high-level government officials, technical experts, UN representatives, and other partners committed to advancing Ethiopia’s pandemic preparedness through a unified One Health approach. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), Animal Health Institute (AHI), […]

14 August, 2025