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Basketball Africa League and Afreximbank expand multi-year collaboration to Empower young professionals in Africa

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a leading pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade, on Saturday announced an expansion of their multi-year collaboration to launch a series of initiatives to empower young basketball professionals in Africa by improving their capabilities in finance and supporting the continent’s creative industries. The expanded collaboration was announced at the ongoing fourth […]

10 September, 2025

World

Mass protests planned in France as new Prime Minister takes office

Sebastien Lecornu (Bloomberg Photo: Chang Martin / SIPA / AP Photo) Around 100,000 people are expected to take part in protests across France on Wednesday as part of the “Block Everything” movement opposing the government and its budget plans. Hundreds of demonstrators have already been arrested at rallies nationwide. The demonstrations coincide with the official swearing-in of new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, following the collapse of François Bayrou’s government on […]

10 September, 2025

Africa

Africa’s green development hinges on predictable climate funding, says Tanzania

Second African Heads of State and Government Climate Change Summit held in Addis Ababa (Photo: dailynews.co.tz) Tanzania has called on the international community to meet its climate finance commitments, stressing that Africa’s pursuit of resilient and green development depends on urgent and predictable support. Speaking at a regional climate forum, Tanzanian officials said that not enough funding hampers efforts to combat climate change, develop renewable energy, and strengthen community resilience. […]

10 September, 2025

Africa

African financial institutions pledge $100 billion for green projects

Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Photo: nairametrics.com) African financial institutions have unveiled a plan that will mobilise over $100 billion to fund green projects to jumpstart economic growth. Key players, including the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, and Ecobank, committed to mobilising sustainable finance and aligning regulations at the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa. Bloomberg reported that the funding will support renewable energy expansion, strengthen regional value chains, […]

10 September, 2025

APO International

New Islamic Microfinance Toolkits Launched to Advance Financial Inclusion in Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Member Countries

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) and the IsDB Global Practice&Partnership (GPP) Directorate, through its Cooperation and Capacity Development Department (CCD), have officially launched a five-volume series of Islamic Microfinance Toolkits, aimed at strengthening inclusive financial ecosystems across IsDB Member Countries. The toolkits offer a comprehensive and practical roadmap for establishing, operating, monitoring, and regulating Islamic microfinance institutions. Developed through extensive research, field experience, inter-departmental collaboration, and stakeholder […]

10 September, 2025

Namibia

President urges traditional leaders to tackle rising suicide rates

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders (Photo: Namibian Presidency on X) As the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on traditional leaders to help address the country’s rising suicide cases. Speaking at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders, she revealed that 542 lives were lost to suicide in 2023/24, with 10 more reported in […]

10 September, 2025

World

Troops deployed in Kathmandu after violent protests

Armed soldiers took control of Kathmandu on Wednesday (Photo: Euronews.com) Troops have been deployed in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, following violent demonstrations on Tuesday that saw protestors set government buildings on fire. The unrest has forced several politicians to go into hiding amid escalating tensions. Authorities say the deployment will restore order and protect public property, while calling on citizens to remain calm.

10 September, 2025

Health / Medical

Ohangwena Governor calls for respect for people with disabilities

Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa (Photo: X) Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has urged that people with disabilities be treated with respect and dignity. Speaking at a seminar in Ongenga, she emphasized the need for greater inclusivity and understanding in all spheres of society. The event, which concludes tomorrow, brings together participants from across the region to discuss disability-related issues and promote empowerment. Governor Hamutumwa highlighted that fostering a culture of respect […]

10 September, 2025

World

Poland shoots down drones amid Russian attack on Ukraine

Polish leaders strategise (Photo: Reuters) Poland’s military says it intercepted drones that violated its airspace during a Russian assault on Ukraine on Tuesday. This is the first time Warsaw has engaged Russian assets directly since the war in Ukraine began in 2022. Senior fellow at the Centre for a New American Security, Jim Townsend, noted that the incursion signals a worrying escalation in the conflict and underscores the risks of […]

10 September, 2025