APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the King of Belgium in Brussels Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with His Majesty the King of Belgium, King Philippe, at the Royal Palace of Brussels. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El- Shennawy, said the official reception ceremony included the Royal Guard of Honor in the palace courtyard. King Philippe was at the forefront to receive […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s suspended Police Minister has no recollection of political interference Senzo Mchunu has denied interfering in the work of the police, insisting under oath that he has no recollection of any instance of political interference. Testifying before the ad hoc committee, Mchunu said divisions within police leadership existed long before his appointment. today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Biker’s club pageant queen pioneers men’s mental health seminar By: Ellen Shihepo The Eengoshi Biker Club's Ms Eengoshi 2025, Motjaritje Tjamuaha (26) is advocating for men's mental health through a seminar set to take place on Saturday the 25th of October in Windhoek under the theme "Unchain the Silence, Unlock the Hope". Tjamuaha said the initiative aims to create a safe space for men to discuss issues such as suicide, addiction, domestic violence, vulnerability and healing. "Due to the […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Man wanted for wife and baby deaths By: Staff Reporter Police in Kavango West Region are looking for a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and son at Sipwi village. This is follows the discovery of remain of an adult woman, believed to be Anastasia Mbunze Hausiku (36), and her baby in the bush near Gcarhuwa village on 11 October. It is alleged that Hausiku and her baby left home in early August this […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link World Donald Trump cancels summit with Russia’s Putin The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies, citing Moscow’s lack of commitment to ending the war in Ukraine. The move follows the collapse of a planned Trump-Putin summit, which Trump said he cancelled because “it didn’t feel right.” today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Timo Thomas wins Senior Chef of the Year Top chefs competed in the 2025 NamChefs Chef of the Year Competition, celebrating culinary talent and creativity in the country. Young chef Isabella Adamson won the school category, while Elizabeth Shikongeni claimed both Junior Chef of the Year and overall winner titles. Timo Thomas was named Senior Chef of the Year. today23 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa The High Court in Pretoria orders SA’s Zuma to pay back millions in legal fees The High Court in Pretoria has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to pay back over 28.9-million-rand in legal fees unlawfully funded by the state for his personal corruption trial defence. If the amount is not settled within 60 days, Zuma’s assets may be attached and sold, including his presidential pension. today23 October, 2025
Namibia Stakeholders discuss Africa’s path to sustainable The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management, in partnership with the University of Rostock, and supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, has concluded the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek. We spoke to the Director of Science and Technology at SASSCAL, Dr. Budzanani Tacheba. today23 October, 2025
APO International Why 56% of Payroll Teams Can’t Keep Up with Modern Work Culture Working remotely has benefits, as does working from the office. Both concepts are part of changing workplaces. Rather than choosing sides, workplace cultures should evolve to embrace these new dimensions. But when companies still rely on old software, they lack the flexibility they need to grow—and payroll software is one of the surprising culprits. RTO? WFH? It's not a contest Tensions between working remotely and in the office are […] today23 October, 2025