APO International ECOFEST Dakar 2025: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), UEMOA and the government of Senegal prepare for the second joint meeting of the regional and national organising committee The ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Senegal, will hold the second joint meeting of the ECOFEST Regional Organising Committee in Dakar from the 14th to 17th of October 2025. This meeting aims to consolidate preparatory efforts and ensure effective coordination between the regional and national organising committees, with a view to harmonious planning and a successful hosting of the ECOFEST Dakar 2025 Regional […] today13 October, 2025
APO International APO Group Selected as Emirates’ Public Relations Agency for Africa APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, has been selected by Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, as its public relations partner of record for Africa with immediate effect. Under the partnership, APO Group will support Emirates by providing strategic counsel, integrated public relations, and stakeholder engagement in South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia, Uganda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Congo, Guinea, Tanzania and Egypt. The collaboration is […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Business Expert Josef Sheehama Backs Pension Access to Ease Government worker Debt Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the urgent need for government employees to access their pension funds to settle mounting debt, citing the pressures of the current economic climate and rising financial distress among public servants. Speaking in an interview, Sheehama noted that excessive debt has been linked to mental health challenges and, in some cases, even suicides. Sheehama expressed support for government initiatives such as the pension-backed home loan scheme, […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia NAMDIA CEO Dr. Amupolo Terminated After Disciplinary Hearing The Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd Board has terminated CEO Dr. Alisa Amupolo, effective immediately, following an independent disciplinary hearing that found her guilty of two counts of gross negligence and one of gross insubordination, NAMDIA said in a statement late last week. The hearing, which began in November 2024, addressed operational decisions between April 2023 and July 2024 that led to business losses. Interim CEO Lelly Usiku will lead the […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activists Call for Urgent Delivery in Windhoek Settlements Social activist Shaun Gariseb says residents of Windhoek’s informal settlements are fed up with decades of unfulfilled promises from successive councils. He highlighted that areas like Tobias Hainyeko and Brendan Simbwame still lack basic services, including toilets, electricity, water, and police presence, despite a N$700 million budget for formalization. Activists plan to attend the upcoming community meeting to push authorities for real action. today13 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Business Expert Warns of Risks in Pension-Backed Home Loans. Business Expert Josef Sheehama has cautioned that pension-backed home loans, though a creative solution, may not solve affordability challenges and could endanger retirement savings if borrowers default. He suggested the government directly settle creditors while ensuring employees retain a portion of funds for financial security. today13 October, 2025
APO International The Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission concludes a productive working visit to South Africa amid the Inaugural Diaspora Week H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, the Deputy Chairperson has concluded a fruitful working visit to Pretoria, South Africa, marked by high-level political engagement, solemn remembrance, and a reinforced commitment to Pan-African solidarity. The Inaugural Diaspora Week initiated and hosted from 8 to 10 October 2025 by the Government of South Africa, under the theme “Promoting Socio-Economic and Cultural Rights as forms of Reparatory Justice,” anchored the Deputy Chairperson’s visit […] today12 October, 2025
APO International World Health Organization (WHO) and European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) provide essential aid for malnourished children in Somalia Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu – Somalia’s largest paediatric referral public hospital – is at the forefront of efforts to address severe acute malnutrition. Inside the stabilization centre, small hospital beds are lined up, each holding a child fighting not only hunger but illnesses like pneumonia, diarrhoea and dehydration. Nurses move quickly between them, administering essential medicines, checking oxygen and comforting worried mothers who have often walked long distances to […] today12 October, 2025
APO International African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates Seychelles’ President-Elect The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. President-elect Patrick Herminie on his electoral victory in the 2025 Presidential Elections in the Republic of Seychelles. The AUC Chairperson commends the people of Seychelles for their peaceful and orderly participation in this credible democratic process, which underscores the country's strong commitment to the rule of law and democratic principles. The AUC Chairperson also applauds the […] today12 October, 2025