APO International Uganda: Legislators urged to prioritise funding to curb malaria Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have made a clarion call to Members of Parliament to give precedence to malaria prevention in the next budgeting cycle. The call was made at a high-level advocacy engagement with MPs, on gender-responsive malaria and health services, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the Parliament Conference Hall. According to Peter Mbabazi, the Board Chairperson of the Malaria Youth Champions Uganda (MYCU), the Public […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Citizens Urged to Support Miss Namibia As Human Rights Lawyer weighs in on Suzzy K Tribalist Commentary The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, via Interim Executive Director Linda Aipinge, has called on all citizens to fully support Johanna Swartbooi at Miss Universe 2025, condemning tribalism and emphasizing national unity. Human Rights Lawyer Norman Tjombe noted that Swartbooi may take legal action after content creator Suzzy K allegedly defamed her in a viral tribalist video. today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics TVET Policy Progress Reviewed in Swakopmund The Directorate of TVET under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is hosting an inception meeting in Swakopmund to evaluate the implementation of the 2021 National TVET Policy. Deputy Director for TVET, Ndakolute Abraham, provided insights on the meeting, highlighting its goal of ensuring the sector equips youth with future-ready skills while promoting growth, innovation, and sustainable development. today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Global Cloudflare Outage Hits Major Websites Several major platforms, including X, ChatGPT, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, went offline yesterday due to a worldwide disruption at Cloudflare. Downdetector was also briefly affected, while Local Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni weighed in on the crucial role Cloudflare plays in managing and securing web traffic. today19 November, 2025
APO International United Arab Emirates: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Jamal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the UAE. His Excellency wished the new Ambassador success in the performance of his duties and emphasized the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Eritrea: Remains of Ancient and Historical Heritage Discovered Mr. Temesgen Hagos, Head of Culture and Sports in the Adi-Keih sub-zone, reported that ancient and historical heritage has been discovered in Der’a, Adi-Keih sub-zone. The discovered heritage includes various artifacts such as a seal, amphora, cup, water container, as well as rock paintings and scripts. The ancient and historical heritage was found in agricultural land and construction sites. Noting that the area is rich in ancient heritage, Mr. […] today18 November, 2025
APO International Eritrea: World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment, as well as UN partners, has commenced the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week campaign under the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” The campaign is scheduled to take place from 17 to 24 November. At the launching event held on 17 November at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall […] today18 November, 2025
APO International United Kingdom (UK) Expertise Could Unlock Africa’s Next Energy Boom and Low-Carbon Growth The role of UK technical and service collaboration in Africa’s energy future was underscored at the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) in Aberdeen on Tuesday, where operators and industry leaders emphasized the strategic value of North Sea engineering, offshore delivery experience and workforce training for Africa’s next phase of growth. As African states work to accelerate gas monetization, streamline project execution and improve emissions performance, the UK’s mature ecosystem […] today18 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia MICT slams tribalism levelled against Swaartbooi By: Selma Taapopi Information and Communication and Technology has condemned all forms of tribalism and discrimination directed at Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, acting executive director Linda Iipinge said such behaviour goes against the values of unity, dignity and national pride upheld by the nation. Iipinge urged Namibians to support Swartbooi and recognise her accomplishments as she prepares to represent the country on […] today18 November, 2025
