APO International Binance and Africell to explore crypto education and digital asset services in Africa Binance (www.Binance.com), the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, and Africell, a major African mobile network operator have announced their intent to collaborate on blockchain education, crypto literacy, and digital asset services across in Africa. Key areas of the proposed collaboration include: Crypto-as-a-Service: Exploration of crypto payment technologies, including Binance Link (https://apo-opa.co/4kGtEbr), to enable crypto payments and digital services through Africell platforms. Education Initiatives: Co-branded courses and […] today19 February, 2026
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Teen in Otjiwarongo Speaks Out After Alleged Police Beating Following Soccer Game A 15-year-old student, Luciano Xoagub, has shared with our news team a harrowing account of alleged police abuse following a school soccer game on February 13, 2026. The exclusive interview with OneAfrica TV reveals serious allegations of physical assault, intimidation, and administrative obstacles after the disappearance of a mobile phone during the game. Luciano, a student at Okarundu Junior Secondary School, explained that the incident began after school when he […] today19 February, 2026
Namibia Analab expands workforce with inauguration of new laboratory By: Selma Taapopi Analytical Laboratory Services has expanded its operations and now employs approximately 34 staff members, about 60 percent of whom are young people, marking significant growth from the four staff employed when it was established in 1997. The increase in staff follows the inauguration of a new laboratory in Windhoek on Wednesday, which will complement the company’s original facility in Walvis Bay. With more than 20 years of experience, the laboratory provides a range of microbiological and […] today19 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia LPM Rejects Oil and Gas Bill Amendments Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says the party opposes proposed amendments to the Exploration and Production Amendment Bill that would place the upstream oil and gas sector under presidential control, reports Namibia Business Review. Critics argue the move would weaken parliamentary oversight and reduce the authority of the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. Swartbooi instead called for stronger action against alleged corruption within the ministry and state-owned petroleum company Namcor. today19 February, 2026
APO International South Africa: Committee Lays Foundation to Safeguard Jobs in Television and Film Industry The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition yesterday laid the foundation for safeguarding jobs and restoring confidence in South Africa’s film and television industry. Following extensive engagements with stakeholders and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) yesterday, the committee has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue aimed at retaining existing jobs, creating new employment opportunities, and advancing inclusive economic development in the industry. The film […] today18 February, 2026
APO International South Africa: Agriculture and Land Committees Engage Departments on Restructuring Progress The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development held a joint meeting with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The portfolio committees were briefed on the outcome of the split of the former Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development into two departments, focusing on the allocation, distribution and coordination of the Cooperative Enterprise […] today18 February, 2026
APO International Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and FHI 360 Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Health Security and Advance Africa’s Health Sovereignty The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and FHI 360 today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health security, workforce development, and resilient public health systems across Africa. The MoU establishes a structured framework of cooperation aligned with the Africa CDC Strategic Plan (2023–2027), the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) Agenda, and the Lusaka Agenda, reinforcing shared commitments to sustainable, […] today18 February, 2026
APO International Japan funding enables World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance to displaced families in Rwanda The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over USD 666,000 (approximately RWF 970 million) from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and returnees in Rwanda. The contribution was announced today at a ceremony in Kigali attended by Mr. Kazuya Nakajo, Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, Mr. Ngoga Aristarque, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), […] today18 February, 2026
APO International Announcement of Winners of Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) eBook Reader Review Competition The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the winners of the IsDBI eBook Reader App Review Competition, an initiative launched to gather user insights to support the enhancement of the Institute’s digital reading platform. The competition invited users of the IsDBI eBook Reader, across the iOS, Android, and cloud‑based versions, to submit their evaluations addressing ease of use, interface/navigation, speed, reading features, and the library […] today18 February, 2026
