A tribute to Franz Beckenbauer: 1945-2024

Franz Beckenbauer was a legendary figure in German and international football for decades, first as a player, then as a coach and later as an official. Born in Munich, he joined Bayern Munich as a youth player before they became the dominant force they are today, eventually helping them to win four Bundesliga titles, the DFB Cup four times, the UEFA European Cup three times and the UEFA Cup […]

January 9, 2024 3

Namibia

Commander appeals for support for police officers during festive season operations

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) commander for the Oshikoto Region, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has called on private companies to donate food to the police during the festive season. Kalompo-Nashikaku was speaking at Omuthiya on Wednesday after receiving a donation of food items from the owner of Okaale Complex, Helena Nekomba. She urged other companies to emulate the example. “We have 11 teams camping in the bush, trying to stop theft […]

December 21, 2023 32

Business / Economics

Unpacking FinTech: A financial journalism deep dive

By Angie Scholtz 1. INTRODUCTION: The world over, the inclusion and advancement of technology in the financial services sectors and markets have become more and more prevailing to the extent where the accepted acronym for this has been determined to be FinTech which essentially relates to Financial Technology as a designated term. The world is aware of the various levels of information technology infrastructure in various countries which would by […]

December 21, 2023 42

Health / Medical

What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin

Bianca Tod, Stellenbosch University Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person’s DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens can be overwhelming. Health & Medicine editor Nadine Dreyer asked dermatologist Bianca Tod what to look for in sun protection. What are the dangers of too much exposure to the […]

December 19, 2023 23

APO International

Rising threats: Cybercriminals unleash 411,000 malicious files daily in 2023

Kaspersky’s (www.Kaspersky.co.za) detection systems discovered an average of 411,000 malicious files every day, which is an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Particular types of threats also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in attacks involving malicious Microsoft Office and other types of documents. Attackers leaned towards more dangerous tactics, such as utilising backdoors to infiltrate systems undetected. These insights, detailed […]

December 14, 2023 2

APO International

The future of football is designed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the industry’s leaders meet at World Football Summit

The second edition of World Football Summit Asia (https://Asia.WorldFootballSummit.com/) kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a stellar gathering of leaders of the football industry who seek to draw a better future for the world’s most popular sport; more than 1,200 attendees from over 70 countries in the country's first event of its kind, including representatives from Saudi Arabian sport, governing bodies and institutions, top-tier international football clubs, and […]

December 12, 2023 3

Africa

Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Progress in visa openness in Africa to ease cross border travel, boost trade, investment and regional integration

Rwanda becomes latest African country to offer visa-free access to all Africans; continent has bounced back from setbacks due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3RegmVo Africa is making strides in its visa openness policies boding well for cross border travel, ease of movement and trade in 2024 and beyond. The Africa Visa Openness Index 2023, published on Tuesday, reveals much progress since the seventh edition of the report […]

December 12, 2023 17

APO International

First finalists for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 revealed

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) has announced the finalists in the women’s and men’s goalkeeper categories; Winners will be crowned on Monday 15 January 2024 in London, England; More finalists will be announced soon as the final FIFA tournament of a successful 2023 – the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™ – continues in Jeddah. FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper and The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper […]

December 12, 2023 2

APO International

FIFA Museum announces new acquisitions and the opening of a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ showcase

From 12 December, the World Cup Gallery at the FIFA Museum in Zurich will feature an exciting addition: The showcase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia&New Zealand 2023TM (www.FIFA.com), a celebration of women’s football that offers visitors a glimpse of some of the standout objects collected by the FIFA Museum during the recent tournament. The FIFA Museum, the home of international football history, heritage, and culture, is proud […]

December 12, 2023 2

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