insert_link 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 […] todayDecember 14, 2023 1
insert_link 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 […] todayDecember 12, 2023 3
insert_link 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 […] todayDecember 12, 2023 16
insert_link 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 […] todayDecember 12, 2023 2
insert_link 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 […] todayDecember 12, 2023 2
insert_link APO International Chinese-invested Husab mine marks 10 years of sustainable growth in Namibia Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium's Husab mine in Namibia on Friday celebrated its 10th anniversary since its commencement of operations at an event held at the mine, near the town of Swakopmund in the Erongo region of west-central Namibia. Addressing the ceremony, Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma said Swakop Uranium's investment and development of the Husab mine stands as a shining example of friendly cooperation, infusing new vigor into Namibia's sustainable […] todayDecember 11, 2023 4
insert_link APO International President Infantino stresses need for investment in women’s football in European Broadcasting Union (EBU) address FIFA President (www.FIFA.com) attended the 91st European Broadcasting Union (EBU) General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland; Updated agreement for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ resulted in the tournament being broadcast in 34 European territories; Mr Infantino highlighted the need for partnership with EBU to find the best solutions to promote and develop women’s football. Gianni Infantino has stressed the need for broadcasters to pay a fair price for the commercial […] todayNovember 30, 2023 11
insert_link Africa World Health Organization (WHO), partners urge stronger action to accelerate childhood vaccination in Africa With one in five children in Africa still missing basic, life-saving vaccines, World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are calling for accelerated action to reach all children and put the continent back on track to achieve the Immunization Agenda 2030 goals towards reducing illness and deaths due to vaccine-preventable diseases. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reversed immunization gains, with the number of zero-dose children rising by 24% in […] todayNovember 30, 2023 1
insert_link Africa Is Tribalism a problem in Africa? Tribalism has been a significant challenge in various parts of Africa, contributing to political, social, and economic issues in some regions. Tribalism refers to the strong loyalty and identification with one's ethnic or tribal group, often at the expense of national unity. It can manifest in various forms, including political favoritism, discrimination, and conflicts based on ethnic or tribal lines. In some cases, tribalism has been a factor in political […] todayNovember 21, 2023 5
