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  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs. Beryl Naiken as the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care. Mrs. Naiken holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Adelaide and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Edith Cowan University. She is currently completing a PhD in Relationship Dynamics. Mrs. Naiken is an experienced Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and public service executive, with […]

  ORUN, a subsidiary of African Currency Network (https://ORUN.Africa), announces the launch of the first edition of Heirs of Greatness Day, a foundational initiative that brought together key players from the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Casablanca. Conceived as a structuring activation, Heirs of Greatness Day is part of the deployment of a strategic platform combining vision, method, and action. The initiative aims to position CCIs as levers for […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, Head of the General Intelligence Services Major General Hassan Rashad, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Egypt Evyenia Sidereas and U.S. Embassy Political Counselor Nathaniel Turner. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that […]

  The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, wishes learners, teachers, parents and education officials well as public schools reopen today for the 2026 academic year. The Chairperson noted that the reopening of schools marks an important moment in the country’s education calendar, particularly for learners entering Grade 1 and those in Grade 12. “For Grade 1 learners, this year signals the beginning of a […]

  APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce a strategic content partnership with Kenyan Trend (https://KenyanTrend.com/), a fast-growing digital news platform known for its strong focus on Kenyan and regional stories. The agreement will see all press releases distributed by APO Group - including text, images, video, and audio - automatically published on Kenyan Trend, giving its audience direct […]

  High-Level Consultation Meeting brings together Heads of the Arab Coordination Group and the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan. Joint declaration adopted to strengthen partnership for Africa’s economic transformation. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) launched a new phase of their partnership aimed at scaling co-financing, mobilising private capital, and accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. The High-Level Consultation Meeting convened at the AfDB’s headquarters […]

  The Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to hear oral testimony from Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane tomorrow. The meeting will be in Parliament and live streamed on YouTube. Documents for the committee can be found on: https://www.parliament.gov.za/ad-hoc-committee-gen-mkhwanazis-allegations Details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026 Time: 11:00 Venue: Good Hope Chamber, Ground […]

  The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference (http://apo-opa.co/3Ly6E1l) will bring together senior executives, investors, policymakers, and institutional partners from Namibia, Canada, and across the African continent, with a strong focus on mining, energy, infrastructure, and sustainable economic development. Namibia’s reputation for regulatory certainty, sound governance, and long-term policy stability has made it an increasingly attractive destination for international capital and partnerships. The program includes senior-level panels, sector-specific discussions, and private roundtables […]

  The Ministry of Health branches in the sub-zones of Harsile, Iddi, and Tio in the Southern Red Sea Region conducted activity assessment meetings on 3, 8, and 9 January, respectively. According to reports presented by heads of health facilities in the sub-zones, it was indicated that, beyond providing regular awareness-raising activities up to the level of remote areas with a view to enhancing public understanding of health issues, the […]