Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a generous contribution of €8.5 million for 2021-2023 from the people of Germany to provide emergency assistance to save lives and the livelihoods of communities affected by conflict and climate change in Ethiopia. It is part of Germany’s flexible funding for the Eastern Africa […]
Coronavirus – Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (7 June 2021)
New Cases: 7 Total Confirmed: 4,208 Deaths: 79 Recovered: 3,161 Total in quarantine: 92 Discharged from quarantine: 14,991 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information and Communication, Sierra Leone. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
South African Reserve Bank imposes administrative sanctions on Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange with limited authority
Download logo The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has imposed administrative sanctions on Master Currency (Pty) Limited, an Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange with limited authority (ADLA). Authorised Dealers in foreign exchange (commercial banks) and ADLAs are persons authorised by the SARB to deal in foreign exchange transactions and are regulated accordingly. ADLAs include bureaux de change and are […]
Coronavirus – Eritrea: Announcement from the Ministry of Health (7 June 2021)
Thirty eight patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Quarantine Centers in the Southern, Gash Barka, Central and Anseba Regions. Out of these, sixteen patients are from Quarantine Centers in Mendefera (12), Senafe (2), and Tsorona (2); Southern Region. Fourteen patients are from Quarantine Centers in Barentu (6), Adibara […]
Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 Daily Update (7 June 2021)
Download logo COVID-19 update: As at 07 June 2021, Zimbabwe had 39 238 confirmed cases, including 36 746 recoveries and 1 611 deaths. To date, a total of 688 696 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe. Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Namibia: COVID-19 update (7 June 2021)
Download logo Newly confirmed cases : 385 Recoveries : 358 Active cases : 5771 Deaths : 8 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia. Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (07 June 2021)
As of 7th June, we report 487 new cases out of 4,902 tests (10% positivity); 320 recoveries and 7 new deaths (MTSRIP). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI). Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
GE releases position paper on accelerating South Africa's energy transition with gas power and renewables
Whitepaper discusses South Africa’s urgent need for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, to spur industrialization while addressing its climate change ambitions; Highlights how flexible gas power will play a critical role in South Africa’s future energy mix; Underscores how gas power complements renewables with a clear path to decarbonization through coal to gas switching; Recommends […]
Speedaf express Announces Completion of Round A+ Financing to Build a Leading China-Africa Express Brand
Speedaf express (www.Speedaf.com), a leading China-Africa integrated logistics service provider, officially announced the completion of its Round A+ financing. This round of financing was led by TRUSTBRIDGE, followed by northern light VENTURE CAPITAL, and VISION+CAPITAL on the basis of Round A. The tens of millions of dollars raised in this round will be mainly used […]
Divorce In View As Africa Oil Week Picks Non-African Venue (By Ajong Mbapndah L)
Download logo By Ajong Mbapndah L Initially scheduled for 1-5 November in Cape Town South Africa, there is growing furor across the continent following the relocation of the 2021 edition of the Africa Oil Week (AOW) to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from 8-11 November 2021. “Delivering the event to the high standard to […]