FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, and Lord George Foulkes of Cumnock (United Kingdom, SOC), PACE (https://PACE.coe.int) rapporteur on “Football governance: business and values” held on 8 April talks via videoconference, addressing a number of key issues for sport and for society. “We had a very constructive discussion with the opportunity of Lord Foulkes’ upcoming report, and […]
Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 update (8 April 2021)
Tests conducted: 10,055,899 Positive cases identified: 1,554,975 Total recoveries: 1,480,632 Total deaths: 53,173 New cases: 1,366 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (8 April 2021)
Download logo Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi's COVID-19 update on 8 April 2021: New cases: 2 Total cases: 17 367 Active cases: 57 New recoveries: 8 Total recoveries: 16 639 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Source: Apo-Opa
Canon announces the CJ17ex6.2B – a 4K-capable BCTV lens with wide focal length range
Responding to the growing requirement for broadcasters to upgrade from HD to 4K, and the need for a 4K workflow to suit a range of budgets, Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the launch of the CJ17ex6.2B. This versatile, compact, lightweight and optically excellent lens for 2/3” 4K cameras, is Canon’s latest addition to its UHDgc […]
SuperSport scores FIFA World Cup 2022(TM) Pay TV rights
All 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, to be held in Qatar, will be broadcast live on SuperSport (www.SuperSport.com) after the World of Champions concluded a broadcast deal with FIFA. This continues SuperSport’s long-standing association with football’s governing body and reaffirms SuperSport as Africa’s home of world football. SuperSport’s pay TV broadcast rights extend […]
Coronavirus – South Africa: COVID-19 update (7 April 2021)
Tests conducted: 10,020,025 Positive cases identified: 1,553,609 Total recoveries: 1,479,821 Total deaths: 53,111 New cases: 756 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (7 April 2021)
Download logo Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi's COVID-19 update on 7 April 2021: New cases: 7 Total cases: 17 365 Active cases: 58 New recoveries: 8 Total recoveries: 16 631 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (7 April 2021)
Total cases: 23,041 (+179) Recovered: 20,835 (+130) | 90.5% Active cases: 1,892 In critical condition: 5 Tests: 1,194,484 (+5,266) Test positivity rate: 3.4% Vaccinated: 348,926 Deaths: 314 (+0) | 1.4% Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda. Media filesDownload logo Source: Apo-Opa
Powerships: A solution for Africa's energy short-term supply?
Energy poverty represents one of the most critical challenges for development in Africa. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2019, the continent had more than 580 million people without electricity access, with that number expected to grow to 660 million people by 2030. Energy poverty is catastrophic not only on a macroeconomic level, but […]
Focusing on Africa's Growth and the potential of the Blue Economy (By Mr Mokrane SABRI)
Download logo By Mr Mokrane Sabri Africa is a complex continent. She is an eclectic mix of authoritarian regimes — where leaders have been in power for many decades; countries that are attempting to make their way towards democracy — even if progress is incremental and slow; and others that have had a stronger semblance […]