Southern Africa – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:44:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Southern Africa – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Buhari Condoles With Cyclone Victims Across Southern Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-condoles-with-cyclone-victims-across-southern-africa/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:44:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229356 President Muhammadu Buhari has sent out condolences to families who have experienced the death of a loved one or watched their homes perish in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi as Tropical Cyclone Idai begins to worry Southern Africa. In a recent statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari noted [...]

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]]> Cassper Nyovest Wins ‘Best Southern African Male’ At AFRIMA https://www.theinfostride.com/cassper-nyovest-wins-best-southern-african-male-at-afrima/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:05:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107444 Moments after saying that he isn’t expecting any award at the on-going Afrima 2015, South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest has walked away with the Best Male Act from Southern African defeating fellow rappers, AKA, KO and others in the category. The award was presented by legendary Nigerian broadcaster, Olisa Adibua….congratz bro.

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]]> UNICEF says El Nino threatens millions of Children in Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/unicef-says-el-nino-threatens-millions-of-children-in-africa/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 17:14:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106820 Some 11 million children in eastern and southern Africa face hunger, disease, and water shortages as a result of the strongest El Nino weather phenomenon in decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. Severe drought and floods are causing malnutrition and increasing children’s vulnerability to killer diseases such as malaria, diarrhoea, cholera, and dengue [...]

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]]> The world's most senior-level annual oil and gas-LNG event held in, on and for Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/the-worlds-most-senior-level-annual-oil-and-gas-lng-event-held-in-on-and-for-africa/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/the-worlds-most-senior-level-annual-oil-and-gas-lng-event-held-in-on-and-for-africa/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Global Pacific & Partners (http://www.glopac-partners.com) will host the 22nd Africa Oil Week/Africa Upstream Conference 2015 (http://www.africa-oilweek.com), in JV with ITE Group plc, in Cape Town 26th– 30th October, at Cape Town International Convention Centre where around 1600 delegates assembled in 2014. Logo 22nd Africa Oil Week/Africa [...]

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]]> EU / Statement by Spokesperson on South Africa and the International Criminal Court https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-statement-by-spokesperson-on-south-africa-and-the-international-criminal-court/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/eu-statement-by-spokesperson-on-south-africa-and-the-international-criminal-court/ BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, June 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Committed to preventing crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, and to avoiding impunity for the perpetrators of such crimes, the EU confirms its continuing support for the ICC and its work. Full cooperation with the ICC is a prerequisite for the Court’s effective [...]

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]]> African leaders commend NEPAD's role in Africa's transformation and regional integration https://www.theinfostride.com/african-leaders-commend-nepads-role-in-africas-transformation-and-regional-integration/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:35:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/african-leaders-commend-nepads-role-in-africas-transformation-and-regional-integration/ SANDTON, South Africa, June 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African leaders gathered Saturday morning at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa for the 33rd NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation meeting (http://www.nepad.org). Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/nepad-en-1.jpg Welcoming the delegation to the Opening Session, South African President Jacob Zuma commended NEPAD for keeping the dreams [...]

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]]> VOSS to Host Information Security Workshop for IT Community at its headquarters in Cape Town https://www.theinfostride.com/voss-to-host-information-security-workshop-for-it-community-at-its-headquarters-in-cape-town/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:35:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/voss-to-host-information-security-workshop-for-it-community-at-its-headquarters-in-cape-town/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, June 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Today, VOSS Solutions (http://www.voss-solutions.com) announced that it will host an IT Security Workshop on the subject of web-based security, at its headquarters in Cape Town. When: Wednesday June 17, 2015 Where: Knowledge Park 3, Unit 5 Heron Crescent, Century City, Cape Town Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/voss.png The half-day [...]

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]]> State of the art cancer treatment to become available in Windhoek https://www.theinfostride.com/state-of-the-art-cancer-treatment-to-become-available-in-windhoek/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:36:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/state-of-the-art-cancer-treatment-to-become-available-in-windhoek/ WINDHOEK, Namibia, June 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Namibian cancer patients requiring specialised radiation therapy will no longer have to travel to South Africa for their treatment, with the opening of the new Namibian Oncology Centre equipped with the country’s first Elekta digital linear accelerator (http://www.elekta.com). Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/elekta.jpg Photos: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?searchterms=Elekta&level=search The private Namibian Oncology [...]

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]]> Media Advisory: NEPAD Heads of State and Government Summit & Presidential Press Briefing Chaired by President Macky Sall https://www.theinfostride.com/media-advisory-nepad-heads-of-state-and-government-summit-amp-presidential-press-briefing-chaired-by-president-macky-sall/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:35:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/media-advisory-nepad-heads-of-state-and-government-summit-amp-presidential-press-briefing-chaired-by-president-macky-sall/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, June 8, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — NEPAD Heads of State and Government Summit & Presidential Press Briefing Chaired by President Macky Sall WHAT: Media is invited to attend the official opening of the 33th NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) meeting at the 25th African Union Summit in Sandton, [...]

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]]> 6th Session of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) https://www.theinfostride.com/6th-session-of-the-pan-african-parliament-pap/ Sat, 16 May 2015 00:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/6th-session-of-the-pan-african-parliament-pap/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Pan African Parliament (PAP) meets biannually for its statutory Session to deliberate on various issues that affect the continent. The 6th Session takes place at the time when the term of the current parliament is coming to an end on 26 May 2015. The highlights [...]

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]]> Philips and the Rhiza Foundation pilot Mobile Clinic to improve delivery of primary healthcare and enable healthier communities in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/philips-and-the-rhiza-foundation-pilot-mobile-clinic-to-improve-delivery-of-primary-healthcare-and-enable-healthier-communities-in-south-africa/ Fri, 15 May 2015 19:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/philips-and-the-rhiza-foundation-pilot-mobile-clinic-to-improve-delivery-of-primary-healthcare-and-enable-healthier-communities-in-south-africa/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • “Health clinic on wheels” will service townships of Diepsloot, Cosmo City and Orange Farm in Johannesburg • Collaboration between Philips, Rhiza Foundation, Nozala Trust and IDC is an example of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at improving access to high-quality primary healthcare • Launch [...]

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]]> Good revenue growth but the impact of revised visa regulations on SA's hospitality and tourism industry remains to be seen – PwC 'Hospitality Outlook 2015' https://www.theinfostride.com/good-revenue-growth-but-the-impact-of-revised-visa-regulations-on-sas-hospitality-and-tourism-industry-remains-to-be-seen-pwc-hospitality-outlook-2015/ Thu, 14 May 2015 13:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/good-revenue-growth-but-the-impact-of-revised-visa-regulations-on-sas-hospitality-and-tourism-industry-remains-to-be-seen-pwc-hospitality-outlook-2015/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, May 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — South Africa’s hospitality industry is prepared to grow further in the next five years, with most growth in the sector expected to be generated in Cape Town, according to a report released by PwC today. Download the report ‘Hospitality Outlook 2015’: http://www.apo-mail.org/150514pwc.pdf Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1985 (Nikki Forster, [...]

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]]> Philips breathes new life and light into South Africa's oldest sea-faring monuments – the Clock Tower, Port Captain's building and the Swing Bridge with spectacular digital LED illumination https://www.theinfostride.com/philips-breathes-new-life-and-light-into-south-africas-oldest-sea-faring-monuments-the-clock-tower-port-captains-building-and-the-swing-bridge-with-spectacular-digital-led-illumination/ Wed, 13 May 2015 19:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/philips-breathes-new-life-and-light-into-south-africas-oldest-sea-faring-monuments-the-clock-tower-port-captains-building-and-the-swing-bridge-with-spectacular-digital-led-illumination/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 13, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Philips’ annual Cape Town to Cairo roadshow kicks-off in the Mother City, with an ambition to drive the LED lighting revolution across the continent • New Philips digital lighting innovations will meet demand for sustainable energy consumption Royal Philips (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) (http://www.philips.com), the [...]

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]]> Official visit to South Africa cancelled due to lack of confirmation of dates – UN human rights expert https://www.theinfostride.com/official-visit-to-south-africa-cancelled-due-to-lack-of-confirmation-of-dates-un-human-rights-expert/ Mon, 11 May 2015 19:35:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/official-visit-to-south-africa-cancelled-due-to-lack-of-confirmation-of-dates-un-human-rights-expert/ GENEVA, Switzerland, May 11, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Rashida Manjoo, today announced the cancelation of her planned official visit to South Africa for lack of confirmation of dates by the Government for the information-gathering mission. “It is unfortunate that I will [...]

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]]> Power Africa at the African Utility Week https://www.theinfostride.com/power-africa-at-the-african-utility-week/ Fri, 08 May 2015 13:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/power-africa-at-the-african-utility-week/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, May 8, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Power Africa at the African Utility Week When: May 12 – 14, 2015 Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa Background: The United States Government is serving as the Country Partner for the 2015 African Utility Week from May 12-14, 2015 in Cape [...]

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]]> Philips to embark on annual roadshow across the African continent for sixth consecutive year – covering 12,000 km, 11 cities and 8 countries https://www.theinfostride.com/philips-to-embark-on-annual-roadshow-across-the-african-continent-for-sixth-consecutive-year-covering-12000-km-11-cities-and-8-countries/ Tue, 05 May 2015 13:35:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/philips-to-embark-on-annual-roadshow-across-the-african-continent-for-sixth-consecutive-year-covering-12000-km-11-cities-and-8-countries/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 5, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Philips’ Cape Town to Cairo roadshow retains a strong focus on advancing healthcare, and energy efficient lighting solutions; • Roadshow demonstrates Philips commitment to Africa, and its ambitions to further progress its business footprint across the continent; • Over the past five years the roadshow [...]

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]]> Statement from Brand South Africa on the progress made by South Africa in response to the violent crimes committed in the country https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-from-brand-south-africa-on-the-progress-made-by-south-africa-in-response-to-the-violent-crimes-committed-in-the-country/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:35:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/statement-from-brand-south-africa-on-the-progress-made-by-south-africa-in-response-to-the-violent-crimes-committed-in-the-country/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, April 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Brand South Africa (http://www.brandsouthafrica.com) has participated in a number of platforms aimed at condemning the violent crimes committed in the past few weeks and implementation of interventions to quell the violence. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/bsa.jpg True to the spirit and letter of the South African constitution (which puts [...]

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]]> European investors support Vantage, Africa's leading mezzanine debt provider, with $75m of commitments https://www.theinfostride.com/european-investors-support-vantage-africas-leading-mezzanine-debt-provider-with-75m-of-commitments/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:35:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/european-investors-support-vantage-africas-leading-mezzanine-debt-provider-with-75m-of-commitments/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, April 28, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Vantage Capital (http://www.vantagecapital.co.za), Africa’s leading mezzanine debt provider, today announced that the DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (“DEG”) and four other European investors are contributing a total of approximately $60m to Vantage’s third fund. DEG’s commitment to Fund III is $20m. In addition the [...]

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]]> IOM Assists Victims of Migrant Attacks in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-assists-victims-of-migrant-attacks-in-south-africa/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/iom-assists-victims-of-migrant-attacks-in-south-africa/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 24, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Responding to the recent spate of the violence against migrants in South Africa, largely in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) and Gauteng provinces, IOM is assisting victims of the violence. Over 8,000 migrants have been displaced since the violence broke out three weeks ago and they are currently [...]

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]]> Foundation for Human Rights Statement on Xenophobic Violence in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/foundation-for-human-rights-statement-on-xenophobic-violence-in-south-africa/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:35:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/foundation-for-human-rights-statement-on-xenophobic-violence-in-south-africa/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, April 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Government of South Africa must realize its constitutional mandate to promote and protect the rights of all people living in South Africa and to uphold their dignity, regardless of their legal status. We therefore urgently call upon government, leadership and other key stakeholders including business [...]

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]]> South Africa: Surge in xenophobic violence requires human rights-based immigration policy https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-surge-in-xenophobic-violence-requires-human-rights-based-immigration-policy/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:36:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/south-africa-surge-in-xenophobic-violence-requires-human-rights-based-immigration-policy/ PARIS, France, April 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — In the face of violence that has targeted foreign nationals across South Africa over the past few weeks, Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) recognises the duty of authorities to adopt an effective national strategy aimed at aligning their [...]

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]]> Statement from Brand South Africa on the current developments in South Africa, 17 April 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/statement-from-brand-south-africa-on-the-current-developments-in-south-africa-17-april-2015/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:35:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/statement-from-brand-south-africa-on-the-current-developments-in-south-africa-17-april-2015/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, April 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Brand South Africa (http://www.southafrica.info) joins the rest of the country in condemning the acts of violence that have been levelled against some foreign national residing in some of the nine provinces of South Africa. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/bsa.jpg We assure all our partners in the continent that South [...]

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]]> IOM Calls for Action to Combat Violence Against Migrants in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-calls-for-action-to-combat-violence-against-migrants-in-south-africa/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/iom-calls-for-action-to-combat-violence-against-migrants-in-south-africa/ GENEVA, Switzerland, April 17, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — IOM has expressed deep concern over the resurgence of attacks against migrants that are ongoing and continue to spread throughout Durban and other parts of South Africa over the past two weeks. Strongly condemning the violence which has already seen more than 2,000 migrants flee their [...]

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]]> South Africa / U.S. Condemns Violence against Foreigners https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-u-s-condemns-violence-against-foreigners/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/south-africa-u-s-condemns-violence-against-foreigners/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, April 16, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The U.S. Embassy joins the South African government and other civil society leaders in condemning the violence against foreigners taking place in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa. We remain concerned at the loss of innocent lives, destruction of property, and impact on families and [...]

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]]> New Research Reveals Wide Gap between Perception and Reality of Perimeter Security Effectiveness https://www.theinfostride.com/new-research-reveals-wide-gap-between-perception-and-reality-of-perimeter-security-effectiveness/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/new-research-reveals-wide-gap-between-perception-and-reality-of-perimeter-security-effectiveness/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, April 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • While 87% of IT decision-makers feel their organization’s perimeter security is effective at keeping out security threats, 30% of IT decision-makers admit their company has fallen victim to a data breach • 33% think unauthorized users are still able to access their networks and 34% [...]

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]]> South Africa / UNHCR welcomes the response by government to xenophobia attacks https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-unhcr-welcomes-the-response-by-government-to-xenophobia-attacks/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/south-africa-unhcr-welcomes-the-response-by-government-to-xenophobia-attacks/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, April 14, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is deeply concerned by the continued outbreaks of xenophobia that have been occurring around the country, especially those in Durban which have led to the displacement of many foreign families, including refugees and asylum seekers and welcomes the [...]

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]]> FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Urban Refugees in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/fy-2015-notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-ngo-programs-benefiting-urban-refugees-in-south-africa/ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/fy-2015-notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-ngo-programs-benefiting-urban-refugees-in-south-africa/ WASHINGTON, April 9, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Funding Opportunity Announcement Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration April 8, 2015 Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-051394 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Proposal submission deadline: Friday, May 8, 2015 at 12:00 [...]

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]]> Readout of the Vice President's Call with Former South African President Thabo Mbeki https://www.theinfostride.com/readout-of-the-vice-presidents-call-with-former-south-african-president-thabo-mbeki/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:35:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/readout-of-the-vice-presidents-call-with-former-south-african-president-thabo-mbeki/ WASHINGTON, March 26, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Vice President Biden called the Chairperson of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for sudan and South sudan and former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki today to discuss Sudan. Vice President Biden thanked President Mbeki for his leadership and his efforts to bring the many Sudanese [...]

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]]> On the Occasion of the Republic of Namibia's National Day https://www.theinfostride.com/on-the-occasion-of-the-republic-of-namibias-national-day/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:00:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/on-the-occasion-of-the-republic-of-namibias-national-day/ WASHINGTON, March 20, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC March 20, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of Namibia as they celebrate 25 years of independence on March 21. Namibia’s pursuit of democratic principles and economic prosperity stands as [...]

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]]> The United States Congratulates Lesotho on Peaceful Election https://www.theinfostride.com/the-united-states-congratulates-lesotho-on-peaceful-election/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 01:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/the-united-states-congratulates-lesotho-on-peaceful-election/ WASHINGTON, March 3, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC March 2, 2015 The United States congratulates the people of Lesotho for participating peacefully in Lesotho’s snap parliamentary election on February 28. The U.S. Embassy deployed 18 American and Basotho staff as observers to six of Lesotho’s ten [...]

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]]> UN Women launches South African Civil Society Advisory Group https://www.theinfostride.com/un-women-launches-south-african-civil-society-advisory-group/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/un-women-launches-south-african-civil-society-advisory-group/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, February 12, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — This week UN Women’s South Africa Multi-Country Office officially launched its Civil Society Advisory Group (Advisory Group), which will use its expertise to advise UN Women on its work in South Africa. The formation of the group is testament to the important role civil society plays [...]

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]]> African IPO market realises strong numbers in 2014: PwC Report https://www.theinfostride.com/african-ipo-market-realises-strong-numbers-in-2014-pwc-report/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:35:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/02/african-ipo-market-realises-strong-numbers-in-2014-pwc-report/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 2, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • US$11bn IPO and FO proceeds raised in 2014 in African equity markets • US$37.4bn proceeds raised from 2010 to 2014 • 24 African IPO companies listed in 2014 2014 saw the highest level of activity in African equity capital markets (ECM) over the previous five [...]

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]]> IOM Condemns Xenophobic Violence Against Foreigners in Johannesburg Townships https://www.theinfostride.com/iom-condemns-xenophobic-violence-against-foreigners-in-johannesburg-townships/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 08:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/02/iom-condemns-xenophobic-violence-against-foreigners-in-johannesburg-townships/ GENEVA, Switzerland, January 30, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ -6 IOM has condemned violence directed against foreign nationals and their businesses by Soweto residents, which has now spread to two other Johannesburg townships – Alexandra and Langlaagte. The violence serves as a painful reminder of the continued vulnerability of migrants in South Africa. As the migration [...]

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]]> PRESIDENT ZUMA APPOINTS ACTING JUDGES TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT https://www.theinfostride.com/president-zuma-appoints-acting-judges-to-the-constitutional-court/ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:35:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/president-zuma-appoints-acting-judges-to-the-constitutional-court/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, January 27, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Jacob Zuma has, in terms of section 175(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, acting on the recommendation of Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and the concurrence of the Chief Justice, appointed three Judges to act as Judges of the [...]

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]]> UNHCR concerned over recent looting of foreign-owned shops in Soweto https://www.theinfostride.com/unhcr-concerned-over-recent-looting-of-foreign-owned-shops-in-soweto/ Sun, 25 Jan 2015 08:35:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/unhcr-concerned-over-recent-looting-of-foreign-owned-shops-in-soweto/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, January 23, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — UNHCR is concerned over the recent spate of violence and looting in Soweto that mainly affected foreigners, including refugees and asylum seekers. According to information provided by the South African Police Services, two people have lost their lives in the violence including a 14 year old [...]

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]]> Africa's Largest and Most Influential Mining CEOs will gather in Cape Town for the 2015 Investing in African Mining Indaba https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-largest-and-most-influential-mining-ceos-will-gather-in-cape-town-for-the-2015-investing-in-african-mining-indaba/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:35:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/africas-largest-and-most-influential-mining-ceos-will-gather-in-cape-town-for-the-2015-investing-in-african-mining-indaba/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, January 22, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — CEOs representing some of Africa’s most attractive mining companies will gather in Cape Town, South Africa, 9 – 12 February 2015 for the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba™ (https://www.miningindaba.com/?utm_source=APO&utm_medium=pressrelease4&utm_campaign=MI15), the world’s preferred destination for deal-making in African mining. More than 900 mining corporates are already [...]

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]]> Leading African and global mining executives and investors announced for the 2015 Investing in African Mining Indaba™ https://www.theinfostride.com/leading-african-and-global-mining-executives-and-investors-announced-for-the-2015-investing-in-african-mining-indaba/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:35:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/leading-african-and-global-mining-executives-and-investors-announced-for-the-2015-investing-in-african-mining-indaba/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, January 15, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The 2015 Investing in African Mining Indaba (http://www.miningindaba.com/?utm_source=APO&utm_medium=pressrelease2&utm_campaign=MI15) taking place on 9 – 12 February 2015 in Cape Town South Africa will feature an array of globally recognised economic visionaries, mining thought leaders and some of Africa’s largest deal-makers for the approximately 7000 delegates set to [...]

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]]> Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Ms. Edna Molewa, Minister of Environmental Affairs of South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/readout-of-the-secretary-generals-meeting-with-h-e-ms-edna-molewa-minister-of-environmental-affairs-of-south-africa/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:35:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/readout-of-the-secretary-generals-meeting-with-h-e-ms-edna-molewa-minister-of-environmental-affairs-of-south-africa/ LIMA, Peru, December 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Ms. Edna Molewa, Minister of Environmental Affairs of South Africa, on the margins of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The Secretary-General welcomed that South Africa will be the Chair of the G77 and China in 2015, urging the country [...]

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]]> IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation with South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-executive-board-concludes-2014-article-iv-consultation-with-south-africa/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 08:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/imf-executive-board-concludes-2014-article-iv-consultation-with-south-africa/ PRETORIA, South-Africa, December 11, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On December, 3, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the Article IV consultation1 with South Africa. South Africa has made substantial progress in its first 20 years of democracy, achieving much improved living standards for its citizens. But growth has slowed in [...]

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]]> Namibia First Developing Country to submit Report on Mitigation Measures and their Effects. https://www.theinfostride.com/namibia-first-developing-country-to-submit-report-on-mitigation-measures-and-their-effects/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:35:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/namibia-first-developing-country-to-submit-report-on-mitigation-measures-and-their-effects/ LIMA, Peru, December 4, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The report, called ‘biennial update report’ (BUR) provides a summary of Namibia’s actions to implement the Convention, including actions taken to mitigate climate change, as well as their effects. It also includes information on greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the report spells out financial, technological and capacity-building [...]

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]]> Botswana – UN cultural rights expert calls for a renewed “nation-building” to celebrate rich diversity https://www.theinfostride.com/botswana-un-cultural-rights-expert-calls-for-a-renewed-nation-building-to-celebrate-rich-diversity/ Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/botswana-un-cultural-rights-expert-calls-for-a-renewed-nation-building-to-celebrate-rich-diversity/ GABORONE, Botswana, November 27, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — At the end of a 13-day official visit to Botswana, the UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights Farida Shaheed called on the country to embark on a “second phase of nation building that reflects, builds on and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the country.” Shaheed [...]

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]]> IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho https://www.theinfostride.com/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-the-kingdom-of-lesotho/ Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/imf-staff-concludes-visit-to-the-kingdom-of-lesotho/ MASERU, Lesotho, November 26, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A technical team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Ms. Natalia Koliadina visited the Kingdom of Lesotho from November 17‒26, 2014. The team assisted the authorities with updating the near-term economic outlook and projections for the medium term. At the end of the staff [...]

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]]> Japan-South Africa Summit Meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/japan-south-africa-summit-meeting/ Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/japan-south-africa-summit-meeting/ TOKYO, Japan, November 21, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — 1. Bilateral relations Prime Minister Abe stated his intention to strengthen the strategic cooperative relationship with South Africa and to cooperate on issues in the international arena. He also stated that Japan was also paying attention to South Africa’s National Development Plan and the development of [...]

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]]> Gambling revenues moderate in Africa amidst faltering economic climate: PwC report https://www.theinfostride.com/gambling-revenues-moderate-in-africa-amidst-faltering-economic-climate-pwc-report/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:35:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/gambling-revenues-moderate-in-africa-amidst-faltering-economic-climate-pwc-report/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, November 20, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Gross gambling and casino revenues showed subdued growth in 2013 in the wake of a faltering economy. Gross gambling increased only 4.3%. The slowdown in gross gambling revenue was centred on casinos, the largest category at 76% of the market or R16.5 billion. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/pwc.png Photo: [...]

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]]> Orange announces winners of the Orange African Social Venture Prize https://www.theinfostride.com/orange-announces-winners-of-the-orange-african-social-venture-prize/ Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:36:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/orange-announces-winners-of-the-orange-african-social-venture-prize/ CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 13, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ —  Orange (http://www.orange.com) announced the three winners of the Orange African Social Venture Prize during the AfricaCom Awards ceremony held in Cape Town last night  The three winners will receive financial assistance and the first prize winner will also benefit from a patent application  [...]

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]]> UN expert to assess cultural rights in Botswana https://www.theinfostride.com/un-expert-to-assess-cultural-rights-in-botswana/ Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:35:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/un-expert-to-assess-cultural-rights-in-botswana/ GENEVA, Switzerland, November 12, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — United Nations Special Rapporteur Farida Shaheed will visit Botswana from 14 to 26 November 2014 to assess the country’s efforts to enhance the right of all persons to participate in cultural life and to enjoy and access cultural heritage. “I am eager to learn how the [...]

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]]> Anglo American invests R15 million in Chair of Occupational Hygiene at Wits University, Johannesburg https://www.theinfostride.com/anglo-american-invests-r15-million-in-chair-of-occupational-hygiene-at-wits-university-johannesburg/ Sun, 09 Nov 2014 08:35:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/anglo-american-invests-r15-million-in-chair-of-occupational-hygiene-at-wits-university-johannesburg/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, November 7, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Anglo American (http://www.angloamerican.com) is investing R15-million in a new Chair, to be known as the Anglo American Endowed Chair in Occupational Hygiene at the Wits School of Public Health (http://www.wits.ac.za). Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/anglo-american.png Photo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1535 (Khanyisile Kweyama, executive director of Anglo American in South Africa) The Chair [...]

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]]> FlySafair announces a second base and new routes https://www.theinfostride.com/flysafair-announces-a-second-base-and-new-routes/ Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:35:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/flysafair-announces-a-second-base-and-new-routes/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, November 6, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — It’s been nothing but full speed ahead for South Africa’s first true low cost airline, FlySafair (https://www.flysafair.co.za), in recent weeks. Logo: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/plog-content/images/apo/logos/flysafair.png Photo 1: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1529 Photo 2: http://www.photos.apo-opa.com/index.php?level=picture&id=1530 The first flights launched were in mid-October between Cape Town and Johannesburg from just R499* (including taxes), followed [...]

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]]> DHL invests over EUR 30.5 million in new South Africa facilities https://www.theinfostride.com/dhl-invests-over-eur-30-5-million-in-new-south-africa-facilities/ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:35:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/dhl-invests-over-eur-30-5-million-in-new-south-africa-facilities/ JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, October 30, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — • Investments by DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain entities underscore long term growth plans for the region • Investment is key in developing South Africa as a logistics hub for the region DHL (http://www.dpdhl.com), the global market leader in the logistics and transportation industry [...]

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]]> Parliamentary Elections in Botswana https://www.theinfostride.com/parliamentary-elections-in-botswana/ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 08:35:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/parliamentary-elections-in-botswana/ WASHINGTON, October 28, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 27, 2014 I congratulate the people of Botswana on their successful national parliamentary elections. International observers have declared the election free, fair, and transparent. I commend all Batswana who turned out in overwhelming numbers to participate in [...]

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