insert_link Sport FNB Sandman draws record entries A record number of more than 500 athletes registered for the 2023 edition of the FNB Sandman Triathlon, which was held in Swakopmund yesterday. According to the unofficial results, Matt-Reec Izaaks won the Mini category. Maja Brinkman clinched the Sprint event for elite women and Nathan Chase the sprint event for elite men. Benita Windisch continued her dominance and made it four victories in a row, by winning the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 19
insert_link World Japan’s troubled space agency eyes Mars voyage delays Japan is considering postponing a landmark project to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples. The Mars voyage is due for 2024, but may be delayed by two years due to ongoing troubles with Japan’s new H3 rocket. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa The South African Association of Freight Forwarders says Transnet’s 47-billion-rand support package is important The South African Association of Freight Forwarders has welcomed the National Treasury’s 47-billion-rand support package to Transnet to meet its debt obligations and support its recovery plan. Transnet has been facing a port and rail network crisis in the last few months, with backlogs in Durban and Richards Bay ports. The association’s, Juanita Maree, says the bailout may indeed activate the recovery of Transnet and in due course aid the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia Man allegedly rapes minor at Tses A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at Tses. Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango in a crime incident report on Sunday indicated that the alleged rape incident happened on Friday between 10pm and midnight at the Aukamp residential area at the village. It is alleged that the suspect lured the […] todayDecember 4, 2023 9
insert_link Africa Women’s Rights’ Coalition issues a strong appeal to African Governments for swift action against continued women’s rights violations In a firm and unequivocal declaration, the SOAWR Coalition, a consortium of over 70 women's rights organizations in 33 African countries dedicated to advocating for women’s rights in Africa, launched a Call for Action and Accountability in harmony with the objectives of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The Coalition expresses profound concern about the delayed realization of the promise of gender equality made to African women and girls by the AU […] todayDecember 4, 2023 12
insert_link Local Nedbank Namibia hosts successful debut youth summit On Saturday, 2 December, Nedbank Namibia held the very first Nedbank Youth Summit. Hosted under the theme, “Bridging the Gap”, the aim of the event was to link young entrepreneurs with financial information as well as products and services which can benefit and help propel businesses within the youth segment. The purpose of the Nedbank Youth Summit is to uplift, develop, and unlock the potential of young Namibian entrepreneurs. The […] todayDecember 4, 2023 13
insert_link APO International Rugby: South Africa men and Australia women claimed the first titles of HSBC SVNS 2024 with victory in Dubai South Africa’s Blitzboks overcame a spirited Argentina 12-7 to lift their fifth straight Emirates Dubai 7s trophy – equaling the record for successive titles at a single location. Although Argentina had to settle for silver it represented their best ever result in Dubai. Interview of the Captain of South Africa is available for media to download and use for free, without authorization: https://apo-opa.co/49YdpRv Watch the video B-roll: https://apo-opa.co/3GsZtBp The women’s […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link APO International Resolution and Recommendations from the 50th Anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) held at Lumen Christi Retreat and Media Centre, Lagos, Nigeria on 19 – 20 November 2023 1. Preamble We, a total of over eighty (80) participants comprising of Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Religious, regional officials of communication along with the local and foreign partners of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), as well as lay communication experts, at the 50th Anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) under the theme: “CEPACS at 50: Towards Promoting a Synodal […] todayDecember 4, 2023 1
insert_link Local Endurance for empathy: PurpleDot receives Nedbank Desert Dash backing for stoma support Picture an expansive desert, seemingly endless, with towering dunes and challenging terrains. Beyond the landscape, this is also a metaphor for the journey taken by many Namibians who live with a stoma. It's a path filled with obstacles, yet one that holds the promise of reaching an oasis of understanding and support, much like the Nedbank Desert Dash. The longest single-stage mountain bike race in the world goes live this […] todayDecember 4, 2023 7