African Development Bank approves $696.41 million of financing for Burundi and Tanzania to build 650 kilometers of rail infrastructure to develop the Central Corridor network

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved various financing structures valued at $696.41 million for Burundi and Tanzania to start Phase II of the Joint Tanzania-Burundi-DR Congo Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project. The Bank Group's financing is intended to construct 651 kilometers on the Tanzania-Burundi railway line. The work will consist of the development of a single electrified standard gauge track. This will be […]

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APO International

Czech Republic Signs on for Libya Energy & Economic Summit

Václav Bartuška, Special Envoy for Energy Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, will speak at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) taking place in Tripoli next month – showcasing European interest in Libya’s energy reserves. While energy production in the Czech Republic primarily comes from nuclear and conventional coal-fired power plants, the rising cost of carbon credits and stricter regulations from the European Union have effectively […]

December 13, 2023 8

Sport

Travis Head reappointed as vice captain of Australia

Travis Head was reappointed as a vice-captain of the Australian Test side on Wednesday as selectors look to the future, while Pakistan named two debutants for the opening clash in Perth. Head was added as deputy alongside Steve Smith, skipper Pat Cummins said in announcing a playing XI with one change from their last Test against England at the Oval in July. That will see fit-again veteran spinner Nathan […]

December 13, 2023 1

Namibia

Deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy

The deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police, Eliaser Iyambo, has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. The City Police and the Roads Authority launched the campaign as part of the National Festive Season Road Safety Campaign to sensitise motorists about the importance of the roadworthiness of their vehicles. Several car owners brought their vehicles to the City […]

December 13, 2023 9

Sport

Khawaja vows to fight for slogans on footwear

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja vowed Wednesday to fight a ban on him wearing shoes during a match highlighting the plight of people in Gaza, saying it was a "humanitarian appeal" and not a political message. During training this week the 36-year-old opening batsman had hand-written slogans "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" on his footwear. Khawaja, who is Muslim, wanted to wear the shoes for […]

December 13, 2023 9

World

Biden urges Republicans to fund Ukraine conflict amid stalemate

US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to approve billions of dollars for Ukraine, warning that not to do so would be a "Christmas gift" for Russia's leader. Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, amid a funding fight which has seen Republicans refuse to support extra assistance for Kyiv. Nick Harper report from Washington.

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South Africa

SA’s Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration

SA's Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration that his party the EFF will use the might of the state to stop Western Cape independence. A poll conducted by Victory Research on behalf of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group revealed that 68-percent of the people living in the province support the idea of a referendum on Cape Independence. Referendum Party leader, Phil Craig, says Cape Independence is being pursued […]

December 13, 2023 7

Sport

James out with another hamstring injury

Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered another hamstring injury that threatens his involvement in England's squad at Euro 2024. The right-back went off injured during Chelsea's 2-0 loss away to Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. "Captain Reece James has undergone medical assessment following Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Everton," said a statement on Chelsea's website, posted Tuesday. "The defender was withdrawn during the first half at Goodison Park […]

December 13, 2023 3

Sport

Khawaja decides against Gaza statements on footwear

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja will not wear shoes with messages highlighting the plight of people in Gaza when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday, captain Pat Cummins said. During training this week the 36-year-old opening batsman Khawaja had hand-written slogans "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" on his footwear. The Pakistan-born Khawaja had reportedly said he would wear the shoes for the opening Test […]

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