Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Oyo State: Two Dead, Dozens Injured

Explosions Rock Nigeria’s Oyo State: Two Dead, Dozens Injured

Nigeria's Oyo state faced a tragic incident as explosions originating from stored explosives in a private residence resulted in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries, according to the state governor on Wednesday. Witnessed by Reuters, the aftermath included collapsed houses and damaged cars, causing panic among residents. The blast occurred on Tuesday, prompting emergency services and security officials to initiate a search and rescue operation in Ibadan, Oyo state's […]

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South Africa

Stage 3 load-shedding implemented by Eskom despite the return of generation capacity

Eskom says stage 3 load-shedding was in effect from yesterday afternoon until 5 AM this morning, despite the return of three-thousand-200 megawatts of generating capacity. It attributes the decision to necessary planned maintenance, and setbacks. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena urges the public to use electricity efficiently to alleviate system pressure.

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Namibia

Namibians increasingly looking for accountable leaders

Palestinian-Americans chanted "No Ceasefire, No vote" and "In November we remember" at at the largest rally in US history for Palestinian rights held in Washington. Its spokeperson said President Joseph Biden should not expect of them to vote for him in this year's elections unless he stands against the Israeli onslaught on Gazans. Social Activist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian perspective.

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Namibia

Government Extends N$1.3 Billion Lifeline to Namcor in Financial Rescue Deal

The government has approved a financial rescue plan by allocating N$1.3 billion to assist the financially strained National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia as a short-term solution. Namcor, the national oil parastatal, reported a loss of N$700 million in the previous fiscal year. Despite the Cabinet initially rejecting a bailout proposal in October, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi, in a letter dated November 29, 2023, addressed to Namcor […]

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Namibia

Namibia’s Ambitious Digital Transformation to Cost N$100 Million Over Three Years

Namibia's digital revolution is projected to cost approximately N$100 million over the next three years, according to Audrin Mathe, the Information Executive Director. Mathe emphasized the ongoing development of the digital strategy through consultations with end-users. The strategy is poised to guide Namibia's path into the digital realm and aligns with the mission to establish a digital government by 2030. While Mathe acknowledged the premature nature of providing exact figures […]

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Sport

Forest, Everton move into FA Cup fourth round after troubled week

Nottingham Forest and Everton shrugged off the threat of a potential Premier League points deduction as they battled into the FA Cup fourth round on Wednesday. Forest survived a scare to beat third-tier Blackpool 3-2 after extra-time, while Everton were 1-0 winners against Crystal Palace in another of the night's third-round replays. It was a welcome tonic for Forest and Everton, who were both referred to an independent commission […]

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Sport

Eagles’ Kelce says no decision yet on retirement

Philadelphia's star center Jason Kelce said Wednesday that reports he planned to call time on his 13-year NFL career were premature. Multiple US media outlets reported Tuesday that Kelce told teammates he planned to retire in the locker room after the Eagles' once-promising season ended in a 32-9 drubbing by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the playoffs. Kelce, the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs […]

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Sport

Holders La Rochelle face ‘crucial’ Champions Cup week

Double Champions Cup winners La Rochelle are among a host of clubs battling for a place in the Champions Cup last 16 when they head to Sale in Pool 2 on Sunday in the final weekend of the group stage. The French club, who have won the last two editions, have claimed just one victory this campaign, hammering Leicester 45-12 last Sunday. Ronan O'Gara's outfit need just a draw […]

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Sport

Head puts Australia just ahead of West Indies at lunch on second day

A typically aggressive Travis Head put Australia slightly in front at lunch on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies on Thursday. After resuming at 59-2 in reply to the West Indies' modest total of 188, Australia were 144-5 at the break, with Head unbeaten on 41 alongside fellow South Australian Alex Carey on nine. The Australians were expected to dominate a below-strength West Indies, who […]

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