UK economy rebounds in November: official data

UK economy rebounds in November: official data

Britain's recession-threatened economy rebounded in November from the previous month, official data showed on Friday. Gross domestic product expanded 0.3 percent in November after contracting by 0.3 percent in October, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. "GDP bounced back..., led by services with retail, car leasing and computer games companies all having a buoyant month," noted ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner. "The longer-term picture remains one […]

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World

Sunak to visit Kyiv Friday to set out new ‘support package’

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Kyiv on Friday to launch "a major new package of support" for Ukraine and increase military funding for this financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), his office said. The figure is an increase of 200 million pounds over the last two years and will ensure the "largest ever commitment of drones," a statement said, adding that he was also due to […]

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Sport

Wollaston wins bunch sprint to take first TDU stage

New Zealand's Ally Wollaston finished powerfully to take the first stage of Australia's Tour Down Under for her first women's WorldTour win in an uphill finish to claim the leader's jersey on Friday. Wollaston (AG Insurance-Soudal) prevailed in a bunched sprint ahead of Australia's Georgia Baker (Liv-AlUla-Jayco) and Italy's Sofia Bertizzolo (UAE Team-ADQ) in sapping heat in the 93.9km leg from Hahndorf to Campbelltown. "I'm just really proud," Wollaston said. […]

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Uncategorized

Wheelchair cyclists aiming for world champs this year

WINDHOEK, 12 DEC (NAMPA) – Wheelchair cyclists Roodley Gowaseb and Nico Kharaxub are aiming to compete in multiple competitions and earn qualification spots for the upcoming Kobe International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in 2024. Kobe, Japan, will host the 11th edition of the Para Athletics World Championships from 17 to 25 May 2024, with over 1 000 athletes from more than 100 nations set to compete […]

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APO International

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan meets Sister Alice for a farewell meeting

President Wavel Ramkalawan received Sister Marie Alice Vivien from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, Seychelles for a farewell meeting earlier this week at State House. She was accompanied on her visits by Sister Marie Nita Servina. The President welcomed her to State House and on behalf of the people of Seychelles thanked her for the invaluable contribution and humble service she has done for the country. The meeting […]

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APO International

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Encourages Collaboration in Higher Education with Friendly Countries in Asia and Africa

In an effort to strengthen collaboration in higher education and research, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborated with Universitas Padjajaran (Unpad) to organise the Ambassadors' Afternoon Tea at Universitas Padjajaran in Bandung on Monday (01/08). The event was attended by eleven Ambassadors and Charge D'Affaires from friendly countries in Southeast Asia, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Led by Unpad's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Arief Kartasasmita, the discussion focused on exploring new opportunities for […]

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Africa

South Africa’s new intelligence bill is meant to stem abuses – what’s good and bad about it

By Jane Duncan, University of Glasgow When South Africa became a constitutional democracy in 1994, it replaced its apartheid-era intelligence apparatus with a new one aimed at serving the country’s new democratic dispensation. However, the regime of former president Jacob Zuma, 2009-2018, deviated from this path. It abused the intelligence services to serve his political and allegdly corrupt ends. Now the country is taking steps to remedy the situation. […]

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Namibia

Landless People’s Movement weighs in on government and accountability

A political system is one where both the government and the elected members of parliament are responsible to their constituents to the highest degree possible. On the broader canvas, voters must be able to influence the shape of the government by throwing out of office a party which has or individuals who have failed to deliver. This is according to an article published in a local daily in 2020 by […]

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Interview Transcripts

Rain Brings Hope to Kunene Region After Nine-Year Drought-Kunene Governor Marius Sheya

In a recent interview, Mr. Marius Sheya , Governor of the Kunene Region, shared positive news about the region finally receiving some rainfall after a prolonged nine-year drought. Acknowledging the significance of the recent rain Sheya expressed gratitude for the relief it brings to a region that has been grappling with the impacts of severe drought for nearly a decade. While the rainfall has not been consistent, it has reached […]

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