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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: January 2024

1906 Results / Page 159 of 212

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Business / Economics

AI and satellite data map true scale of untracked fishing and ocean industry

By Elizabeth Fitt via Mongabay We’ve been largely flying blind when it comes to fishing, shipping and energy production intel on our oceans, according to a new study that combines artificial intelligence with satellite technology. Researchers found that more than three-quarters of industrial fishing activity and almost one-third of transport and energy activity is missing from public tracking systems, and therefore largely invisible globally. The study, from Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a […]

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Namibia

Wheelchair cyclists aiming for world champs this year

  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 in 171 medal events. Gowaseb however […]

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Dennis Francis, General Assembly President, Wants to Help Small States. Here’s How.

Dennis Francis, president of the United Nations General Assembly for the 78th sesssion, photographed in his office, overlooking the East River, on Dec. 21, 2023. A quarter of the way into his yearlong tenure, the Caribbean diplomat has shifted his priorities because of the Israel-Hamas war, but he remains focused on sustainable development and enabling small states to use the multilateral system to their advantage. Some of them, he said, […]

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World

US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

The United States with coalition forces including the UK have begun air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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South Africa

Protesters show support for South African case at International Court of Justice

Some of the protesters included lawyers outside the Western Cape High Court on Thursday. Photo: Matthew Hirsch By Matthew Hirsch via GroundUp About 100 people gathered outside the Western Cape High Court on Thursday to express support for South Africa’s legal team at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. The South African government submitted an application on 29 December to the ICJ. It describes the recent […]

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South Africa

City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town

The City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says with a private sector partner due to commence operations at the Port of Durban in April, there is continued silence from the national government on a timeline for a private sector partner boost for Cape Town. He says allowing private […]

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World

Japan boosts aid as poor conditions affect quake survivors

Japan’s government is boosting aid to the earthquake struck Ishikawa region as tens of thousands of people remain in evacuation centers. Tokyo is elevating the seriousness of the quake to a ‘disaster of extreme severity’ in order to unlock access to extra funds for the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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South Africa

SA Ambassador appeals for the safeguarding of convention rights amidst Israel’s disregard

South Africa’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusimuzi Madonsela, says Israel’s actions against Palestinians form a continuum of illegal acts since 1948. He addressed the the International Court of Justice in The Hague in the Netherlands as part of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, who will present its oral arguments tomorrow. Madonsela warns of grave consequences, stressing the real risks for Palestinians in Gaza. He notes the court’s role in […]

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Namibia

Angola remains a crucial sister nation to Namibia

Angola remains a crucial sister nation to Namibia, emphasized Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitungu, who also encouraged maintaining amicable relations in the border regions with their northern neighbor. The former police chief stressed the importance of fostering strong ties with Angola not only for Ohangwena but for all of Namibia's bordering regions. Ndeitungu emphasized the need for a close friendship that enhances trade, commerce, and political relationships, highlighting Angola's historical role […]

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