insert_link Sport Kirk wins in Hawaii Chris Kirk's eighth birdie of the day at the 17th lifted him to a one-stroke win over Sahith Theegala in the US PGA Tour Sentry tournament at Kapalua in Hawaii on Sunday. Kirk's eight-under-par 65 gave him a 29-under total of 263 on the par-73 Plantation course, where he started the day with a one-stroke lead. He had pushed the advantage to two strokes with five front-nine birdies. But […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 7
Sport Hosts Ivory Coast are favourites for AFCON glory Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Djamel Belmadi of Algeria says hosts Ivory Coast are the team to beat at the 2024 tournament, which kicks off on Saturday. Host nations have often struggled to turn home advantage into success with only 11 of the previous 33 AFCONs won by the home side. But 2019 winning coach Belmadi believes the Ivorian Elephants can go all the way and win the flagship […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Falcons sack Arthur Smith The Atlanta Falcons sacked head coach Arthur Smith after the NFL team's third straight losing season concluded with a 48-17 defeat to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Smith took charge in January of 2021 and they finished 7-10 in each of his three seasons, failing to make the playoffs in each. "Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good," Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Onawa and Omashaka to get police sub-stations The Oshakati and Ondangwa Town Councils have allocated land for the establishment of sub-stations at Onawa reception in Oshakati and Omashaka location in Ondangwa. This initiative aims to enhance crime prevention measures in both areas following numerous reports of criminal activities reported to the Namibian Police Force. NamPol Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo, reiterated the force’s dedication to delivering top-notch services and assured the community of their readiness to provide assistance. Additionally, […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 33
insert_link World British Police Say No Investigation Into Prince Andrew Following Naming In Epstein Papers British Police have said that no new investigation is being launched into allegations against Prince Andrew in connection with late peadophile Jeffrey Epstein. The King's brother was named in newly released U.S. court documents amongst other associates of Epstein. Simon Gaitán reports. todayJanuary 8, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Justice and Correctional Services minister says South Africa has taken an important action against Israel to the International Court of Justice SA's Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola says the country has taken an important action against Israel to the International Court of Justice, to stop the genocide that is currently happening in Gaza. Lamola was speaking during a church service in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, as part of the ANC buildup programme to the January 8 Statement, which will be held at the Mbombela Stadium this Saturday. He says it is […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Transforming Lives through Safe Water Transportation in Otjiwarongo: The Hippo Roller Initiative Ignatius Davids, a prominent figure in Otjiwarongo, has spearheaded a transformative project that is altering lives in informal settlements. Aimed at resolving the significant challenge of safe and effortless water transportation, the Hippo Roller Initiative is revolutionizing the daily lives of communities in Otjiwarongo. In informal settlements across Otjiwarongo, alongside the issue of electricity, the arduous task of transporting water from communal taps has been a persistent struggle. The conventional […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 112
insert_link Health / Medical Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns By Marius van Oordt, University of Pretoria The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products. One of the challenges this has thrown up is the tax rates on these products. Combustible tobacco products like cigarettes and loose tobacco are generally taxed at similar rates since […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 24
insert_link APO International Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met at his office on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop, currently on a visit to Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation ties between the two countries and ways to support and reinforce them, along with the State of Qatar's developmental […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 4