insert_link World UK’s opposition Labour Party’s defending a move to drop a flasgship green investment plan The UK's opposition Labour Party's defending a move to drop a flasgship green investment plan. It had previously said it would invest 28 billion pounds a year on environmental projects if it wins the next election. Now Labour leader Keir Starmer says that wouldn't be affordable because of damage the Conservative government have caused to the economy. The Conservatives say it's another example of Starmer 'flip-flopping'. Co-executive director of the […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Zambezi Region Governor Extols Late Namibian President Hage Geingob as a Visionary Leader and Pillar of Swapo Zambezi Region Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has praised the late President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, as a giant, visionary leader, a people's person, an adept manager, and a father. Geingob passed away at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek after receiving medical treatment upon his return from the United States. Sampofu highlighted Geingob's pivotal role as one of the founding pillars of Swapo, representing the party in the USA […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Debut Epukiro Auction in Omaheke Region Draws Over 800 Cattle The first-ever Epukiro auction in Omaheke Region saw an impressive turnout, attracting more than 800 cattle, according to Epukiro Constituency councillor Paky Pakarae. Held in collaboration between the Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association and Karoo-Ochse, the initiative aims to support communal farmers in the constituency, where livestock plays a vital role. The successful event not only signifies the robust participation of cattle but also underscores the potential to empower local farmers […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Social Security Overhaul Commitment in State of the Nation Address South Africa's GOOD Party has voiced disappointment with President Ramaphosa's failure to commit to a comprehensive social security overhaul. While the president reinforced plans to transition to a permanent basic income grant, achieved through extending and amending the social relief of distress grant, the GOOD Party's secretary-general, Brett Herron, contends that basic income support serves as the fundamental basis upon which the government can construct a stable and effective economy. […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Debmarine Namibian Premier League fixtures Play has resumed in the Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League after all matches were cancelled out of respect after the passing of HE Dr Hage Geingob. todayFebruary 9, 2024 20
insert_link Sport Qatar captain says reaching Asian Cup final proved critics wrong Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos said the Asian Cup hosts and defending champions have proved their critics wrong by reaching Saturday's final against Jordan. Tintin Marquez was parachuted in to replace Carlos Queiroz as coach just a month before the tournament, sparking criticism in some quarters. But the Spaniard's impact has been immediate, leading Qatar to their second consecutive final. Haydos said his team's "professional mentality" has allowed them to […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Las Vegas in party mode before Superbowl The biggest party in American sport is about to get even bigger on Sunday when Las Vegas hosts the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in what promises to be a Super Bowl blockbuster for the ages. The first-ever NFL championship finale to be staged in the glittering Nevada gambling metropolis was always going to be a money-spinning bonanza. But the budding romance between pop superstar Taylor […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Niners coach Shanahan out to lift Super Bowl curse After seeing his teams snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on his two previous visits to the Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan is hoping to strike it third time lucky in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers head coach is back in the NFL's championship game once more, hoping to banish the ghosts of his previous agonizing near-misses on Sunday when his team faces the Kansas City Chiefs. The […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Schmidt’s Australia to face Wales in Sydney in his first match Joe Schmidt will get his reign as Wallabies coach underway against Wales in Sydney, their 2024 home schedule showed Friday, with Australia also hosting world champions South Africa twice this year. The former Ireland boss was appointed in January, replacing Eddie Jones after Australia's calamitous World Cup campaign. Jones won just two from nine Tests, with Schmidt looking to turn the corner against Warren Gatland's Wales at Allianz […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 1