insert_link South Africa South Africa’s military is expected to do more than ever with tighter budgets: how the force has declined over 30 years Theo Neethling, University of the Free State The South African National Defence Force marks 30 years this year, having been established on 27 April 1994. It’s as old as the country’s constitutional democracy, the result of a negotiated political settlement that ended apartheid. The defence force consists of the army, air force, navy, and military health service. It’s an amalgamation of the former apartheid era South African Defence Force, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 40
insert_link Uncategorized China Pledges to Stabilise Markets But Gives No Detail Authorities in China say they will make efforts to stabilise markets after shares sank to a five year low on Friday. A massive selloff has seen more than $6 trillion of value wiped off the market. Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 5, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Eskom Adjusts Load-Shedding Levels for Short-Term Stability In response to improvements in the power system stability, Eskom has temporarily reduced load-shedding to stage two until four this afternoon. However, due to anticipated weekday electricity demand, the power utility will resume stage three load-shedding from four this afternoon until five tomorrow morning. This alternating pattern of stage two in the morning and stage three in the afternoon will persist until further notice. Eskom's spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, highlights the […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of President Hage Geingob In a heartfelt statement, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hailed Geingob as a distinguished servant of the people, an exceptional statesman, and a wise leader whose impact will be deeply missed. Kenyatta conveyed his condolences, stating, "No words can sufficiently convey the magnitude of the loss as President Geingob was a distinguished servant of the people, an outstanding statesman, and a great leader full of wisdom. He extended his thoughts and […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 13
insert_link Sport England reduced to 194-6 chasing 399 in second India Test India's bowlers reduced England to 194-6 with two wickets in five balls just before lunch on Monday's fourth day of the second Test, after a brisk start to the tourists' record 399 run chase. England, who lead the five-match series 1-0, still need another 205 runs in Visakhapatnam. Skipper Ben Stokes was at the crease but yet to face a ball after Jonny Bairstow fell lbw to pace […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Arsenal have learned from title flop as they chase redemption, says Arteta Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's 3-1 win against Premier League leaders Liverpool proved they have learned the lessons of last season's title collapse. Arteta's second-placed side moved within two points of Liverpool with a dynamic display at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners took the lead through Bukayo Saka's early strike, then recovered from conceding Gabriel Magalhaes's own goal on the stroke of half-time. Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 4
insert_link Sport AFCON: South Africa face Osimhen’s Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four. Nigeria appear the strongest side left at the competition with the reigning African footballer of the year up front and the way coach Jose Peseiro […] todayFebruary 5, 2024
insert_link Sport Clark wins third PGA title as storms end Pebble Beach early Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark was awarded his third US PGA Tour title on Sunday night when officials wiped out the storm-delayed final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and declared him the winner. Clark set a course record with a 12-under par 60 at the iconic seaside layout on Saturday, giving the 30-year-old American a one-stroke lead after 54 holes. Severe wind and heavy rain arrived on […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Chad: promises of a new chapter fade as junta strengthens its hold ahead of elections By Helga Dickow, University of Freiburg It’s been three years since Chad’s former president Idriss Déby Itno died. A transitional authority took over after his death. Yet the transition to democracy that was on the cards following his 31 years in power has failed to materialise. What Chadians hoped for was: a referendum on whether they wanted to be a unitary or federal state a return to constitutional […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 4