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Carty misses ton as West Indies reach 231 in 1st Australia ODI

Keacy Carty was denied a century in a run out mix-up and debutant paceman Xavier Bartlett took four wickets as the West Indies reached 231 in the first one-day international against Australia on Friday. Carty looked primed for his maiden ODI century before he was badly burnt by his batting partner Hayden Walsh and was run out for 88 off 108 balls at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Bartlett, playing […]

2 February, 2024

World

US approves sale of 31 armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion

The US has approved a four billion USD deal to potentially sell India 31 armed drones, six years after the two sides first started discussing the pact. The approval by the US State Department comes as the White House continues to try and wean New Delhi away from Russian arms. Priyata Brajabasi reports.

2 February, 2024

South Africa

ANC to Pursue Disciplinary Action Against Zuma Despite Non-Response

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula asserts the party's commitment to pursue disciplinary action against former president Jacob Zuma, even if he doesn't respond to the suspension. Zuma's membership was suspended on Monday for violating the ANC's constitution through his involvement in the uMkonto we Sizwe Party. Mbalula emphasizes the party's dedication to upholding discipline and preserving the ANC's constitutional framework.

2 February, 2024

Namibia

NABTA Advocates First Aid and Defensive Driving Training for Bus and Taxi Drivers to Curb Road Accidents

Pendapala Nakathingo, Secretary of the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association, encourages all drivers to undergo First Aid and Defensive Driving courses to mitigate road accidents. Nakathingo, in an interview with Nampa, highlights the establishment of First Aid Training courses in September 2022, aiming to equip drivers with lifesaving skills, transforming them into effective first responders at accident scenes. Emphasizing the defensive driving objectives, he underscores the importance of providing necessary […]

2 February, 2024

Local

Bank of Namibia warns against fraudulent investment scams.

The Bank of Namibia (the Bank) has noted with concern an escalation in the number of fraudulent investment scam activities, targeting and using references to the Government, its Ministries, Offices, and Agencies. The Bank has identified fraudulent investment scam activities, offering unsolicited financial assistance to fund Namibia’s developmental initiatives, with perpetrators applying particular focus on senior public figures, high-ranking government officials, politicians, and civil servants, to promote the fraudulent […]

2 February, 2024

Sport

India’s Jaiswal hits ton in second England Test

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck India's first century in the high-profile five-Test series against England after lunch on the opening day of the second match on Friday. The left-hander smashed left-arm spinner Tom Hartley for a six to reach his second Test ton after India elected to bat in Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal, playing his sixth Test since his debut last year, made 80 in the first Indian innings of the opening […]

2 February, 2024

APO International

Uganda: Sensitise communities on minerals

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has been tasked to table a statement on government plans to sensitise the citizenry on minerals, following the discovery of new minerals in different regions of the country. The directive was issued by Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa following a matter of national importance raised by Kajara County MP, Hon. Michael Timuzigu who complained about the conflicts in Ntungamo District resulting […]

2 February, 2024

APO International

Democratic Republic of Congo: Free Prominent Journalist, Drop Charges

The Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should immediately and unconditionally release the prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, and drop the charges against him, Human Rights Watch said today. Bujakera has been detained since September 8, 2023, in police custody and later at Kinshasa’s Makala central prison. The authorities charged Bujakera with fabricating and distributing a fake intelligence memo saying that Congolese military intelligence had killed a senior opposition official, Chérubin Okende. The two-page memo informed an […]

2 February, 2024

APO International

Seychelles and Cuba strengthen diplomatic ties

Enhancing cooperation between the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Cuba was among the topics discussed during the meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde and the President of the Republic of Cuba, H.E Mr. Miguel Díaz Canel. During the meeting, Minister Radegonde expressed deep appreciation of the Government of Seychelles for the various support that the Cuban Government has provided throughout […]

2 February, 2024