South Africa’s Electoral Commission Prepared for Voter Registration Weekend

South Africa’s Electoral Commission Prepared for Voter Registration Weekend

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared its readiness for the upcoming voter registration weekend. A total of 23,303 registration stations will be operational from 8 AM to 5 PM, providing citizens with the opportunity to register or verify their details. Notably, the voters' roll has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 27 million. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo credited the success to the online registration platform, which facilitated […]

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Namibia

Information and Communications Technology ministry dismisses SIM Card registration allegations as “baseless”…

The Information and Communications Technology ministry has categorically denied allegations that assert the SIM card registrations are for mass surveillance purposes. Executive Director Audrin Mathe.

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Namibia

RP President Urges Opposition Unity for Presidential Election Challenge

Henk Mudge, president of the Republican Party, has issued a call for all opposition parties to unite behind a single candidate in the upcoming presidential election to contest against Swapo candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Mchenry Venaani from the Popular Democratic Movement has also provided his perspective on the matter, contributing to the ongoing dialogue surrounding opposition collaboration in the upcoming election.

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Sport

New Zealand All Blacks to play Fiji in San Diego

The All Blacks will play a Test against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego this July, the New Zealand Rugby 14-match schedule for 2024 revealed Thursday. Under new head coach Scott Robertson, New Zealand start their season with a two-match home Test series against England in Dunedin on July 6. The All Blacks face the English again a week later at Auckland's Eden Park, where New Zealand have […]

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Sport

Birthday boy Alvarez stars as Man City beat Burnley

Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday in style as the Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire a 3-1 win against Burnley on Wednesday. Alvarez bagged his brace in the first half to ensure City had no problems brushing aside outclassed Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. The Argentine's double took his goal tally for the season to 15 in all competitions, including seven in his last seven appearances. Rodri […]

February 1, 2024 1

Sport

‘Outstanding’ Liverpool thrash sorry Chelsea to stretch Premier League lead

Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off as a Premier League winner after Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 at Anfield on Wednesday. Conor Bradley was the star of the show as the 20-year-old right-back scored and teed up goals for Diogo Jota and Dominik Szoboszlai. Christopher Nkunku reduced Chelsea's arrears, but Luis Diaz rounded off the scoring and a thrilling Liverpool performance. Indeed, the scoreline flattered the […]

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Business / Economics

BIZ NEWS 1 FEBRUARY 2024: Financial Insights Digest: Economic Surges, Strategic Moves, and Global Indicators – A Comprehensive Overview

1. Namibia's Economic Outlook Soars on Surging Uranium Prices The Chamber of Mines anticipates a robust economic boost for Namibia in 2024, driven by a remarkable surge in uranium prices, marking the highest in over 12 years. Veston Malango, CEO of the Chamber, highlights the expected upturn, fueled by increased production in existing mines and the anticipated commencement of production at the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in the first quarter […]

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Sport

LIV Golf begins 2024 season with future at stake in merger talks

Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm will be LIV Golf's newest star when the Saudi-backed upstart series launches a third season on Friday as questions abound regarding its future. LIV's 2024 campaign was in doubt since a framework merger agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) -- LIV Golf's financial backers -- was unveiled last June to controversy. Talks have extended […]

February 1, 2024 1

World

Algeria plans to table fresh ceasefire resolution at the Security Council

There's increasing calls for an urgent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza in the United Nations Security Council. The council convened a meeting on Wednesday at the request of Algeria to discuss the provisional measures announced by the International Court of Justice last week. It now plans to table a fresh ceasefire resolution in the coming days. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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