SA Minister Lamola Condemns Court Disruption and Old Flag Display; Vows Decisive Action

SA Minister Lamola Condemns Court Disruption and Old Flag Display; Vows Decisive Action

SA's Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has pledged to take firm action in response to the recent attempt to forcibly enter Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Strongly condemning the display of the old South African flag, he emphasized that courts should not be venues for lawlessness. The bail hearing for farmer Piet Groenewald and his stepson, Stefan Greeff, has been rescheduled. Lamola, addressing the public outside the court, […]

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Namibia

Defending Land Tax Policies: Ministry of Land Reform Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata’s Response

In addressing concerns about the Land Reform ministry's land tax policies, Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata emphasized the constitutional foundation behind these measures, asserting that they are not discriminatory. Rather, she framed them as a response to historical injustices. This response came during a session addressing questions about why only white farmers are subject to land tax. Nghituwamata's comments aim to contextualize the policies within the broader framework of redressing historical […]

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Sport

Ireland expect French ‘war of attrition’ in Six Nations opener

A strong-looking Ireland bidding for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams expect a "war of attrition" when they kick this season's Six Nations Championship off against France in Marseille on Friday. Europe's showpiece competition has tended to throw up some real arm wrestles in recent years and the showdown at the Stade Velodrome between two teams who were disappointed to have been knocked out at the quarter-finals of last year's […]

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Africa

UN flags continued fighting in the DRC

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recent clashes between government forces and the M23 rebels left 20 civilians dead. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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World

Hamas vows retaliation following Israeli military operation

Hamas is vowing to respond, after the Israeli military assassinated three Palestinian men in the West Bank early Tuesday morning, accusing them of plotting an imminent terror attack. Security footage is being shared online, appearing to show an undercover special forces team entering a hospital before killing the trio.

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Africa

Nigeria criticises ECOWAS exit

Nigeria has accused military authorities in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso for letting their people down with their joint decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States. Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Namibia

Electoral Act compliance remains incomplete

Institute for Public Policy Research Associate, Frederico Links says that Namibia has not fully implemented the provisions of the 2014 Electoral Act, specifically those addressing political party finances.

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Africa

Continental Free Trade Area launches first trade shipment

Industrialisation and Trade Minister, Lucia Iipumbu has participated in the first trade shipments under the African Continental FreeExportDiversification Trade Area at the Port of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Iipumbu says the implementation will diversify exports, boost productive capacity, accelerate growth, create more jobs, and promote economic inclusion.

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Business / Economics

UK unveils post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland

The UK government is expected to publish details of a post-Brexit deal later designed to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The new agreement is expected to remove checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Former Brexit negotiator Rory O'Donnell says he expects the European Union also to accept the agreement.

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