Disaster Relief Efforts in Nongoma After Severe Thunderstorm

Disaster Relief Efforts in Nongoma After Severe Thunderstorm

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs reports that disaster teams are actively providing relief in Nongoma after a weekend thunderstorm left widespread devastation. The severe storms, accompanied by heavy rain, caused damage to homes and public infrastructure, including schools, community halls, churches, and Eskom power lines. According to the department's spokesperson, Siboniso Mngadi, 78 homes were damaged, and over 600 people have been affected. Emergency efforts are […]

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Namibia

Northern Traditional Authorities Laud President Geingob’s Legacy

Ndilimani Herman Iipumbu, the chairperson of northern traditional authorities, has praised President Hage Geingob as a liberation struggle icon and an experienced leader who fostered unity without discrimination. Speaking at a special regional memorial service at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Iipumbu highlighted Geingob's role in implementing land rights and empowering traditional authority leaders, with emphasis on direct reporting and immediate feedback. Additionally, he commended Geingob's efforts to prevent tribalism […]

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World

Potential breakthrough in talks between protesting farmers and Indian government.

Protesting farm unions in India have extended the pause on their protest for another two days, after a fourth round of talks with central ministers offered the potential of a breakthrough. For a week, thousands of farmers have been held off from marching to New Delhi in the north Indian region of Punjab. Last week farmers clashed with security officials, who used tear gas shells to stop the farmers 200 […]

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Sport

Australian Olympic equestrian avoids sanction after ‘mankini’ ride

Australian equestrian Shane Rose escaped punishment on Monday for wearing a "mankini" during a showjumping competition, allowing him to resume preparations for this summer's Paris Olympics. The three-time Olympic medallist slipped into the fluorescent orange outfit -- popularised in the movie "Borat" -- during an event at Wallaby Hill near Sydney last weekend where riders were encouraged to wear fancy dress. It sparked a complaint to Equestrian Australia, but […]

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APO International

Sudan crisis sends shockwaves around the region as displacement, hunger, and malnutrition soar

At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns today, with thousands of families being displaced and forced across borders into Chad and South Sudan each week. “The impact of this conflict spans three countries – Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad - and has created the world’s […]

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Sport

Australia’s Warner ready for hostile New Zealand fans in T20s

Australia batting great David Warner said Monday he expected a hostile reception when the world champions begin a Twenty20 series in New Zealand this week. New Zealand host Australia in Wellington on Wednesday in the first of three T20 matches before a two-Test series. Warner eight years ago accused New Zealand fans of "derogatory and vulgar" abuse aimed at him and his team-mates during Australia's last Test tour […]

February 19, 2024 5

Namibia

Netherlands beat Richelieu Eagles in Nepal

The Namibian senior national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, lost their second match at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series. After winning their first match against hosts Nepal, the Namibians found the going tough this morning after being sent in to bat by the Netherlands. After losing early wickets, the Namibians were reeling 26 for 3 wickets, could not recover and posted a total of […]

February 19, 2024 5

Namibia

Tragic Gender-Based Violence Incident Highlights Victim’s Stance

Helen Onesimus, the woman allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Rocky Crest, Windhoek, last week, had expressed strong opinions on gender-based violence (GBV). Onesmus, now a victim of suspected GBV, had previously shared a post on social media in 2019 condemning the normalization of abuse by some men. The post emphasized that violence escalating to murder should not be labeled as "passion killing" as there is nothing passionate […]

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South Africa

South Africa’s Land Restitution Program Evaluation Unveiled

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, is set to present the findings of the land restitution evaluation study on financial compensation paid to beneficiaries today. This evaluation is a crucial component of the government's Land Restitution Programme. Reggie Ngcobo, the department's spokesperson, highlights that the insights derived from this evaluation will play a key role in shaping policy formulation and programmatic interventions moving forward.

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