insert_link Sport Hockey coach says India ‘extremely difficult for women’ India women's hockey coach and former Olympic gold medallist Janneke Schopman has hit out at the gender disparity in the country, both in sport and society more widely. Schopman, the first woman to coach an Indian national hockey team, broke down as she described the preferential treatment enjoyed by the men's team. "I come from a culture where women are respected and valued. I don't feel that here," Schopman, […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 4
insert_link APO International RS South Africa Showcases Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Solutions at Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) Show in Jwaneng, Botswana RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSdelivers.com/), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, with over 80 years of technological expertise, is set to participate in the MTE Show in Jwaneng, Botswana, on the 8th of March 2024. With a legacy spanning over 80 years, RS is a global distributor specialising in a diverse range of services, including Maintenance, Repair, […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Canon and MindMe International forge partnership to Empower Kenyan Youth through Creative Storytelling Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with MindMe International (MMI), a registered NGO based in Kenya. This collaboration aims to empower marginalized communities through sustainable development, with a focus on fostering positive change in young individuals' lives. Central to this collaboration is the shared objective of transforming young participants into effective storytellers. The programme’s structured approach includes […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 4
insert_link Health / Medical Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains The difference between one mouse’s fear and another mouse’s calm might be in their gut bacteria. Katriel Cho, CC BY-NC-ND By Andrea Merchak, University of Florida Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt or even pills, are linked to a number of health and wellness benefits, including reducing gastrointestinal distress, urinary tract infections and eczema. But […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Corruption and clean energy in South Africa: economic model shows trust in government is linked to takeup of renewables By Roula Inglesi-Lotz, University of Pretoria South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which emit large quantities of carbon. But making the transition to greater use of renewable energies, such as solar, is being hampered by a number of factors. Chief among them is corruption, which is affecting the quality of institutions. In a recent paper I set out how perceptions of corruption in […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 5
insert_link World White House Blames fall of Avdiivka on dwindling ammunition and “congressional inaction” The White House says Russian forces were able to capture the strategically critical town of Avdiivka because the Ukranians are running out of ammunition and it blamed Congress for failing to agree on a new round of funding. The fall of the town of Avdiivka in Ukraine's Donbas region is seen as Russia's biggest victory since last year's capture of Bakhmut. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayFebruary 19, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Presidential Succession Raises Questions Following Nangolo Mbumba's swearing-in as president on February 4th, questions have emerged regarding whether he is the acting or fourth president of Namibia. Mbumba assumed the position after the passing of President Hage Geingob on the same day. The issue has sparked discussions on social media, despite Mbumba being the fourth person to take the oath to act or serve as president. Namibia faced this situation a decade after amending […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Azanian People’s Organisation Emphasizes Importance of Elections in South Africa The Azanian People’s Organisation in South Africa highlights the significance of the upcoming national general elections for the country's future. The party urges the over 14 million voting-age citizens, particularly the youth, to register to vote. AZAPO’s spokesperson, Jabu Rakwena, emphasizes that voter apathy is not a solution to remove corrupt politicians from government and stresses the importance of active participation in the electoral process. todayFebruary 19, 2024 31
insert_link Africa Slums and guns in Bamako: what’s driving the illegal weapon trade in Mali’s capital city By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies As west Africa urbanises, many cities have become interconnected through trade, travel and technology, and crime has increased in complexity and scope. The proliferation of arms in west African cities, especially in the aftermath of conflicts in Libya (2011) and Mali (2012), has added to these challenges in Bamako, Mali’s capital. In 2018, the Small Arms Survey estimated that roughly […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 11