Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend in Otjiwarongo After Argument

In Otjiwarongo, a 40-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend in the Ombili informal settlement following an argument. According to Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, the victim survived the stabbing and was admitted to Otjiwarongo State Hospital in critical condition. Nawa mentioned that the victim was transported to the hospital with the knife still lodged in his right shoulder, […]

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World

Katie Britt defends State of the Union rebuttal

Alabama Senator Katie Britt has defended her telling of a story about a woman who was the victim of human trafficking. Britt provided the account during the Republican Party's rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address where she attacked the Democrats for their border policies. Her speech has been widely mocked by comedians who suggest she was overly dramatic. U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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South Africa

SA’s Department of Basic Education Dismisses Claims of Bill Rejection as Delay Tactic

The South African Department of Basic Education refutes claims by the DA that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill has been rejected, deeming it a desperate attempt to hinder essential transformation in the sector. The DA asserted that Gauteng parents rejected the bill during public hearings, citing concerns about the implications of the Bela Bill. Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga dismisses these claims, emphasizing that the views expressed at hearings are […]

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APO International

Shifting from disaster response to preparedness in Madagascar

Cheneso was the first of the year’s seasonal tropical cyclones to strike Madagascar in January 2023. After making landfall on the east of the Indian Ocean Island, Chesano swept across the country to reach the northwestern Boeny Region and the region’s capital, Mahajanga. Throughout most of the year, Mahajanga is a tranquil fishing and trading port popular with both Malagasy and foreign tourists. Perched on the picturesque Betsiboka estuary against […]

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APO International

The Church of Africa Denounces the Exploitation of Mineral and Natural Resources, Fueling Conflict and suffering

The Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of "Conflicts in Africa in the Context of the Exploitation of Natural and Mining Resources" from March 8th to 10th, 2024, in Accra, Ghana. This significant event brought together approximately forty participants, including bishops, priests and lay Catholics, to deliberate upon the critical nexus between natural resource exploitation and conflicts within […]

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APO International

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Signs USD 250 million Senior Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility Led by Afreximbank and Africa Finance Corporation to Support Trade and General Corporate Purposes

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), has signed a USD 250 million senior unsecured bridge-to-bond Loan Facility with The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) acting as Global Coordinators and Initial Mandated Lead Arranger. This loan facility aims to support trade finance and the general corporate purposes of the group. Mashreqbank psc. joined the transaction as a mandated lead arranger. The facility has a tenor of twelve months, […]

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South Africa

SA’s Electoral Commission Responds to DA’s Appeal for Foreign Assistance in Election Observations

The South African Independent Electoral Commission acknowledges the Democratic Alliance's letter to the United States, European Union, and other countries seeking resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May elections. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo states that while the commission believes in the importance of election observation, the DA's direct appeal to foreign executives is not in alignment with the typical process of international observation. Mamabolo highlights the unique […]

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World

IAEA chief begins Japan visit

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting Japan for a progress report on the discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Japan began a 30-year release of more than a million tonnes of treated, radioactive water used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in August. Chris Gilbert reports.

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Namibia

Advanced Chemical Weapons Assistance and Protection Course Begins in Capital

In the capital, a six-day advanced course on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties commenced on Monday. Hosted by the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and conducted in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the course is part of the ongoing Anglophone Training Cycle initiated in 2023. Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu addressed the participants, highlighting the training's objective to enhance […]

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Month: March 2024