insert_link South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the government will be able to bring crime under control ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the government will be able to bring crime under control. He visited Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape yesterday, as part of the ruling party’s election campaign. Murders in the third quarter of the 2023/2024 year increased by 2.1-percent, leading to 155 more murders compared to quarter three in 2022/2023. Ramaphosa says every effort is being made to bring crime down. todayMarch 25, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Environment Ministry Denounces Illegal Poaching Incident in Mangetti National Park The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry strongly condemns the illegal poaching activity discovered within the Mangetti National Park, where three members of the NDF were apprehended with dried game meat from Eland, Kudu, and Wildebeest, lacking the necessary permits. The perpetrators are scheduled to appear in the Rundu Magistrate Court to face charges. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. todayMarch 25, 2024 21
insert_link World Princess of Wales and King Charles: one in two people develop cancer during their lives – the diseases and treatments explained B. Lenoir/Shutterstock Gavin Metcalf, Anglia Ruskin University The Princess of Wales released a moving video message on March 22 to address speculation about her health. In it, the future queen disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer following tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery at a clinic in London in January. Catherine explained that she was undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” – but emphasised that her surgery had been successful, […] todayMarch 25, 2024 18
insert_link World Why would Islamic State attack Russia and what does this mean for the terrorism threat globally? By Greg Barton, Deakin University It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack. At least 133 people were left dead and scores more were injured after gunmen with automatic weapons stormed the Crocus City Hall in Moscow and opened fire, triggering a stampede. Islamic State claimed […] todayMarch 25, 2024 6
insert_link Lifestyle Victoria Larsen to Represent Denmark in Miss Supranational 2024 Pageant in Poland Victoria Larsen's ascension to the role of Miss Supranational Denmark 2024 marks not only a personal triumph but also a significant milestone in the landscape of beauty pageantry. Her journey from a multicultural upbringing to a revered beauty queen embodies a profound commitment to effecting positive change, particularly in the realms of women's empowerment and homelessness. Born on September 8, 2002, in the picturesque city of Roskilde, Denmark, Victoria's heritage […] todayMarch 25, 2024 162
insert_link South Africa Jacob Zuma Declares Party Leaders Won’t Serve as Ministers Former South African President Jacob Zuma revealed that none of the party's top national leadership will assume ministerial roles in Parliament for the time being. Zuma disclosed this during an election campaign event in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, nearly two months ahead of the general elections. He also voiced concern about ongoing poverty among black people, 30 years into democracy. MK national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, affirmed that those deployed to government will […] todayMarch 25, 2024 8
insert_link World Japan and US to upgrade military pact The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMarch 25, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Dalberg awarded 5-year contract to strengthen United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) work with the private sector [[{"value":"Dalberg Advisors (https://Dalberg.com/) has announced the award of the Private Sector Engagement Strategic Collaboration and Leading- Edge Engagement (“PSE SCALE”) program, a framework agreement of advisory services that will support the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID: https://www.USAID.gov/) to engage the private sector to achieve development and humanitarian outcomes. Through the five-year, $99.1-million contract, Dalberg and its partners will support USAID to accelerate private sector partnerships around the world and […] todayMarch 25, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics 25 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Insights: Updates from the Global Market 1. Fitch Ratings Affirms Development Bank of Namibia's Ratings Despite Losses Fitch Ratings recently announced its decision to maintain the Development Bank of Namibia Limited's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'BB-' and its National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+(zaf)', with a stable outlook. Despite facing a setback with a N$270 million loss in the 2023 financial year due to high loan impairment charges, Fitch remains optimistic about the bank's future. The […] todayMarch 25, 2024 13