insert_link Opinion Pieces What happened to Nelson Mandela’s South Africa? A new podcast series marks 30 years of post-apartheid democracy By Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation When Nelson Mandela stood in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria in May 1994 as South Africa’s first democratically elected president, my country was brimming with optimism for its post-apartheid future. I was there and relieved at the prospect of an end to bloodshed. I had seen far too much violence and death in my five-year career as a journalist, covering the […] todayApril 11, 2024 21
insert_link APO International Empress Shôken Fund announces 103rd funding distribution to support projects in 17 countries [[{"value":"The Joint Commission of the Empress Shôken Fund (ESF) has announced a new funding distribution that totals CHF 485,597 and supports projects administered by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in 17 countries. The commission is administered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The projects to be supported cover a variety of topics, including […] todayApril 11, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Seychelles and Cook islands to establish diplomatic relations [[{"value":"On the margins of the 2024 United Nations Ocean Decade Conference currently taking place in Barcelona Spain, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mr Mark Brown held discussions on establishing diplomatic relations between the two island states. Cook Islands is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean located approximately halfway between French Polynesia and American Samoa. […] todayApril 11, 2024 6
insert_link APO International World Health Day: More than two thousand people walk for health [[{"value":"On April 6, 2024, more than two thousand people gathered in Luanda to take part in a walk the talk for health, a landmark event marking World Health Day. Organised by the Ministry of Health and the Luanda Provincial Government, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), this five-kilometre walk from the Port to Luanda Bay not only celebrated advances in public health but also highlighted present and […] todayApril 11, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Cabship Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor [[{"value":"Angolan logistics and supply chain management company Cabship has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – scheduled for October 2-4 in Luanda – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship aligns with the company’s mission to deliver innovative market solutions to Angola’s oil and gas industry and Cabship’s participation will strengthen dialogue surrounding logistics support and opportunities. AOG 2024 unites players from across global and regional markets under the theme ‘Driving […] todayApril 11, 2024 11
Opinion Pieces South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done Statisticians are able to assess and analyse data, crucial skills in today’s world. Solstock Inger Fabris-Rotelli, University of Pretoria; Ansie Smit, University of Pretoria; Danielle Jade Roberts, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Daniel Maposa, University of Limpopo; Fabio Mathias Correa, University of the Free State; Michael Johan von Maltitz, University of the Free State, and Sonali Das, University of Pretoria Our world is awash with data. A 2019 article published by the […] todayApril 11, 2024 16
insert_link World Modi says need to address ‘abnormal’ ties with China In an interview to US magazine Newsweek India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there's an urgent need to resolve 'abnormal' ties with China. The two countries have been engaged in a border standoff over a disputed frontier for nearly four years now. This is the second time this week Modi has made a reference to tense ties with China ahead of general elections. todayApril 11, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says they are doing everything possible to ensure Hammanskraal residents get clean water S.A's Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink says they are doing everything possible to ensure Hammanskraal residents get clean water. Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu and the mayor checked on progress in dealing with challenges at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works. The area has been getting water from tankers, following an outbreak of cholera last year. Brink has conceded that the upgrade of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment works was a job […] todayApril 11, 2024 35
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Eembete dovanaudu mo ICU moipangelo yepangelo da hapupalekwa. Ouministy wouhaku nonghalo nawa owati omuvalu weembete dovanaudu koshikondo sho vanhu va pumbwa ekwafo louhaku wo meendelelo (ICU) moipangelo yepangelo oda hapupala oku dja 35 okuya po 97. Olopota oyati mo nakudiwa oshipangelo shepangelo shakula sha Windhoek , Katutura, Oshakati no Onandjokwe oyo ashike oipangelo ya kala tai hangwa eembete do ICU difike po 35 adishe kumwe. Tapopi onghela pendiki lepangelo loku yandjela omauyelele mo Windhoek, oo eli ominsiter youhaku […] todayApril 11, 2024 15 2