First food aid in months reaches Darfur, yet limited humanitarian access is worsening Sudan’s hunger catastrophe

[[{"value":"The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has managed to bring desperately needed food and nutrition supplies into Darfur, the first WFP assistance to reach the war-wracked region in months. Yet, the UN food agency warns that unless the people of Sudan receive a constant flow of aid via all possible humanitarian corridors – from neighbouring countries and across battle lines – the country’s hunger catastrophe will only worsen. Two […]

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Sport

Funaki grabs two tries as Auckland Blues rout Western Force

Scrum-half Taufa Funaki grabbed two tries Friday as the Auckland Blues romped to a 50-3 home thrashing of Super Rugby bottom side the Western Force. Blues head coach Vern Cotter made nine changes to the side that also routed Moana Pasifika 47-8 the previous week, but the hosts still dominated at Auckland's Eden Park. The Force last beat the Blues in 2008 and the Australian outfit were outclassed, […]

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Namibia

Netball Premier League season kicks off this weekend

The Mobile Telecommunications Limited Netball Namibia Premier League (MTC NNPL) will kick off its 2024 season this Saturday with action slated for the JP Ratledge Stadium in Tsumeb. The netball season, which is expected to run from April to November, will focus on raising awareness for the fight against cancer this year. Netball Namibia (NN) president, Rebekka Goagoses in a statement availed to Nampa by NN said this year’s […]

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APO International

His Majesty The King Congratulates Senegalese President on National Day

[[{"value":"His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to president of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expressed, with all the Moroccan people, to Bassirou His warmest wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the Senegalese people. His Majesty the King also expressed His high regard for the "centuries-old and deep" bonds of brotherhood […]

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APO International

New YouGov Survey Results Unveiled Today during Freedom of Mobility Forum

[[{"value":"Results show that less than 10% of respondents have started making profound changes in transportation options; people in rural areas and older age groups are less interested in change; Over one-third of respondents believe that lawmakers and citizens have the biggest influence in driving change; YouGov survey results unveiled today during the second annual Freedom of Mobility Forum (FreedomofMobilityForum.org) in advance of a debate on how the planet will accommodate the mobility […]

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Entertainment

South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea

By Hayley Clements, Stellenbosch University; Alta De Vos, Stellenbosch University, and Matthew Child, University of Pretoria South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity Economy Strategy aims to conserve biodiversity while also contributing to job creation and economic growth. It proposes to do this by promoting sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. The […]

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Local

Keeping your financial compass true

Life is a journey filled with unexpected turns. While we plan for the future, significant changes in our circumstances can occur – marriage, children, career advancements, or even health concerns. These milestones can leave our long-term insurance plans misaligned with our current needs. This is why we need to emphasise the importance of regularly reviewing your insurance portfolio to ensure it remains a robust safety net, safeguarding your […]

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Local

Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series kick off this weekend

The first leg of the 2024 Nedbank Namibia Rock & Rut XCO Series is set to kick off on Saturday 6 April 2024 at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek. The series which has been taking place for over 20 years, is expected to attract over 100 local mountain bike enthusiasts. This is the first of five races in this year’s series. Last year’s Namibian National Champions […]

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Namibia

Investigation Launched by Namibian Police in Erongo Region Following Discovery of Newborn’s Body

The Namibian Police Force in the Erongo Region has launched an investigation into a distressing case of baby dumping following the discovery of a newborn baby boy's lifeless body at a dumping site in Walvis Bay. The grim find was made on Wednesday morning by an employee of a local subcontractor company responsible for managing waste disposal in the area. Upon finding the baby among the bushes at the dumping […]

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