insert_link Namibia Zambezi Residents Struggle to Register SIM Cards, Face Deactivation Michael Mayumbelo, a pensioner based on Impalila Island, recounts spending N$250 per trip hitch-hiking to Katima Mulilo multiple times in efforts to register his SIM card. Like many others in Zambezi, Mayumbelo failed to register his SIM card during the country's mandatory registration period and the subsequent extension due to various challenges. The initial registration period spanned from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with a three-month extension granted until […] todayApril 4, 2024 9
insert_link World Pakistan’s top court addresses the case about military spy agency ISI involvement in judicial decisions In Pakistan, explosive allegations by some of the country's top judges are being aired on live television. A hearing at the county's highest court is being broadcast across the nation. Several judges have alleged that the country's spy agency used violence to influence judicial decisions. Hira Mustafa has more. todayApril 4, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SA High Court Finds ANC and Secretary-General Guilty of Contempt and DA Welcomes Ruling The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has welcomed a ruling by the High Court in Johannesburg, which found the African National Congress and its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, guilty of contempt of court. This ruling was issued after the ANC failed to disclose records of its cadre deployment committee dating back to 2013 when President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired it. The court has ordered the ANC to cover the DA's costs and […] todayApril 4, 2024 23
insert_link Sport Foden hits hat-trick as Man City crush Aston Villa Phil Foden shone in the absence of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne as the England international's hat-trick handed Manchester City a thumping 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday. The champions responded emphatically to questions over their ability to win the biggest games to move to within one point of leaders Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. City had not beaten a side in the Premier […] todayApril 4, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Kim sets the pace at LPGA Match Play after early birdie binge Kim Sei-young birdied six of the first 10 holes on her way to a six-under par 66, grabbing a one-stroke lead after Wednesday's opening day of the LPGA Match Play tournament. The 31-year-old South Korean has not won an LPGA title since the November 2020 Pelican Championship, which came a month after her lone major win at the Women's PGA Championship. A revamped format for this year's event at […] todayApril 4, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Statement by the United States Embassy on the March 30 Arrest of Kalisto Ladu [[{"value":"The U.S. Embassy condemns the utter lack of transparency and due process in the March 30 arrest of former Juba mayor Kalisto Ladu by security personnel in South Sudan. His detention is yet another example of the South Sudanese transitional government’s failure to open civic and political space for its citizens. We call on transitional government authorities to respect the rule of law and provide a public accounting of Mr. Ladu’s […] todayApril 3, 2024 3
insert_link APO International United States Congressional Delegation Visits Mauritius to Assess Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [[{"value":"A delegation the United States Congress visited Mauritius March 26-27 to assess the implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The visit underscored the United States’ commitment to deepening the economic cooperation between our two countries and to support Mauritius’ continued utilization of AGOA benefits. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Mauritius&Seychelles."}]] todayApril 3, 2024 13
insert_link APO International South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa assents bills in forestry, agricultural and correctional services sectors [[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill, the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill, 2023 and the Correctional Services Amendment Act. National Veldfire Act The amended National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998, will amongst other key provisions; Provide for the facilitation of the formation of fire protection associations by a municipality and a traditional council; Compel a municipality, state-owned enterprise, public entity […] todayApril 3, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Uganda: Court fails to repeal callous anti-LGBTI law, puts people at risk [[{"value":"Responding to a decision by Uganda’s Constitutional Court to only revoke parts of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 (AHA), a law which prompted rising attacks against LGBTI people, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “We are dismayed that the Court has turned its back on its responsibility to fully uphold Uganda’s Constitution which protects the human rights of all people, including rights to equality and […] todayApril 3, 2024 6