insert_link South Africa S.A President says he respects the Electoral Court ruling on former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Electoral Court ruling on former president Jacob Zuma's candidacy. The court ruled that Zuma qualifies to be appointed to the National Assembly despite his 15-month prison term for contempt of court. The Electoral Commission is appealing this ruling, arguing that Zuma’s prison sentence disqualifies him from serving as a member of Parliament. Speaking after delivering his Siyanqoba ANC rally message in the […] todayApril 29, 2024 26
insert_link Sport New Zealand swim star Pascoe pulls out of Paris Paralympics New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian Sophie Pascoe announced Monday that she will not compete at the Paralympic Games in Paris, after becoming a mother. The 31-year-old announced the birth of her first child earlier this month. The elite swimmer, who has won 19 medals including 11 golds at four Paralympics, pulled out of this year's Games, running from August 28 to September 8. "Although I'll miss the opportunity […] todayApril 29, 2024 22
insert_link APO International Africa Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Forum Welcomes Rugby Africa President to Discuss the Business of Sports [[{"value":"The President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa, Herbert Mensah, will explore the business of sport in a panel discussion at the 2024 Africa CEO Forum (www.TheAfricaCEOForum.com) on Thursday, May 16 in Kigali, Rwanda. In partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) (www.IFC.org), the Africa CEO Forum is the largest annual gathering of the African private sector. Each year, the Africa CEO Forum gathers […] todayApril 29, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) awarded the Best African Women Researchers and African Young Researchers at 2023 Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) online Awards Ceremony [[{"value":"CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Scientific Committee announced and recognized the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards 2023 winners, 6 Researchers from 6 different African Countries awarded in two categories - Best African Women Researchers and Best African young Researchers; MARS Awards Ceremony was attended by African Ministers of Health, Technology, Information&Technology, Social Affairs, Women Rights&Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare; […] todayApril 29, 2024 13
insert_link APO International Africa enters epic global Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation race, joining world’s tech capitals as an epicentre for digital advancement [[{"value":"The AI mania that’s transforming business, government and society globally is also igniting waves of innovation across Africa, with the shape-shifting tech’s existential prospects powering a cross-continental investment surge at the AI Everything Expo by GITEX AFRICA (www.GITEXAfrica.com) in Morocco next month. Africa’s epic AI opportunity is already disrupting digital advancements in diverse sectors from finance and agriculture, to healthcare and mobility, all fuelling a booming AI market that, according […] todayApril 29, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Parolees shine at Women at Work Training centre graduation https://youtu.be/YT9f6BdWCss By Ketemba Tjipepa via News on One In a celebration of determination and resilience, the Women at Work Training Centre in Windhoek witnessed a milestone as seven students, including three inmates on parole from the Windhoek Correctional Facility, graduated from their three-month dress-making and pattern-designing course today. The graduation ceremony, themed "New Beginnings," marked a significant step forward for individuals often forgotten and neglected by society. […] todayApril 29, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Assures Election Policing Within Legal Framework S.A Police, Minister Bheki Cele affirmed that the upcoming general election will be policed according to relevant laws and regulations, with officers enforcing the law accordingly. Cele made these remarks during a briefing on election readiness as part of the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster. He highlighted efforts to address concerns regarding political killings, including the formation of a special task team. todayApril 29, 2024 21
insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden has said he would be “happy” to debate Donald Trump U.S President Joseph Biden has said he would be "happy" to debate Donald Trump, his rival for the White House. The change of tact comes after months of refusing to commit to an onstage appearance with Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 29, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Higher Education Minister Urges Eligible Students to Enroll in UNAM’s New Readiness Program During the eighth April 2024 Graduation Ceremony for Northern Campuses, High Education, Training, and Innovation Minister Itah Kandji Murangi encouraged qualified students to register for the newly introduced Readiness Program at UNAM. The program aims to prepare students for higher education. Maria Namupala, our Northern correspondent, covered the event. todayApril 29, 2024 6