insert_link World Why the potential for another Donald Trump presidency is making Iran very nervous By Amin Naeni, Deakin University There’s been much talk in recent months about what a possible second Donald Trump presidency in the United States could mean for Europe, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Palestinian conflict and China. But there’s one more country closely watching the race: Iran. Another Trump presidency could pose immense risks for the Iranian leadership, especially given the recent tit-for-tat strikes with Israel, the […] todayApril 26, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Transport MEC Applauds Resolution of Soweto Taxi Disput To South Africa.... Gauteng Transport and Logistics MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, welcomes the progress made in resolving the dispute between the Witwatersrand African Taxi Association and Nancefield Dube-West Taxi Association in Soweto. The department is working on appointing an arbitrator to resolve the route dispute between the associations. The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says their primary goal is to restore stability along the disputed routes and eliminate the uncertainty faced by […] todayApril 26, 2024 57
insert_link World Second phase of polling begins in India The second phase of polling in the six-week long Indian elections began where 88 constituencies across 13 states will cast their ballot. The southern states of Kerala and Karnataka are in focus where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP has tried to make inroads ahead of the elections. Priyata Brajabasi in New Delhi tells us more about crucial seats in the region up for polls in this phase. todayApril 26, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Namibia Inaugurates First PET Plastic Recycling Plant Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, unveiled the country's inaugural Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic Recycling Plant in Okahandja. A collaboration between Namibia Polymer Recyclers and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa aims to combat plastic waste by processing up to 500 tons of PET material monthly. Shifeta highlighted the plant's role in reducing plastic pollution, fostering economic opportunities, and promoting sustainable business environments. He emphasized the importance of waste management practices like […] todayApril 26, 2024 37
Oshiwambo Omupresident Dr. Nangolo Mbumba okwa fika mo Tanzania onghela. OmuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba onghela okwa fika moshilongo Tanzania oko ayako oku ka kufa ombinga koshiindingili shewanifo lomido 60 oku dimbuluka efiku loukumwe umwe wo shilongo osho. Omukwateli komesho wa Namibia ko shiindingili osho shili ko Tanzania, ota ku lopotwa aninga etokolo lo kuyako, ngaashi shili eshiivo olo aya kula oku dja kwao eli omupresident woshilongo osho Samia Saluhu Hassan. Oshiindingili osha talika shili ondjokonona ya kula ye hengumukilo mumwe […] todayApril 26, 2024 32
insert_link APO International Sierra Leone Blocks on Show as Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) Joins African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy [[{"value":"Foday Mansaray II, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, will speak at the 2024 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy (www.AECWeek.com) conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector – scheduled for 4–8 November in Cape Town. During the event, Mansaray will showcase investment and partnership opportunities available across the west African country’s upstream sector. Sierra Leone’s basins offer substantial opportunities for frontier […] todayApril 26, 2024 7
insert_link APO International “Parliament To Support President Museveni’s Skilling Program,” says Deputy Speaker Tayebwa [[{"value":"The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has reiterated that Parliament will continue to support the State House further the Presidential Skilling Program which is mainly aimed at fighting unemployment in Uganda. “Madam State House Comptroller, I have heard that you need 10 billion shillings to set up common user facilities for our skilled youths, please bring the documents to Parliament and we will give you the money. […] todayApril 26, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Uganda Airlines in Talks to Operate Direct Flights to Abu Dhabi [[{"value":"On April 24th 2024, the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, together with The Manager, Government Relations at Uganda Airlines, Mr. Deo Nyanzi, held a meeting with the Director- General UAE Civil Aviation Authority to discuss approval of a request for Uganda Airlines to operate flights to Abu Dhabi. “Uganda Airlines is expected to commence operating direct flights from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi. The request was approved but the pre-condition is […] todayApril 26, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Promotes Transparency in ||Kharas Region Officials from the Electoral Commission of Namibia convened a meeting with various stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in democratic processes. ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick stressed the ECN's crucial role in organizing elections and referenda fairly and impartially. She urged stakeholders to collaborate closely with the ECN to uphold democratic values. Political party leaders, local officials, civil society representatives, and police officers attended […] todayApril 26, 2024 7