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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: April 2024

1813 Results / Page 59 of 202

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Africa

Planting trees in grasslands won’t save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

    By Susanne Vetter, Rhodes University   Tree planting is one of the nature-based solutions being used to offset greenhouse gas emissions. Trees absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide. Many of these tree planting projects target Africa’s rangelands (open grasslands or shrublands used by livestock and wild animals). They include agroforestry initiatives such as the Great Green Wall in the Sahel, or commercial timber plantations that double as carbon offset projects. […]

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Entry into force of the Agreement for the Establishment of the Japan-Algeria Intergovernmental Joint Economic Committee

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Entry into force of the Agreement for the Establishment of the Japan-Algeria Intergovernmental Joint Economic Committee

On March 25, 2024, the Government of Japan received the notification from the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria, informing the completion of its internal legal procedures necessary for the entry into force of “the Agreement for the Establishment of an Intergovernmental Joint Economic Committee between the Government of Japan and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria” (Agreement for the Establishment of the Japan-Algeria Intergovernmental […]

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Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit

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Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit

[[{"value":"Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to Dubai and Abu-Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 22 - 25 April 2024.  The Deputy President’s visit to the UAE is aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relations, particularly increasing economic and knowledge exchange between the two states.  The visit will see the Deputy President and his delegation engage with experts in the telecommunications and digital economy, in […]

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Africa

Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa: how they work and what they promise

    By Jaishree Raman, National Institute for Communicable Diseases   Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any other region from malaria, with 94% of cases and 95% of deaths worldwide. This year two revolutionary malaria vaccines are being rolled out across the continent. Nadine Dreyer asks Jaishree Raman […]

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Business / Economics

MeerKAT: the South African radio telescope that’s transformed our understanding of the cosmos

Some of the satellite dishes that make up the MeerKAT. South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)   By Ed Elson, University of the Western Cape   South Africa’s Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four of the country’s provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned for its wide open spaces. In the heart of this landscape, near the small Northern Cape town of Carnarvon, the South African […]

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South Africa

JoburgCAN Urges Extension for City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan Submissions Until Month’s End

The S.A Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse initiative, JoburgCAN seeks an extension for submissions on the City of Johannesburg's integrated development plan until the end of this month. This follows complaints from communities about inefficiencies in the public participation process, including inconvenient meeting times and lack of presentation availability. JoburgCAN manager, Julia Fish advocates for a separate review or extended timeframe for the overhaul of the Rates Bylaw policy. Fish urges […]

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Namibia

Urging Youth Participation in 2024 Elections: Activist Emphasizes Vital Role in Democracy

Encouragement for youth involvement in the upcoming 2024 general elections is strong, as their voices hold significant importance. Serron Nghoshi, a youth activist and regional coordinator for the Erongo Youth Forum, stressed the crucial nature of youth engagement in these elections, highlighting that it is not only beneficial but essential for the advancement and vitality of democracy. Nghoshi underscored the pivotal role of the youth in shaping the future of […]

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World

India’s election commission ‘declines comment’ on Modi hate speech

India's election commission - the independent body that conducts polls in the country - is facing flak for failing to act against a hate speech made by incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Over the weekend, Modi told an election rally that his opponents would distribute the country's wealth to 'infiltrators' if voted back to power, a reference to the country's minority Muslim community. Neha Poonia has more.  

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