insert_link Sport Warner says mammoth IPL scores won’t be replicated at World Cup Australia's David Warner says the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies will not see the same mammoth scores built on flat pitches in this year's Indian Premier League. The current edition of the world's richest cricket tournament has seen monumental totals, including Sunrisers Hyderabad twice breaking IPL records with 277 and 287. Warner's Delhi Capitals were at the receiving end of another run-fest when […] todayApril 23, 2024 7
insert_link APO International South Africa: 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 […] todayApril 23, 2024 6
insert_link APO International United Kingdom (UK)-Rwanda asylum law: United Nations (UN) leaders warn of harmful consequences [[{"value":"Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, are calling on the UK government to reconsider its plan to transfer asylum-seekers to Rwanda and […] todayApril 23, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Nigeria: One in six children set to go hungry as kidnappings, conflict and rising prices push food out of reach [[{"value":"Around one in six – or 15.6 million – children in Nigeria are facing hunger in the lead up to the lean season starting in June, according to a new analysis by Save the Children. The number of hungry children is 25% higher than the same period in 2023, and is likely the result of increasing insecurity, protracted conflict, banditry and rising food prices in the West African country. According […] todayApril 23, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Majority of female offenders serving time for murder https://youtu.be/bIywuy6-dWo By Finna Kahili via News on One Despite the relatively low population of female offenders at the Correctional facilities countrywide, a high number of them are serving time for murder, often involving killing their partner or children. According to information provided in a recent interview by Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela, there are currently about 120 females serving jail time compared to over 3000 […] todayApril 23, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Cosatu Expresses Displeasure as Government Accepts Resignation of Suspended Military Veterans Director-General S.A union Cosatu says it is dismayed government has accepted the resignation of suspended Department of Military Veterans director-general Irene Mpolweni. Her departure follows a back-and-forth tussle between herself, who was facing a disciplinary hearing, and the department after her suspension in March last year. She was suspended over allegations of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure valued at over 200-million-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says Mpolweni cannot be allowed to walk […] todayApril 23, 2024 20
insert_link World U.S. highest court considering punishment for homeless public sleeping The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday weighing up whether it's ok for a city to punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go. The case was ruled against in a lower court on appeal based on the Eight Amendment against 'cruel and unusual' punishment. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 23, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia New Electoral Commission Officials in Otjozondjupa Region Introduced to Governor Newly appointed officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia for the Otjozondjupa Region were introduced to Governor James Uerikua in Otjiwarongo. Led by Victoria Amutenya, the Regional Electoral Officer, the team includes seven constituency supervisors tasked with voter registrations. They aim to issue new voter cards from June 3rd to August 2nd, ensuring eligibility for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27th. Stations for the ECN supervisors include […] todayApril 23, 2024 32
insert_link Local CPW women event explores personal and professional goals On Thursday, 18 April 2024, Capricorn Private Wealth (CPW) hosted their Women’s Event on “Fill Your Cup” as the theme in Windhoek. South African advocate and law professor Thulisile Madonsela was the keynote speaker. Prof. Madonsela’s remarks focused on managing and developing the mind and becoming an agile leader, which also builds internal resilience. In her presentation, she said women can manage their minds through leadership at all […] todayApril 23, 2024 5