insert_link South Africa Mashatile proud of SA’s peaceful democratic election Deputy president Paul Mashatile says South Africans should be proud of participating in the democratic election process. After vot-ing in Sandton, Johannesburg, Mashatile called on voters to come out and vote for their preferred party in this historic event. He wel-comed the largely peaceful process and said everyone has a demo-cratic right to cast their ballot. He also welcomed the enhancement of security: todayMay 30, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Civil Society Network launched to promote sustainable so-cio-economic development The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network was launched at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. NamNet chairperson Mahongora Kavihuha says the Network aims to positively impact Namibia's socio-economic development in a rational, sustainable, and equitable manner. todayMay 30, 2024 25
insert_link APO International Azentio Announces Appointment of New Chief Sales Officer, Rahul Arora [[{"value":"Azentio Software (“Azentio“) (https://apo-opa.co/454Mz8j) – a leading end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector – today announces the appointment of Rahul Arora as its new Chief Sales Officer. This move further strengthens Azentio’s leadership team as Arora spearheads sales expansion and growth in alignment with the company’s vision. Speaking on his new role, Arora said, “I am excited to be joining the team at Azentio as Chief Sales Officer as […] todayMay 30, 2024 14
insert_link Sport New Zealand Rugby’s reform proposal rejected by unions A bid to reform New Zealand rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions Thursday, a move that threatens to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation. Months of bubbling discord reached a head at a special general meeting in the capital Wellington, where the country's 26 provincial unions turned their back on a suite of far-reaching reforms aimed at loosening their grip on New Zealand Rugby's […] todayMay 30, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Djokovic moving in ‘positive direction’ at French Open Novak Djokovic believes he's moving in a "positive direction" as he targets a place in the last 32 of the French Open on Thursday. The world number one, chasing a fourth title at Roland Garros and record 25th Grand Slam, arrived in Paris in the midst of a worrying dry spell. For the first time since 2018, the 37-year-old has not made a final let alone add a title […] todayMay 30, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Debt-laden Melbourne Rebels kicked out of Super Rugby Rugby Australia on Thursday rejected a consortium's bid to take over the debt-laden Melbourne Rebels and shut down the club after 14 seasons in Super Rugby. The team went into voluntary administration in January owing almost Aus$23 million (US$15 million) – a large portion of it tax debt. Rugby Australia stepped in to reclaim the club's playing licence while paying staff wages for the 2024 season, before a consortium […] todayMay 30, 2024 15
insert_link Sport Eleven years on, Hummels and Reus hope to set things right at Wembley Eleven years after a heartbreaking Champions League final loss to arch-rivals Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund veterans Mats Hummels and Marco Reus are returning to Wembley on Saturday to set things right. This time around, 14-time winners Real Madrid, who eliminated Bayern in typical last-gasp fashion in the semi-finals, stand in the way. Hummels, 35, and 34-year-old Reus face an uncertain future ahead of what is likely their last […] todayMay 30, 2024 9
insert_link Sport Lobjanidze upstages Messi as Atlanta stun Miami in MLS Georgia international Saba Lobjanidze upstaged Lionel Messi with two goals as struggling Atlanta United stunned league leaders Inter Miami 3-1 on Wednesday in Major League Soccer. Lobjanidze stunned a star-studded Miami line-up with two long-range strikes either side of half-time to fire Atlanta into a 2-0 lead. Argentina superstar Messi threatened to inspire a comeback for the home side after pulling a goal back to make it 2-1 but […] todayMay 30, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Buttler eager for T20 world champions England to learn India lessons England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title after a miserable defence of their 50-over crown in India last year. England will be one of the favourites for the 2024 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States after beating Pakistan in the final in Australia two years ago. But it was a similar story when many […] todayMay 30, 2024 5
