insert_link World Stormy Daniels back in court for Trump hush money trial The adult film star at the centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial is back on the stand on Thursday. It's the second day of Stormy Daniels' testimony - where she is being cross-examined by the defence. Meanwhile, Trump says he has filed a motion challenging the gag order which prevents him from speaking about the jury or witnesses in the case. He's pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of […] todayMay 10, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party Aims to Reclaim Two-Thirds Majority Lost in 2019 Elections Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa of the ruling Swapo Party expressed the party's goal to regain the two-thirds majority it lost in the 2019 general elections. At a mini rally in Tuhingireni informal settlement, Shaningwa highlighted the historical support from the Kavango regions and emphasized the importance of mobilizing voters for the upcoming elections in June and November 2024. Additionally, she advocated for the revival of green schemes in Kavango East […] todayMay 10, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics. The party denounced the ANC's acceptance of assistance from Zanu-PF for the upcoming elections, citing the party’s history of rigging elections and oppressive rule in Zimbabwe. BOSA’s Stevens Mokgalapa asserts such collaboration reflects a desperation for power at any cost and rejects it. Mokgalapa calls for transparency and integrity in the election process: […] todayMay 10, 2024 41
insert_link APO International Kenya Floods: Damaged Schools Mean Over 15,000 Children Will Be Unable to Return to Learning Next Week [[{"value":"Heavy rains and floods have submerged or destroyed at least 62 primary schools in Kenya, leaving more than 15,000 children with nowhere to learn when schools re-open next week and raising the risk of waterborne diseases, Save the Children said. A report released by the Ministry of Education this week has shown the extent of damage caused to schools - as well as health facilities and homes - by raging floods that have killed more […] todayMay 10, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Planning Ministry Unveils EGP 3.9 Billion Investment Plan for Beni Suef [[{"value":"The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has announced the Citizen Investment Plan for Beni Suef Governorate for the current fiscal year 2023/2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to disclose the citizen plan in all governorates of the Republic for the fifth consecutive year. The aim is to raise awareness among citizens about the directions and priorities of the sustainable development plan for the fiscal year 2023/2024 and its […] todayMay 10, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Equatorial Guinea: Dialogue between African Union and European Union at United Nation [[{"value":"Focusing on the exchange of ideas on areas of greater collaboration between the two blocs, our country was represented by Anatolio Ndong Mba - Ambassador Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea before the United Nations in New York. Words of welcome from Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union, followed by remarks from Stavros Lambrinidis, EU Ambassador to the United Nations and opening remarks by Zéphyrin Maniratanga, Permanent Representative […] todayMay 10, 2024 3
insert_link Local The Bank Windhoek ramblers soccer tourney returns with a N$200 000 prize On Tuesday, 7 May 2024, the Bank Windhoek Ramblers Under 21 Soccer Tournament launched its third edition in Windhoek, which promises to showcase exceptional football talent while creating a stepping stone for players to showcase their skills and earn positions on more prominent platforms. With an increased Bank Windhoek N$200,000 sponsorship, the event will see 16 teams, comprising eight from Windhoek and another eight from Oshakati, compete for […] todayMay 10, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics U.S unemployment claims hit highest level since August The U.S economy has seen the highest number of unemployment claims since last August. The Federal Reserve has been trying to dampen hiring in an effort to get inflation under control, but the latest weekly figures may raise fears of an increased level of layoffs. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMay 10, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa Energy Council of South Africa Denies Electioneering And Credits Progress in Tackling Electricity Crisis The Energy Council of South Africa says the current load-shedding reprieve is not electioneering, but the consequence of government and business making headway to solve the country’s electricity crisis. Former Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter, claimed that Eskom was burning more diesel resulting in increased expenditure. He said in 2022 the power utility burned about 19-billion-rand of diesel and last year, nearly 30-billion-rand. The council says the progress made in […] todayMay 10, 2024 6