Windhoek Meteorological Office Issues Weather Warning

The Windhoek Meteorological Office's , Odilo Kgobetsi says this Friday marks the beginning of a noticeable decrease in temperatures, which will continue into the weekend. The onset of next week will bring even colder air, particularly affecting the south-central and eastern parts of the country. Kgobetsi expands.

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South Africa

Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country’s most important election since 1994

Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country's most important election since 1994. This follows two days of special votes. Each voter will receive three ballot papers - a blue one for the National Assembly, an orange ballot paper for regional to National Assembly, and a pink one for the Provincial Legislature. Reporter Andries Cornelissen has more details on the 27.7-million registered voters:

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Sport

Former Olympic pole vault champion Thiago Braz banned for doping

Brazil's 2016 Olympic champion Thiago Braz will not be able to attempt to regain his title in Paris this year having been banned for 16 months for doping on Tuesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit. "The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Rio 2016 Olympic champion Thiago Braz for 16 months for the presence of ostarine glucuronide," read an AIU statement. The 30-year-old had protested his innocence saying […]

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Sport

Ancelotti’s ‘quiet leadership’ key to his Champions League success

Real Madrid's superstars usually grab the headlines but quietly steering the ship in the direction of Champions League success yet again is coach Carlo Ancelotti. If Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday Ancelotti can become the first coach to lift the trophy five times. The Italian is already the most decorated manager in the history of the tournament, winning it twice with AC Milan in […]

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Sport

Osaka ‘really excited to face’ Swiatek at French Open

Naomi Osaka says she is "really excited" to face red-hot tournament favourite Iga Swiatek in the French Open second round on Wednesday, when men's title contenders Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are also in action. Former world number one Osaka won a match at a Grand Slam event for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open with her opening victory over Lucia Bronzetti. The Japanese star returned […]

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APO International

Millenium Connect Announces its Participation in GITEX Africa 2024

[[{"value":"Millenium Connect, a visionary Moroccan tech startup, is proud to announce its participation in GITEX Africa 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com/), the largest Tech&Startup exhibition in Africa, which will be held from May 29-31 in Marrakech. This participation marks an important milestone for Millenium Connect, which has just launched its flagship solution designed to transform the hospitality industry. Millenium Connect: The Cutting-Edge SaaS Solution for the Modern Hospitality Industry Millenium Connect is a […]

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Health / Medical

Namibia commemorates Menstrual Hygiene Day

Namibia has joined the rest of the world in commemorating Menstrual Hygiene Day. This year’s theme "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld", aims to eliminate menstrual taboos. The date, May 28th, symbolises the average 28-day menstrual cycle and the average duration of menstruation, which is five days, thus reinforcing the importance of the cause it champions. Poor menstrual hygiene, however, poses serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections which can […]

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Africa

Burkina Faso extends military rule

Burkina Faso's military government has extended the junta rule for another five years, following the signing of a new charter after national consultations in Ouagadougou. According to the BBC, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current ruler, will be allowed to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The military took power in a coup in 2022 and had promised elections by July 2024.

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Environment

Namibia declares state of emergency due to drought

President Nangolo Mbumba has declared a state of emergency regarding the current drought, effective 22 May 2024. Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform spokesperson, Jona Musheko says the declaration will allow the ministry to mobilise resources, and ensure that the necessary assistance is given to affected communities. Namibia declared a state of emergency due to severe drought in 2013, 2016, 2019, and now 2024. Rhingo Mutambo, chief public relations officer […]

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