insert_link APO International Africa Day: Building businesses that improve African lives (By Fhulu Badugela) [[{"value":"By Fhulu Badugela, MultiChoice Africa CEO (www.MultiChoice.com). As we mark Africa Day, people and organisations commit themselves to making a positive difference for the continent. Building a business model that improves lives is the most effective way to achieve this, writes MultiChoice Africa CEO Fhulu Badugela. As the continent celebrates Africa Day on 25 May, two business priorities come into sharp relief; Businesses must remain profitable to survive, but they must also deliver a net benefit […] todayMay 23, 2024 6
insert_link Lifestyle Deaf and hard-of-hearing students need more support from their universities – South Africa study Students who are Deaf or hard of hearing may feel isolated. Jorge Elizaquibel By Tonny Nelson Matjila, University of South Africa Adjusting to university life tends to be tough no matter who you are. But what happens when deafness makes the usual demands even more difficult? Deaf students or those who are hard of hearing need extra accessibility measures to ensure they’re able to participate in even […] todayMay 23, 2024 21
insert_link World He won Indonesia’s election in a landslide. Now, backroom meetings and horse-trading will determine whether Prabowo can govern By Stephen Sherlock, Australian National University Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, won February’s presidential election in a landslide victory of nearly 59% of the nationwide vote, more than double his nearest challenger. But his party, Gerindra, fell far short of a majority in the parliamentary elections that took place at the same time. Gerindra was founded by Prabowo and its political fortunes are inseparable from […] todayMay 23, 2024 5
insert_link World Japan protests Chinese ambassador’s Taiwan comments Japan is protesting comments made by the Chinese ambassador about Taiwan, calling them "extremely inappropriate”. China’s envoy in Tokyo, Wu Jianghao said on Monday, Japan would be ‘dragged into the fire’ if Japanese forces supported Taiwan’s Independence. Chris Gilbert reports for us from Tokyo. todayMay 23, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Western Cape premier Alan Winde says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well Western Cape premier, Alan Winde, says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well. Thirty-four construction workers died when the five-story building collapsed on the sixth of this month. The search and recovery operation was concluded last week Friday, and the site was handed over to the police. V3 Consulting Engineers is leading the provincial government’s investigation. Winde says they have a responsibility to ensure that everything is […] todayMay 23, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Namibia Welcomes Back Security Contingent from Mozambique Mission International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, expressed gratitude for the safe return of an 18-member security contingent from the Namibia-SADC mission in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The deployment, part of the SADC Mission in Mozambiqu, aimed to combat Islamic insurgents, showcasing Namibia's commitment to regional peace and security. Despite challenges, Mushelenga emphasized the importance of such contributions in upholding Namibia's foreign policy priorities. todayMay 23, 2024 11
Namibia Kauadenge cites traditional authority interference for presidential race exit https://youtu.be/bPmNJKeRLJA?si=h_GsvbtVIqQHcw3B By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has cited interference from the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) in party politics as his reason for withdrawing from running for the party presidency or any other position during the upcoming elective congress. Kauandenge, the second party member to withdraw from the presidential race, stated that he had never imagined that his affiliation or […] todayMay 23, 2024 14
insert_link Sport Rookie Steinhauser wins breakaway while Pogacar consolidates Giro lead German rookie Georg Steinhauser won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Tadej Pogacar strengthened his huge lead at the top of the overall standings. The 22-year-old EF rider who escaped on a solo mountain romp is the nephew of former Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana champion Jan Ullrich. He was also notably third over the line on the challenging Queen stage on Sunday. […] todayMay 23, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Koch can’t wait for Friday’s final against Gloucester Springbok front row Vincent Koch believes it will be a "surreal moment" when South Africa's Sharks face Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup final in London. Both the Sharks and English Premiership strugglers Gloucester will be looking to put poor domestic seasons behind them at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Sharks, despite a squad featuring several Springbok World Cup winners in Makazole Mapimpi, Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche and Koch, […] todayMay 23, 2024 19
