Trump fundraising outpaces Biden for first time

Trump fundraising outpaces Biden for first time

Fund-raising for former president Donald Trump's reelection campaign has outpaced that of his democratic rival President Joseph Biden for the first time. The Republican presidential candidate raised more money than Biden in April according to his advisers, as the pace of giving to Mr. Biden's campaign slowed significantly. Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports for us.

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South Africa

South African political activist Attributes ANC’s Decline to Departure from Liberation Roots

South African political activist, Raymond Suttner asserts that the decline of the ANC stems from its deviation from its liberation movement essence. In a recent column, he highlights the party's shift from a grassroots-centered movement to a conventional political entity, influenced by Western advisors. Suttner argues that this move towards modernization and normalization has created a disconnect between the ANC leadership and the populace.

May 22, 2024 11

Namibia

U.S. Ambassador to Namibia strengthens conservation efforts

U.S. Ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry has completed a five-day tour of Namibia’s southern coastal region, visiting Oranjemund, the Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park, and Lüderitz from 13 to 17 May 2024. The trip is meant to boost economic ties and highlight ongoing conservation efforts between the United States and Namibia. Here is Julia Haludilu the US Press and Media Coordinator.

May 21, 2024 72

APO International

The Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation is delighted to announce the results of the 2023-2024 Rugby Sevens Championship finals, which concluded in May 2024

[[{"value":"On May 12, Rabat hosted the women's final tournament, where the Académie Ben Msik de Rugby emerged victorious. Espérance Ben M’sik secured second place, while the Association Sportive de Rugby Tikiouine claimed third. The men's final tournament took place on May 18 and 19 in Taza, with 12 teams vying for the title. The Association Jeunesse de Rugby Marrakech clinched the championship, followed by Mouloudia d’Oujda - Rugby in second […]

May 21, 2024 9

Namibia

NWR announces historic profit, and clean audit

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Board and Management have presented the SOEs annual report to the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, today. NWR announced a historic N$46 million profit and clean audit reports for two consecutive years with an increased revenue of 32%, from N$294 million in 2022 to N$387 million. NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala has more.

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Environment

Agriculture Minister addresses World Water Forum

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, is attending the 10th World Water Forum under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity” in Indonesia, Bali. The Minister addressed the Forum where he underscored Africa's commitment to water supply and sanitation, but on par with commitments to continental and global agreements. According to Schlettwein, Namibia is grappling with the worst drought it has faced in 100 years, threatening the country’s water security, […]

May 21, 2024 60

Environment

Survival at stake for small island States

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda is leading the charge for more climate action paving the way for “resilient prosperity” as host of this month’s upcoming International Conference on Small Island Developing States. In an interview with UN News, Gaston Browne said the very survival of small island nations is increasingly at stake due to rising waters, extreme weather,and crushing debt.

May 21, 2024 41

South Africa

Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe to become third largest in SA elections

A new opinion poll in South Africa shows that the party founded by former President Jacob Zuma, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, will become the third largest party after the May 29 elections. The poll, according to Bloomberg Africa predicts that the African National Congress will win 43.4% of the national vote, the Democratic Alliance 18.6%, and the MKP 14.1%. However, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Jacob Zuma is […]

May 21, 2024 33

Uncategorized

Chamber of Mines calls for action after decline in mining survey

The Chamber of Mines has called for urgent policy reforms in the country's mining sector following Namibia's drop in the 2023 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The country’s position on the overall Investment Attractiveness Index fell by 3 points from 59 in 2022 to 56 in 2023, while on the continent, Namibia ranked 4th out of 22 African jurisdictions surveyed. Lauren Graham, Chief Economist at the Chamber of […]

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