New Zealand facing exit after Rutherford rescues Windies

New Zealand facing exit after Rutherford rescues Windies

Sherfane Rutherford rescued the West Indies with the bat and their bowlers contained New Zealand to complete a 13-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Wednesday. Rutherford's unbeaten 68 off 39 balls (two fours, six sixes) lifted the home side from the depths of 30 for five in the seventh over to a competitive 149 for nine after they were […]

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South Africa

S.A’s Health minister has called for public cooperation to prevent the spread of the M-pox virus

S.A's Health minister Joe Phaahla has called for public cooperation to prevent the spread of the M-pox virus. The plea follows two confirmed cases in Gauteng and three in KwaZulu-Natal. Briefing the media, the minister urged individuals with suspected symptoms or those in contact with confirmed cases to seek medical attention promptly. National Institute for Communicable Diseases health expert, Jaqueline Weyer says cooperation is crucial in disrupting local transmission and […]

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Namibia

Veterans Protest Over Unmet Government Promises, Demanding Better Treatment

Leopold Michael, a representative of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, discussed their peaceful protest and the grievances fueling their movement. He highlighted the veterans' primary concerns: the government's unfulfilled promises and the dire conditions faced by former refugees and combatants. The veterans are set to hand over a petition to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, demanding better treatment and the fulfillment of commitments made by the government. […]

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World

Chinese premier visits New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia

China's Premier, Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand, and will then head to Australia and Malaysia. Li's visit to Australia and New Zealand will be the first by a Chinese premier, the second most powerful official in China's leadership, in seven years. As Laura Westbrook reports for us.

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Africa

Rwanda names new FM, intelligence boss, ahead of polls

Rwanda has appointed a new foreign minister and intelligence chief in a reshuffle announced a month before national polls that long-time leader Paul Kagame is widely expected to win. Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente said in a statement late Wednesday that Olivier Nduhungirehe, formerly Rwanda's ambassador to the Netherlands, had been appointed foreign minister. He replaces veteran politician Vincent Biruta, who has been named interior minister. Former […]

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APO International

Programmers Force Caps Off a Rewarding Participation at GITEX Africa 2024

[[{"value":"Programmers Force (https://PF.com.pk), a frontrunner in the artificial intelligence technology landscape, proudly announces its influential participation at the second annual GITEX AFRICA 2024 (https://GITEXAfrica.com). The event, which took place from May 29-31 in Morocco, hosted approximately 1,500 exhibitors and welcomed a vibrant mix of entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups from 130+ countries, emphasizing its commitment to advancing the digital economy across Africa. The Ultimate goal of this event is to develop the […]

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APO International

Panoro Energy Senior Advisor Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024, Unpacking ILX Approach

[[{"value":"Panoro Energy Senior Advisor Tim O’Hanlon will speak at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference – scheduled for October 2-3 in Luanda – gathering industry leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, developments and opportunities shaping Angola’s oil and gas sector. Panoro Energy serves as a leading independent upstream company on the continent, with operations in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Tunisia and South Africa. At AOG 2024, O’Hanlon […]

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Namibia

BIG Coalition Advocates for Basic Income as Human Right

The BIG Coalition asserts that the Basic Income Grant is not charity but a moral imperative and human right, crucial for protecting citizens from poverty. Spokesperson Rinaani Musutua emphasizes the need for social protection amid high unemployment rates, urging the government to fulfill its obligations under international human rights treaties. The coalition views BIG as an economic stimulus, planning a protest march to support a universal, unconditional grant to combat […]

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World

North Korea may be preparing for Putin visit

Satellite images suggest North Korea’s main airport may be preparing for the arrival of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Kyodo News reports planes have been cleared from the tarmac at Pyongyang which usually precedes state visits. As Chris Gilbert reports for us.

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