insert_link Sport Ireland’s Harrington among World Golf Hall of Fame inductees Irish golfer Padraig Harrington, a three-time major champion, was among the inductees into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Monday. Also entering the new Hall, which opens this week at Pinehurst after a move from Florida, were Sandra Palmer, the late Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Farrell and Beverly Hanson plus the 13 LPGA Founders. Harrington, a 52-year-old from Dublin, won the 2007 and 2008 British Opens and the […] todayJune 11, 2024 6
insert_link World UN Security Council Adopts US-Backed Resolution for Permanent Hamas-Israel Ceasefire The United Nations Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and the release of the hostages in Gaza. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution. Russia abstained. A three-part ceasefire plan was unveiled by U.S president, Joseph Biden last month. Israel has already accepted the deal. Palestine's ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, has welcomed the […] todayJune 11, 2024 44
insert_link Business / Economics PowerCom Enhances Connectivity in Namibia PowerCom CEO, Beatus Amadhila announced plans to improve connectivity in Namibia by installing 80m guyed lattice towers in several regions. Two towers are already built, with more planned in Ikumwe, Nakabolelwa, Mutikitila, and additional locations. PowerCom aims to construct 29 towers at a cost of N$32.5 million in 2023/24, aiming to achieve 70% of this plan. These efforts will boost network capabilities and digital access across communities. todayJune 11, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi Applauds S. Chief Justice’s Announcement on National Assembly Sitting In South Africa, RISE Mzansi has welcomed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s announcement that the first sitting of the National Assembly will be held on Friday. During the sitting, Zondo will preside over the election of the president, National Assembly speaker, and deputy speaker. Parliament must be constituted within 14 days of the declaration of the election results. RISE Mzansi’s national spokesperson, Gugu Ndima, says the election of the three individuals […] todayJune 11, 2024 10
insert_link World Blinken says Netanyahu ‘reaffirmed commitment’ to Gaza ceasefire plan US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had "reaffirmed his commitment" to a Gaza ceasefire proposal during their meeting in Jerusalem. "I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu last night and he reaffirmed his commitment to the proposal," Blinken said, adding that Hamas's welcoming of a UN vote on the US-drafted ceasefire resolution was a "hopeful" sign. "It is hopeful […] todayJune 11, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Meyer happy with team’s performance against Samoa Senior national women’s netball team head coach, Julene Meyer, says that participating in the Pacific Netball Series in Brisbane, Australia will aid in the team's development. The Pacific Netball Series, hosted by Netball Australia, is an international tournament that offers teams from Australia, the Pacific, and other regions the chance to compete for world-ranking points. The senior national netball team, known as the Debmarine Desert Jewels, lost their […] todayJune 11, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Arysteq/Simonis Storm Singles series marked by upsets and classy table tennis The fourth instalment in the Arysteq Asset Management and Simonis Storm Schools Tournament Series took place on 8 June 2024 at Wanderers, Pioneers Park in Windhoek. The players contested in under 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 age groups with no restrictions in terms of participation in the number of qualifying age groups. The number of overall participants were less than expected due to the school holidays. […] todayJune 11, 2024 11
insert_link World UK’s Sunak to unveil tax-cutting manifesto By James PHEBY British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will promise voters "financial security" and tax cuts when he unveils his Conservative party manifesto on Tuesday, following a disastrous week that even led to rumours he might quit. "We Conservatives have a plan to give you financial security," he will say, according to extracts of his speech released in advance. "We will enable working people […] todayJune 11, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Dongfeng Algeria Head Office Opened, Making New Progress in Opening up the African Market [[{"value":"Ma Lei, Managing Director of Dongfeng Motor Corporation International Business Department and China Dongfeng Motor Industry Imp.&Exp. Co., Ltd. (www.Dongfeng-global.com), and Omar, general manager of Cevitale Group, attended the opening ceremony of Dongfeng Algeria Head Office, which marked the new stage of cooperation between Dongfeng and Cevitale Group of Algeria. In this campaign, Dongfeng Motor highlighted a variety of star products, attracting many local people and media to visit and […] todayJune 11, 2024 15
