Canon demonstrates the power to drive positive change at drupa 2024 through charity and start-up support initiatives

[[{"value":"At drupa 2024 (Messe Düsseldorf, 28 May – 7 June 2024, Hall 8a) under the theme ‘The Power to Move’, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) is highlighting key partnerships and initiatives that demonstrate the power of collaboration to drive positive change and create experiences that enrich lives and businesses. In line with its Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, Canon is partnering with a number of businesses and […]

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Namibia

The basics drought planning

By Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock & Rangeland Management The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. The effects of climate change are evident as Namibian farmers have endured recurring unfavorable rainfall seasons that present distinct conditions or events such as floods, drought, pest and disease outbreaks amongst others. […]

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World

Hunter Biden gun charges trial begins

The trial of Hunter Biden, President Biden's only living son has begun - members of his family including First Lady Jill Biden are in the Delaware courtroom. He's pleaded not guilty to three charges related to possession of a gun while using drugs. As Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Applauds ECN Decision Granting Access to Political Parties

In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement (LPM) to grant political parties access to the registration process. Ivan Skrywer, representing the LPM, expressed his enthusiasm for this decision and outlined its implications in a recent statement. Skrywer commended the ECN for its responsiveness, emphasizing that such […]

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South Africa

S.A Political Analyst says ANC’s Failure to Secure Outright Majority Marks Major Shift in South African Politics

S.A Political analyst, professor Richard Calland says the ANC not securing an outright majority represents a seismic shift in South African politics. The party’s national executive committee is expected to meet today to discuss coalitions, in what has been described as arguably the movement’s biggest crisis in the past 30 years. With the Electoral Commission declaring the election results on Sunday, Parliament has 14 days to elect a president. Calland […]

June 4, 2024 34

Namibia

LPM Applauds Electoral Commission’s Approval Of Political Party Access to Registration Process

In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement to grant political parties access to the registration process. The oragnization's Ivan Skrywer, expressed his enthusiasm and added this concern.

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South Africa

South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security

By Lawrence Hamilton, University of the Witwatersrand To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible governments are focusing on finding every possible means to meet existing needs without sacrificing the planet to meet the needs of future generations. In South Africa things […]

June 4, 2024 24

Africa

Uganda’s LGBTQ Community Faces Over 1000 Cases of Rights Violations in Nine Months

A recent report by a pressure group sheds light on the harrowing reality faced by Uganda's sexual minorities, with more than 1000 documented cases of arrests, torture, and forced evictions in the past nine months alone. Reuters reports that since Uganda's parliament initiated discussions on an anti-homosexuality law last year, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community have been increasingly targeted, highlighting a distressing trend of human […]

June 4, 2024 12

South Africa

South Africa Sets New Free Basic Electricity Rate at 194.40 Cents per Kilowatt-hour

Nersa, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, has given the go-ahead for a new national free basic electricity rate of 194.40 cents per kilowatt-hour, set to take effect from the beginning of the next month. This rate will dictate how municipalities compensate Eskom for providing essential electricity services to qualifying households, covering necessities like lighting and water heating. In response to changing economic conditions, Nersa is also reevaluating the […]

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