Namibian Leaders Praise South Africa’s Peaceful Elections as ANC Loses Majority

Namibian Leaders Praise South Africa’s Peaceful Elections as ANC Loses Majority

President, Nangolo Mbumba congratulated South Africa for the peaceful conduct of their recent national elections, highlighting the importance of maintaining order during such processes. Despite the ruling African National Congress losing its parliamentary majority with only 40% of the vote, Mbumba emphasized elections should renew mandates without causing harm. Elsie Nghikembua, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, also lauded South Africa's electoral process and noted valuable lessons for Namibia's upcoming elections, […]

June 4, 2024 16

World

U.S Congress investigates Covid-19 origins

Anthony Fauci is being grilled in the United States Congress, facing unfounded allegations from lawmakers that he attempted to cover up the origins of Covid-19. The 83-year-old US government scientist was Joseph Biden's chief medical advisor, but before that he served under Donald Trump's administration at the height of the pandemic, famously correcting many of the former President's false comments about the deadly virus. Our correspondent Benji Hyer has been […]

June 4, 2024 16

South Africa

Significant Cold Front Brings Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds to South Africa

Following a dry and warm May, South Africa will experience a significant drop in daytime temperatures with showers, thundershowers, and snow in elevated areas due to a developing cut-off low-pressure system. In a press statement, The S.A Weather Service says rain and strong winds will impact the Eastern Cape, extending over the province by Saturday, with heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. Cold temperatures will spread across the country, bringing […]

June 4, 2024 41

Sport

Nortje takes 4-7 as South Africa beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

South Africa's Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday. Sri Lanka's total was their lowest in all T20 cricket, with fast bowler Nortje's figures the best by a South African at a T20 World […]

June 4, 2024 15

Sport

Alcaraz tackles Tsitsipas at French Open as Swiatek targets semis

Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas square off Tuesday in a repeat of their French Open quarter-final from last year, while Iga Swiatek looks to stay on track for a third consecutive Roland Garros title. Alcaraz appears to be moving through the gears in Paris after an injury-hit preparation, taking care of 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime with minimal fuss to make the last eight here for the third year on […]

June 4, 2024 6

Sport

‘Trailblazers’ spearhead Australia tilt at Olympic football gold

Australia named an 18-member women's football squad "full of trailblazers and record-breakers" on Tuesday in their pursuit of gold at the Paris Olympics next month. Arsenal defender Steph Catley will captain the side in the absence of superstar striker Sam Kerr, who had already been ruled out of the Games because of a serious knee injury. The Matildas finished fourth at the last Games in Tokyo and again […]

June 4, 2024 10

APO International

Every Week Cyber Crime News Headliners only seems to get worse, but there is a way out, Excelitte can help

[[{"value":"We rounded up last week exhibiting/demonstrating Excelitte - Our Cyber Security Toolset that provides 100% Data Loss Prevention (DLP) as its classified by Gartner for data in spreadsheets, files, images, videos, archived emails etc at the just concluded GITEX AFRICA (www.GITEXAfrica.com) 2024 tech event in Marrakech - Morocco. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3wQHpA9 At Excelitte (TEMS Consu Pty Ltd – An Australian based firm with its head office in Brisbane, Queensland) we note that that the […]

June 3, 2024 8

APO International

CORRECTION: MAURITIUS 7s by CIEL & Total Energies

[[{"value":"Mauritius Rugby Federation (https://Mauritius.Rugby/) today launched the Mauritius 7s by CIEL&Total Energies Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens which they will be hosting from June 29-07th July 2024. The Labourdonnais Sports Club will be the stage for the Mauritius 7s sponsored by CIEL&Total Energies Mauritius. Get ready to experience intense moments of rugby 7's that will make your heart race. Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Algeria, Cote […]

June 3, 2024 14

APO International

African Development Bank and Rwanda Sign Partial Credit Guarantee Agreement to Support Green and Social Initiatives

[[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of Rwanda have signed a partial credit guarantee agreement to support Rwanda's mobilisation of financing for green and social initiatives. The document was signed at the African Development Bank's Annual Meetings by Solomon Quaynor, Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialisation and Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning. The partial credit guarantee for the mobilisation of sustainable […]

June 3, 2024 6