Dazel disappointed in faltering finish in Spain

[[{"value":"Springbok Women's Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel said they will have to take their HSBC SVNS relegation on the chin, regroup and give their season a fitting finish at their first appearance at the Olympic Games later this year. The South Africans lost their status as a core team after Spain beat them in Madrid on Sunday, and the Bok Women’s Sevens will now have to qualify for the World […]

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World

Zelensky to participate at G7 summit in Italy: spokesman

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the upcoming G7 summit in Italy either online or in person, his spokesman told state media Monday. A key agenda item of the summit to be held in southern Italy from June 13 to 15 will be ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, which has been urging allies for more military help. "Unfortunately, I cannot confirm […]

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Africa

Africa’s green bond market is booming – report

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Green bonds are experiencing robust growth in Africa as governments, corporations, and financial institutions recognize their potential to fund sustainable projects. A new report shows green bond issuances in Africa jumped 125% last year, hitting US$1.4 billion from US$600 million in 2022. The report, ‘Emerging Market Green Bonds’ by the International Finance Corporation and Amundi, a European asset manager […]

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Namibia

Desert Jewels to play in Australia

Senior national netball team head coach, Julene Meyer says the Debmarine Namibia Desert Jewels’ trip to Australia will provide national players with an opportunity to learn from opponents who play the game professionally. Netball Namibia is sending a team of 15 athletes and officials to participate in the prestigious Pacific Netball Series, which will take place from 10 to 15 June 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. Team Namibia is […]

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World

Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first woman president

By Daniel Rook and Jean Arce Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, preliminary official results showed, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory. The 61-year-old former Mexico City mayor, a scientist by training, […]

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APO International

Canon to Highlight Elevated Print Possibilities for Print Service Providers (PSPs) through Real Life Applications at drupa 2024

[[{"value":"At drupa 2024, as part of its campaign ‘The Power to Move', Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) is showcasing the possibilities of elevated printing through the World Unseen exhibition, demonstrating its emotional impact and how imaging experiences and print, can enrich lives and businesses. Across its stand (in Hall 8a), visitors can explore the tactile benefits of elevated print as part of a number of corporate social responsibility initiatives, as well as real-world […]

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World

New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform

Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […]

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Science & Technology

Microsoft to invest $3.2 bn in AI in Sweden

Microsoft said Monday it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, the US company said in a statement. The group will train 250,000 people by 2027 to boost AI knowledge and competence and also increase capacity at its three data centres in the country, the statement said, adding that the investment was Microsoft's biggest ever in Sweden. […]

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South Africa

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the elections reflect the will of the people

S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the 2024 general elections reflect the will of the people and must be respected. After failing to secure an overall majority, the ANC now holds 159 seats in the National Assembly down from 230, the DA has seen an increase from 84 to 87 seats, while the new MK Party has secured 58 seats. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand, Ramaphosa […]

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