insert_link APO International Angola’s 2025 Bid Round Underscores Attractive Exploration Opportunities in Africa With details for Angola’s 2025 licensing round announced earlier this week, African exploration markets are making a push for upstream investment by deploying more attractive terms and offerings for global investors. Angola's upcoming bid round offers 29 opportunities in hydrocarbon-rich basins, minimizing financial risk for exploratory companies. The process is transparent, efficient, and offers flexible contracts, making it an attractive investment prospect. Ongoing and planned licensing rounds in 2025 – […] todayJuly 12, 2024 6
insert_link Lifestyle Thinking aloud: what happens when children read for pleasure in classroom clubs By Eileen Scheckle, Nelson Mandela University Every five years, the international Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) provides an assessment of how well grade 4 learners around the world read for meaning. And every time South Africa participates, the results are shocking. In the 2021 survey, more than 80% of South African fourth-graders weren’t able to make sense of what they were reading in […] todayJuly 12, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Striking Ford workers affiliated with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa will return to work The Striking Ford workers affiliated with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa will return to work today at the Silverton manufacturing plant in Pretoria. The union embarked on a strike demanding bonus payments from the motoring company, as well as a share in the profits. The Labour Court last week granted Ford SA an interim order interdicting the strike. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says Ford management has agreed […] todayJuly 12, 2024 16
insert_link Interview Transcripts Community Leader Peterstone Thapalo Provides Updates on Tobias Hainyeko Constituency Developments In a recent interview with Future Media, community leader Peterstone Thapalo shared insights into ongoing developments within Tobias Hainyeko constituency, shedding light on crucial issues and community concerns. Thapalo highlighted the current state of affairs regarding municipal engagements, particularly with the City of Windhoek officials. He emphasized that while there have been meetings held, tangible progress on essential services like roads, water, and electricity remains sluggish. "We are talking […] todayJuly 12, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement is set to host its Public Meeting On 13 July The Landless People's Movement is set to host its Public Meeting tomorrow 13 July in Windhoek. The party's Lifalaza Simataa. The party spokesman also spoke on Michael Amushelelo. todayJuly 12, 2024 18
insert_link World Three missing in Japan mudslide Three people are missing after a landslide buried a house in west Japan. The slip occurred after the weather agency warned of heavy rain in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJuly 12, 2024 17
insert_link Entertainment Brenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation By Mbali Mazibuko, University of Johannesburg In 1997, South Africa’s most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations. Vulindlela can be loosely translated from the Zulu language as an instruction to “make way” or, if you like, “clear the path”. The song is about making way for the groom (and […] todayJuly 12, 2024 39
insert_link World Amid fresh gaffes, Biden insists he is staying in US Presidential race Joseph Biden has insisted that he is remaining in America's Presidential race, saying that he the "best qualified" person to defeat Donald Trump. But the President made two major gaffes on Thursday that are likely to fuel calls from Democrat lawmakers for him to stand aside. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayJuly 12, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Action Society has requested a meeting with Police minister Senzo Mchunu to discuss safety reforms To South Africa, where Action Society has requested a meeting with Police minister Senzo Mchunu to discuss safety reforms. Spokesperson Juanita du Preez highlighted concerns over police corruption and mismanagement, proposing measures like an anti-corruption unit, enhanced whistleblower protection, and regular public reporting. Du Preez says Action Society aims to collaborate with Mchunu to improve public safety and restore trust in law enforcement: todayJuly 12, 2024 18
