insert_link Sport South Africa v Ireland teams Teams for second and final Test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park stadium in Durban on Saturday (1505 GMT): Teams (15-1) South Africa Willie le Roux; Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk; Kwagga Smith, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Salmaan […] todayJuly 12, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Amendment to Electoral Act Allows Public Service Members to Run for National Assembly Without Resigning The Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni, introduced an urgent amendment to Section 77 of the Electoral Act, allowing remunerated public service members to be nominated for National Assembly elections without resigning from their jobs. The Electoral Amendment Bill enables these members to use their leave days during the election period and return to their positions if they do not secure a seat. This change aims to uphold constitutional […] todayJuly 12, 2024 14
insert_link World More witness testimony expected in Alec Baldwin trial Alec Baldwin's trial on involuntary manslaughter charges continues at a district court in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The actor was holding the prop gun loaded with a real bullet that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust two years ago. Ira Spitzer has more. todayJuly 12, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Education Department says schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed Western Cape's Education Department says schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed tomorrow. This decision follows severe weather conditions that have caused extensive road damage and flooding, posing safety risks for learners and teachers. Education MEC, David Maynier says affected schools are expected to reopen on Monday, pending ongoing assessments and repairs to damaged infrastructure across the province: todayJuly 12, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia IPPR calls for action on Whistleblower Protection Act On 11 July 2024, as the world observes 'African Anti-Corruption Day' under the theme “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption,” the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the government to urgently implement the 2017 Whistleblower Protection Act. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of IPPR, stressed the need for establishing the Whistleblower Protection Office without delay. Hopwood highlighted recent Afrobarometer findings indicating […] todayJuly 11, 2024 19
insert_link APO International South Sudan: Free veterinary camp in Wau offers relief to beasts and livestock owners alike "Livestock play a crucial role in our lives. Our animals provide the means to feed our families and educate our children," says Mary Mayen Dut, from Marial Ajidth of Marial Bai in Jur County. She and other animal breeders in the region were recently scared when an outbreak of disease caused significant suffering and countless deaths among their herds. In a bid to alleviate their fears, Bangladeshi peacekeepers stationed in […] todayJuly 11, 2024 3
insert_link APO International Uganda- Progress on Northern Corridor Integration Projects: Rwanda Convenes Virtual National Coordinators’ Meeting The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) National Coordinators’ Virtual Meeting held on 10th July 2024. This significant meeting, convened by Ms. Clementine Mukeka the National Coordinator and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, demonstrated the commitment of the NCIPs member states to regional infrastructural development […] todayJuly 11, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Global e-commerce skyrockets to $27 trillion Did you know that the energy required for Bitcoin data mining reached 121 terra watts last year? That’s more than the amount consumed by most small countries. Daniel Johnson from UN news has more. Meanwhile, new data from 43 countries, representing about three-quarters of global GDP, show business e-commerce sales grew nearly 60% from 2016 to 2022, to reach $27 trillion. todayJuly 11, 2024 14
insert_link Africa 80% of Zimbabwe transactions in USD Zimbabwe must take the necessary steps to end its reliance on the dollar and increase the use of its own currency, Information Secretary Nick Mangwana said. “The benefits of de-dollarisation far outweigh the costs, making it an urgent imperative for Zimbabwe to break free from the US dollar grip,” Mangwana said in an opinion piece published in the Herald newspaper. Bloomberg reports that more than 80% of Zimbabwe’s transactions are denominated […] todayJuly 11, 2024 20
