play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: July 2024

1865 Results / Page 145 of 208

Background
insert_link

Namibia

Popular Democratic Movement Lawmaker Proposes Two-Year Relationship Requirement for Marriages Between Namibians and Foreigners

Popular Democratic Movement lawmaker, Elma Dienda has proposed that couples involving Namibians and foreigners must have a mandatory two-year relationship before marriage. This suggestion was made during discussions on a new marriage bill tabled by Minister Albert Kawana, which aims to replace the Marriage Act of 1961 and restricts marriages to opposite-sex couples. Dienda argues that this requirement would reduce marriages of convenience and prevent individuals from scamming Namibians for […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 26

insert_link

South Africa

ActionSA Criticizes Johannesburg’s Proposed R2.5 Billion Loan

In South Africa, ActionSA says the City of Johannesburg’s proposed 2.5-billion-rand loan from the French Development Agency constitutes a costly and negligible debt burden to residents. The Johannesburg council rejected the loan, with 118 councillors voting against it and 111 in favour. Three councillors abstained. ActionSA’s, Nobuhle Mthembu, says the city must instead focus on collecting revenue from the numerous departments that owe it millions of rands, an amount roughly […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 39

APO Group Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to Share Insights on African Sports and Development at EurAfrican Forum 2024
insert_link

APO International

APO Group Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to Share Insights on African Sports and Development at EurAfrican Forum 2024

 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), will be a guest speaker at the seventh edition of the EurAfrican Forum 2024 (www.EurAfricanForum.org). The event, organised by the Portuguese Diaspora Council, will take place at NOVA School of Business and Economics in Cascais, Portugal on 15 – 16 July 2024. Launched in 2018 […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 13

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Minister of Industry and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Promote Critical Mineral Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)
insert_link

APO International

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Minister of Industry and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Promote Critical Mineral Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

 Multilateral development finance institution the African Development Bank announced a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local businesses in February 2024. The financing aims to address the funding shortages that impede the growth of SMEs and their full participation in key economic sectors, including agriculture and mining. https://apo-opa.co/3Y3UdxU As part of efforts by the Democratic Republic of […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 11

insert_link

Sport

Alcaraz fears Medvedev ‘wall’ as he targets Wimbledon final

    Carlos Alcaraz described his Wimbledon semi-final opponent Daniil Medvedev as "a wall" on Tuesday as the two players talked up each others' strengths ahead of their blockbuster clash. Friday's semi-final will be a repeat show of last year, where Alcaraz beat Russia's Medvedev in straight sets on the way to his first Wimbledon crown. The Spanish world number three came through 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 against America's Tommy […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 23

insert_link

South Africa

South African Democratic Teachers’ Union concerned about the increasing attacks on schools and principals

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union says it is concerned about the increasing attacks on schools, principals, and teachers by community structures. Schools have reopened for the third term. In Limpopo alone, four schools were robbed and vandalised during the holidays, resulting in damages costing thousands of rands. The union’s general secretary, Mugwena Maluleke, says any community that promotes lawlessness in learning institutions is counter-revolutionary:  

todayJuly 10, 2024 16

insert_link

World

Biden pledges more support for Ukraine at NATO summit

U.S President Joseph Biden has championed the Nato alliance and promised more air defenses for Ukraine at the opening of the annual summit. He was speaking in Washington DC at the start of the three-day gathering. It's the 75th anniversary of the alliance, with support for Ukraine topping the agenda. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

todayJuly 10, 2024 23

insert_link

Namibia

June Commodity Prices Surge Across Namibia

In June, the Namibia Statistics Agency reported significant price increases for basic commodities. Transport costs rose by 8.3%, coffee, tea, and cocoa by 14.4%, and fruit 13.4%. Other notable hikes included sugar and confectionery at 10.1%, and both mineral water and vegetables at 5.5%. Windhoek residents are paying more for pure sunflower oil compared to other regions, with Khomas region residents paying N$31.32 for 750ml, while other regions paid between […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 19

0%