insert_link World U.S President Biden congratulates U.K Prime Minister Starmer after election win US President Jospeh Biden has congratulated British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on his party's landslide victory in the UK general election. In a call on Friday, the two leaders pledged to "work together in support of freedom and democracy around the world." Benji Hyer reports. todayJuly 8, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Numsa Urges Ford SA Workers to Resume Work After Court Blocks Strike Metalworkers' union Numsa In S.A has called on all Ford South Africa workers to return to work after the Labour Court granted an interim interdict to temporarily block their strike. S.A National spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the hearing to determine the interdict's permanence will be heard on 28 August. She has called on the employer to look into the workers' grievances todayJuly 8, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics SPECIAL FEATURE: LYDIA DANIEL AT THE BUSINESS SUMMIT NAMIBIA At this year's Business Summit Namibia event held over this past weekend, Lydia Daniel, an assistant at Mobile Bliss spoke with us on what motivates her to do business as a 17 year-old. todayJuly 8, 2024 20
insert_link Sport Injured All Black scrum-half Perenara out of second England Test New Zealand said Monday that injured scrum-half TJ Perenara would miss Saturday's second and final Test against England. The 81-Test veteran is out of the clash at Eden Park in Auckland after being forced off with a nasty-looking knee injury in the nail-biting 16-15 victory in Dunedin two days ago. "Following scans, we are seeking specialist advice on return to play timeframes," the All Blacks said on social media […] todayJuly 8, 2024 16
insert_link APO International South Africa: President Ramaphosa and United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Commit to Deepening Ties President Cyril Ramaphosa and newly elected British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have expressed their shared commitment to deepening relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom in several areas of cooperation, including the just energy transition. Prime Minister Starmer placed a call with President Ramaphosa this morning, Sunday, 7 July 2024, to express his interest in working closely with South Africa as part of executing the strong mandate given […] todayJuly 7, 2024 4
insert_link APO International Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) involvement in private security services queried Lawmakers have questioned the involvement of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) owned company in private security services saying it is likely to cause confusion amongst the public. Last year, the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the UPDF ventured into private security, a move that has now raised concern among Members of Parliament (MPs). MPs on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) […] todayJuly 7, 2024 9
insert_link APO International President El-Sisi Meets Delegation of Participants in Sudan Conference of Political, Civilian Groups Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation, comprising participants in the conference of Sudan’s political and civilian groups, hosted by Egypt. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamal. Also in attendance were a number of representatives of regional and international parties, including the Foreign Minister of Chad, senior officials […] todayJuly 7, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Civilian Operations Commander arrival to Somalia On his first visit to EUCAP Somalia in his role as Civilian Operations Commander, Mr. Stefano Tomat commenced a comprehensive duty trip in Somalia. His visit includes key meetings with the Somali and international counterparts, visits to EUCAP Somalia’s Field Offices in Bossaso and Hargeisa and facilities, and observation of the Mission’s engagements throughout the country. By meeting with Somali counterparts, the Civilian Operations Commander aims to support the Mission […] todayJuly 7, 2024 14
insert_link APO International Driving Progress: Comorians Celebrates Transformative Road Built with African Development Bank Support The people of the Union of the Comoros are celebrating the completion of a major road that will open up its agriculturally rich areas and provide reliable access to its popular tourist centres. Thousands of Comorians turned up to witness the official opening of the $30 million road artery financed entirely by the African Development Bank. The President of the Union of the Comoros Azali Assoumani, and the President of […] todayJuly 7, 2024 7
