Drought accelerates charcoal production in Outjo

Drought accelerates charcoal production in Outjo

The Kunene Region has been heavily affected by drought, prompting farmers in the Outjo Constituency to diversify their income through the production of charcoal. Following a decade of poor rains and failed harvests, as well as livestock losses due to the drought, most commercial farmers in the constituency are facing dire consequences, with some affected residents relying on the government feeding programme for survival and others converting […]

July 3, 2024 12

World

Russia destroys Ukrainian naval drones near Black Sea port Novorossiysk

Russia said Wednesday it had destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight. Ukrainian naval drones have sunk several Russian ships in the Black Sea, but strikes as far east as Novorossiysk are rare. "Two unmanned boats travelling in the direction of Novorossiysk were destroyed in the waters of the Black Sea," Russia's defence ministry said in a […]

July 3, 2024 14

APO International

EnerGeo Alliance Champions Gas as South Africa’s Transition Fuel of Choice

In its latest natural gas policy brief, global trade association EnerGeo Alliance has positioned natural gas as the premier transition fuel for South Africa, citing its reduced carbon emissions, scalability and cost competitiveness. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org)– as the voice of the African energy sector – supports these data-driven findings and calls for greater foreign investment in Africa’s natural gas prospects. South Africa’s power supply remains in urgent […]

July 3, 2024 12

APO International

2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) Academy Games to Return to Atlanta from July 10-14

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that the 2024 NBA Academy Games, a basketball showcase for top high-school-age prospects from around the world, will take place at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, Ga. from Wednesday, July 10 – Sunday, July 14. The fifth edition of the NBA Academy Games will feature eight teams: four teams of top prospects from the league’s academies in Australia, Mexico and Senegal, a […]

July 3, 2024 18

Africa

Kenya police say over 270 arrested for criminal acts during Tuesday protests

Kenyan police said they have arrested more than 270 people masquerading as protesters who are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies on Tuesday. Widespread looting and property damage was reported during the youth-led demonstrations in various cities across the country, which some protesters said had been infiltrated by "goons". "Security forces across the country singled out suspects found engaging in criminal activities in […]

July 3, 2024 30

Science & Technology

Rise of digital activism in Africa as smartphone adoption surges

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency From just making calls, to taking pictures and light browsing, to engaging in e-commerce transactions to, recently, engaging in digital activism, the way Africans are engaging with their smartphones is fast evolving. This is happening against the backdrop of a surge in smartphone usage across the continent, according to three recent reports. Three different reports show that […]

July 3, 2024 39

Sport

Brazil held by Colombia in Copa America, to face Uruguay quarter-final

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result means Colombia […]

July 3, 2024 19

Sport

Breakdancing coach Robertson injects new energy to All Blacks

Senior All Blacks are enjoying the energy brought by new head honcho Scott Robertson -- the surfing, breakdancing, maverick coach who faces his first Test in charge against England on Saturday. The man nicknamed "Razor" has inherited a New Zealand side criticised for a lack of innovation under maligned predecessor Ian Foster. Lock Patrick Tuipulotu said Robertson had energised the squad since they gathered in Wellington last week. […]

July 3, 2024 8

Uncategorized

Police probe stampede after 116 killed in Indian religious event

Police teams are investigating the role of organisers after 116 people were killed in a stampede at a religious event in northern India. Officials say organisers had permission to host 80,000 people but there were likely more than 200,000 at the event. Neha Poonia has more.

July 3, 2024 12