insert_link South Africa DA Assumes Major Role in National Government And Promises Governance Excellence The DA says it is proud to rise to the challenge and take its place at the seat of national government for the first time. The party has secured six ministries and six deputy ministers in the new cabinet. These include leader John Steenhuisen as minister of Agriculture, Siviwe Gwarube as Basic Education minister and Leon Schreiber as the minister of Home Affairs. Steenhuisen says they are ready to introduce […] todayJuly 1, 2024 17
insert_link World The far-right has surged to the lead in France’s elections. But forming a government remains a tall order By Romain Fathi, Australian National University Exit polls after the first round of the French legislative elections indicate the far-right National Rally party leading with about 34% of the vote. The New Popular Front (a coalition of parties from the far left to the moderate left) was in second with about 28% and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition was a distant third with about […] todayJuly 1, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Air France says Olympic Games has cut summer traffic to Paris Air France-KLM warned Monday that the Olympic Games would lead to a drop in revenues of up to 180 million euros ($193 million), due to a decline in travel to Paris over the summer. Some 15 million visitors are predicted to attend the Games, including two million from abroad, according to the Centre for Law and Economy of Sport (CDES), which has been monitoring the Paris […] todayJuly 1, 2024 19
insert_link APO International Nourishing the Future: How NESTLÉ is Providing Affordable Nutrition in Central and West Africa Malnutrition and food insecurity are key challenges for many of Africa’s communities, and innovative solutions are needed to address this double-edged sword. The nutritional landscape in many regions on the African continent is complex. World Bank (https://apo-opa.co/4cGaEom) reports show that a significant number of children in the country suffer from stunted growth and anaemia, a direct result of poor nutrition. It is, therefore, essential for food manufacturing businesses in Africa to […] todayJuly 1, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Inspiring Young Minds: Canon and Greenwood House School Introduce Canon Academy Juniors Programme to Spark Interest in Photography The Canon Academy Juniors programme (www.Canon-CNA.com) believes in teaching our youth to empower them and give them confidence by fostering a new hobby and developing their creative skills; The programme, offers two classes tailored to different age groups (8-12 and 13-16) which provide kids and teens with hands-on photography skills. Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is thrilled to announce a partnership with Greenwood House School in Lagos, Nigeria, through […] todayJuly 1, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Fossil insects help to reconstruct the past: how I ended up studying them (and you can too) By Sandiso Mnguni, University of the Witwatersrand When I tell people that I study fossils, many assume I am talking about dinosaurs or some equally impressive extinct creatures. But there’s far more to be found in the global fossil record, like plants, fish and insects. Researchers who study fossil insects preserved in rock or amber deposits are called palaeoentomologists – and I’m one of […] todayJuly 1, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Government Expands Water Supply with N$250 Million Ohangwena II Aquifer Project Agriculture, Water and Land Reform minister, Carl Herman Gustav Schlettwein, announced the launch of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes, funded by a N$250 million initiative under the African Development Bank’s Namibia Water Sector Support Programme. The project aims to enhance water infrastructure in northern Namibia, ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water for areas between Omafo-Eenhana and Omakango-Onambutu-Eenhana. This initiative forms part of Namibia's broader efforts to address […] todayJuly 1, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa In SA, RISE Mzansi has welcomed the announcement of the new cabinet RISE Mzansi has welcomed the announcement of the new cabinet but it is disappointed by the national executive being enlarged. Cabinet has now grown from 30 to 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers. The party, which is also part of the government of national unity, did not demand positions in the executive nor were positions offered to it. RISE Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says its support of the government of national […] todayJuly 1, 2024 13
insert_link World Delhi airport terminal where roof collapsed to stay shut for a month Days after the roof of a terminal at the Delhi airport collapsed, officials say operations will likely resume only next month. The roof collapsed last week killing one person and injuring eight others. The opposition has blamed the collapse on poor construction quality after reports suggested Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the recently renovated building. But the government maintains the terminal was not refurbished but built when the opposition was in […] todayJuly 1, 2024 51
