insert_link Sport Sri Lanka names Charith Asalanka to lead T20 team Sri Lanka has named Charith Asalanka their new T20 captain Tuesday ahead of a white ball series against visiting India, the island's cricket board said Tuesday. The 27-year-old middle-order batsman replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down 11 days ago following Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup in June. The board did not say if it was making changes to the ODI squad currently led by Kusal […] todayJuly 23, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ANC in Gauteng welcomes the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity on non-profit organisations payments The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity in resolving the payment challenges that plagued non-profit organisations. Delays caused by drastic changes to the Department of Social Development funding process have forced some NPOs to close their doors. The provincial government is committed to ensuring the organisations are paid timeously. The ANC’s spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela, says the government is restoring the relationship with […] todayJuly 23, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Gunmen Kill 26 in Mali Village Attack Gunmen killed 26 people in a village in central Mali's insurgent-plagued Mopti region on Sunday, a local official told Reuters on Monday. The attack occurred in the Circle of Bankass, a hotspot for violent insurgencies by jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. According to Bankass Mayor Moulaye Guindo, the armed assailants opened fire on villagers working in their fields on Sunday evening. todayJuly 23, 2024 8
insert_link World U.S President Biden condemns fatal police shooting of Black woman US authorities have released a video showing a white police officer fatally shooting a Black woman, in a case sparking outrage across the country. The video includes body-cam footage from the sheriffs who responded to Sonya Massey's home in the US state of Illinois on July 6. It has reignited national debate about police use of force and racial discrimination. Sally Patterson reports. todayJuly 23, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 23 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Galp’s N$2.1 Billion Investment in Namibia Highlights Busy Financial Week; Rand Steady, Oil Prices Drop, and SAP Surpasses Revenue Expectations Galp Energia's Major Investment in Namibia Galp Energia has invested approximately N$2.1 billion in upstream projects in Namibia during the first half of 2024, according to The Brief. The total investment by the group amounted to €564 million, with €389 million allocated specifically to upstream activities. In the second quarter of 2024, capital expenditure reached €241 million, with Namibia accounting for about one-third of the upstream investments, reflecting Galp's 80% […] todayJuly 23, 2024 14
insert_link Africa MSF Reports Severe Violence and Healthcare Collapse in Sudan’s Conflict Civilians in Sudan have endured severe violence for over a year amid ongoing conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary force, suffering repeated attacks, abuse, and exploitation from both sides, Doctors Without Borders reported on Monday as per Reuters. The physical and mental trauma has been worsened by the collapse of the healthcare system and the insufficient international humanitarian response, according to MSF. todayJuly 23, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Business Unity South Africa has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to implement plans Business Unity South Africa has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to implement plans from his Opening of Parliament Address. CEO Khulekani Mathe emphasised the need for inclusive and transformational growth, amid high unemployment at 32.9-percent. He stressed the importance of job security and urged the government of national unity to address local government challenges: todayJuly 23, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Katutura’s Residents Escalate Complaint Over Illegal Electricity Meter Blockages Katutura's Residents Committee has elevated their complaint against the City of Windhoek to the Electricity Control Board. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the committee, alleges continued unlawful blockages of electricity meters. todayJuly 23, 2024 17
insert_link World Harris Says Biden’s legacy “unmatched in modern history” US Vice President, Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history". She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments since Biden said he would not seek re-election. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJuly 23, 2024 19