insert_link South Africa IFP has calls for urgent action to help more South Africans own spaza shops In S.A, the IFP has called for urgent action to help more South Africans own spaza shops to ensure compliance with safety standards and boost local business ownership. Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has raised concerns following a rise in food poisoning cases in Gauteng, allegedly linked to expired products sold in spaza shops. According to Hlabisa, many undocumented foreigners are running businesses without complying with regulations: todayOctober 22, 2024 20
insert_link World China live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait after US and Canadian warships transit China said it would carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, two days after US and Canadian warships sailed through the contentious waterway following Beijing's massive military exercise a week ago. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayOctober 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Statistics Agency Concludes Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey Statistics Agency has successfully concluded the fieldwork for the 2025/2026 Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which began on September 30 and wrapped up on October 20. This pilot survey was essential in preparing for the upcoming Main NHIES survey scheduled for March 2025. While the results from this pilot will remain internal and will not be published, they are crucial for ensuring the main survey effectively gathers high-quality data […] todayOctober 22, 2024 10
insert_link BBC The man lined up to be Kenya's next deputy president The man who was the face of the Kenyan government in the aftermath of the police’s deadly crackdown on recent anti-tax protests is set to become the country’s next deputy president.Parliament has approved the nomination of the softly spoken Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacant role, after senators ousted Rigathi Gachagua in a dramatic series of impeachment votes on Thursday.The 52-year-old former law professor has been serving as President William […] todayOctober 22, 2024 3
insert_link APO International United Nations (UN) Geospatial Information Management for Africa to hold tenth session in Addis Ababa The Tenth Session of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Africa (UN-GGIM: Africa) will take place from 28 October to 1 November 2024 at the Economic Commission for Africa. This event coincides with the ninth session of the Statistical Commission for Africa and the fourth Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics. UN-GGIM: Africa plays a crucial role in advancing geospatial development across the continent, contributing […] todayOctober 22, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Zambia’s Hichilema fires judges over alleged misconduct Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has fired three top judges he had previously suspended for alleged judicial misconduct, pushing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary. According to the BBC, these judges were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they dismissed Hichilema's challenge to former President Edgar Lungu's election victory. They also participated in a contentious ruling that allowed Lungu to run in the 2021 elections, despite his having […] todayOctober 22, 2024 12
insert_link APO International APO Group’s Director of Strategy, João Marques, Appointed as Strategic Advisor to Decarb.earth to Support Expansion of Renewable Energy Projects in Africa João Marques, Director of Strategy at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), has been appointed as a strategic advisor to Decarb.earth, a Swiss-based sustainability start-up operating in the carbon credit landscape, to help accelerate renewable energy projects and decarbonisation efforts across Africa. In this advisory role, Marques will leverage his expertise to connect Decarb.earth with renewable energy developers in the region, supporting the company’s mission of driving sustainable development. Decarb.earth is today at […] todayOctober 22, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical More U.S infants dying since abortion access was overturned New research shows that hundreds of more infants have died in the United States than expected since the Supreme Court overturned abortion access in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented bans or restrictions on the medical procedure. Toni Waterman has more. todayOctober 22, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia A Call for Gratitude: SouthWest Africa People’s Organization Says Tobias Hainyeko Constituants Must Be Grateful Andreas Mwashekele, a member of the SouthWest Africa People's Organization executive for the Tobias Hainyeko constituency, encourages residents facing ongoing water and sanitation shortages to recognize the party's efforts in supporting their community. The SWAPO highlights that 34 years ago, the constituency was primarily farmland, but it has since evolved into a thriving residential area. He emphasizes that significant progress has been made in providing housing and essential services, marking […] todayOctober 22, 2024 12