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Thousands Protest in Pretoria to Defend Afrikaans Education Against BELA

S.A's AfriForum and Solidarity have confirmed that over ten-thousand people took part in the demonstration in Pretoria in defense of Afrikaans education against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Protesters marched from the Voortrekker Monument to Freedom Park, emphasising that BELA is the red line. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel condemned perceived threats to cultural identity and demanded the preservation of mother language rights in education:

6 November, 2024

World

Israeli PM fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The Israeli Prime Minister said he was forced to remove Gallant from his post due to a "crisis of trust" between the two men. Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

6 November, 2024

Namibia

Electoral Commission is set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers

From Technology to election matters: The Electoral Commission set for the official opening of the training for Returning Officers on election results transmission. The events is slated for today in Windhoek at the NIPAM offices: The commission's De Wet Siluka: The spokesperson also touched on early voting set for later this month:

6 November, 2024

Local

Bank Windhoek’s Agri Series Focuses on Drought Impact on Namibia

Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, emphasized that the agriculture sector has always been a cornerstone of Namibia’s economy and society, contributing around 6% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and creating significant employment opportunities. She made this statement on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, while announcing that the fifth Agricultural Series will take place on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, in Windhoek, live on […]

6 November, 2024

APO International

Unite Oil & Gas Unveils Congo Growth Strategy at African Energy Week (AEW)

Global integrated energy firm Unite Oil&Gas unveiled its growth strategy in Africa, with a specific focus on expanding its footprint in the Republic of Congo (RoC), in Cape Town on Monday. During a Pre-Event Technical Workshop at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Yatche Luchin, CEO and President of Unite Oil&Gas said the firm is signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture with RoC […]

5 November, 2024

APO International

Petrobras Pursues Strategic Oil & Gas Expansion in Southern Africa

Brazil’s national oil company (NOC), Petrobras, has confirmed it is actively exploring opportunities in South Africa, Namibia and Angola, and it is currently awaiting Galp’s decision on its offer to acquire a significant stake in the Mopane block offshore Namibia. The announcement was made during a pre-conference workshop sponsored by Namibia Energy Corporation (NEC), leading up to the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Investing in African Energies conference. Petrobras is […]

5 November, 2024

APO International

Major Oil & Gas Farm-In Prospects Unveiled at African Farmout Forum

The African Farmout Forum – as part of the pre-conference workshops at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 – featured 16 companies presenting competitive farm-in opportunities in Africa’s leading oil and gas hotspots. Led by global energy advisory Moyes, oil and gas asset deals platform Farmout Angel, and independent advisor Envoi, the forum serves as the premier platform for deal-making and pitching, enabling NOCs, small to medium-sized independents, […]

5 November, 2024

APO International

Media Statement: Chairperson Concerned by Non-Adherence to Directive on Reporting a Missing Person

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, is extremely concerned by growing reports of members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) turning people away when they try to open a missing person report, on the basis of a non-existent 24-hour rule. The committee has in recent weeks been inundated with reports that SAPS members continue to refuse to open a missing person report before 24 […]

5 November, 2024

APO International

Secretary Blinken Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed the 2022 signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) that ended the two-year war between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. The Secretary reaffirmed U.S. support for Ethiopian efforts to implement the COHA. The Secretary also underscored the need for political dialogue to address Ethiopia’s […]

5 November, 2024