insert_link South Africa ANC has announced plans to engage in dialogue with the South African Communist To South Africa, as ANC has announced plans to engage in dialogue with the South African Communist Party following recent tensions over policy direction. This after SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila publicly criticised ANC leadership including president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party’s secretary general, Fikile Mbalula, says that while the ANC values its alliance with the SACP, it believes differences should be handled internally with respect for their shared history: todayNovember 8, 2024 17
insert_link APO International Five Winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize Unveiled at Awards Ceremony in Cape Town Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, Keep IT Cool, Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative and Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) revealed as 2024 Earthshot Prize Winners during star-studded ceremony broadcast live across 50 African countries Each Winner to receive £1 million to accelerate and scale the impact of their innovative environmental solutions Calls for nominations for the 2025 Earthshot Prize are now open Last night, the five 2024 Earthshot […] todayNovember 8, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Successful inaugural Africa Energy Expo firmly establishes itself as a platform for advancing Africa’s energy and utilities industry As the first-ever Africa Energy Expo (AEE) wrapped up at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, delegates and participants alike expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate to find solutions to the continent’s energy and utilities challenges and leverage its immense opportunities. Organised by Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com) and endorsed by Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure, the event saw Africa’s most influential decision-makers and visionaries convene for three days of high-level […] todayNovember 8, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy In S.A, the ANC has reinforced its commitment to an inclusive democracy in its submission to the electoral systems panel, supporting the current proportional representation system. The party says this model has ensured fair representation of diverse groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities and LGBTQI-plus communities. Addressing the media, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, the party pledges to prioritise accountability and transparency in any changes, aiming to uphold […] todayNovember 8, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia UNFPA Namibia visits Osire Refugee Camp Letisia Alfeus-Iiyambo is the program specialist with the United Nations Populations Funds. In a recent interview she briefed us on today's event at the Osire Refugee Camp. Part of the broader “Leaving No One Behind ” initiative, funded by the Embassy of Japan, the project aims to empower marginalized women by teaching sustainable sanitary pad production to improve menstrual hygiene management and enhance livelihoods. todayNovember 8, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Police Issue Safety Reminder for Holiday Season With the festive season nearing, NamPol's regional crime investigation coordinator, Crispin Mubebo, has called on the public to be vigilant with their valuables. Mubebo emphasized the risks of leaving items unattended in vehicles, as this can attract thieves. He also advised against bringing dangerous weapons to public events, underlining the need for caution and safety during high-traffic gatherings. todayNovember 8, 2024 14
insert_link World Biden speaks for first time since Harris election loss US President Joseph Biden has promised to oversee a peaceful transfer of power to his predecessor — and now successor — Donald Trump. The former President and President-elect won Tuesday's election handedly, a result that Biden says America must "accept." Benji Hyer was following the sitting President's address from the White House earlier. todayNovember 8, 2024 14
insert_link Africa In Sudan, Deadly Attacks in al-Hilaliya Leave 73 Dead At least 73 people have reportedly died under mysterious circumstances in Sudan’s al-Hilaliya, a town besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces , according to the Sudanese Doctors Union as reported by Reuters. The town is among dozens in eastern El Gezira state affected by recent RSF attacks, sparked by the defection of a senior commander to the army, displacing over 135,000 people in a wave of retaliatory violence. todayNovember 8, 2024 5
insert_link World Aid groups report high levels of anxiety in immigrant communities after Trump victory Migrant aid groups say they are fielding a high number of calls from people anxious after Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's elections. The president-elect has vowed mass deportations in his second term in office. Toni Waterman has more. todayNovember 8, 2024 13