National Council’s Oversight Committee Releases Report On Rural Road Conditions

National Council’s Oversight Committee Releases Report On Rural Road Conditions

In a crucial effort to address the challenges faced by rural communities, the National Council's Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing embarked on oversight visits to assess road conditions across multiple regions. In a recent statement released, from September 26 to October 15, 2022, and again from August 7 to 31, 2023, the committee explored the accessibility of essential services such as schools and clinics, aiming to enhance infrastructure […]

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Namibia

Latest Update On U.S Presidential Elections as Trump Leads

The latest stats indicate Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election - as votes continue to be counted. Polling expert Scarlett Maguire has been analysing the latest data. These people voted in North Carolina.

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South Africa

OUTA Opposes Eskom’s Proposed 66% Electricity Price Hike

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse opposes Eskom's proposed 66-percent electricity price hike over three years, calling it unaffordable and harmful to the economy. They urge the power utility to focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency and focus on clean energy. OUTA’s Estienne Ruthnam urges the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to reject the increases to prevent further economic hardship for consumers and businesses alike:

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APO International

The Gambia becomes nineteenth signatory state of the Establishment Agreement of Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)

The Republic of The Gambia has acceded the Establishment Agreement of the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com). With this accession, The Gambia becomes FEDA’s nineteenth member, reinforcing its commitment to fostering economic growth and development. This milestone follows a wave of recent accessions by other countries, which is driving FEDA’s momentum in broadening its scope of interventions and its […]

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APO International

Malian youth take up the challenge of digitalization

Every year in Mali, 400,000 new graduates stream onto the job market, but only 10% find work. That’s why young talent need to look towards the most promising fields. And the digital economy holds great promise. Aware of the changes taking place in Mali's job market, the NTF V FastTrackTech project has initiated training programs for 120 young people, to help them gain skills in digital tools. Making digital technology […]

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APO International

Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears

In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating challenges. Rich in oil resources, the Abyei area straddles the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is claimed by both sides. “The war in the Sudan continues to have a profound impact on the security, economic and […]

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World

Tight race in US Presidential election, as results come in

Polls have closed across swathes of the United States, with the race for the White House too close to call between US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Trump, the Republican Party's nominee, is so far leading on the electoral map, but there's a long way to go, with most battleground states still undeclared. Benji Hyer reports.

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Namibia

Fransfontein holds meeting pertaining to water and its Lime content

The community in Fransfontein held a meeting pertaining to water and its Lime content. The Torra Conservancy's Reginald Roman spoke with us with an update:

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South Africa

S.A. Police Target Food Manufacturers Amid Rising Food Poisoning Cases

In S.A, Acting Gauteng premier and Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says police have been given a mandate to focus on food manufacturers, as cases of suspected food poisoning are on the rise. She visited the family of two pupils from Sonqoba Primary School in Katlehong, who died after allegedly consuming snacks from a local spaza shop and food supplied by the school. Diale-Tlabela says communities need to be […]

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