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In S.A, Zero Carbon Charge urges the minister to prioritise carbon reduction targets

In S.A, Zero Carbon Charge urges the minister to prioritise carbon reduction targets in his budget speech. The solar-powered charging station provider is calling for financial incentives to boost electric vehicle adoption and develop off-grid charging infrastructure. The organisation’s Joubert Roux calls for a carbon credit trading system to encourage clean energy investments and help South Africa reach its net-zero transport goals:

18 February, 2025

Namibia

Namibia’s Corruption Levels Stable, Says ACC Chief

Anti-Corruption Commission Director-General, Paulus Noah, states that Namibia is no longer experiencing high levels of corruption. This comes after the country maintained its ranking and score in the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Selma Ikela reports. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free on oneafrica.tv

18 February, 2025

World

US and Russia begin talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

The US and Russia are beginning talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Riyadh for discussions Washington says will find out if Moscow is 'serious' about an end to the conflict. Neither Ukraine nor any European nations have been invited to the talks.

18 February, 2025

Environment

Agriculture Ministry Assesses Rainfall Impact on Windhoek’s Waterways

The Agriculture Ministry’s hydrology team carried out extensive site visits in Windhoek on February 13 to evaluate the effects of recent rainfall on key water crossing points. Speaking to One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne correspondent, Petrus Amutenya, the team noted that the assessments follow heavy rainfall recorded on February 12. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or […]

18 February, 2025

APO International

KoçSistem Participates in LEAP Expo as a Leading Tech Brand from Türkiye

Attending the event alongside KoçDigital, its subsidiary specializing in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics, KoçSistem (www.Kocsistem.com) showcased its cutting-edge domestic technologies, ranging from digital publishing to cybersecurity. Expanding to the Middle East: KoçSistem’s Strategic Move Aiming to expand its leadership in technology from Turkey to the Middle East, KoçSistem has established an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, strengthening its partnerships and export connections in the region. As part of […]

18 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Finland Mourns Sam Nujoma’s Passing

Bishop Matti Repo of the Tampere Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland has expressed condolences on the passing of Namibia’s Founding Father, Sam Nujoma. In this report compiled by Maria Namupala, he described Nujoma as a visionary leader whose legacy will endure.

18 February, 2025

Environment

Water Shortages Stall Mango Project Expansion in Zambezi’s Sesheke

A fruit tree planting initiative in Sesheke, Zambezi region, primarily focused on mango cultivation, is facing challenges in expanding due to water shortages. Project member Anita Maiba says the orchard, established in 2009, was envisioned not only for personal consumption but also to support a future mango juice factory. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo reports. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch […]

18 February, 2025

World

China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence

China accused the United States on Monday of a "serious regression" in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website to remove a reference to the independence of the Beijing-claimed island. The move has been welcomed by Taiwan, with its Foreign Minister thanking the US for what he called "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings". Laura Westbrook has more.

18 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, AfriForum concerned over the decline of the police’s reservist programme

In S.A, AfriForum has raised concerns over the decline of the police's reservist programme, which has shrunk by 90-percent in the past decade. Meanwhile, AfriForum’s 177 neighbourhood watches have grown by 15-percent in two years. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk, says despite the police's plans to recruit 30-thousand officers by 2026, it struggles to maintain reservists. He demands transparency, calling for urgent action to restore community policing support:

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