Uncategorized Does Zuma want back in? Former South African President Jacob Zuma, now leading the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has launched a High Court application challenging the African National Congress (ANC) and its president, Cyril Ramaphosa. According to Reuters, Zuma wants to overturn what he calls the ANC’s “unlawful” decision to terminate his 65-year-long membership. Zuma was expelled in July 2024 after publicly forming and supporting MKP, which contested the 2024 elections — a move deemed […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World France’s supercell storms kill two after heatwave Photo: Lemonde France has been rocked by a deadly one-two punch: a blistering heatwave followed by fierce supercell storms. The powerful weather systems, triggered by extreme atmospheric instability, uprooted trees and unleashed winds reaching 120 km/h or more. At least 17 others sustained injuries, including four in serious condition from falling debris. The storms rolled from the Pyrenees toward Normandy, unleashing torrential rain, hail often as large as tennis balls, and […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa Cape Town flood relief efforts kick into gear after cold front Cape Town floods. Photo: Daily Voice Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre reports that despite ongoing cold front conditions pounding the region, no major flooding incidents were logged overnight across the city. However, the aftershocks of the storm are clear: localised flooding, fallen trees, and damaged infrastructure continue to cause disruption. According to the Daily Voice, by midday Thursday, Vygieskraal and Belgravia were hardest hit, with approximately 269 structures […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Merck Foundation marks ‘World Art Day’ through their Film, Song, Media and Fashion Awards 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies to raise awareness about social & health issues Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through this dynamic community, Dr. Kelej continues to raise awareness on critical health and social issues while empowering artists across Africa and beyond to use their creativity as a powerful tool for advocacy, education, and […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Africa Global Logistics Advances Landmark Port Expansion Projects Freight forwarding service Africa Global Logistics (AGL) recently secured €230 million in financing to expand the container terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in the Republic of Congo, marking a major milestone in regional infrastructure development. The new 750-meter quay – scheduled for completion by 2027 – will double the terminal’s capacity to 2.3 million containers annually and support the country’s growing oil and LNG exports. The Pointe Noire […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link APO International Eritrea: Cataract Surgery for Over 700 Citizens Cataract surgery is being conducted for 700 citizens from across the country at Berhan Aini National Referral Hospital from 23 to 26 June. Nurse Gebrezgiabhier Haile, head of health services at the hospital, stated that cataract surgery has already been performed on 500 patients, with an additional 200 surgeries planned in the coming days. He noted that the program is part of the national plan to conduct cataract surgery for […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Pension-backed housing scheme targets civil servants The government has approved a Pension-Backed Home Loan scheme allowing civil servants to use a portion of their pension savings as collateral for affordable housing loans, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced in Parliament yesterday. Under amendments to the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956, members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) may access loans to purchase residential property or land, construct or renovate homes, settle existing mortgages, or improve […] today26 June, 2025
Uncategorized At least 300 wounded in violent Nairobi protests At least 300 people were wounded during protests in Kenya’s capital yesterday, with 67 in critical condition and evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital, a multi-agency emergency response official told AFP. Injuries included suspected gunshot wounds and blunt trauma as security forces clashed with demonstrators. The demonstrations, marking the first anniversary of last year’s finance bill protests, escalated into clashes over police brutality and rising living costs. The Guardian reports […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA demands clarity on Defence Minister’s 3 month turnaround plan South African Defence Minister, Angie Motshekga. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to South Africa's Joint Standing Committee on Defence demanding urgent details from Defence Minister Angie Motshekga on her three‑month deadline to present a concrete plan to stop the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) operational collapse and reprioritise defence spending. DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice, Nicholas Gotsell, criticised Minister Motshekga’s recent statements in Parliament as being […] today26 June, 2025
