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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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2091 Results / Page 12 of 233

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Africa

DRC ceasefire for humanitarian aid is a small step forward – what must happen next for peace

      By Delphin R. Ntanyoma, University of Leeds     The United States has negotiated a truce so humanitarian assistance can be given to more than seven million people, including children, caught in the grip of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initial cessation of hostilities was for two weeks. It was extended by a further two weeks. Armed conflicts […]

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Environment

Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature

        By Sintayehu W. Dejene, CGIAR System Organization and Razak Kiribou, Haramaya University     Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group of buildings to absorb floodwater, or building permeable pavements. The world’s developed countries have been implementing nature-based solutions since 2015 but Africa has fallen behind. We are part of […]

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Health / Medical

South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression

        By Mirriam Mkhize, University of Cape Town; Claire van der Westhuizen, University of Cape Town, and Katherine Sorsdahl, University of Cape Town     In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV. The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 15

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Sport

Priestman out as Canada Olympic coach after more drone spying found

    Bev Priestman was removed as head coach of the Canadian Olympic women's football team Thursday night after Canada Soccer found evidence of drone spying before the Paris Olympics. A day after Canadian assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi were sent home from the Paris Olympics for flying a drone over a New Zealand training session, Canada Soccer suspended Priestman. "Over the past 24 hours, additional information […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 12

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Sport

Ocon to race for Haas next season, first winner to join team

    French driver Esteban Ocon will become the first Formula One grand prix winner to race for Haas after signing a multi-year contract starting next season, the US-owned team said on Thursday. Ocon will partner British rookie and Ferrari reserve Oliver Bearman in an all-new line-up and joins from Renault-owned Alpine, who had already announced the 27-year-old's departure. Ferrari-powered Haas entered Formula One in 2016 but have yet to […]

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Blitzboks produce the upset of the Olympics, ousting All Blacks in dramatic fashion

    The Springbok Sevens side produced the upset of the Olympic Games tournament as they gave their heart and soul for a 14-7 win over top seeded New Zealand on Thursday night to book their place in the semifinals. The difference in the side from 24 hours earlier, when the Kiwis beat them in a pool game 17-5 and dominated proceedings was not just chalk and cheese, it was […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 15

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Business / Economics

Letshego Bank Namibia Appoints Denver Beukes to Manage Home Loans Department

    Unlocking home ownership dreams one loan at a time, Letshego Bank Namibia is delighted to announce the appointment of Denver Beukes as its new Home Loans Manager. Beukes, a mortgage lending specialist with over 15 years of industry experience, joins Letshego Bank from 2020 Financial Solutions. This strategic appointment enhances Letshego Bank’s position in the mortgage lending industry, reinforcing its commitment to improving customer service. Beukes will manage […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 20

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Africa

Faith Kipyegon is set to make Olympics history – what Kenya needs to do to keep producing athletes like her

      By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University     Kenyan running star Faith Kipyegon is considered one of the greatest 1,500m athletes the world has ever seen. If she wins her third consecutive Olympic gold in Paris, she’ll become the first athlete in the history of the event to achieve this feat, male or female. She holds world records in the 1,500m and one-mile […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 9

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Business / Economics

Egypt raises fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms

      Egypt announced Thursday a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, part of a reform package requested by the International Monetary Fund to proceed with a $5 billion loan to the cash-strapped government. The Egyptian petroleum ministry said the price hike would come into effect on Friday. The announcement comes ahead of an IMF meeting on Monday to review the April payout package, unlocking $820 million in funds after […]

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