African elections workshop spotlights declining faith in democracy

https://youtu.be/3CXvRhZQnss By Selma Taapopi An Afrobarometer survey of 30 African countries, including Namibia, shows a decline in a preference for democracy. Seventy-three percent of Africans preferred democracy between 2011/2013 as opposed to 66% in 2021/2023. In Namibia, the preference for democracy among citizens dwindled from 64% to 55%. Open Society Foundations senior advisor on advocacy Jeggan Grey-Johnson said the data indicates a loss of faith in democratic elections. Grey-Johnson shared this […]

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Crouser set for his shot at Olympic history

Ryan Crouser likes making history, whether by breaking decades-old world records or Olympic landmarks, and the genial American can post a new first in Paris by becoming the only three-time Olympic shot put champion. The 31-year-old will enter the Games on the back of three injuries and finishing second to European champion Leonardo Fabbri in the final Diamond League meet, in London, before Paris but he can […]

July 24, 2024 12

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Celtic edge Manchester City in US pre-season friendly

Nicolas Kuhn scored twice and Luis Palma netted the decider in the 68th minute to give Celtic a 4-3 victory over Manchester City in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday. Norway's Erling Haaland, wearing the City captain's armband for the first time, nodded home an equalizer in the 57th minute only for Honduran international Palma to tap in the winning goal on a breakaway at the University of North Carolina's […]

July 24, 2024 8

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Nortje called up for Oz as Boks pick strong 33-man squad

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will lead a strong 33-man squad to Australia for the opening two games of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship early next month. While the Boks named a squad that didn’t include scrumhalf Faf de Klerk, who is injured with an unspecified injury, there was good news as World Cup winners Malcolm Marx and Pieter-Steph du Toit were declared fit for the tour. There was also […]

July 24, 2024 7

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Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification

The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is slated for later […]

July 23, 2024 4

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Lace-up for Bank Windhoek’s Red Run

The Bank Windhoek Red Run, previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, is shaping up to be a memorable, active, and thrilling experience. The event is a collaboration between the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek and is scheduled to take place on 10 August 2024 in Windhoek, starting at Zoo Park. Anticipating a day of high energy and physical activity, it will challenge participants to […]

July 23, 2024 11

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Macron says France is ready to host Paris Olympics

President Emmanuel Macron said France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes' Village on Monday, four days before the Games begin. The Games return to the French capital for the first time since 1924, largely using temporary venues constructed in the centre of the city. "We are ready and we will be ready throughout the Games," Macron said. "We have been working on […]

July 23, 2024 15

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Tiger’s teen son Charlie fires 12-over 82 at US Junior Amateur

Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, fired a 12-over par 82 in Monday's opening stroke-play round of the US Junior Amateur championship. Tiger Woods walked the course watching his son but tournament rules prevented him from serving as Charlie's caddie at Oakland Hills Country Club in suburban Detroit. Charlie Woods birdied both par-5 holes but also made four bogeys and five double bogeys on […]

July 23, 2024 18

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Marseille sign Tottenham’s Hojbjerg on loan

French Ligue 1 club Marseille announced Monday the arrival on loan of Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. "Olympique de Marseille are delighted to announce the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Tottenham Hotspur FC. The 28-year-old midfielder has joined the club on loan with an option to buy after passing his medical," the club said in a statement on its website. Denmark international Hojbjerg […]

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