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Africa

More Than 120 Killed in Shelling of Omdurman In Sudan

  Sudanese volunteer rescuers reported that shelling in Omdurman, Khartoum's twin city across the Nile, has left over 120 people dead. Reports say medical supplies are critically scarce as health workers face overwhelming numbers of injured individuals. The fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified in recent weeks, following more than 20 months of conflict in Sudan.

today15 January, 2025

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Namibia

Windhoek Residents to Protest ACC Over Redforce Investigation Delays

  Windhoek residents are set to demonstrate at the ACC headquarters on January 27, 2025, demanding progress in the three-year-old Redforce contract investigation. Activist Shaun Gariseb condemned the prolonged delay, citing household hardships caused by a faulty billing system. Protestors allege evidence tampering in Gobabis and claim the contract was improperly approved. They vow to intensify actions if their calls for fairness and accountability are ignored.

today15 January, 2025

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South Africa

South Africa’s COPE Raises Concerns Over Gauteng Education Department’s Online Registration System

  In S.A, the Congress of The People in Gauteng says it is concerned by the provincial Department of Education's online registration system, especially its impact on communities and parents. The party’s, Tom Mofokeng, says the online system has failed to effectively serve the people. He says the system is particularly disadvantageous to parents and learners from townships, rural areas, and informal settlements:  

today15 January, 2025

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World

US Senators questioned Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee

    US Senators questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, during a contentious confirmation hearing, citing concerns about his personal conduct and character. The army veteran and former TV host faced scrutiny on Capitol Hill, where Trump's Cabinet picks are undergoing Senate approval ahead of his inauguration, as Benji Hyer reports.  

today15 January, 2025

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World

China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk

    Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok's operations in the United States to billionaire Elon Musk, if the app is unable to avoid an impending ban, according to Bloomberg News. Last week, the Supreme Court seemed inclined to uphold a law that would force a sale or ban TikTok in the US by January 19, over national security concerns about China. Laura […]

today14 January, 2025

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Namibia

World Bank Criticizes Namibia’s Education and Health Systems

  The World Bank has highlighted the need for urgent improvements in Namibia's education and health systems despite substantial investments. According to its country partnership framework, public services in these sectors face challenges like inequitable education access, poor infrastructure, inadequate teacher support, and low early childhood education access. On health, the report notes persistent inequalities in universal coverage, staffing shortages, and insufficient planning.

today14 January, 2025

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Business / Economics

S.A. Trade and Industry Minister Welcomes Fresh Produce Market Inquiry Report

  S.A's Trade and Industry minister Parks Tau has welcomed the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry’s final report led by the Competition Commission. The inquiry, which released provisional findings in June last year, noted how the inconsistency of several by-laws harmed competition. The domestic fresh produce market in the country is estimated to be valued at 53-billion-rand annually. The ministry’s spokesperson, Yamkela Fanisi, says the 31 remedies presented in the report […]

today14 January, 2025

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World

North Korea fires multiple missiles

  South Korea's military says that North Korea has test-fired several short-range missiles. This comes after South Korea reported that Pyongyang launched a missile last week. Rebecca Bundhun reports.  

today14 January, 2025

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South Africa

GOOD Party Applauds Improved 2024 Matric Pass Rate in South Africa

  The GOOD Party says the improved 2024 matric pass rate of 87.3-percent for South Africa is encouraging. This is the country's highest-ever national pass rate since the dawn of democracy. The Free State was the country's top-performing province after recording a 91.0-percent pass rate followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Seventy-three out of the 75 education districts had a pass of 80-percent and above. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says government […]

today14 January, 2025