insert_link World Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines Filipinos are cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in a month uprooted trees, destroyed flimsy houses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. No immediate deaths have been reported, but there was "extensive" damage to structures. Laura Westbrook reports. today18 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Modi’s Visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have pledged to strengthen their strategic ties during Modi's first visit to Nigeria. According to Duetsche Welle, the two leaders discussed a shared focus on securing permanent representation for both countries on the UN Security Council and highlighted their commitment to advancing the priorities of the Global South in the global arena. today18 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes Ramaphosa’s Call for Spaza Shops to Register Within 21 Days In S.A, the DA says the call by president Cyril Ramaphosa to have all spaza shops in South Africa registered with local municipality within 21 days, after complying with all health and other compliance requirements, is unrealistic. The DA’s Marina van Zyl says the geographical spread and the lack of capacity in local municipalities, will make it very difficult to have the more than 150-thousand spaza shops registered: today18 November, 2024
insert_link World Editor of US’ oldest magazine resigns over Trump comments The editor-in-chief of the US' oldest magazine has resigned after she called Trump voters "fascists". Laura Helmuth is stepping down for Scientific American after online comments she has since acknowledged were "offensive and inappropriate". Nick Harper has more from Washington. today18 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Epukiro Regional Water Supply Extension Project Breaks Ground The groundbreaking ceremony for the Epukiro Regional Water Supply Scheme Extension takes place today. This important project will help address water shortages and improve water quality at Epukiro Post 3. Expanding for us is Namwater's Lot Ndamanomhata: today18 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Protests Intensify in Mozambique After Controversial Election Results Protests have intensified in Mozambique following the disputed victory of the Frelimo party in the October 9 election. CNBCAfrica says with over 56% voter abstention, clashes between police and protesters have resulted in at least 30 deaths, while human rights groups condemn the government's violent crackdown on demonstrators. Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, whose supporters believe the election was rigged, has called for more protests. today18 November, 2024
insert_link World Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time US President Joseph Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources. This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports. today18 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Extortion Crimes in South Africa Reach Endemic Levels, Warns University of Pretoria The University of Pretoria says extortion crimes has gained significant traction in South Africa to reach endemic levels. The university's Noluthando Buthelezi says South Africa is seeing an increase in organised groups targeting smaller economic sectors like small foreign-owned businesses, the taxi industry, schools, certain private household businesses and the construction sector: today18 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Rehoboth Town Council to Handover 609 Properties The Rehoboth Town Council is marking a significant milestone in its housing development program. PRO Desire Pieters says this achievement reflects their collective efforts to enhance living standards for residents of Rehoboth. today18 November, 2024