insert_link South Africa BOSA Slams Corporate PR for Failing SA Education Build One South Africa has criticised corporate Public Relations campaigns that do little to fix South Africa’s education crisis. Leader Mmusi Maimane called on businesses to invest in long-term solutions like Early Childhood Development centres instead of branded donations. With over three-million learners lacking desks and 81-percent of children unable to read for meaning by age 10, BOSA's Roger Solomons demands sustainable corporate investment in education: today28 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Clarifies Electricity Disconnection for Resident Eiseb The City of Windhoek has addressed concerns over the recent electricity disconnection of Petrus Eiseb, stating it was due to unpaid arrears of N$4,300, in line with its Credit Control Policy. The statement issued by the Chief Executive Officer's office says, Eiseb’s account had been overdue for over 60 days before disconnection, but he later benefited from a N$10,000 debt write-off under the 2024 Debt Write-Off exercise. His electricity was […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Windhoek East Residents Line Streets for Nujoma’s Final Journey Residents of Windhoek East turned out in large numbers, lining up for over a kilometer to witness the solemn street procession carrying the remains of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. While reporting for NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, correspondents Ketemba Tjipepa and Ellen Shihepo captured the emotions of those present in particular Chris Jacobie, an employee at Gondwana Collection: Last night's full bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link World India-EU to talk trade, investment and defense during VDL-Modi meet India and the European Union say they're eager to mark a new phase in bilateral relations ahead of talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen will discuss a free trade agreement and possibly defence and investment deals with Indian officials as China and US tariffs loom large on both Indian and European economies. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. today28 February, 2025
insert_link Africa UN Warns of Escalating Sudan Crisis And Famine Threat UN human rights chief Volker Turk has warned of a worsening crisis in Sudan, citing the risk of escalating war and mass starvation. Reuters says his statement follows the UN World Food Programme's suspension of aid in a famine-stricken North Darfur camp due to rising violence. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Turk described Sudan as a "powder keg" on the brink of chaos, with the highest risk yet […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ntshavheni Urge AfriForum And Solidarity To Take Trump’s Offer If Unhappy in SA S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has hit back at AfriForum and Solidarity, urging them to accept US president Donald Trump’s offer to resettle in America if they are unhappy in South Africa. Ntshavheni accused the organisations of spreading false claims about the Expropriation Act and undermining the country: today28 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump & Starmer hopeful for Ukraine peace deal US President Donald Trump says he's hopeful for a now-or-never peace deal in Ukraine. He was speaking alongside the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer who praised the president's push for peace. However President Trump still appears to be ruling out concrete security guarantees for Ukraine while continuing to tout the economic benefits of a rare earth deal. That deal is likely to be signed on Friday when Ukrainian President Voldymyr […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Swapo Establishes Sam Nujoma Museum With Public Donations Welcomed Swapo Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the party will transform the late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s former office at its headquarters into a museum. She has urged members of the public to contribute valuable historical items for display, according to Selma Taapopi from One Africa TV's NewsOnOne: today28 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa US Halts USAID HIV Funding for South Africa The Trump administration has ordered the immediate termination of USAID funding for HIV programs in South Africa, impacting several organizations supported through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief . This decision, reported by News24, could result in setbacks in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis. Since its launch in 2003, PEPFAR has provided South Africa with approximately R145 billion, including R8.1 billion for the current US financial year. today28 February, 2025
