insert_link Environment Water Shortages Stall Mango Project Expansion in Zambezi’s Sesheke A fruit tree planting initiative in Sesheke, Zambezi region, primarily focused on mango cultivation, is facing challenges in expanding due to water shortages. Project member Anita Maiba says the orchard, established in 2009, was envisioned not only for personal consumption but also to support a future mango juice factory. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo reports. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch […] today18 February, 2025
insert_link World China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence China accused the United States on Monday of a "serious regression" in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website to remove a reference to the independence of the Beijing-claimed island. The move has been welcomed by Taiwan, with its Foreign Minister thanking the US for what he called "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings". Laura Westbrook has more. today18 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, AfriForum concerned over the decline of the police’s reservist programme In S.A, AfriForum has raised concerns over the decline of the police's reservist programme, which has shrunk by 90-percent in the past decade. Meanwhile, AfriForum’s 177 neighbourhood watches have grown by 15-percent in two years. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk, says despite the police's plans to recruit 30-thousand officers by 2026, it struggles to maintain reservists. He demands transparency, calling for urgent action to restore community policing support: today18 February, 2025
insert_link Africa M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Escalating Congo Conflict Residents of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city, are assessing the damage after widespread looting followed the arrival of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels according to Reuters. The rebel group, which took control of the city on Sunday, has pledged to restore order. Their capture of Bukavu and its strategic airport in Kavumu marks a major advance, further weakening Kinshasa’s authority and raising concerns of a broader regional war. today18 February, 2025
insert_link World U.S. Secretary of State to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia The US wants rights to half of Ukraine's mineral deposits, as part of a potential future deal to ensure their security. Ukraine's President is due to meet the leader of Turkey on Tuesday. As US officials are in Saudi Arabia, meeting Russian officials. Caroline Malone reports. today18 February, 2025
insert_link World Millions affected by extreme weather across United States Powerful storms have battered vast swathes of America's southeast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. US President Donald Trump has approved a request for disaster relief funding. But more extreme weather is expected in the days ahead. Benji Hyer reports. today18 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Nordic Africa Institute Researcher Pays Tribute To Nujoma Messages of condolence continue to flow from Namibia and beyond following the passing of the Founding Father, Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, on February 8 at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. Angie Scholtz from Future Media News spoke with Professor Dr. Henning Melber, a Senior Research Associate at the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden, about Nujoma’s legacy and impact. today18 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Oust Ethics Chief U.S President Donald Trump is seeking approval from the US Supreme Court to remove the leader of an independent ethics agency. Hampton Dellinger, who oversees the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an agency dedicated to safeguarding government employees who report misconduct, is challenging his dismissal. Mitch McCann reports: today18 February, 2025
insert_link Africa UN Appeals for $6 Billion to Tackle Sudan’s Hunger Crisis The United Nations has requested $6 billion in aid for Sudan this year, citing the world's worst hunger crisis and massive displacement caused by ongoing civil war. Reuters indicates that the appeal marks a 40% increase from last year, coming at a time when global aid budgets are under pressure, partly due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent funding freeze, which has impacted critical humanitarian programs worldwide. today18 February, 2025
