insert_link World Protests in India over deportees being shackled on US repatriation flight Opposition parties in India are holding nationwide demonstrations to protest the 'inhuman treatment' of illegal migrants on a repatriation flight from the US. New Delhi had denied that the deportees, sent back for trying to illegally cross the US border, were mistreated. Neha Poonia has more. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa Sports Stadium on Track for 2025 Opening The construction of the Ondangwa Sports Stadium is progressing well. Maria Namupala, our northern correspondent, reports that during a media briefing on Thursday, Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Ismael Namgongo, stated that the council aims to host its first games at the facility by late 2025. today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the MK Party says the SONA was disappointing In S.A, the MK Party says the state of the nation address was disappointing, hollow, and uninspiring. In his address on Thursday evening, president Cyril Ramaphosa made strong statements about investing in the future of South Africa and standing up to bullies on the global stage. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says Ramaphosa should have started his address by giving an update on the progress made to the promises […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link World China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. ‘bullying’ China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying', signalling a change in tone following the Trump administration's imposition of a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods. China's commerce ministry says the new tariffs will exacerbate global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, RISE Mzansi applaus Ramaphosa’s SONA In South Africa, RISE Mzansi says the state of the nation address was probably president Cyril Ramaphosa’s strongest yet, however, the proof will be in the budget and implementation. The party as the government of national unity partner, although outside of the executive, welcomes the inclusion of some of its proposals including prioritising water infrastructure at scale. RISE Mzansi president, Songezo Zibi, says they will support Ramaphosa and his […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A says the presence of its peacekeepers in DRC shows commitment to peace S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the presence of South African peacekeepers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is a testament to the continued commitment to the peaceful resolution of one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Fourteen South African National Defence Force soldiers have been killed in fighting with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the DRC. In his state of the nation address on Thursday evening, Ramaphosa said all […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link World Senior Russian lawmakers indicate Trump could meet Putin this month A senior Russian lawmaker believes a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could happen as early as this month or next. Chair of the Russian Parliament's International Affairs Committee, Leonid Slutsky, told Russian state media that plans for a meeting are at an "advanced stage" and that "it will take place soon". Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv: today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia NANSO Pushes for Education Levy to Boost Student Funding The National Students Organisation has launched a campaign advocating for an education levy to ensure sustainable funding for higher and vocational education. As reported by One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne correspondent, Ketemba Tjipepa, the initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers that hinder students from accessing quality education. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa’s Deputy Mayor Urges Support for Sports Development Ondangwa Town Council Deputy Mayor, Esther Auala, has called on residents and businesses to support sports initiatives both morally and financially. Speaking at the council’s handover of N$50,000 to KK Palace Football Club on Thursday, Auala emphasized the importance of investing in local sports. This report was compiled by our Northern correspondent, Maria Namupala. today7 February, 2025
