SADC holds 44th summit in Harare

SADC holds 44th summit in Harare

The Southern African Development Community is holding its 44th Ordinary Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe. This annual summit, attended by Heads of State and Government from the 16 SADC member states, is the key policy-making event for the region, setting overall policy direction and managing the community's functions. Here is the Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda. The Harare Times reports that President […]

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Business / Economics

Windhoek prepares to host Namibia Oil & Gas Conference

As Namibia prepares up for the upcoming Namibia Oil & Gas Conference in Windhoek next week, Shakwa Nyambe, Founder and Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, has shared his views on the evolving trends within the oil and gas sector. Nyambe mentioned the changes occurring in the financing of oil and gas projects. In addition to financing, Nyambe pointed out the importance of infrastructure development in the oil and […]

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Africa

Sudan peace talks begin without warring sides

Fresh peace talks to end Sudan's 16-month conflict have begun, but neither side has yet participated. The BBC reports that the US is leading the negotiations and remains committed to resolving the crisis despite the absence of the warring factions. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in thousands of deaths, displaced around 10 million people, and triggered a severe hunger crisis.

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Entertainment

Tyla joins Beyoncé, Billie Eilish on Obama’s playlist

South African Grammy Award-winning pop star Tyla's song Jump has been included in former US president Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist. The song has more than 140-million streams on Spotify. Other singers who landed on Obama's playlist include Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, Billie Eilish’s Chihiro, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, and Tommy Richman’s Million Dollar Baby. Obama has curated and shared his summer playlist almost every year since 2015.

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World

Former Pakistani jail deputy superintendent arrested over Khan allegations

Authorities have taken former Adiala Jail deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram into custody on charges of abuse of power and providing undue assistance to former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his imprisonment. Akram, who was removed from his position on June 20, is accused of acting as a communication link between Khan and his aides. Hira Mustafa has more. According to The News International, the arrest of Akram has […]

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Namibia

Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources.

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Namibia

New flights to link Windhoek to Botswana and Durban

Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana will launch new flights connecting Windhoek with Maun, Kasane, and Gaborone, with the Gaborone service extending to Durban. These routes will strengthen business and leisure travel between Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The Namibia Airports Company, facilitating these operations, said the initiative will increase air access to Namibia. NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati. Starting from 1 November, Air Botswana will introduce two additional […]

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Namibia

United Nations continues push for Africa’s permanent seat on Security Council

The UN Security Council held a high-level debate on Monday, 12 August 2024, focused on addressing historical injustice and improving Africa's representation. UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis said there is a need to reform the Security Council’s outdated structure, calling for Africa to be given a permanent seat due to its under-representation. Meanwhile, in his first address to the Security Council, the Minister of International Relations and […]

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World

Youth unemployment rate at 15-year low, says ILO

Youth from all corners of the country met at Helao Nafidi, in the Ohangwena Region, on Monday to commemorate International Youth Day. In a related development, the number of young people unemployed globally is at a 15-year low but countries in Asia, the Pacific region, and Arab States - and women in particular - “are not seeing the benefits” of this post-COVID economic recovery, the International Labour Organisation said […]

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