insert_link World African cardinals among top contenders as papal election scheduled for Sunday With preparations underway for the funeral of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is scheduled to begin the process of electing a new leader this coming Sunday. Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, marking the end of a historic papacy that saw significant reforms and global outreach. Roman Catholic Church spokesperson Veranus Shiimi confirmed the details of the election process, known as the Conclave. “Those who are eligible […] today25 April, 2025
insert_link Africa 8am News-22nd April, 2025 Headline #Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video #Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers #Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses #ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ......PLUS #Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 8am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 The Ministry of Health has responded to a viral video showing nurses […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link Africa 7am News -22nd April 2025 Headlines: #Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges to Fire Slack Officials #Health Ministry Explains Swakopmund Hospital Video #DA Moves Forward with Legal Challenge Against VAT Hike in South Africa #South Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Town in Upper Nile State ...PLUS #U.S Dems in El Salvador to demand release of wrongfully deported man _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 7am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has vowed to […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics ECB Cuts Rates Again Amid Economic Uncertainty The European Central Bank has reduced interest rates for the sixth time in nine months in an effort to support economic growth in the eurozone says BBC. Despite economic challenges such as the threat of U.S. tariffs and plans to increase European military spending, the bank remained committed to its strategy of lowering rates. The ECB lowered its main interest rate from 2.75% to 2.5% and further revised its economic […] today7 March, 2025
insert_link World U.S VP Vance visits southern border Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday - praising the accomplishments of the Trump administration's sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The visit comes less than 24 hours after President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with immigration central to his speech. Toni Waterman has more: today6 March, 2025
insert_link World U.S Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid The US Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid. The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed. Ira Spitzer reports. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World U.S. suspends intel and weapons supplies to Ukraine The U.S. has cut off some intelligence sharing with Ukraine and suspended weapons supplies in a bid to get Kyiv to the negotiating table with Russia. CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business. Caroline Malone reports. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World India’s Top Court Issues Notice To Ministries Over Climate Change An eight year old's petition in India's Supreme Court could lead to a re-evaluation of the country's environment protection laws. The Apex court has sent notices to eight federal ministries accusing them of not working together to battle what it called an existential global predicament. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. E today5 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics US investors to buy Panama canal ports from Hong Kong-based owner A consortium of US investors has agreed to buy majority stakes in two ports on the Panama canal from a Hong Kong-based company for nearly 20 billion dollars. The deal comes in the wake of allegations by the Trump administration that Chinese influence over the waterway poses a security risk to the US. Ira Spitzer reports. today5 March, 2025
