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In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party

In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party, declaring he will be buried with the EFF flag. This follows the resignations of deputy president Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi, joining Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Malema assured members that the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg will remain open and operational. Briefing the media, Malema confirmed that no deputy president replacement will be made before the December conference: […]

16 August, 2024

Health / Medical

Unicef says more children will die in Gaza if polio vaccines are not delivered

The United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef says if polio vaccines don't get distributed immediately, children in Gaza will die. 1.2 million doses of the vaccine have been approved by the World Health Organisation following the discovery of poliovirus type 2 in July by the Global Polio Laboratory Network in sewage samples collected in Gaza. Here's Jody Jacobs with more.

16 August, 2024

Health / Medical

WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency as it spreads to Europe

The World Health Organisation has declared the Mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, in parts of Africa as a public health emergency of international concern. The disease has claimed at least 450 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is spreading rapidly across central, east Africa and now Europe according to Al Jazeera. Scientists are alarmed by the fast transmission and high fatality rate of the new variant. Health […]

16 August, 2024

Africa

Nigerian Government Accuses Chinese Firm of Asset Seizure Attempt

The Nigerian government has accused a Chinese company of attempting to seize its assets overseas, including presidential jets, according to a government spokesperson on Thursday. Reuters says, pesidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. is employing "unorthodox means" to target Nigerian government property, despite having no contractual ties with the federal government.

16 August, 2024

Namibia

Governor Pijoo Nganate to Deliver Omaheke Region’s State of the Region Address

The Governor of Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, is set to deliver the State of the Region Address on August 19. The address, which will take place at Ben van der Walt Primary School Hall in Gobabis, is a constitutional requirement under Article 110A (Sub-Articles 5 and 6). Governor Nganate will provide an update on the status of the region, discuss the previous year's planned activities by the central government in […]

16 August, 2024

Africa

Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria

Former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. Adetshina withdrew from Miss South Africa just days before Mia le Roux was crowned, and will now represent her father's home country at the 31st of August final. Home Affairs is currently investigating her mother for alleged identity theft. Adetshina expressed her excitement about her new role and upcoming journey: […]

16 August, 2024

World

American-Russian citizen jailed for Ukraine charity donation

An American-Russian citizen has been sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison for donating money to a charity that supports Ukraine. Ksenia Karelina reportedly gave $51 to the organization. Fom Washington, Nick Harper reports.

16 August, 2024

South Africa

City Of Tshwane Progresses on Rooiwal Waste Water Plant Upgrade

The City of Tshwane says to date, substantial progress has been made across various components of the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade project. This is to solve Hammanskraal's water problems. Mayoral committee member for Utilities and Regional Operations and Coordination, Themba Fosi, says over the next three months, they anticipate advancing the construction of two primary sedimentation tanks, and the refurbishment of the east flow balancing tank and pump […]

15 August, 2024

World

Doctors protests intensifies in India

Medical professionals have intensified their protests in the East Indian city of Kolkata after clashes with the police on Thursday. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the nation in the past one week demanding justice for the young medic who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on Friday. Ishan Garg has this report for us from New Delhi.

15 August, 2024