insert_link World Police footage sheds more light on Trump assassination attempt Newly released footage from police in the United States has revealed moments of frustration, chaos and miscommunication surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last month. The former US President was nicked by a bullet in the shooting, which killed one person and injured two others at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 12, 2024 15
insert_link Africa DR Congo and Zambia Begin Talks After Border Closure Disrupts Key Export Route According to Reuters, the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated discussions with Zambia following Zambia's decision to temporarily close their border. This move came after Congolese authorities banned imported soft drinks and beer, leading to protests by transporters in Kasumbalesa, a border town. The border closure has disrupted a crucial export route for Congo, which is a major copper producer. todayAugust 12, 2024 7
insert_link World Biden explains reasons for ending re-election bid in CBS interview U.S President Joseph Biden says he dropped out of the Presidential race because he was worried internal Democratic party discussions about his fitness to serve would be a "distraction" to his re-election campaign. Corresponding for us from the U.D is Jagruti Dave. todayAugust 12, 2024 5
insert_link Africa ECOWAS Aims to Reintegrate Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into Regional Bloc West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, says it will continue to encourage Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso to rejoin the bloc. Reporting for us is Tesem Akende from Jos. todayAugust 12, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics 12 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Secures €7.5 Million Grant for Electrification as Global Oil Prices Stabilize and Market Volatility Persists Namibia has received a significant boost in its electrification efforts, securing a €7.5 million grant from Germany’s KfW Development Bank. This funding, in collaboration with local agencies, aims to enhance electricity access in peri-urban and rural areas, specifically targeting the North-East and North-West regions. This initiative reflects Namibia's commitment to improving energy infrastructure and supporting economic development through increased access to reliable power. In Nigeria, the Dangote Oil Refinery, a […] todayAugust 12, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Works To Enhance Democratic Engagement in Namibia Natalie Russmann, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung's director in Namibia, outlined the foundation's recent initiatives to boost democratic engagement. KAS provided a platform for prospective leaders to directly interact with the public, aiming to enhance transparency and citizen involvement in the democratic process. todayAugust 12, 2024 28
insert_link World Third person arrested over Taylor Swift attack plot A third person has been arrested in connection with a plot to carry out a terror attack at Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. Security officials say they have detained a 19-year-old who was planning to kill "a large crowd" of concertgoers in Vienna. our US correspondent Nick Harper reports. todayAugust 12, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Three Namibians Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Summits With a Purpose Initiative In an inspiring feat, James Mynupe and Millicent Kapitako have successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Natassja Mynupe made it to Stella Point, just 170 meters from the iconic Uhuru Peak. The trio embarked on this challenging climb as part of the Summits With a Purpose initiative. Here is Saray Khumalo, the first black African woman to conquer Mount Everest expanding. todayAugust 12, 2024 66
insert_link South Africa ACDP Raises Alarm Over Discovery of Third Suspected Military Camp in Limpopo South Africa In S.A, the ACDP says it joins many South Africans in expressing serious concern about the uncovering of a third suspected military-style camp in Modimole, Limpopo. The ACDP's deputy president, Wayne Thring, says the failure of the state's intelligence agencies to pre-empt and neutralise these threats to national security is alarming. Thring says it is inexcusable that more weapons and ammunition were uncovered without government’s knowledge, and only after a […] todayAugust 12, 2024 16
