insert_link Africa Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead Isaac Lukando reports on the Tanzanian government who has confirmed the death of a student taken hostage in the Hamas attack on Israel. todayNovember 20, 2023 2
insert_link Africa South Africa to host ‘Kalahari Conference’ of the BAL – African basketball round-up By Silalei Shani via bird story agency This month’s basketball news roundup includes: KPA going undefeated in the revamped FIBA Africa Women’s Championship Cup qualifiers and reclaiming the title, Stephane Konate retires at 43 after an illustrious career, among others. For the first time in its history, Central African basketball team Bangui Sporting Club has qualified for the Basketball Africa League after playing a series of back-to-back narrowly won games […] todayNovember 17, 2023 4
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovanafalama mo Limpopo tava pula epangelo livatwe epepe moku kondjifa omukifi wekondo nelaka. Ovanafalama momudingonoko woshitopolwa Limpopo moSouth Africa, ovapula oshikondo shounamapya moshilongo shivatwe epepe moku kondjifa etandavelo lomukifi wekondo nelaka oshoyo eshikisha loikwa mavava. Shelikwatelela kodjo nghundana yo SABC News, oyati oshitopolwa osha taalela oupyakadi womukifi wekondo nelaka unene meenele odo dapalafana eengaba noshikunino shopashiwana shoifitukuti shaKruger. Omukifi fiyo opapa otakutiwa ouli yoo wakuma eenele ngaashi Vhembe oshoyo Mopani, osho sha etififa opo kukale kwatulwapo eedjidikila domalinyengo oimuna nelandifo leengobe okuya koitopolwa […] todayNovember 16, 2023 7
insert_link Africa West Africa’s plastic waste could be fueling the economy instead of polluting the ocean: experts A beach littered with plastic and other waste in the fishing village of Kayar, north of Dakar, Senegal. Bara Deme, Author provided Elhadj Bara Dème, University of Portsmouth and Pierre Failler, University of Portsmouth Plastic pollution is an urgent environmental issue, globally. Every year, about eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans. Most of the 17 west African countries have a problem managing plastic waste. Eight of […] todayNovember 15, 2023 6
insert_link Entertainment South African models shine on global stage at World Fashion Week in Dubai It is no secret that South Africa is full of talent. We have witnessed and celebrated a bevy of talented people in our history. While talent is everywhere, the opportunities are sometimes few and far between. Not anymore! CEO and Chairperson of 33 and Me Talent Agency and Producer of The International Arts Talent Showcase is changing things up and giving local talent a platform to showcase and utilise their […] todayNovember 15, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa SA’s Finance minister says the International Monetary Fund predicts a global growth slowdown SA's Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the International Monetary Fund predicts a global growth slowdown. This affects South Africa due to its trade with China, declining commodity prices and potential higher United States interest rates. He attributes the weak medium-term outlook to power cuts, poor logistics sector performance, high inflation, rising borrowing costs and a challenging global environment. Delivering his medium-term budget policy statement in Parliament, Godongwana said gross domestic […] todayNovember 2, 2023 1
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa economy to slow down in 2023 before stabilizing in 2024, says GlobalData The South African economy is grappling with several challenges, including severe power disruptions, unstable commodity prices, a high unemployment rate, and external issues. Against this backdrop, South Africa's economic growth is projected to decelerate from 1.9% in 2022 to 0.4% in 2023, before picking up to 1.3% in 2024, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s recently published report, “Macroeconomic Outlook Report: South Africa,” underscores the ongoing concern of […] todayOctober 30, 2023 17
insert_link Sport And then there were two… Only two teams remain in the hunt for the 2023 Rugby World Cup...New Zealand and South Africa. While current rankings do not perhaps list them as the best teams in the world, few can dispute that they are currently the form sides, especially having battled through from the “tough” side of the draw. The way in which they found their way to the final was, however, very different. The All […] todayOctober 23, 2023 4
insert_link Environment Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting – South African study Neil D’Cruze, University of Oxford; Angie Elwin, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Herbert Ntuli, University of Pretoria Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal’s head, horns, or hide. Popular public opinion is largely in favour of ending the killing of wild animals for […] todayOctober 23, 2023 4
