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LDP survey shows 85 members failed to report political funds

[ad_1] The Liberal Democratic Party released the results of an internal survey Tuesday that showed 85 members failed to report political funds on their legally required income and expenditure reports over a five-year period to 2022.But the survey’s methods were criticized by opposition parties as inadequate and lacking objectivity. Tuesday’s announcement is also unlikely to end the controversy, especially at a time when all parties are debating the next fiscal […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Kadewere Scores Debut League Goal for Nantes

[ad_1] Zimbabwean forward Tinotenda Kadewere on Sunday scored his first league goal for Nantes in its 2-1 victory over Toulouse in the French League 1. Kadewere who is on loan from Olympique Lyon found the back of the net six minutes into the second half to give his side a 2-0 lead, adding up to Mostafa Mohamed first-half goal which was scored in two minutes. Toulouse, however, managed to score a consolation goal in additional time (96 mins), thanks to […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Turf Wars Between Govt and Council Disrupting Sports Infrastructure Development – Sports Minister

[ad_1] Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Kirsty Coventry says local councils are not willing to work hand in hand with her ministry to develop sports infrastructure around the country. She said this on Thursday during an open session on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. The majority of sports infrastructure around the country is dilapidated, and most sports federations have been on record pleading with the government to uplift these structures. Two weeks ago, […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Impact of Red Sea Crisis On Africa – Red Flag or Red Herring?

[ad_1] Africa will feel the effects, but smart countries could derive some benefits from the Red Sea turmoil. Still reeling from the effects of COVID-19 and the Ukraine war, African countries face yet another geopolitical hurdle with the Red Sea crisis and its potentially significant economic ramifications. While current disruptions will primarily affect trade routes and supply chains between Europe and Asia, African countries won't escape the contagion. But smart countries could derive some commercial and strategic benefits from the […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Migrating Animals Face Collapsing Numbers – Major New UN Report

[ad_1] The world's travelling animals - marine turtles, whales, sharks, elephants, reptiles, wild cats, birds, and even insects - have entered a period of sharp decline, new research has found. The first ever State of the World's Migratory Species report, released today by the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, showed that the conservation status of many migratory species is getting worse. The convention maintains a list of migratory species that are already in […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: The SAN People of Southern Africa – Where Ethics Codes for Researching Indigenous People Could Fail Them

[ad_1] There is a long and often complicated history of researchers studying Indigenous people. In 1999, the education scholar Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, in her book Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, emphasised the colonial character of much research. She warned that it brings with it a new wave of exploration, discovery, exploitation and appropriation. Well into the 20th century, researchers depicted groups like the Indigenous San of southern Africa in a racist fashion, fixating on their physical characteristics and writing of […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: 100 Years of Radio in Africa – From Propaganda to People’s Power

[ad_1] Radio is thriving across Africa. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies estimate radio listenership to be between 60% and 80% of the continent's 1.4 billion population. In contrast to many western countries, where there has been a shift towards streaming and podcasts, traditional radio continues to be widely embraced in Africa. Because of poor literacy levels and uneven access to the internet and technological infrastructure, old-fashioned radio remains a reliable […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Disease Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

[ad_1] Kinshasa — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) conducted a high-level mission from 9 to 10 February 2024 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mission aimed to support government health initiatives through enhanced partnerships and collaboration in addressing emerging and endemic diseases. Recognizing the vital role of respectful and action-oriented partnerships outlined in the new public health order, Africa CDC and the Ministry of Health convened high-level partners to rally support for preventing […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 1

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Africa: 25 Years, 224 Abuse Allegations, No Peace – DRC Kicks Out UN Peacekeeping Mission

[ad_1] Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo — The longtime mission leaves a complex legacy, providing safety to displaced populations even as some peacekeepers stood accused of sexual abuse. While some celebrate their departure, others predict a dangerous security vacuum. At the end of September 2023, President Félix Tshisekedi called for withdrawal of a peacekeeping mission to Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshisekedi was speaking at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and was referring to MONUSCO, the United […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – Musa Appeals to Nigerian Football Fans to Stop Iwobi Cyberbullying

[ad_1] Iwobi has been the subject of cyberbullying by Nigerian fans after AFCON, with many insinuating he played below par for the Eagles. Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has emphasised the need to stop cyberbullying against his teammate Alex Iwobi following Nigeria's narrow 2-1 defeat to hosts Cote d'Ivoire in the AFCON final. Iwobi has since faced unrelenting criticism from Nigerian football fans on social media platforms. Musa, via his X handle, called for peace and harmony while charging football […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 1

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