Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns

Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns

[ad_1] The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. A power outage reportedly occurred when Namibian political party representatives were overseeing the design, production, and delivery of ballot papers at Ren-Form CC in South Africa. The incident happened at the Johannesburg warehouse of Ren-Form CC, which was awarded a controversial N$6.2 million tender to […]

October 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: 56 000 TB Deaths in SA in 2023, According to Who

[ad_1] An estimated 56 000 people in South Africa and 1.25 million around the world died of TB in 2023, according to just-published figures from the WHO. This means that in 2023 TB overtook COVID-19 as the top infectious disease killer on the planet. Marcus Low unpacks the new numbers. An estimated 56 000 people died of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa in 2023. This is according to figures published on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). Around 31 […]

October 31, 2024

News

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught – Calls for Beachfront Police Unit

[ad_1] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan. Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min In recent months, Nelson Mandela Bay's "Golden Mile", 2km of pristine beachfront once very popular with tourists, has become a hotspot for horrific crime. Tourism numbers are […]

October 31, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother

[ad_1] Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed to meet the deadline to make representations. Her identity came into question after she entered the Miss South Africa beauty contest. Her mother is Mozambican-born, and her father is Nigerian. They may also be charged with fraud. The Department of Home Affairs had said there may be prima facie indications that Adetshina's mother committed fraud and identity […]

October 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: BRICS+ Could Shape a New World Order, but It Lacks Shared Values and a Unified Identity

[ad_1] The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition's identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia. At both events the alliance undertook to expand its membership. In 2023, the first five Brics members - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - invited Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates […]

October 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: Inaugural Global Surveillance Summit 2024, Cape Town, South Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) will host the inaugural Global Surveillance Summit, an invitational event that will bring together global leaders, innovators, and frontline workers to tackle the challenges posed by new and reemerging pandemic threats. The summit is scheduled for December 3, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and will be held alongside the 20th International Congress […]

October 29, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Coloured South Africans Are All but Erased From History Textbooks – I Asked Learners How That Makes Them Feel

[ad_1] South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Her win was celebrated at home. But the 22-year-old sparked controversy in the US by referring to herself as "Coloured". There, the word is a slur dating back to the Jim Crow era, when state and local laws enforced racial discrimination against African Americans. In South Africa it has a very different meaning - and, by claiming her Coloured […]

October 29, 2024

Africa

Africa: Presidency Asserts Stance On South Africa’s Foreign Policy

[ad_1] The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of all. In a statement on Sunday, the Presidency emphasised that President Cyril Ramaphosa is dedicated to strengthening political and trade ties, while supporting the rights of oppressed communities globally. "As President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to lead the 7th administration in strengthening all key political and trade ties, working in solidarity with the oppressed peoples […]

October 28, 2024

News

Nigeria/South Africa: Siasia Confirms Talks With South African Clubs

[ad_1] Former Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia has revealed he is in talks with clubs in South Africa. Siasia recently served out a five-year ban imposed by FIFA for breach of ethics. The former international is looking to get his coaching career back on track following the lengthy absence. The 57-year-old was recently linked with Nigeria National League (NNL), Mighty Jets. He however disclosed a move to the South African League is on the card. "We're talking with clubs […]

October 28, 2024

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