Namibia: Ovaherero Community Urges Action Against Desecration of Ancestral Graves At Swakopmund Heritage Site

[ad_1] The Ovaherero community is concerned about the continued desecration of ancestral graves at a heritage site at Swakopmund. Community members are accusing both the Swakopmund municipality and developers of disregarding the historical significance of the land where their ancestors' remains lie. Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief Mutjinde Katjiua said this while speaking at a genocide commemoration event at Swakopmund yesterday. "We are standing on one of the many dumping grounds of the remains of our ancestors who died […]

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South Africa: Broos Names Final Squad for Afcon Qualifiers Against Congo Brazzavile

[ad_1] The South African senior men's national team face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Looking ahead to the matches against Congo, Broos said he was concerned by the number of goals that his charges concede during matches. "Those things have got to change, that has to change" he said. "You can't concede two or three goals in […]

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Africa

Africa: Destruction of Libraries and Archives Is a Form of Book-Burning and Erasing History and Memory

[ad_1] Libraries are not merely places that keep books by George Eliot, Charles Dickens or Joseph Conrad: they are repositories of written records of South African society over centuries - and over the past three decades. During a gathering of advocates and activists who collected books from across the US for shipping to Africa, mainly to west Africa, I once asked, somewhat cheekily, of the good folk in the Upper Midwest: "What books are you sending to Africa?" Were these […]

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Entertainment

South Africa: Cosatu Salutes Legendary Gospel Artist Solly Moholo

[ad_1] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is saddened by the passing of legendary gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo. The iconic musician passed away at the age of 65 this week, after falling ill while on tour in Botswana last month. Ntate Solly Moholo was not only a household name in the country's traditional gospel music, he was also an undeniably talented artist who had an impeccable ability to use various elements of his […]

October 4, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe/Zambia: Young Warriors Lose to Zambia in Cosafa Cup Semi-Final

[ad_1] Two second-half goals from behind were not enough to save the Young Warriors from losing to Zambia in a COSAFA Cup semi-final match played on Thursday afternoon at ABB stadium in Maputo, Mozambique. Despite playing a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Zimbabwe men's under 20 team lost 6-5 on penalty shootouts, a result which saw team head coach Simon Marange crying during a post-match interview. Zimbabwe conceded an early goal in the 7th minute after Pascal Phiri fired in […]

October 4, 2024 3

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Calls for Urgent Climate Action At Development Conference

[ad_1] Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, emphasizing the multifaceted threat it poses to the nation's health, economy, and social fabric. Speaking at the Second Climate Change and Development Conference in Harare, held under the theme "Building Resilience, Securing the Future," the Vice President outlined the urgent need for climate action and strategic planning to safeguard the country's future. "We must acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis we face.Climate […]

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Africa: Wretched of the Earth Has Been Translated Into South Africa’s Zulu Language – Why Frantz Fanon’s Revolutionary Book Still Matters

[ad_1] Frantz Fanon was an influential psychiatrist, Algerian revolutionary and pan-African thinker who was born on the Caribbean island of Martinique. His work - and particularly his final book The Wretched of the Earth (1961) - is still widely referenced to understand the fight against colonialism and also the postcolonial era in Africa. This global classic has already been translated into numerous languages - and is now available in South Africa's Zulu language as Izimpabanga Zomhlaba thanks to poet, short […]

October 4, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Connect and Inspire – Navigating Power Dynamics – Unpacking Issues of Culture and Stereotypes

[ad_1] "We recently hosted the second edition of Connect and Inspire, a special session exclusively for women participating in the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme. This platform allows women to connect, share their journeys, and inspire one another. The theme for this edition was "Power Dynamics - Issues of Culture and Stereotypes." Four women shared their powerful stories. Janine Horn, a Financial Adviser with Momentum Financial Planning, CEO of The DragonFly Institute, and a Consumer Financial Literacy Speaker and Mentor, […]

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Africa: Brics+ Prioritising Expansion to Fight Western Hegemony

[ad_1] Moscow — In an interview with Sky News Arabia on September 20, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed scepticism but was straight to the point about the strategic expansion of BRICS, an association comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Under Russia's BRICS presidency which began in January 2024. Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates became the second wave of the newest members to join BRICS. South Africa ascended in 2011 under China's initiative. […]

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