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Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:42:07+00:00
Bafana Bafana boss Pitso Mosimane dreams of building a similar depth within the men’s senior national soccer team to that which the Boks have built over the past few years.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:35:34+00:00
Researchers at the University of the Free State argue spekboom should become a staple South African vegetable. The indigenous plant offers climate resilience, nutritional benefits and potential new opportunities for small-scale farmers.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:23:47+00:00
Finland and Sweden said on Friday they had scrambled fighter jets to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland, in the first such joint operation by the two Nordic countries.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:23:41+00:00
Authorities in Kazakhstan have arrested five Defence Ministry officials including the first deputy navy commander, a day after 14 servicemen were swept out to sea and died during a training exercise, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:23:37+00:00
Pope Leo arrived in France on Friday for a whirlwind four-day visit, saying he wished to be a pilgrim of peace for a world at war, on a trip during which he is also hoping to repair the Catholic Church's standing after abuse scandals.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:23:31+00:00
An explosion caused a residential building to collapse in the crowded touristic centre of Athens on Friday, injuring three people and damaging houses, shops and cars across a historic neighbourhood.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:19:56+00:00
Wallaby coach Les Kiss has selected the 1.96-metre Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i at wing to face the Springboks in Perth on Sunday.
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:15:04+00:00
South Africa’s GBVF crisis is being worsened by the widespread availability and misuse of firearms, with evidence showing guns can increase rather than reduce risks to women. Stronger firearm controls, policing and enforcement are needed to protect women from femicide and gun-related abuse.
O País · Mozambique · 2026-09-25T13:10:57+00:00
Dezenas de delegados abandonaram, quinta-feira, a sala da Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas, em Nova Iorque, em protesto contra a actuação militar de Israel na Faixa de Gaza, momentos antes do início do discurso do primeiro-ministro israelita, Benjamin Netanyahu. A saída dos representantes diplomáticos ocorreu enquanto Netanyahu se preparava para discursar. O primeiro-ministro israelita classificou […] The post Delegados abandonam Assembleia Geral da ONU durante discurso de Netanyahu first appeared on O País - A verdade como notícia .
SABC News · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:10:44+00:00
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New Era · Namibia · 2026-09-25T13:10:32+00:00
Standard Bank Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the technology sector by celebrating the women driving innovation, digital transformation and technological excellence within the organisation. A recent engagement brought together women from across the bank’s technology and digital teams for a day of learning, networking and inspiration, creating space for... The post Standard Bank celebrates women driving tech innovation appeared first on New Era .
Daily Maverick · South Africa · 2026-09-25T13:04:55+00:00
Looking at how we’re wrecking the only planet we’ve ever had, with no spare Earth waiting for us, it kind of feels like we’re the ones actually “jumping off cliffs”.
New Era · Namibia · 2026-09-25T13:04:33+00:00
Namibia’s 4G network coverage stands at approximately 89%, while mobile broadband penetration is about 61 per cent and internet usage around 62%, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has said. Theofelus made the remarks at the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute in Windhoek on Wednesday.  She said the gains in... The post AI to boost digital services: Theofelus appeared first on New Era .
Carta de Moçambique · Mozambique · 2026-09-25T13:03:35+00:00
  Federação Luterana Mundial, World Vision Moçambique e Fórum Moçambicano de Monitoria da Revisão Periódica Universal destacaram o “envolvimento construtivo” do Governo com o mecanismo das Nações Unidas. O País aceitou 284 das 292 recomendações do quarto ciclo. Moçambique chegou esta quinta-feira, 25 de Setembro, à adopção do relatório do Quarto Ciclo da Revisão Periódica […] O conteúdo Moçambique acolhe 284 recomendações e recebe elogios em Genebra aparece primeiro em Carta de Moçambique - Informação rigorosa e opinião de qualidade de e sobre Moçambique. .
New Era · Namibia · 2026-09-25T13:02:34+00:00
The hospitality sector, one of Namibia’s biggest employers, is operating close to its structural peak, with national room occupancy at 69.53% in August 2026, as strong European leisure demand continued to underpin the tourism industry. These latest Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) statistics, analysed by Simonis Storm (SS) analyst Almandro Jansen, indicate that August occupancy... The post Hospitality nears 70% occupancy on strong European demand appeared first on New Era .
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