2015年4月30日 星期四

2015-05-01 South Africa Health


Times LIVE
   
South African court grants man right to end his life   
Irish Examiner
A terminally ill man has been granted the right to end his life in South Africa, where euthanasia is illegal. For the first time in the country, Judge Hans Fabricius yesterday ruled that Robin Stransham-Ford could be euthanised with no legal or professional ...

2015-05-01 South Africa Science


Fox Business
   
Japan's Gruesome Dolphin Hunt Poses Threat to 2020 Olympics   
Fox Business
Local residents try to save melon-headed dolphins stranded on the coast in Hokota, northeast of Tokyo, in this photo taken by Kyodo April 10, 2015. (Reuters). The summer Olympics in Tokyo are five years away, with the games already drawing more ...

2015-05-01 South Africa Sports


iAfrica.com
   
Kebble gets Stormers start   
iAfrica.com
Oliver Kebble has been named in the Stormers starting XV for the first time, as the Cape outfit prepare to take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Kebble is named at No.1 with outstanding performer Steven Kitshoff earning a well-deserved rest. Meanwhile ...

2015-05-01 South Africa Entertainment


Wall Street Journal
   
New Venice Biennale Chief Beckons Artists on the Margins   
Wall Street Journal
“Art isn't just made by white people in Europe with great patrons. Sorry,” says Okwui Enwezor, the first African curator of the Venice Biennale. Mr. Enwezor, 51, gained prominence as director of Munich's Haus der Kunst, a museum built by Adolf Hitler to ...

2015-05-01 South Africa Technology


DestinyMan
   
Clayson Monyela denies corrupt dealings with businessman Charl van Niekerk   
DestinyMan
The allegations were made against the government spokesperson on eNCA's investigative programme Check Point on Monday night. City Press reports that during an interview with Limpopo-based Capricorn FM Monyela said his legal team was handling the ...

2015-05-01 South Africa Business


iAfrica.com
   
Eskom, municipalities in payment deal   
iAfrica.com
Power utility Eskom has entered into payment agreements with 10 out of the 20 defaulting municipalities which owe Eskom for non-payment of bulk electricity supply. On 10 April 2015, Eskom announced that it had moved to notify all parties who are likely to ...

2015-05-01 South Africa South Africa


News24
   
Zulu King seeks to meet foreign mission leaders to iron out issues   
The New Age Online
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has called on government to arrange an urgent meeting between himself and heads of foreign missions. The Zulu King says he will use this opportunity to explain what is expected of people living under traditional authorities.
More trouble than they're worth?   The Economist
King Zwelithini remains mum on ICC complaint   Mail & Guardian Online

all 10 news articles »   


Times LIVE
   
Four stranded South Africans walk to safety in Nepal   
Times LIVE
Refugees surround collapsed buildings during a rescue team searching for lives on April 29, 2015 in Kathmandu, Nepal. A major 7.8 earthquake hit Kathmandu mid-day on Saturday, and was followed by multiple aftershocks that triggered avalanches on Mt.
Four South Africans still trapped in quake-hit Nepal   Mail & Guardian Online
Nepal: trapped SA hikers are safe   Independent Online
South Africans trapped on Nepal mountain pass   News24

all 21 news articles »   


News24
   
15 SAPS employees in court for fraud and corruption   
News24
Port Elizabeth - Fifteen SA Police Service (SAPS) employees comprising of police officials, general workers and cleaners appeared in various Eastern Cape courts on charges of fraud and corruption on Thursday, the Hawks said. The accused are all linked to ...

2015-05-01 South Africa Africa


The Guardian Nigeria
   
Jonathan pledges to hand over a terrorist-free Nigeria   
The Guardian Nigeria
From Madu Onuorah (Abuja), Laolu Akande (New York), Karls Tsokar (Abuja), Victoria Ojugbana (Lagos) and Njadvara Musa (Maiduguri) President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to liberate all Nigerian territories held by the Boko Harm sect before the May ...

2015-05-01 South Africa World


ABC Online
   
Indonesian ambassador to Australia praised after expressing sympathy for ...   
Xinhua
CANBERRA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- An Australian government minister on Friday praised Indonesia's ambassador to Australia for acknowledging the challenging period in Australia-Indonesia relations. On Thursday evening, Nadjib Riphat Kesoema, the ...

2015年4月29日 星期三

2015-04-30 South Africa Health


News24
   
Court to rule on assisted suicide   
News24
Pretoria – The High Court in Pretoria is expected to rule on Thursday on whether a terminally ill man can get a doctor's help to commit suicide. Robin Stransham-Ford, 65, a former advocate, was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in September 2013.
Dying man awaits assisted suicide ruling   Independent Online
Cancer sufferer petitions court to sanction assisted suicide   BDlive
SA man persuades court to hear first right to die case   Times LIVE
The New Age Online   
Eyewitness News   
The Citizen   
all 16 news articles »   


Channel News Asia
   
South Africa should invest in public toilets to combat sexual assault: experts   
Channel News Asia
Investing in public toilets could reduce the number of sexual assaults in South African townships by almost a third and lower the economic cost of the crime on society, public health experts said on Wednesday. PHOTOS. Enlarge; Caption. LONDON (Thomson ...

2015-04-30 South Africa Science


IT News Africa
   
Minister Susan Shabangu - Gender Summit Africa Gala Dinner   
AllAfrica.com
A great morning to you all, it is indeed a pleasure to be with you today. 2015 marks the fifth installment of the global Gender Summit which I am informed has been growing stronger over the years and has seen the scope of this important platform developing ...

2015-04-30 South Africa Sports


The Australian
   
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao: Best spots to catch the fight in Sydney   
The Australian
IT'S the fight fans have waited 10 years for, and pubs and clubs across Sydney are gearing up to screen the mega bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on Sunday. From The Star to Rooty Hill RSL, here's a rundown of where you can catch ...

2015-04-30 South Africa Entertainment


ChronicleLive
   
Geordie Shore's Kyle Christie in top 20 of Heat's Hottest Hunks 2015   
ChronicleLive
His co-star Charlotte Crosby beat Cheryl Fernandez-Versini in the FHM Hot 100 and there's now good news for Geordie Shore's Kyle Christie as he made the top 20 of the male equivalent – Heat's Hottest Hunks. Kyle, who is dating Holly Hagan from the show ...

2015-04-30 South Africa Technology


The Indian Express
   
Samsung struggles in China, drops to 4th position in smartphone market share   
The Indian Express
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's share of the Chinese smartphone market fell to fourth place in the first quarter of 2015, even as it regained the global lead, according to researcher Strategy Analytics. Chinese brand Xiaomi Inc topped the league table in the ...

2015-04-30 South Africa Business


Independent Online
   
Eskom in deal with non-paying municipalities   
Independent Online
Johannesburg - Power utility Eskom said on Wednesday it had reached agreements with 10 out of 20 municipalities which owe the cash-strapped company R3.68 billion in unpaid bills. The utility, which is getting a 23 billion rand cash injection from ...

2015-04-30 South Africa South Africa


Mail & Guardian Online
   
How will workers' party work?   
Mail & Guardian Online
Numsa has to figure out exactly what form of socialism its new party will adopt. The United Front, a nonpolitical body launched by Numsa, has come under fire for promoting 'unprincipled unity' in the absence of a clear socialist ideology. (Halden Krog, Gallo).

and more »   


News24
   
ANC accuses Madonsela of working with DA   
News24
Cape Town - Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was accused in Parliament on Wednesday of working hand in glove with the DA. Madonsela spent more than three hours dodging insults and attacks from ANC MPs and the chairperson of the parliamentary ...

2015-04-30 South Africa Africa


The Guardian Nigeria
   
PDP governors ask Mu'azu, others to resign   
The Guardian Nigeria
THE internal crisis that culminated in the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the general elections has deteriorated. This came as the party's caucus in the House of Representatives, yesterday, urged All Progressives Congress (APC) to be more ...

2015-04-30 South Africa World


Haaretz
   
Saudi King Salman purging monarchy of Abdullah's inner circle   
Haaretz
But strong man in kingdom is no doubt still Mohammed ibn Nayef, who will continue to serve both as interior minister and head of National Security Council. By Zvi Bar'el | Apr. 30, 2015 | 6:22 AM ...

2015年4月28日 星期二

2015-04-29 South Africa Health


Times LIVE
   
Living among racists literally can kill you, say scientists   
Times LIVE
The likelihood decreased to 5.7% when poverty and education levels were taken into account. File photo. Image by: Gallo Images/Thinkstock. Black Americans living in racist areas have a higher mortality rate than white people in the same areas and than ...

2015-04-29 South Africa Science


spyghana.com
   
CARIAA Updates on Adaptation Projects in Africa and Asia   
IISD Reporting Services
cariaa April 2015: The Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) has provided an update on a common research programme on climate change adaptation that is carried out by four consortia. The four consortia are: Adaptation ...

2015-04-29 South Africa Sports


Goal.com
   
Maritzburg United 1-0 Ajax Cape Town: Mokate scores late to bring Ajax down to ...   
Goal.com
Ajax Cape Town were looking to build on their 2-1 Nedbank Cup semi-final win over SuperSport United when they visited Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Tuesday night, while Steve Komphela's side wanted to maintain their position in the ...

2015-04-29 South Africa Entertainment


USA TODAY
   
'We need a champion for transgender acceptance'   
Stuff.co.nz
It has been going on for a considerable time with the stories of Janet Mock, Laverne Cox, Geena Rocero and so many others, but we have needed a 'champion'. When Bruce became an Olympic champion all those years ago, little did anyone have any idea of ...

2015-04-29 South Africa Technology


gearburn
   
PS4, Xbox One price to drop in South Africa come Workers' Day weekend   
gearburn
Ster-Kinekor, for the first three days of May at least, will be lowering the recommended retail price (RRP) of the Sony PS4 gaming console by around R700. RELATED. Nvidia GTX 980 Ti coming in May, GTX 980 'Metal' edition to follow · Android Wear updates ...

2015-04-29 South Africa Business


DestinyMan
   
Expert warns South Africans to be cautious in their load shedding optimism   
DestinyMan
Yelland told Fin24 that the fact that there was no load shedding over the long weekend was not unexpected, because demand was particularly low over the weekend. “I am grateful for all and any maintenance that Eskom can do, and grateful also for fact that ...

2015-04-29 South Africa South Africa


NDTV
   
Xenophobic Attacks Loom Over Southern African Summit in Zimbabwe   
NDTV
A demonstrator holds a banner in Johannesburg to protest against the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. (AFP Photo). Harare, Zimbabwe: Tensions over attacks on migrants in South Africa will be officially set aside as regional leaders meet for ...

2015-04-29 South Africa Africa


CHANNELS TELEVISION
   
Nigeria rescues women held by Boko Haram   
Peninsula On-line
A file picture taoen on April 30, 2014 shows Former Nigerian Education Minister and Vice-President of the World Bank's Africa division (3rd L) Obiageli Ezekwesilieze speaking while leading a march of Nigeria women and mothers of the kidnapped girls of ...

2015-04-29 South Africa World


BBC News
   
Bali Nine executions viewpoints: Are Australia-Indonesia ties at risk?   
BBC News
The execution of convicted drug traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Indonesia has been met with a public outcry in Australia. Two experts give their take on how the incident could affect bilateral relations.
Bali 9 executions: Abbott government withdraws ambassador to Indonesia   Sydney Morning Herald
Hospital Struggles to Care for Earthquake Victims1:16   The Australian
Indonesia executes 8 drug smugglers by firing squad   CNN
Washington Post   
New York Times   
Daily Mail   
all 3,054 news articles »   


CHANNELS TELEVISION
   
Hundreds of Captives Are Rescued, Nigeria Says   
New York Times
DAKAR, Senegal — The Nigerian Army contended on Tuesday that it had rescued hundreds of kidnapped girls and women from a remote region, even as fresh evidence of a mass killing by Boko Haram terrorists in northern Nigeria emerged, with numerous ...

2015年4月27日 星期一

2015-04-28 South Africa Health


GIS Dominica
   
Students Encouraged to End HIV/AIDS Stigma   
GIS Dominica
National HIV/AIDS Response Unit Representative, Lester Guye, is calling on the youth to play their part in the fight against HIV/AIDS discrimination. Addressing the Dominica State College Annual Health Fair earlier this week, he commented that the stigma ...

2015-04-28 South Africa Science


Gizmag
   
MIT develops technique to see tiny vibrations in large structures using high ...   
Gizmag
While it might appear that large structures, such as bridges and buildings, remain entirely unmoved by everyday forces like rain and wind, the truth is that they do experience very slight vibrations, too small to be seen by the human eye. Those vibrations can be ...

2015-04-28 South Africa Sports


Sport24
   
Stormers have 4 killer props   
Sport24
Cape Town – Whether they have the strength of all-round game to be realistic, maiden Super Rugby title material this year remains to be seen ... but for explosive scrummaging the Stormers must currently be considered the most feared unit competition-wide.
The Run Home: South African Conference   The Roar
'It's in our hands now' - Coetzee   SuperSport

all 9 news articles »   


East Coast Radio
   
Commonwealth evaluators in Durban   
East Coast Radio
27 April 2015 at 17:32 by ECRSportswave - The Commonwealth Games Federation's Evaluation Commission began its first working day with the Durban Commonwealth Games Bid Committee on Monday. 0 comments. 0 Comments. Share: 0. Share.
Commonwealth Games officials visit Durban soon after attacks   Business Standard
In aftermath of immigrant attacks, Commonwealth Games officials visit 2022 ...   Vancouver Desi

all 22 news articles »   


Soccer Laduma
   
Pitso Disappointed With Cup Final Venue   
Soccer Laduma
Following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Vasco Da Gama in the Nedbank Cup sem-final on Sunday afternoon, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has expressed his disappointment at the choice of venue for the Nedbank Cup final. Mosimane: I ...

2015-04-28 South Africa Entertainment


Capital FM Kenya
   
Top 10 YouTube videos to watch   
Moose Jaw Times-Herald
The site was founded in February 2005, but the very first video wasn't posted until April 23 that same year. To help celebrate its birthday week, here is a mixture of hilarious and interesting videos to kick back with this weekend. 10. The opposite of a tantrum: ...

2015-04-28 South Africa Technology


IT News Africa
   
With 4G LTE Tech, Tanzania Says 'Tumefika' ('We Have Arrived')   
AFKInsider
Tigo Tanzania has launched a 4G LTE network in parts of Dar es Salaam that will provide Internet speeds about five times faster than 3G technology, ITNewsAfrica reports. The plan is to have the city covered by the end of July with service expanded to all ...

2015-04-28 South Africa Business


ArabianBusiness.com
   
UAE's Dubal Holding looks into buying stakes in energy projects   
Reuters Africa
DUBAI, April 27 (Reuters) - Dubal Holding, the holding company for Dubai's stake in Emirates Global Aluminium and other assets, is considering possible acquisitions in local and international energy projects, it said on Monday. The firm was looking for equity ...

2015-04-28 South Africa South Africa


NewsDay
   
Xenophobia: Zuma blames African govts   
NewsDay
PRETORIA — Other African governments were responsible for the influx of foreign nationals into South Africa and their criticism of the government over the recent wave of deadly xenophobic unrest was misplaced, President Jacob Zuma said yesterday.
Xenophobia and a united Africa   The Guardian Nigeria
'Xenophobia mess is not ours alone'   Times LIVE
Achievements, the lack thereof and Xenophobia dominate Freedom Day   News24
Politicsweb   
The New Age Online   
Voice of America   
all 605 news articles »   


News24
   
Malema changes tune to ''kissing the Boer"   
News24
Durban - EFF President Julius Malema on Monday sang to a different tune by leading the crowd at a Freedom Day Rally in a "Kiss the Boer" song. He told white land owners "their days are numbered", but extended an invitation to them to join the EFF in their ...

2015-04-28 South Africa Africa


Citizen News
   
LIST: Former Ministers Among Persons Appointed to State Corporations   
Citizen News
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed 302 new executives to 79 state corporations. The government has assured Kenyans that the new appointments reflect the face of the nation. Peninah Aloo Obudho to be the Chairperson of the Board of the Kenya ...

2015-04-28 South Africa World


New York Times
   
The Latest on Nepal Quake: Death Toll 4,4,38 in 3 Countries   
New York Times
9.00 a.m. (0315 GMT). A Nepal police official says at least 4,352 bodies have so far been recovered after last week's massive earthquake that struck just outside of capital Kathmandu. Deputy Inspector General of Police Komal Singh Bam says the toll includes ...

2015年4月26日 星期日

2015-04-27 South Africa Health


Independent Online
   
Fighting malaria one bead at a time   
Independent Online
Cape Town - Just like the “Goodbye Malaria” bracelets he beads furiously from strings attached to his only arm, the Crossroads grandfather believes that locals and foreign nationals are bound together. And they're as deserving of protection from xenophobia, ...

2015-04-27 South Africa Science


WSOC Charlotte
   
Reports: Scientists find breakthrough way to tell twins' DNA apart   
WSOC Charlotte
British researchers have discovered a method of telling apart identical twins by examining their DNA, according to Newser.com. Identical twins have identical DNA, which on occasion creates problems for crime scene investigators, Newser.com reports.
Police can now tell identical twins apart – just melt their DNA   New Scientist
Identical twins' DNA separated in scientific first   The New Age Online
Police can spot differences between identical twins by melting DNA   Engadget

all 18 news articles »   


Yibada (English Edition)
   
Celebrating Hubble Telescope's Birthday in Stellar Pictures   
Yibada (English Edition)
Friday, April 24, 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. Orbiting Earth at about 569 kilometers above us, the Hubble Space Telescope has been looking deep into the space and capturing stunning images.
Hubble hits 25th anniversary IN SPAAACE – time for telescope to come home   The Register
How the Hubble improved our scope   Independent Online
Week in Geek: Hubble gotchu edition   MSNBC
NEWS.com.au   
Toronto Sun   
CNN International   
all 133 news articles »   


BBC News
   
Row over human embryo gene editing   
BBC News
A controversial Chinese study that reveals genes in human embryos have been modified for the first time has sparked fierce debate. The research looked at genetic editing techniques - which in theory can be used to snip out faulty bits of genetic material that ...

2015-04-27 South Africa Sports


SuperSport
   
Villa, KCC draw first blood   
SuperSport
SC Villa and KCC both carry a 1-0 advantage into the second leg of the Uganda Cup semifinals after edging Bul and Lweza respectively by the said scoreline on Sunday. Denis Kamanzi's first half strike was enough for coach Ibrahim Kirya's Villa to establish ...

2015-04-27 South Africa Entertainment


Times LIVE
   
Big Brother sex-scene pair back home   
Times LIVE
The Big Brother contestants who were evicted from the house following a sex incident two weeks ago are back in their respective homes. Save & Share. Email · Print. Related News. Family in the dark over Big Brother contestant. Axola "Bexx" Mbengo, 26, from ...