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Open Letter To Ex-President Kufuor

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It is an undeniable fact that you are the luckiest former Head who ever ruled this land of our birth. You do not have any stains in your white shirt and neither was your government overthrown by unruly soldiers. You are a living legend. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and K.A Busia died in exile after the overthrow of their regimes by the Khaki Boys. Generals A.A Afrifa, Kutu Acheampong and F. W. K Akufo, all former Heads of State of Ghana, were tied to the stakes like common criminals and shot by Rawlings’ drugged and drunken soldiers. How sad! Dr. Hilla Limann died a pauper at his Nungua two-bedroom quart… Continue reading “Open Letter To Ex-President Kufuor”

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Uganda, 16 other African countries abstain from UN vote to condemn Russia invasion

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Voted by 141 of the 193 member states of the UN, the vote became only a first in 40 years when the General Assembly has sat and passed a resolution to reprimand a member’s aggression. Seventeen African countries on Wednesday abstained from voting as the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signalling further international pressure on Moscow. The UN General Assembly, which was this week sitting under an emergency session, a rare sitting occasioned only by a serious threat to international security, voted to condemn what a motion said was “aggression … Continue reading “Uganda, 16 other African countries abstain from UN vote to condemn Russia invasion”

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The science of climate change – Understanding the new IPCC report | Daily FT

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The data on climate change is clear and unequivocal, highlighting the need for urgent action towards mitigation, adaptation, and resilience-building In 2022, we know more about climate change than ever before. There is a better understanding of the atmospheric processes connected to it, but also of its impacts and consequences on humans, animals, ecosystems, and other natural systems. This is highlighted by a comprehensive report published by the world’s most authoritative body for climate science on 28 February 2022, which includes an urgent call to action: “The cumulative scientific evidence… Continue reading “The science of climate change – Understanding the new IPCC report | Daily FT”

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K9 successes in Ugie area

EASTERN CAPE – SAPS members from the K9 Unit in Barkly East’s endeavours to support the stations in the District on their crime prevention activities yield positive results.

On Tuesday 01 March 2022 at about 12:40 members from the K9 Unit, Sgt Nduku, Sgt Ntshanka and Sgt Futho followed up positive information of the whereabouts of a wanted suspect for shooting of dogs and pointing of a firearm .

The suspect unlawfully discharged his firearm at Lunyaweni A/A Ugie. An Operation was conducted and the suspect was found inside his house with the firearm, together with 19 live ammunition in his possession.

The firearm and ammunition were confiscated and the suspect was arrested.

Later during the day at about 15:45 the same members were conducting crime prevention duties in Ugie when they received information about a male that was having drugs in his possession at Bhekela Township Ugie.

The members followed up on the information and conducted a search to find the suspect.

During the search 9 straws and a zip top containing Christal meth (drugs) were all found in the pocket of the suspect’s trousers. He was arrested for possession of drugs.

The acting District Commissioner Brig Rudolph Adolph commended the members on the successes.

Source: South African Police Service

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Information sought by Polokwane SAPS to find a missing woman

POLOKWANE – The Police in Polokwane appeal for information that can assist to find a 45-year-old woman, Linda Mathee from Dalmada Plots on the outskirts of the City of Polokwane, following her disappearance on 25 February 2022 at about 16:00.

It is reported that the woman informed her family that she is going to withdraw cash at Savannah Mall but never returned home and has since disappeared.

She is about 1.5 metre tall. During her disappearance, she was wearing blue jeans, white shirt and black shoes.

Police efforts to locate her at places she frequently visited and surrounding areas were unsuccessful.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers has called on community members to assist the Police by providing information that can lead to the location of the missing woman by contacting Warrant Officer Peter Mangakeng at 082 728 9831 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111or the nearest police station or MySAPS App.

The Police investigations are still continuing.

Source: South African Police Service

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Two to appear in court for unlawful possession of firearms

DURBAN – Two suspects, aged 29 and 33, are expected to appear before Amangwe Magistrate’s Court for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition charges.

Yesterday afternoon, 26 February 2022, a self-initiated operation was conducted at Loskop in Amangwe policing area.

The team conducted an intelligence driven operation and while in Ngonyameni at Loskop, a search was conducted and two firearms, both with serial numbers filed off and with ten live rounds were recovered.

Both suspects were arrested and taken to Amangwe Police Station for further processing.

Source: South African Police Service