As the world marks International Literacy Day, South Africa is being reminded of the scale of its ongoing reading crisis. The READ Educational Trust says literacy must become a shared national priority, involving not only teachers and schools, but also parents, communities, government and the private sector. Mpho Sithole spoke to Mavis Maseko, Senior Project Manager from READ Educational Trust

As the world marks International Literacy Day, South Africa is being reminded of the scale of its ongoing reading crisis. The READ Educational Trust says literacy must become a shared national priority, involving not only teachers and schools, but also parents, communities, government and the private sector. Mpho Sithole spoke to Mavis Maseko, Senior Project Manager from READ Educational Trust

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World marks International Literacy Day

The United Nations World Food Programme, or WFP, has warned that South Sudan is facing an increasingly catastrophic hunger crisis, as conflict, climate shocks and dwindling humanitarian aid leave millions without enough food. South Sudan, which has faced years of conflict and humanitarian crises, is now also being affected by worsening climate conditions. The WFP says its latest analysis finds that the current El Niño could push nearly 50 million people into acute hunger.
Thuto Ngobeni has more

The United Nations World Food Programme, or WFP, has warned that South Sudan is facing an increasingly catastrophic hunger crisis, as conflict, climate shocks and dwindling humanitarian aid leave millions without enough food. South Sudan, which has faced years of conflict and humanitarian crises, is now also being affected by worsening climate conditions. The WFP says its latest analysis finds that the current El Ni&ntilde;o could push nearly 50 million people into acute hunger. Thuto Ngobeni has more

WFP warns South Sudan facing catastrophic hunger crisis

The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.

President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity of the crisis, describing it as a national emergency and promising that power supplies will improve by the end of October. The government says new generating capacity is on the way, while the national electricity utility has blamed reduced electricity imports and technical problems for the outages.

With presidential elections expected in December and Barrow seeking a controversial third term, the power crisis is also becoming a political issue.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Essa Lowe, a Journalist at Paradise TV and Radio in The Gambia.

The Gambia is facing growing frustration over prolonged power cuts, with some residents reporting blackouts lasting up to 48 hours. The outages have sparked protests in Banjul and surrounding areas, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.
President Adama Barrow has acknowledged the severity of the crisis, describing it as a national emergency and promising that power supplies will improve by the end of October. The government says new generating capacity is on the way, while the national electricity utility has blamed reduced electricity imports and technical problems for the outages.
With presidential elections expected in December and Barrow seeking a controversial third term, the power crisis is also becoming a political issue.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Essa Lowe, a Journalist at Paradise TV and Radio in The Gambia.

The Gambia faces growing frustration over prolonged power cuts

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government.

Dabou says the return to political stability is creating opportunities for increased trade, investment and small business development.

She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the third edition of the Embassies Business and Conference, held over two days at the CSIR in Pretoria, which concluded on Wednesday.

Channel Africa’s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Guinean First Counsellor in charge of Economic Affairs at the High Commission in South Africa, Santou Dabou, says Guinea is open for business and investment following the country's recent presidential elections and the formation of what she describes as a stable government.
Dabou says the return to political stability is creating opportunities for increased trade, investment and small business development.
She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the third edition of the Embassies Business and Conference, held over two days at the CSIR in Pretoria, which concluded on Wednesday.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

World marks International Literacy Day

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