Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected, defeating his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, to secure a historic fourth term in office. With all votes counted, Lula received 51.79 per cent of the vote, while Bolsonaro secured 48.21 per cent.

However, Bolsonaro has refused to accept the results, questioning the decision to extend voting by two hours, which he described as "inexplicable".

This is despite both campaigns having requested that polling stations remain open longer. Addressing supporters in Brasília, Bolsonaro said he would seek to have the election annulled.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to international relations expert and former diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela ...

Brazilian President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva has been re-elected, defeating his right-wing rival, Fl&aacute;vio Bolsonaro, to secure a historic fourth term in office. With all votes counted, Lula received 51.79 per cent of the vote, while Bolsonaro secured 48.21 per cent.
However, Bolsonaro has refused to accept the results, questioning the decision to extend voting by two hours, which he described as "inexplicable".
This is despite both campaigns having requested that polling stations remain open longer. Addressing supporters in Bras&iacute;lia, Bolsonaro said he would seek to have the election annulled.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to international relations expert and former diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela ...

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva has been re-elected, securing a historic fourth term in office

Service delivery remains a major challenge across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with cities such as Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Harare, Luanda and Lusaka grappling with water and electricity losses, financial mismanagement and corruption.

Rapid urbanisation and the growth of informal settlements are also placing increasing pressure on existing water, waste and energy infrastructure.

The University of Johannesburg's Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment says artificial intelligence and digital technologies could enable predictive maintenance and strengthen municipal service delivery.

It adds that blockchain technology and big data analytics could reduce red tape, improve tender tracking and minimise corruption risks in public spending. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Professor Innocent Musonda, Director of the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment (CARINBE) at the University of Johannesburg....

Service delivery remains a major challenge across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with cities such as Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Harare, Luanda and Lusaka grappling with water and electricity losses, financial mismanagement and corruption.
Rapid urbanisation and the growth of informal settlements are also placing increasing pressure on existing water, waste and energy infrastructure.
The University of Johannesburg's Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment says artificial intelligence and digital technologies could enable predictive maintenance and strengthen municipal service delivery.
It adds that blockchain technology and big data analytics could reduce red tape, improve tender tracking and minimise corruption risks in public spending.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Professor Innocent Musonda, Director of the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment (CARINBE) at the University of Johannesburg....

UJ's Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment says digital technologies could enable predictive maintenance and strengthen municipal service delivery

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently visited Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, where communities continue to face conflict, resource shortages and climate-related shocks.

 Her visit focused on listening to the people affected and understanding their priorities and concerns.

Thuto Ngobeni has the reports...

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently visited Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, where communities continue to face conflict, resource shortages and climate-related shocks.
&nbsp;Her visit focused on listening to the people affected and understanding their priorities and concerns.
Thuto Ngobeni has the reports...

UNMISS visits Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, where communities continue to face conflict, resource shortages and climate-related shocks

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says Africa must be represented among the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, with veto powers equal to those of existing permanent members.

He was speaking during a biannual conversation hosted by the University of South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria.

 Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report…

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says Africa must be represented among the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, with veto powers equal to those of existing permanent members.
He was speaking during a biannual conversation hosted by the University of South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria.
&nbsp;Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report&hellip;

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has been re-elected, securing a historic fourth term in office

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