A Deeper Look at South Africa’s 20% Drop in Festive Road Fatalities: Causes, Challenges, and What the Data Really Means

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South Africa’s mid-festive season road safety report shows a significant 20% reduction in fatalities, driven by increased enforcement and arrests. However, pedestrian deaths remain a critical vulnerability, accounting for 44% of all fatalities. While the Free State demonstrated exceptional improvement, Gauteng continues to record the highest absolute fatality numbers. The data underscores that sustained, targeted interventions addressing pedestrian safety and driver behavior (speeding, alcohol) are essential to maintain and build on this positive trend.Continue Reading

Okpebholo presents ₦939.85bn 2026 budget for Edo State

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Governor Monday Okpebholo’s ₦939.85 billion “Budget of Hope and Growth” for Edo State in 2026 is a capital-intensive fiscal plan, allocating 68% of funds to infrastructure and economic projects to deliver tangible development. The budget strategically prioritizes security, agriculture, and job creation, with the largest sectoral share (₦614.2 billion) dedicated to economic enablers like road construction, urban renewal, and farm estates. It will be fundedContinue Reading

The Juba Mirror

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South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Amb. Thomas Kenneth Elisapana as its new official spokesperson, effective immediately, replacing Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen who has been reassigned internally. This leadership change within the ministry’s communications structure is a critical update for all diplomatic and media entities, as Amb. Elisapana is now the sole authorized contact for official statements and inquiries. Stakeholders must immediately update their contact protocols to ensure proper channeling of all future communications through this new pointContinue Reading

Performance, budgets, redevabilité : le gouvernement gabonais se réinvente à travers un séminaire
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This high-level government seminar in Gabon, focused on public performance, budgetary efficiency, and accountability, represents a strategic push to overhaul state administration during the interim period. Its core objectives were to rigorously assess 2025’s progress, identify systemic obstacles, and enforce strict financial discipline for 2026 to optimize public resource allocation. The key takeaway is a clear operational shift towards greater ministerial accountability and strategic prioritization, directly aligning with the transitional leadership’s directives. Ultimately, this initiative aims to institutionalizeContinue Reading

Busy Week for Vice-President Ansah as She Leads Key National Initiatives

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Malawi’s Vice-President demonstrated active executive leadership by spearheading the national anti-corruption strategy review and overseeing critical departmental reforms in immigration and traffic services. Her engagements also reinforced international relations through diplomatic farewells and by receiving a positive EU report on Malawi’s recent peaceful and credible elections. A notable insight is the strategic integration of national morale-building, as seen in her visit to national sports teams, alongside governance duties. This period highlights a holistic leadership approach, balancing internal reform, international diplomacy, and public engagementContinue Reading