Author: catfish

In tonight’s edition, Botswana’s new president Duma Boko is sworn in after his landslide election victory kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years.  Also, tensions are still running high in Mozambique after the October 9 election. And urban cycling has gained momentum in Senegal’s capital Dakar, offering the chance to boost green transport. 

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Moonlight Cinema, Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema, will be back for a summer season at Adelaide’s Botanic Park. Promising another epic season of outdoor screenings under the stars, classic fan-faves and newly released films will be shown on the big screen in our beautiful Botanic Park from 28 November 2024. The Thursday opening night will feature a screening of Barbie, followed by The Fall Guy and Gladiator II on the following nights.   New films will include It Ends With Us, Wicked and Paddington in Peru.  There will be a variety of family friendly Christmas films too, including The Holiday, Home…

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This month we’re giving away a Stretch ‘n’ Smash Pig with Wicked Uncle.If you haven’t heard of the Stretch ‘n’ Smash trend, this is a TikTok fidget toy sensation and this funny pig is the newest squishy must-have. Measuring 13cm from head to trotter, he is filled with a fascinating tactile sand that holds its shape. Pinch, squeeze and stretch him to change his form and create some hilarious expressions. Even better, toss him on the floor and he lies flat like a pancake! Simply poke him back into shape to play again. Very silly and truly addictive!If you would…

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In Uganda, Donald Trump’s victory in the United States brings joy, reaching even the top levels of the state and military. The Biden administration imposed numerous sanctions on officials, military personnel, and police officers over the past years for corruption and human rights violations. An anti-LGBTQ law also slowed down American development aid to the country. Some high-ranking officials are hoping for a change…

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A podcast interview with Mac Barnett discussing Santa’s First Christmas on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Review. Award-winning children’s author Mac Barnett joins us to discuss his heartwarming new picture book Santa’s First Christmas, beautifully illustrated by Sydney Smith. In this fresh take on holiday storytelling, Santa experiences the magic of Christmas Day for the very first time, thanks to his thoughtful elves. Mac shares insights into the creative process and his collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith and reflects on how Christmas books create special yearly traditions for families. From the warmth of Christmas…

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Bike SA’s Gear Up Girl is South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride. South Australia’s biggest women’s bike ride is a fun, fabulous day out to encourage more women to ride safely, ride with confidence and to open them up to all of cycling’s health benefits while closing the gender gap in cycling participation. Gear Up Girl is a social, scenic, safe and fully supported ride with distance options to suit every fitness level. Stick around after the ride to enjoy a drink and live music.   Take along your sister, mum, your friends from work, and even the kids, and…

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It’s an interesting paradox that while we, as parents and caregivers, constantly strive to do the best for our children, we also frequently find ourselves wrapped up in worries – whether we’re pushing them too hard or perhaps not doing enough. Parental guilt is very real and the area of language development is no exception. Many parents raising children with more than one language I’ve talked to often wrestle with the decision whether or how to pass on their native, often a minority, language to their children within their current environment. There’s a lingering question – Is it selfish to…

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As all attention turns to the United States ahead of the presidential election, we examine what’s at stake for African nations. The vote could have large implications for the continent, given the economic and political influence that Washington holds. So which outcome will be better for Africa? A continuation of a Democratic White House with Kamala Harris; or another Republican administration under Donald Trump? We’re joined by political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng for her take.

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