Poging GOUD - Vrij
Nepal launches campaign for upcoming polls
The Star
|February 17, 2026
NEPALI candidates launched their campaigns yesterday for next month’s parliamentary elections, the first since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government in 2025.
-
“This election will draw the future of the country,’ Sushila Karki, who is serving as interim prime minister until the March 5 vote, said ahead of the launch.
The youth-led protests were triggered by a brief social media ban, but were fuelled by anger at economic stagnation and an ageing elite seen as out of touch.
Dit verhaal komt uit de February 17, 2026-editie van The Star.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN The Star
The Star
Durban family’s desperate plea for justice over police shooting
EVERY day, Omar Ismail lives with a bullet in his head. Fragments remain lodged in his skull, too dangerous to remove.
3 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
Witness F’s testimony postponed by Madlanga Commission
THE Madlanga Commission has postponed the hearing of Witness F after learning that he was hospitalised.
1 min
February 17, 2026
The Star
Tinkler and Co keep Top 3 ambitions alive
SEKHUKHUNE United coach Eric Tinkler has often downplayed his team’s chances of competing for the league title - a dream that now seems increasingly out of reach.
2 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
Telkom reports 8.4% growth, riding on mobile services and data growth
SOUTH Africa's telecommunications giant, Telkom, on Monday reported a commendable 8.4% increase in earnings for the third quarter ending December 31, a performance propelled by cost-cutting and a boost in mobile service revenue.
1 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
As dust settles from Sona, the manufacturing crisis requires action - BLSA
AS THE dust settles from Thursday night’s State of the Nation Address (Sona), attention must turn to the rapid implementation of what President Cyril Ramaphosa announced and to addressing what was left unsaid.
4 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
Uber and Bolt risk shutting down in South Africa over licence chaos
SOUTH Africas popular e-hailing platforms including Uber and Bolt could soon find themselves on the wrong side of the law as the clock runs out on new government regulations.
1 min
February 17, 2026
The Star
The Probation Myth: Can you really be fired ‘on the spot’?
A PERSISTENT myth continues to circulate in South African workplaces: “Don't worry, he’s only been here for two weeks.
3 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
Zuma's big plan for youth led alliance
Sources reveal former President Jacob Zuma is adamant to retain his ANC membership
2 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
Advertising watchdog rejects fears over ‘dangerous’ washing machine advert
A COMPLAINT that a TV advert could encourage children to climb into washing machines - with potentially fatal consequences - has been dismissed by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB).
2 mins
February 17, 2026
The Star
Jose gets real about Madrid return
BENFICA coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying “no” to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down rumours of a return to the Spanish giants yesterday.
2 mins
February 17, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size