insert_link World UN agency declares Gaza ‘One of the most complex and challenging’ situations The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees says the humanitarian operation in Gaza has fast become one of the most complex and challenging in the world. The agency’s commissioner-general, Philippe Lazzarini, says the crisis in Gaza is a man-made disaster compounded by dehumanising language and the use of food, water, and fuel as instruments of war. Separately, Al Jazeera reports that according to the latest figures from […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 10
insert_link Entertainment Trevor Noah makes history with Emmy award win South African comedian Trevor Noah has won an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category for his talk show The Daily Show. With the win, Noah makes history as the first African and first black person to win an Emmy for outstanding talk series since the category's introduction in 2015. todayJanuary 16, 2024 39
insert_link APO International China-donated professional training center inaugurated in Angola The President of Angola Joao Lourenco Friday performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the inauguration of a professional training center donated by the Chinese government in the city of Huambo in Huambo Province, which is located in the center of the country. At the ceremony, Teresa Dias, the Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, thanked the Chinese government for its support in the creation of talent in the country, […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African country. Over the last six decades, more than 1,500 members of the Chinese medical team have been dispatched to Tanzania, said Paschal Ruggajo, director of Curative Services in the Ministry of Health, stressing that they have saved the lives of more than 20 million Tanzanians suffering […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Democratic Republic of Congo: Electoral Violence Threatens Vote Election-related violence across the Democratic Republic of Congo risks undermining general elections scheduled for December 20, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. Congolese authorities should urgently and impartially investigate violent incidents linked to the elections and prosecute those responsible, regardless of their political affiliation. Since early October, Human Rights Watch has documented clashes across the country between supporters of rival political parties that have resulted in assaults, sexual violence, and at least […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 5
insert_link World Donald Trump wins landslide Iowa victory Former US President Donald Trump has won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses, cementing his status as the clear frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump hailed his victory in a speech to supporters, saying he wants to "straighten up the world's problems ". todayJanuary 16, 2024 15
insert_link Africa African nations unite in solidarity with Cuba The 7th African Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba is underway in South Africa. Those attending are from the Polisario Front, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, China, the United States, Iran, Mozambique, and Botswana. African National Congress deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the African continent to unite in solidarity with Cuba. Meanwhile, the National Secretary of the French Communist Party Fabien Roussel on Monday reiterated his demand for […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 24
insert_link Entertainment Nascam declares N$2 million in royalties The Namibia Society of Composers and Authority of Music has declared a N$2 million royalty for the year, which according to the organisation is a remarkable achievement. Nascam CEO Albert Nicanor says that 10% of the declared royalties will be allocated for the social protection of all the members. todayJanuary 16, 2024 87
insert_link Namibia Africa Millimetre Telescope project wins outreach medal The mobile planetarium team of the Africa Millimetre Telescope project has been honoured by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society with the 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach. The planetarium is used to bring immersive and interactive astronomy engagement to a diverse spectrum of the Namibian public and help bridge the gap between scientists, the public, and top-level government. Zandré Duvenhage the Project Coordinator for the Mobile Planetarium. The first millimeter-wave […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 74