insert_link World Chinese Court Hands Australian Writer Suspended Death Sentence A Chinese court has handed Australian writer Yang Hengjun and pro-democracy blogger a suspended death sentence for spying. Human rights advocates say it's an unusually harsh verdict and it could hurt ties between Beijing and Canberra. Patrick Fok reports. todayFebruary 6, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Emphasizes Just Energy Transition for a Sustainable Economy at Mining Indaba SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts the government's commitment to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy through the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan. Speaking at the 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba, he highlights the crucial role of the mining sector in this transformative journey. The plan aims to cultivate new industries, support green economy livelihoods, and encourage collaboration between the government and social partners. President Ramaphosa urges the mining industry to actively […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Traditional Leaders to Confer with Former First Lady Monica Geingos on President Hage Geingob’s Funeral Arrangements A group of traditional leaders is scheduled to convene with former first lady Monica Geingos to discuss funeral arrangements for President Hage Geingob. Among the proposals on the table is a suggestion to observe a three-week mourning period for the late statesman. Confirmed by Chief Immanuel /Gaseb, leader of the !Oe-≠Gan Traditional Authority and chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders, the meeting in Windhoek will address funeral arrangements and […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 21
insert_link APO International Senegal: Authorities must respect the right to peaceful assembly after elections postponed Responding to protests held in Dakar on 4 February, Samira Daoud, Director of Amnesty International’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa, said: “After protests erupted in Dakar on Sunday as demonstrators opposed the suspension of the presidential elections process, Amnesty International calls on the authorities and security forces to respect and protect the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from resorting to excessive use of force. “The government’s abrupt […] todayFebruary 5, 2024
insert_link APO International Occupied Palestinian Territory, Abyei, Sudan Occupied Palestinian Territory The Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Thomas White, said in a social media post this morning that an aid convoy waiting to move into northern Gaza was hit by gunfire, adding that no one was injured. Meanwhile, heavy fighting continued throughout Gaza over the weekend. It cited reports of significant destruction to residential areas across Gaza, particularly in Khan Younis, by Israeli forces. On 2 February, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Namibian delegation joins mining indaba in Cape Town The 30th Mining Indaba is underway in Cape Town. A Namibian delegation is also attending the Indaba which connects young mining professionals with industry leaders and investors at. Here is the Ministry of Mines and Energy spokesperson, Ten Hasheela. todayFebruary 5, 2024 63
insert_link Namibia Von Bach dam hits lowest level since 2017 The Von Bach dam is currently standing at 12.6%, the lowest since January 2017 while the Swakoppoort levels continue to decline. NamWater has meanwhile faced challenges transferring water from Swakoppoort to Von Bach, leaving Windhoek reliant on aquifers, should the rainy season disappoint. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor comments on the implications. todayFebruary 5, 2024 45
insert_link 3 Namibia Mbumba assumes Presidency temporarily Nangolo Mbumba, the former Vice President, has been sworn in as the fourth President of the Republic of Namibia, succeeding the late President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday. Mbumba expressed his commitment to serve the country temporarily until the upcoming elections. With National and Presidential elections scheduled for later this year, President Geingob's term was initially set to conclude on 21 March 2025. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas provides […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 88 3
insert_link Entertainment Tyla wins Grammy award for Best African Music Performance South African music sensation Tyla Seethal has won a Grammy for Best African Music Performance for her hit song 'Water', which has become a global hit, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr. The BBC reports that last year, Water became a widely popular global summer anthem, propelling it to smash records on streaming platforms and dominate charts like the Billboard Hot 100. todayFebruary 5, 2024 146