Re-Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Planning Authority and Appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer

[[{"value":"The Office of the President has today announced the re-appointment of Ms Angela Servina as the Chief Executive Officer of the Planning Authority, and of Ms Maria Madeleine as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Ms Madeleine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, from the Haerbin Engineering University in China. She began her professional career at the Ministry of Lands&Housing in September 2008 as a survey technician. In September 2010 […]

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Namibia

Namibia supports UN resolution on Gaza conflict

After 171 days of war in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties, and leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire. Namibia has welcomed the move responding to a war that has killed over 32,000 people. The Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda.

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Uncategorized

Sean “Diddy” Combs homes raided amid sex trafficking investigation

Federal agents in Los Angeles and Miami have raided homes connected to Sean "P Diddy" Combs. The investigation is being led by Homeland Security Investigations agents in New York, where a lawsuit was filed against Combs by a former girlfriend last year, accusing him of sex trafficking. In a statement issued to the Reuters news agency, HSI did not elaborate on the nature of its investigation. However, it has jurisdiction […]

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Africa

Foreign mining companies under fire for permit issues in the DRC

An indigenous community in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused two foreign-owned mining firms of obtaining licenses without consulting all the communities affected by their activities. The community says the Canadian and South African mining companies have violated the law that stipulates the process of obtaining exploration permits.

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Namibia

Civil Society submits rights report to the United Nations

Civil society organisations have submitted a report on Namibia’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the UN Human Rights Committee. The report, compiled in collaboration with the Centre for Civil and Political Rights, was submitted after a consultative workshop in December 2023. The submission, according to Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research Frederico Links, shows a concerted effort to address human rights […]

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World

Former Brazilian President’s embassy visit revealed

Brazil's former President, Jair Bolsonaro, has confirmed he stayed for two nights at the Hungarian embassy in Brazil in February. His visit came after Brazilian authorities launched an investigation into Bolsonaro's role in allegedly trying to overturn Brazil's 2022 presidential election.

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World

Mumbai bypasses Beijing in billionaire count

Mumbai has overtaken Beijing in terms of its number of billionaires, according to a new rich list. The number of billionaires in Mumbai is now 92, compared with 91 in Beijing. Mumbai is the fastest-growing billionaire capital in the world, adding 26 in the year and taking it to third in the world and Asia's billionaire capital. New Delhi broke into the Top 10 for the first time. Rebecca Bundhun […]

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South Africa

ANC loses case against the MK Party in SA Electoral Court

The South African Electoral Court has dismissed the African National Congress's attempt to prevent a new party, backed by former President Jacob Zuma, from participating in the upcoming general election. The ANC had argued that uMKhonto weSizwe had not met the criteria for official registration. According to the SABC, the country’s electoral court on Tuesday morning rejected that challenge. The ANC, according to the BBC, has said it accepts the […]

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Environment

Omusati region faces severe drought crisis

Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala says the region is hard hit by extreme drought and as a result crops, livestock, and water supply have been negatively impacted.

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