insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Understanding the Dynamics of Lawmaking: Insights from Political Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya on Bills in Parliament In the intricate landscape of governance, the journey from an idea to a law is often a lengthy and nuanced process. This reality is vividly elucidated by political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya, who sheds light on the complexities surrounding the passage of bills in Parliament. Kamwanya emphasizes that the genesis of a bill is merely the tip of the iceberg, with a multitude of intricacies unfolding behind the scenes. From the […] todayApril 11, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Legal Battle between former and current South African Presidents Hits High Court Today Former South African President Jacob Zuma's pursuit of private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa unfolds at the High Court in Johannesburg today. Zuma accuses Ramaphosa of complicity in another private prosecution involving state prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan. The Jacob Zuma Foundation anticipates Zuma's personal attendance to provide updates on appeals related to the summons served on Ramaphosa in December 2022. Notably, the High Court overturned Zuma's prior […] todayApril 11, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia University of Namibia Graduation Prompts Discussion on Tackling High Unemployment As the University of Namibia holds its graduation ceremony, heralding the entry of numerous new graduates into the job market, attention turns to addressing Namibia's high unemployment rate. Seeking insights, we reached out to Local Labour Expert Herbert Jauch to explore potential measures to tackle this pressing issue. todayApril 11, 2024 28
insert_link World Polling suggests U.S. voters consider Trump trial as serious Fresh polling suggests that the majority of American voters consider Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial as serious. The former president faces 34 felony counts tied to allegations that he paid hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election. William Denselow reports from New York. todayApril 11, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Traditional Leaders Advocate for Cultural Connection Amid Wave of Violence Amid a surge in violence, with four women reportedly killed in crimes of passion, traditional leaders emphasize the importance of young people staying connected to their cultural beliefs, norms, and heritage. These traditions, rooted in love, respect, and care for one another, foster harmony in society, especially in relationships, and help combat gender-based violence. Psychologists attribute GBV to narcissistic beliefs, while the government urges Namibians to reject violent and unstable […] todayApril 11, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa S.A. Police Ministry Aims to Strengthen Community Policing in High Crime Areas The South African Police Ministry is prioritizing the improvement of community policing in crime-ridden regions spanning three provinces. According to spokesperson Lirandzu Themba, Operation Shanela has led to half a million arrests. Themba further announces that Police Minister Bheki Cele will spearhead community Izimbizo events aimed at tackling severe crimes scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, and Sunday in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, respectively. todayApril 11, 2024 26
insert_link Environment Government to invests millions in National Park upgrades The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia plans to allocate N$ 40.7 million for upgrades in the Etosha National Park, including renovating entrance gates and sanitation facilities by July 2025. Additionally, N$7.2 million will be invested in upgrading facilities and infrastructure in the Hardap National Park. The improvements, according to Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, are funded through the NamParks V project, a collaborative effort between the government and Germany's […] todayApril 10, 2024 64
insert_link APO International Empowering Communities: Workshop on Livelihood Assessment for Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) in Ghana [[{"value":"From the 8th to the 12th of April 2024 in Ghana, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and AU-IBAR are working together in empowering communities within the Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA). The context for this workshop lies within the broader framework of the 'Management of Mangroves Forests from Senegal to Benin' Project, a substantial endeavour undertaken by IUCN funded by the European Union. Spanning from 2019 […] todayApril 10, 2024 12
insert_link World End-of-life legislation to be presented to French ministers French government ministers will examine a new end-of-life bill in cabinet on Wednesday. The proposed legislation would allow help to be given to a person to die. Ross Cullen reports. todayApril 10, 2024 23