insert_link Local Swakopmund witnesses thrilling beach volleyball tourney The picturesque shores of Swakopmund bore witness to a spectacle of beach volleyball mastery during the weekend as teams from across Namibia vied for supremacy in the 2024 Bank Windhoek National Beach Volleyball Tournament. Against the majestic Namibian coastline, players showcased their prowess, determination, and teamwork in a tournament marked by fierce competition and the emergence of new talents. Panache Chiguta and Kudakwashe Mahachi won the Men's Division, […] todayMay 6, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia bets on Africa’s green hydrogen with US$267M export harbour By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Namibia is gearing up its logistics infrastructure to handle future shipments of green hydrogen, with a planned US$267 million hydrogen harbour at the port of Walvis Bay, according to the country's port authority, Namport. Port of Antwerp Bruges will build the facility over the next three years, billed as a hub for shipping hydrogen and its byproducts to energy-hungry markets in […] todayMay 6, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Cassinga a powerful reminder of suffering Namibians endured: Mbumba President Nangolo Mbumba said the Cassinga massacre will always serve as a powerful reminder of the hardships endured by Namibians during their struggle for independence. Namibia on Saturday, marked the 46th commemoration, since the South African colonial forces attacked the Cassinga refugee camp in Angola on 04 April 1978. The attack in southern Angola resulted in the deaths of 624 people, the majority of whom were women and […] todayMay 6, 2024 9
insert_link APO International 15th Islamic Summit: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Calls on Member States to Redouble Efforts to Stop Israel’s Genocide and War Crimes against the Palestinian People [[{"value":"The 15th Islamic Summit Conference of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (www.new.OIC-oci.org) commenced its deliberation in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, in the presence of their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, heads of states, and governments of the OIC member States, and high-level dignitaries from non-member states. The summit is being held under the theme: ‘Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development’, from […] todayMay 6, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s national student financial aid scheme has helped millions but is in trouble: here’s why South Africa’s minister of higher education and training, Blade Nzimande. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images By Thandi Lewin, University of Johannesburg The board of South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been dissolved by the country’s higher education and training minister, Blade Nzimande, and the organisation placed under administration. Nzimande made the decision because of “(the problem of) non-payment of (students’) allowances”. Thandi Lewin is […] todayMay 6, 2024 21
insert_link Africa African countries can’t resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them By Carlos Lopes, University of Cape Town The debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress. Three pivotal elements significantly contribute to this. Firstly, the rules governing the international banking system favour developed countries and work against the interests of African countries. Secondly, multilateral financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund […] todayMay 6, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa UDM in S.A Demands Accountability from Eastern Cape Department of Transport Over Delayed Payments to Scholar Transport Operators The UDM in S.A's Eastern Cape is calling for the provincial Department of Transport to account for their failure to pay scholar transport operators. Last week the operators, contracted by the department, went on strike over delayed payments, saying they have not been paid since January. UDM’s, Bulelani Bobotyane, says they want a detailed financial report of the 725-million-rand set aside for the scholar transport programme in the 2024/2025 financial […] todayMay 6, 2024 15
insert_link World Florida Governor bans and criminalizes lab-grown meat Now that his fight with Mickey Mouse has ended, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a new foe in sight: lab grown meat. The Republican has signed a first-of-its kind bill banning and criminalizing the sale and manufacturing of cultivated meat in the state. Toni Waterman has more. todayMay 6, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Students at Ogongo UNAM Campus Voice Concerns Over Lack of Psychological Support Services Students at the Ogongo UNAM campus said lack of phycological supports hinders their education, as there are no social workers at the Campus. From the North, Maria Namupala compiled this report spoke with a student: Angeline Shoopala. todayMay 6, 2024 21
