insert_link World NATO chief calls for annual Ukraine fund NATO's Secretary-General is urging members of the military alliance to provide Ukraine with a guaranteed annual aid package. This comes as Defense Ministers are holding two days of meetings as part of the NATO-Ukraine Council. As William Denselow reports from Brussels. todayJune 14, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Western Cape High Court Rejects Jabulani Khumalo’s Bid for Urgent Reinstatement to MK Party’s Parliamentary List The High Court in the Western Cape has rejected Jabulani Khumalo's urgent request to be reinstated on the MK Party's parliamentary list. Khumalo, who was expelled and sought to replace former president Jacob Zuma as party leader, alleged that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla forged his signature on a letter. He aimed to be sworn in as a member of Parliament immediately. In response, Jacob Zuma's legal representative, Thabani Masuku, argued that Khumalo's […] todayJune 14, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Suspected Islamist Rebels Kill 42 in Eastern Congo Attack Reuters reports that suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 42 people in an attack on Wednesday in the village of Mayikengo, located in North Kivu province's Lubero territory, according to local administration officials. The Congo army's regional spokesperson confirmed the attack, with further details expected in an upcoming statement. This incident follows a similar insurgent attack earlier in the week in the same province that resulted in the deaths of […] todayJune 14, 2024 8
insert_link World UN officially adds Israel and Hamas to its blacklist of countries violating children rights The United Nations has officially released its annual report on Children and Armed Conflict. The report which has sparked much controversy found that violence against children caught in armed conflict reached "extreme levels" last year. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has also added both Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants on the blacklist for violating children's rights in armed conflict. As Jody Jacobs reports for us from New York. […] todayJune 14, 2024 21
insert_link 1 Namibia Protest March Demands Universal Basic Income Grant The Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia plans a protest march advocating for a N$500 per month universal Basic Income Grant to combat high poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Starting at Katutura Youth Complex at 08:00, the march will culminate at Zoo Park, where petitions will be presented to Minister Doreen Sioka of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare.From the Coalition- Breschneff Katjito. todayJune 14, 2024 21 1
insert_link Health / Medical INTERVIEW: Blood Transfusion Service Extends Gratitude on World Blood Donor Day As the world gears up to commemorate the 20th World Blood Donor Day, the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the generous souls who have selflessly donated blood over the span of six decades. Under the theme "Thank You Donors," this year's celebration, organized by the World Health Organization, acknowledges the invaluable contribution of blood donors globally, highlighting their role in saving countless lives and […] todayJune 14, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC Pursues Unity Government Ahead of Parliament Sitting South Africa's African National Congress, as reported by Reuters, announced late Thursday that several parties have agreed to join a unity government, though details remain to be finalized. The discussions come as the ANC, having lost its parliamentary majority in the May 29 election, engages in hurried talks with rivals to form a governing alliance. todayJune 14, 2024 10
insert_link Africa UN Security Council Demands Halt to Siege in Al-Fashir In Sudan The United Nations Security Council, as reported by Reuters, has demanded an immediate cessation of the siege on al-Fashir, a city in Sudan's North Darfur region home to 1.8 million people. Adopting a resolution drafted by Britain, the Council also calls for the withdrawal of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and other fighters posing threats to civilian safety. Al-Fashir is the largest city in western Darfur not yet under RSF control. todayJune 14, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia World Blood Donor Day Celebrates 20 Years of Giving The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia and the World Health Organisation mark World Blood Donor Day today, celebrating two decades of voluntary blood donations with the theme "Celebrating 20 years of giving: thank you, blood donors!". The day honors donors who save lives daily and encourages increased voluntary blood donations globally and specifically in Namibia. Marketing and Donor Relations Supervisor- Titus Shivute. todayJune 14, 2024 18
