insert_link Namibia Environment Minister Shifeta Assesses Stranded Hippos Along Drying Chobe River Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta visited and assessed the pond along the Chobe River, where approximately 135 hippos are stranded due to the river's continued drying. Here is Minister Shifeta. todayJune 13, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa First Fatal Case of Mpox Reported in South Africa As Health Minister Urges Vigilance Reuters has disclosed that South Africa recorded its initial fatality from the viral infection monkey pox, as confirmed by its Health Minister, Joe Phaahla during a Wednesday news conference. The 37-year-old man passed away at Tembisa Hospital on Monday, marking the first death following five laboratory-confirmed cases in the past month. Phaahla emphasized the importance of prevention and management, stating, "One death is too many, especially from a preventable and […] todayJune 13, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics US central banks keeps interest rate unchanged and hits at just one future cut The US Federal Reserve says it intends to bring down interest rates by the end of the year — but only once, quashing any expectations of much sharper cuts. The country's central bank left borrowing costs on hold between 5.25%-5.5%, a 23-year high. As our correspondent Benji Hyer reports. todayJune 13, 2024 33
insert_link Sport Germany braced for Euro 2024 kick-off with France, England the favourites Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday in Germany as the continent's footballing heavyweights prepare to fight it out over the next month with the aim of taking the crown away from reigning champions Italy. Germany play Scotland in the opening game in Munich and the host nation are hoping their journey will continue all the way to the final in Berlin on July 14. It is the first time […] todayJune 13, 2024 8
insert_link Sport ‘Big relief’ for India to progress at T20 World Cup, says Rohit India captain Rohit Sharma admitted it was a "big relief" for his highly-fancied team to reach the T20 World Cup second round after a seven-wicket win over the United States on Wednesday. India made it three wins from three Group A games and join Australia and South Africa in the Super Eights stage. After starting their campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket mauling of Ireland, Rohit's men then successfully […] todayJune 13, 2024 7
insert_link World Hunter Biden faces more legal problems after conviction The guilty verdicts against Hunter Biden marks the first time the child of a sitting US president has been convicted. But it doesn't cap the end of his legal problems. Sentencing is ahead… but so is another trial, later this year, on tax fraud. As Nick Harper reports for us from Washington. todayJune 13, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Telecom Namibia Partners with Sparkle for High-Speed Equiano Subsea Cable Access Telecom Namibia has announced a partnership with global operator Sparkle to gain access to the Equiano subsea cable, connecting Portugal to South Africa. This collaboration enhances Telecom Namibia's capabilities with high-speed and low-latency services. The national telecom company's investments now include five major submarine cable systems. Telecom's spokesperson, Nomvula Kambinda. todayJune 13, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Strengthening Foundations Key to Educational Success in Kunene A solid educational foundation is crucial for student success, according to Sophia Fredericks, Director of Education in the Kunene Region. She emphasized that poor performance in grades 11 and 12 is largely due to weak early education foundations. The region is now focusing on improving education from pre-primary to grade 7, with efforts including teacher training and new resources. Despite challenges, there has been a slight improvement in regional rankings […] todayJune 13, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal Storm Damage Costs Exceed 1.3 Billion Rand The initial cost estimates of the devastating storms in KwaZulu-Natal have exceeded 1.3-billion-rand, with eThekwini Metro accounting for over 480-million-rand. Over seven-thousand households, 20 schools, and significant infrastructure have been affected. The provincial Cooperative Governance Department's, Sboniso Mngadi says relief efforts include the delivery of building material, mobile offices for identity document replacement, and SASSA support with food vouchers, mattresses, and blankets: todayJune 13, 2024 11
