insert_link World Blinken in Middle East to push peace plan U.S Secretary of State. Antony Blinken. is in the Middle East as Washington steps up efforts to secure a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. It comes amid reports the US is working on a deal with Hamas to release five American hostages held by Hamas. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington. todayJune 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah’s leader has warned the ANC against forming a government of national unity S.A's Al Jama-ah's leader, Ganief Hendricks, has warned the ANC against forming a government of national unity, cautioning it could lead to a return of white rule. Hendricks has emphasised that the government of national unity would undermine black economic control and reparations. He raised concerns stating that this would risk a regression to apartheid-era inequalities and delaying true freedom: todayJune 11, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia ICT Minister Presents Key Regulations for Access to Information Act Information and Communication Technology Minister, Emma Theofelus, has introduced regulations essential for implementing the Access to Information Act, 2022. Approved by the National Assembly, these regulations detail the procedures for appointing the Information Commissioner and Deputy Information Commissioner, vital roles for promoting transparency and accountability. A five-member Selection Committee will oversee the appointment process. Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links. todayJune 11, 2024 18
insert_link Uncategorized Trump reportedly set to meet with New York probation officers, ahead of July sentencing Donald Trump is set to be interviewed by probation officials, ahead of his July sentencing. The meeting will help the New York Judge overseeing his case determine a punishment. As Mitch McCann reports: todayJune 11, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Health Ministry Invests in New Hospitals The Health ministry has allocated N$18 million for land to build the new Windhoek District Hospital and plans to construct additional hospitals in Ondangwa, Otjiwarongo, Nkurenkuru, and the Oshana region the Brief reports. This effort is part of a N$16 billion initiative to enhance Namibia's health infrastructure. The Windhoek District Hospital, set to be completed by 2027, will cost N$2.9 billion. The Otjiwarongo land acquisition cost N$5 million, while the […] todayJune 11, 2024 19
insert_link Sport South Africa edge Bangladesh by four runs at T20 World Cup South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result likely to spark fresh debate over the suitability of the pitch being used in New York. South Africa were restricted to 113-6 in their 20 overs with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring on 46 while fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib returned a career-best 3-18. However, Bangladesh could only manage […] todayJune 11, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Senegal: African Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank fund livestock project to improve animal product quality [[{"value":"Partners in the first phase of Senegal's five-year National Integrated Livestock Development Program (French acronym PNDIES-P1) met on 28 May. Workshop participants included Senegal's Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock, the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The project three project components -- animal productivity, products and product processing, animal product marketing and skill enhancement, and […] todayJune 10, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Stellantis to Webcast Investor Day on June 13 [[{"value":"Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares, Chief Financial Officer Natalie Knight and other members of the top executive team will share Stellantis’ view on the dynamic, challenging market and how the Company is well-positioned to compete for industry leadership at the Stellantis Investor Day on Thursday, June 13, at 8:00 a.m. EDT / 2:00 p.m. CEST in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. To watch the live event, visit the following […] todayJune 10, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Civil Society Organizations Launch “Principles for a Fair Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)” Framework Ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders Summit [[{"value":"On Monday, 10 June, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Senegal presented the “Principles for a Fair Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)” (https://apo-opa.co/45iTydE) during a virtual press conference launch ahead of the G7 Summit proceedings starting on June 13th. These guiding principles for global just transitions highlight the integral need for accountability, transparency, equity, and other principles in climate finance towards addressing the urgent […] todayJune 10, 2024 13
