insert_link Namibia High Court declares sodomy and unnatural sexual offences invalid https://youtu.be/sYFSuIL1YqE By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Members of the country’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Other or LGBTQI+ community are celebrating. This after the Windhoek High Court declared that the crimes of 'sodomy' and 'unnatural sexual offences' as unconstitutional and invalid. LGBTQI+ activist Linda Baumann expressed happiness at the historic ruling. She explained that while homosexuality itself has never been […] todayJune 24, 2024 23
Oshiwambo Omu President Dr Nangolo Mbumba, apula omayakulo epangelo anghonopekwe. Omu President Dr Nangolo Mbumba okwa pula ova kwateli komesho mo ikondo ye pangelo va ete elunduluko li li wetikile mo mayakulo avo oo hava yandje ko shiwnaa opo ashike shi nghonopeke omilando de pangelo. Dr Nangolo Mbumba okwati eyandjo lo mayakulo koshiwa olo ashike tali dulu oku tula ova Namibia po nghatu ye nenedu no shiwana shoo vene. Omutwe wo shilongo etumwalaka okwe li yadja mo shipopiwa osho sha […] todayJune 24, 2024 7
insert_link Health / Medical Your wig could be poisoning you: study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria By Nwanne Dike Ijere, Federal University of Technology Owerri Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or synthetic hair), weave-ons and other artificial hair extensions offer women an alternative to their natural hair. In Nigeria, these alternatives are very popular with women, both young […] todayJune 24, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Gabon Reports First H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Since 2022 at Libreville Poultry Market Reuters reports that Gabon confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a poultry market in Libreville, as reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This marks the first occurrence of H5N1 in Gabon since 2022. The H5N1 strain, known for its severe impact on poultry and occasional transmission to mammals, has caused substantial poultry losses worldwide and has recently affected cows in the United States. todayJune 24, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics China wants the EU to scrap tariffs on Electric Vehicles by July 4 Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by next week. Both sides have agreed to hold new trade talks to resolve an escalating dispute over tariffs, as Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 24, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Women Trained in Mushroom Cultivation for Sustainable Agriculture Project The Office of the ||Kharas Governor collaborated with the University of Namibia's Centre of Research Services to conduct a training session focused on cultivating oyster mushrooms. Thirteen women participated in the session led by UNAM researcher ,Fimanekeni Shivute. This initiative is part of a broader integrated agriculture project that includes rice, mushrooms, and vegetables. The overall goal of the project is to promote sustainable farming practices where different crops complement […] todayJune 24, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa S.A Student Forum Calls for Removal of Ministers Nzimande and Motshekga The S.A Student Forum 4 Service Delivery calls for the exclusion of the sixth administration the country's Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande and Basic Education Angie Motshekga from the government of national unity cabinet, citing their failures. They propose integrating education ministries and appointing non-political experts to ensure free, quality, decolonised education. The forum’s Nhongo Solo says competent ministers are needed to address dropout rates, unemployment, and […] todayJune 24, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Kenya protests: Gen Z shows the power of digital activism – driving change from screens to the streets By Job Mwaura, University of the Witwatersrand Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, have spread across the country. Demonstrations have taken place in […] todayJune 24, 2024 37
insert_link Sport bird basketball roundup: Safaricom, NBA Africa partner up, Uganda dominates FIBA U-18, Petro de Luanda are 2024 BAL champs By Sillei Shani, bird story agency The NBA Africa and leading East African telecommunication company, Safaricom last month forged a multi-year partnership aimed at impacting over 10,000 Kenyan youth. The collaboration includes Jr. NBA tournaments, coaching clinics, and an elite camp for top high school talents, all designed to ignite the basketball dreams of boys and girls under 16 across the region. “Our […] todayJune 24, 2024 13
