insert_link 1 Namibia Namibian court strikes down law criminalising same-sex relationships A top Namibian court this morning struck down the African country's colonial-era laws criminalising same-sex relationships, in a victory for the LGBTQ community. "The common law offence of sodomy is declared unconstitutional and invalid," the high court in the capital, Windhoek, wrote in its verdict. It also declared unconstitutional the offence of "unnatural sexual offences". str-ub/zam/kjm AFP (NAMPA / AFP) todayJune 21, 2024 31 1
insert_link 2 Local WIS launches teacher academy and lauds MAP growth results Today Windhoek International School ( WIS) formally launched the ‘WIS Teacher Academy’ in a ceremony held at the school auditorium in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC). The WIS Teacher Academy aims to elevate the quality of education in Namibia and the surrounding region by providing exceptional professional learning opportunities for educators. The academy's primary focus is to enhance teacher effectiveness, promote collaboration […] todayJune 21, 2024 79 2
insert_link South Africa TLU SA says the time has come for a non-racial approach in agriculture TLU SA says the time has come for a non-racial approach in agriculture, where every individual has equal access to land. The agricultural organisation's CEO, Bennie van Zyl, says those who want to farm must be willing to step forward voluntarily, understanding that agriculture is not merely a short-term commitment or an income supplement, but a lifelong calling: todayJune 21, 2024 20
insert_link World Kishida’s future in question as normal Diet session concludes The pressure is on Japan’s prime minister to remain in power as the country’s parliament wraps up on Thursday. The Diet is concluding a 150 day sitting session with Fumio Kishida staring down the barrel of a leadership renewal before October. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. todayJune 21, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia National Planning Commission Director General Blames Political Infighting for Stalled Development Projects Obeth Kandjoze, Director General of Namibia's National Planning Commission, criticized local and regional councils for failing to complete development projects, attributing the delays to political coalitions' internal conflicts. Kandjoze highlighted that funds are often returned to the Treasury due to councillors' inability to reach consensus, prioritizing party rivalries over public interests. His remarks came amidst discussions on the green hydrogen project during his visit to the Kunene Region. todayJune 21, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Fitch reaffirms Long-Term Issuer Default Rating for Afreximbank at ‘BBB’, with Stable Outlook [[{"value":"Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) for African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) at ‘BBB’ (www.Afreximbank.com), with a Stable Outlook. The agency also affirmed the Bank’s Short-Term IDR at ‘F2’ and the long-term ratings on the Bank’s Global Medium Term Note Programme and Debt Issuances at ‘BBB’. The ratings affirmation recognises Afreximbank’s strong profile and increasing systemic relevance to the African continent as evidenced by the increasing number […] todayJune 21, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Nigeria: African Development Bank and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited sign $15 million agreement to enhance infrastructure financing [[{"value":"The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited (InfraCredit) have signed an agreement for a $15 million subordinated loan facility to strengthen InfraCredit's capital base and attract institutional investors’ resources to help close Nigeria's infrastructure financing gap. Lamin Barrow, Director General of the African Development Bank's Nigeria Country Department, and Chinua Azubike, CEO of InfraCredit, signed the agreement in Lagos on 14 June 2024. The facility will […] todayJune 21, 2024 7
insert_link World Does Israel really want to open a two-front war by attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon? By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Among the many sayings attributed to Winston Churchill is, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This sentiment seems appropriate as Israel potentially appears ready to embark on a war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said this week a decision on an all-out […] todayJune 21, 2024 6
insert_link Africa The rise of Africa’s Gen Zs: From TikTok, X to the streets By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa. Within hours, a colourful image that captures the essence of a youthful crowd in trendy attire protesting on the streets of Nairobi was doing the rounds […] todayJune 21, 2024 26
