insert_link World Hamas says assassination of its leader ‘won’t go unpunished’ In a move that is expected to significantly ramp up regional tensions, Hamas says its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran. Israel is yet to comment but Hamas called Haniyeh's death a 'cowardly act that will not go unpunished'. Our Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more. todayJuly 31, 2024 16
insert_link APO International Afreximbank and Lesotho National Development Corporation host the first joint project preparation workshop African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) co-hosted a Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) workshop in Maseru, Lesotho, to help address investment gaps in project preparation and to highlight the critical role of project preparation. Organised under the theme “Leveraging Project Preparation to Boost Trade and Investment in Lesotho,” the workshop that was held on 21 June 2024 attracted participation from Lesotho’s key government ministries, […] todayJuly 31, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Industry Leaders Forum at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 to Drive Sustainable Mineral Production UN Secretary General António Guterres appointed (https://apo-opa.co/3WNr7Cg) a panel dedicated to developing a framework that ensures equity, transparency, sustainability and human rights among critical mineral extraction activities, in April 2024. Uniting government and industry stakeholders, the panel aims to encourage developing countries, including those in Africa – which holds over half of the world’s cobalt and manganese reserves and over one-fifth of aluminum and copper reserves – to leverage its critical […] todayJuly 31, 2024 8
insert_link World Hamas leader’s killing in Tehran likely to further escalate violence in Middle East By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Palestinian militant group Hamas says its top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in his home in Tehran. It blames Israel for the attack, saying it was “a Zionist airstrike on his residence in Tehran after he participated in the inauguration of Iran’s new president”. Iran has not yet given any details on how Haniyeh was killed, […] todayJuly 31, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Convicted women urge others in abusive relationships to seek help https://youtu.be/agop_gMejsI By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Two women jailed for killing their partners have urged others to avoid toxic relationships and seek help to avoid the mistakes they made. Anthea Arnold and Bianca Engelbrecht spoke at the first Women’s Conference in Windhoek on Saturday. Thirty-nine- year-old Arnold is serving a 17-year jail sentence for killing her ex-boyfriend on 15 May 2011. She spoke about the devastating impact of letting […] todayJuly 31, 2024 9
insert_link Opinion Pieces Rich countries are paying poorer ones to manage their refugee crises: 3 reasons this is dangerous By Ali Bhagat, Simon Fraser University and Genevieve LeBaron, Simon Fraser University In recent years, western nations have been sending asylum seekers who arrive at their borders to other countries. This is a practice known as offshoring. The UK has become the recent poster country of this practice. The UK, whose plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was later scrapped after domestic and […] todayJuly 31, 2024 9
insert_link Health / Medical Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable By Luther van der Mescht, University of the Free State Ticks that suck the blood of South Africa’s cattle are developing resistance to the only pesticides that kill them and have become increasingly difficult to control. If not contained, the spread and resistance to pesticides of these small parasites will affect farmers’ incomes and could reduce the country’s meat and milk production. South Africa […] todayJuly 31, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Social Enabled Education Namibia is making significant strides in empowering young Namibians through civic engagement Social Enabled Education Namibia is making significant strides in empowering young Namibians through civic engagement. Kristine Shetunyenga, the PR and Marketing Manager for SEEN, recently spoke with Future Media, shedding light on the organization's impactful work via social media in an aim to reach the younger Namibians. todayJuly 31, 2024 11
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Civic Engagement and Democracy: Namibia Institue For Democracy’s Executive Director, Naita Hishoono on Otjiwarongo Community Dialogue In a significant effort to enhance civic engagement and democratic participation, the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is set to host a pivotal community dialogue in Otjiwarongo. The event, spearheaded by Executive Director Naita Hishoono, aims to bridge the gap between citizens and their local representatives, fostering a deeper understanding of democratic processes and governance. Empowering Citizens through Dialogue The Otjiwarongo Community Dialogue, scheduled at the Swanevelder Hall, is […] todayJuly 31, 2024 6
