insert_link Namibia Ally Angula Vows to Return in 2029 After Falling Short in Presidential Bid Independent presidential candidate Ally Angula plans to return in 2029 after failing to gather the 7,000 required signatures for the upcoming November elections, citing technical issues with the Electoral Commission’s system. Despite the setback, she remains committed to her presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change party, engaged our news team about his expectations for a larger turnout and increased support in this year's elections. […] todayOctober 18, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, to advance global peace and stability. In his address to the National Assembly, he highlighted that the current structure is outdated and fails to reflect the realities of today’s world. Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa's support for the African Common Position, which demands two permanent seats for the continent and the abolishment of […] todayOctober 18, 2024 5
insert_link Health / Medical Blood Transfusion Services Hosts Awards For Donors The Blood Transfusion Services celebrated a milstone yesterday by honoring persons who donated blood. At an event held in Windhoek, donors who were awarded certificates as a token of appreciation ranging from 50 to 250 donations and in doing so, saving thousands of lives. Chief Operations Officer: Israel Chipare. todayOctober 18, 2024 18
insert_link Uncategorized WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon The United Nations says it has detected the first case of cholera in Northern Lebanon, sparking fears of an outbreak amongst those displaced by the war. Since the start of intense fighting in Lebanon, many have fled to the northern parts of the country. According to official UN data some 1.2 million people have so far been uprooted. Jody Jacobs has more. todayOctober 18, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics National accounting summit kicks off in Windhoek The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia's National Accounting Summit 2024 is underway in Windhoek, under the theme, "Shaping the Future of Accounting through Influence and Innovation." Here is Fenni Nghikevali, the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia. Nghikevali also explains the challenges they are faced with. todayOctober 17, 2024 17
insert_link 2 Namibia Old Mutual Wealth joins Michelle McLean Trust for fund raising event The Michelle McLean Children Trust is teaming up with Old Mutual Wealth for a fun golf day at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 6 December 2024. Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean shares how the funds raised will be used to support important causes. todayOctober 17, 2024 30 2
insert_link Africa DRC faces hunger crisis The World Food Programme says more than a million people are facing hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. The UN agency says women and children displaced by the conflict between tribal militias have been the hardest hit. todayOctober 17, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Swiss national receives R500 Million from SA’s Road Accident Fund South Africa's Road Accident Fund has raised concerns about foreign nationals benefiting from its social schemes. CEO Collins Letsoalo informed Parliament’s standing committee that the fund’s largest payout, over 500 million rand, went to a Swiss national. Letsoalo said that some claimants should not be allowed to benefit from the system. todayOctober 17, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia LPM responds to Amushelelo’s resignation The Landless People's Movement has responded to Michael Amushelelo's resignation from the party, as he rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said that Amushelelo's resignation, made via social media, bypassed formal channels. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that all the independent presidential candidates have been rejected from participating in the upcoming presidential elections for not meeting the requirements while 15 candidates […] todayOctober 17, 2024 45