insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network Calls for Accountability After Election Irregularities On behalf of The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network, Mahongora Kavihuha, has expressed concern over serious electoral irregularities in the November elections. The network, representing over 1,150 organizations, highlighted issues such as lack of transparency from the Electoral Commission of delays, and voting station mismanagement. NamNet has called for immediate accountability, including the resignation of the ECN or its removal by the President, and the establishment of a Commission […] todayDecember 16, 2024 22
insert_link World Funding for collapsed Baltimore Bridge in Congress’ hands The US Transport Secretary says funding remains a barrier to rebuilding the Baltimore Bridge. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March after it was struck by a cargo ship. A replacement one could cost up to $2 billion. Sally Patterson reports. todayDecember 16, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Weather Outlook Shows Thunderstorms And High Temperatures Odilo Kgobetsi from the Windhoek Meteorological Office provided an update on countrywide weather for the coming days. He noted that rain and thunderstorms are expected over many parts of the country: todayDecember 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Former South African President Calls for National Dialogue to Address Country’s Challenges todayDecember 16, 2024 16
insert_link World UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayDecember 16, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Black Business Federation of South Africa Advocates for Inclusive Growth at G20 The Black Business Federation of South Africa calls for inclusive growth and free trade during South Africa's G20 presidency. CEO Ntsikelelo Dlulane highlights the opportunity to prioritise Africa’s interests, including reducing capital costs for developing economies. The federation has emphasised the need for the growth of small, medium and micro enterprises: todayDecember 16, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Dianne Hubbard Discusses Key LGBT+ Rights Cases in Namibia Dianne Hubbard, a consultant at the Institute for Public Policy Research, recently spoke about the significant legal developments impacting gender and LGBT+ rights in Namibia. She highlighted two pivotal court rulings that challenge laws criminalizing same-sex relations and those preventing the recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. These cases represent a crucial moment for LGBT+ rights in the country. todayDecember 16, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Security Association of Namibia Responds to New Minimum Wage Order Celeste Muhunduru from the Security Association of Namibia discussed the recent wage order, which increases the minimum wage to N$18 per hour, up from N$8.75, for all sectors except agriculture and domestic work. Muhunduru also highlighted that the Namibia Security Labour Employers Federation has proposed a three-year phased implementation of this wage hike, agreed upon on December 11: todayDecember 16, 2024 43
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Data Breach Occured In Late November According To Experts Digital expert Nrupesh Soni has shed light on the Telecom Namibia data breach, which he says actually occured late November and now has exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking data, and contracts. The data was leaked after Telecom reportedly ignored ransom demands. Soni cautions that the breach poses significant risks. Local media reports reveal that a cyberattack on Telecom Namibia has led to the leak of […] todayDecember 16, 2024 54