insert_link Africa Build One South Africa calls for full and transparent account on SANDF in DRC Build One South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation and provide a full and transparent account of the South African National Defence Force operations in the DRC. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Ramaphosa must be clear on whether the SANDF’s involvement in the DRC is a selfless mission for regional peace or a dangerous geopolitical game: today29 January, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Activist Rinaani Musutua on Poverty and Accountability in Namibia In a recent interview, Rinaani Musutua, a prominent activist, opened up about the persistent issues of poverty and the lack of accountability within Namibia's leadership. Reflecting on the promises made at independence, Musutua highlighted that citizens were promised prosperity, equality, and an end to poverty, yet, decades later, many still face significant challenges. She emphasized that despite the country’s progress in certain areas, poverty remains widespread, and those who […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Ruto Calls Urgent EAC Summit on DRC Crisis Kenyan President William Ruto, in his capacity as chairperson of the East African Community, has convened an extraordinary summit to address the rising violence in eastern DRC. He stressed the importance of diplomacy over military intervention and called for dialogue to resolve the conflict. The emergency meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, will bring together Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South African Union Giwusa Condemns SANDF’s ‘Imperialist’ Role in DRC S.A Union Giwusa says it is absolutely clear that, what it calls, the South African National Defence Force's adventure in Democratic Republic of Congo is imperialist in its class character, aims and purpose. Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei says the DRC is home to over 445-trillion-rand's worth of natural resources. He says it is the country's mineral riches which has attracted imperialist vultures from all over the world: today29 January, 2025
insert_link World Israel insists laws to prevent UNRWA from operating will go ahead Israel's ambassador to the United Nations insists that laws to prohibit UNRWA from operating in Israel will come into effect in 48 hours. Danny Danon told a UN Security Council meeting on Friday that his country's plans to go ahead with its decision despite opposition from the world body and other member states. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today29 January, 2025
insert_link APO International African Guarantee Fund Launches $5 billion Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility to Accelerate Energy Access across Africa The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AfricanGuaranteeFund.com) today announced the launch of its Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility, a groundbreaking initiative to mobilize $5 billion to support energy access projects across Africa. This facility targets financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) sector. The facility forms a critical component of an ambitious initiative led by the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump administration sued over funding freeze A number of nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration following a freeze on federal aid programs. The government is stopping financial assistance to programs which include school meals for low-income students and foreign USAID assistance. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Forms Strategic Partnership for Smart Housing Development Telecom and the National Housing Enterprise. have formed a partnership to advance Namibia’s housing sector by focusing on smart housing. Chief Exec Stanley Shanapinda says the Memorandum of Understanding outlines collaboration in ICT infrastructure, digital services, and affordable housing, combining TN's tech expertise with NHE’s housing solutions. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Responds On Power Disruption at Windhoek Central Hospital’s West Wing A temporary power disruption occurred at the West wing of Windhoek Central Hospital on 24 January due to a malfunctioning secondary water storage tank. Ben Nangome is the Health ministry's Executive Director, he says the overflow was caused by water that seeped into an electricity distribution box, triggering a short circuit. Technicians from the Ministry of Health, Works, and City of Windhoek quickly restored power to critical areas like […] today29 January, 2025
