insert_link World US officials remain confident that Gaza ceasefire will go ahead this weekend The Biden administration insists it's "confident" that a ceasefire in Gaza will go ahead on Sunday, even though Israel's cabinet has delayed a vote on the agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of backtracking on the deal. The White House has praised the breakthrough, which would bring an end to 15 months of war. But despite approval stalling on the Israeli side, US Secretary of State Antony […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A. Trade Minister Says Davos Meeting to Showcase South Africa’s Economic Progress S.A's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, says the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will be a platform for South Africa to show that it addresses the challenges facing the economy and the country. He says the importance of attending the WEF meeting cannot be underestimated in the face of South Africa’s ambitions to prop itself up as an investment destination of choice: today17 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Immanuel Mulunga Highlights Low Odds of Finding Viable Oil in Namibia Former petroleum commissioner, Immanuel Mulunga, estimates a 25–35% chance of companies discovering commercially viable oil in Namibia. Speaking with local media, the ex-Namcor managing director commented on Chevron’s recent announcement about failing to find hydrocarbons in the Orange Basin. Mulunga emphasized that oil exploration remains a high-risk endeavor. today17 January, 2025
insert_link World Los Angeles winds ease, helping efforts to put out fires The US National Weather Service says dangerous conditions are expected in California next week, which could impede efforts to put out major fires there. A nine-day wind siege has finally ended in the area - offering relief to firefighters continuing to battle several blazes in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. The fires have killed at least 25 people so far, and many others are missing. Sally Patterson reports. […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia High Court to Hear Red Line Case The Windhoek High Court will hear testimonies from Sacky Shanghala and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Job Amupanda's case against the veterinary cordon fence, known as the "red line." Amupanda seeks its removal, with Nandi-Ndaitwah and Shanghala testifying in their former official capacities. The case highlights long-standing debates around the red line’s socio-economic and historical impact. Its outcome could set a significant precedent for land and resource management in the […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Implements Taxi Numbering System Under Transport Act The Walvis Bay's Municipality has initiated a taxi numbering system to comply with the Road Transportation Act of 1977. Speaking to One Africa TV's Adolf Kaure is Anita Kaihiva, the acting manager for public relations and customer services at the local authority: today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Youth Forum Demands NSFAS Settle Outstanding Debts Immediately ActionSA's National Youth Forum is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to immediately settle all outstanding debts and cease making excuses, avoiding accountability, and perpetuating a culture of corruption. ActionSA’s Reuben Coetzer says despite the promise of reform from the government of national unity, Higher Education minister Nobuhle Nkabane and the interim NSFAS board have proven equally ineffective in addressing the urgent crisis at hand, turning a […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link APO International The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) is organizing the 2nd media summit on climate change and disaster risk reduction on February 13 and 14, 2025, in Dakar – Senegal On the occasion of World Radio Day, Dakar, Senegal will welcome, on February 13 and 14, 2025, the 2nd AUB Media Summit on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. This international meeting, organized by the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Senegalese Radio Television (RTS) will bring together journalists, experts, climatologists /Environmentalists, policy makers and representatives of civil society […] today16 January, 2025
Uncategorized LPM Youth Command demands depoliticisation of NYC By: Josia Shigwedha The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Youth Command has called for depoliticising the National Youth Council (NYC). This demand follows a protest in Windhoek on Thursday, where young people voiced their rejection of the newly appointed interim board by Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service Agnes Tjongarero. Speaking at the protest, Duminga Ndala stated that the NYC has failed to empower young people across Namibia. "The […] today16 January, 2025
