insert_link South Africa DA reportedly exploring two options for a coalition government The DA is reportedly exploring two options as coalition talks con-tinue. With the ANC only managing to get 40-percent of the vote and the DA 21.76-percent, the parties could establish a coalition for a joint 60-percent majority. The DA has formed a coalition negotiat-ing team, which includes former party leaders Helen Zille and Tony Leon. According to News24, several sources in the DA say the party is exploring forming […] today4 June, 2024
Namibia Namibians urged to register to vote The Electoral Commission of Namibia is urging all eligible Na-mibians to register to vote in November's elections as voter reg-istration started yesterday. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says the turnout was good on the first day. today4 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia African Insurance Organization’s 50th Conference in Namibia Pivots Focus to Climate Change Financing Namibia is hosting the 50th Conference and Annual General As-sembly of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), which focuses on the insurance industry’s financial contribution to climate change catastrophes. According to Sanlam Namibia Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tertius Stears, the conference seeks to promote insurance education that is relevant to African markets, specifically the financing of climate risks, agriculture and the devel-opment of sustainable businesses across […] today4 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia The basics drought planning By Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock & Rangeland Management The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. The effects of climate change are evident as Namibian farmers have endured recurring unfavorable rainfall seasons that present distinct conditions or events such as floods, drought, pest and disease outbreaks amongst others. […] today4 June, 2024
insert_link World Sheinbaum victory: a win for Mexican women? By Laura BONILLA Nearly two decades after its then-president described women as "two-legged washing machines," Mexico has elected a woman to lead a country with a long history of gender-based bigotry and violence. The new leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, has talked about the desire of women to "live without fear" and rails against the stereotype that a woman is "prettier when she keeps her mouth shut." But […] today3 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Fourth Group of Post-Covid Peace Corps Volunteers Arrives in Namibia Six Peace Corps volunteers, the fourth group of response volunteers to arrive in the country since Covid-19, have pledged to serve the nation. They were sworn in at the U.S. Chief of Mission's office in Windhoek. The group will spend a year in Namibia serving in sectors such as health, education, and economic development. They will be stationed in the towns of Windhoek, Mariental, and Gobabis. Their arrival brings the […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Africa’s Tourism Stakeholders Aim to Boost Youth Opportunities and Trade Access Africa’s tourism stakeholders seek to improve access to trade and opportunities in the sector for youth across the continent in order to empower them by leveraging the sector’s immense potential and innovative platforms. The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service (MSYNS), Deputy Minister , said that investing in young people is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity. Deputy Minister Emma Kantema: today30 May, 2024
insert_link Environment Another violent storm hits Texas, killing one person and leaving half a million without power Another round of violent storms has hit Texas - killing at least one person… and leaving a trail of destruction. About half a million people are without power in the state with officials warning they could be in the dark for days. Toni Waterman reports: today30 May, 2024
insert_link World US says Rafah attack does not cross red line; media says Israel used US made weapons The US says it's not changing its policy towards Israel following a strike that killed 45 people in the Gazan city of Rafah. It comes as US media is reporting that US-made weapons were used in the attack. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today30 May, 2024
