insert_link Namibia Namibians urged to register for their voter cards for the upcoming national elections President Nangolo Mbumba has urged all eligible Namibians to register for their voter cards for the upcoming national elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia will conduct the nationwide registration of voters from 03 June to 01 August 2024. President Mbumba made the call during a courtesy visit by Iran’s Ambassador to Namibia. He said 2024 is a very important year for the country, noting that there is a need […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority warns Unauthorized Ads could cause accidents The Roads Authority says they have noted the placement of advertisements within proclaimed road reserves without the necessary approvals. In some instances, advertisements are placed on road traffic signs, a practice that may lead to traffic accidents. Roads Authority says that the placement of any advertisements or posters on proclaimed road reserves is prohibited. Hileni Fillemon the Roads Authority spokesperson: today30 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Minister Lucia Iipumbu attends World Intellectual Property Organization diplomatic conference in Geneva The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade attended the World Intellectual Property Organization diplomatic conference in Geneva. Some 1,200 delegates – including government Ministers - observers and other stakeholders from across the globe joined the “Diplomatic Conference,” which capped decades-long negotiations among WIPO member states on the subject. WIPO currently administers 26 treaties, including the foundational documents of the global intellectual property system dating back to the late 19th century. […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africans Queue for Landmark Election, ANC Faces Potential Loss of Majority South African voters queued -- many of them for hours -- to cast their ballots yesterday in a landmark general election that has left the ruling ANC fighting to protect its three-decade-long exclusive grip on power. More than 27 million voters are registered for the most uncertain poll since the African National Congress (ANC) led the nation out of apartheid rule, but with voting delayed in many districts, […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link World Pope in first public appearance since apology over homophobic comments The Pope has made his first public appearance since apologizing for using homophobic language. The Vatican issued the rare apology after reports that the Pope used an offensive term for gay people when discussing his opposition to gay men becoming priests. Here's Giles Gibson in Rome. today30 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Namibians get lion’s share of government tenders The Central Procurement Board of Namibia Chairperson, Amon Ngavetene says the CPBN has awarded 32 tenders to the value of N$8.1 billion, since the 1st of April 2023 of which N$7.1 billion worth of contracts were awarded to Namibian companies. today30 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa Mashatile proud of SA’s peaceful democratic election Deputy president Paul Mashatile says South Africans should be proud of participating in the democratic election process. After vot-ing in Sandton, Johannesburg, Mashatile called on voters to come out and vote for their preferred party in this historic event. He wel-comed the largely peaceful process and said everyone has a demo-cratic right to cast their ballot. He also welcomed the enhancement of security: today30 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Civil Society Network launched to promote sustainable so-cio-economic development The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network was launched at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. NamNet chairperson Mahongora Kavihuha says the Network aims to positively impact Namibia's socio-economic development in a rational, sustainable, and equitable manner. today30 May, 2024
insert_link Sport Debt-laden Melbourne Rebels kicked out of Super Rugby Rugby Australia on Thursday rejected a consortium's bid to take over the debt-laden Melbourne Rebels and shut down the club after 14 seasons in Super Rugby. The team went into voluntary administration in January owing almost Aus$23 million (US$15 million) – a large portion of it tax debt. Rugby Australia stepped in to reclaim the club's playing licence while paying staff wages for the 2024 season, before a consortium […] today30 May, 2024
