Ethiopia landslide death toll rises to 257, could reach up to 500: UN

Ethiopia landslide death toll rises to 257, could reach up to 500: UN

The death toll from a devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 257, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could increase to up to 500. The disaster occurred on Monday following heavy rains in a tiny community in a mountainous area of South Ethiopia regional state. The last toll, given by the local authority on Tuesday, was 229. "The death toll has risen to […]

July 25, 2024 23

Opinion Pieces

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […]

July 24, 2024 28

Africa

France demands ‘unconditional release’ of Niger president

France on Tuesday called for the "immediate and unconditional release" of Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, almost a year after he was overthrown in a coup. Bazoum has "been held prisoner for a year in scandalous conditions", foreign ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine said. "We have always condemned this detention, we still strongly condemn it and continue to call for his immediate and unconditional release," he told reporters […]

July 23, 2024 17

World

Pakistan arrests ‘close associate’ of Osama Bin Laden

Pakistani authorities said Friday they had arrested a "close associate" of Al-Qaeda founder and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks Osama Bin Laden. Counter-terrorism officials in the most populous province of Punjab swooped in on Amin Ul-Haq in the city of Gujrat, accusing him of planning "sabotage activities" and seeking to "target important installations" in the country. "The arrest of Amin Ul-Haq is a major victory in […]

July 19, 2024 15

Africa

Kenya protests show citizens don’t trust government with their tax money: can Ruto make a meaningful new deal?

By Eric Magale, University of Pretoria and Mario Schmidt, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Each year, the Kenyan government tables a finance bill outlining measures for funding the national budget. In the past, these bills have scarcely attracted public attention. This changed dramatically in 2023, with President William Ruto’s first budget following his election victory the year before. Ruto inherited an economy battling […]

July 17, 2024 48

Opinion Pieces

Common ways people become cyber threat targets

By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) In today's digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these threats, whether through negligence, lack of knowledge, or simply by oversight. Cybercriminals utilise a variety of tactics […]

July 17, 2024 7

Local

Sanlam Empowers Farmers

The 13th edition of the Agra Weaner Championship Series kicked off on 09 July, sparking excitement among cattle farmers nationwide. Sanlam is proud to sponsor N$75,000 towards the project, which began its auctions in Karasburg and will continue to Grootfontein. This project provides a prestigious platform for producers to showcase their exceptional work. Additionally, four auctions will be held in the communal areas of Aminus, Okondjatu, Talismanus, […]

July 17, 2024 7

Lifestyle

Exploring the Logos Hope Experience

A local resident of Walvis Bay, Tyrone Nashandi recently visited Logos Hope, the world's largest floating book fair currently docked at Port Walvis Bay. His experience on the cultural and educational vessel offered a glimpse into its diverse offerings. Reflecting on his experience: For those interested in exploring, Logos Hope is open daily until July 21st, inviting everyone to discover its wide range of books, […]

July 16, 2024 51

Business / Economics

Food insecurity on the rise in Namibia, recent Afrobarometer study shows

A recent Afrobarometer survey indicates that almost three-quarters of Namibians went without enough food to eat at least once during the previous year. More than six in 10 citizens also experienced shortages of cooking fuel at least once during the same period. The proportion of citizens facing frequent food shortages has steadily increased to the highest levels recorded since 2017. Food shortage ranks among the top three most urgent issues […]

July 15, 2024 28