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 […] todayMay 30, 2024 68
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: todayMay 30, 2024 20
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: todayMay 30, 2024 56
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. todayMay 30, 2024 23
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 […] todayMay 30, 2024 21
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: todayMay 30, 2024 48
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. […] todayMay 30, 2024 74
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, […] todayMay 30, 2024 45
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. todayMay 30, 2024 25