insert_link World Assange’s wife says he needs time to ‘recuperate’ after release Wikileaks founder Julian Assange needs privacy and time to recover after more than five years in a high-security London prison, his wife Stella said after his return to Australia Wednesday. Assange wanted to attend a news conference soon after his arrival in the Australian capital but "you have to understand, he needs time, he needs to recuperate, and this is a process," she told reporters, apparently close […] todayJune 26, 2024 13
insert_link Local NBL and Nafau sign 18-month substantive wage agreement Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) recently signed an 18-month substantive wage agreement for the period 01 July 2024 to 31 December 2025. With effect from 01 July 2024, all bargaining unit employees will receive a wage increase of 2.5% on basic salaries from July to December 2024 and 6% on basic salaries from January to December 2025. Furthermore, an […] todayJune 26, 2024 13
insert_link Local Nedbank for Good Series completes a successful tour of the northern region. The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series completed a successful series tour to Tsumeb and Oshakati this past fortnight, with the focus now shifting to the southern region in July and August. The first pit stop for the series was Tsumeb, where 46 golfers took to the tee on Saturday 8 June at the Tsumeb Golf Club. In the men’s division, Tsumeb’s defending champion, Videlis Hanganda, emerged […] todayJune 26, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Kenya state-backed rights body says 22 killed in Tuesday protests Twenty-two people were killed in Tuesday's protests in Kenya, a state-funded rights organisation said, vowing an investigation into what it described as "the largest number of deaths (in) a single day protest." "We have recorded 22 deaths... we are going to launch an inquiry," said Roseline Odede, chairwoman of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, adding that 19 people had died in the capital Nairobi, where […] todayJune 26, 2024 13
Africa DR Congo mortar attack kills two S.African soldiers A mortar attack in the turbulent east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed two South African soldiers and wounded 20 others, the army said Wednesday. South African troops have been deployed in the DRC as part of a Southern African Development Community force helping the government put down a rebellion. The South African National Defence Force said one of its bases was hit by a "mortar attack" on […] todayJune 26, 2024 6
insert_link Environment The role and importance of farmers’ associations By Erastus Ngaruka: Technical Advisor – Livestock & Rangeland Management The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country’s economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The sector faces endless challenges associated with climate, market, technologies, inputs, and conflicts amongst others. These are hindering sustainable crop and livestock production in the country at all scales in […] todayJune 26, 2024 47
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek, City of Windhoek celebrate MSME Day with entrepreneurs Celebrated annually on 27 June is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, designated by the United Nations to highlight the potential of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to transform economies, foster job creation and promote equitable economic growth. Bank Windhoek’s Head of SME, Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, highlighted that SMEs are the backbone of Namibia’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and […] todayJune 26, 2024 19
insert_link Sport Undisputed heavyweight world champion Usyk vacates IBF belt Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed he will vacate his IBF title just weeks after he became undisputed world heavyweight champion. The Ukrainian, 37, became the first heavyweight to hold the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC belts when he beat Tyson Fury on a split decision in Saudi Arabia last month. With Usyk now contracted to a rematch with Britain's Fury, he is not in a position to defend the […] todayJune 26, 2024 12
insert_link Local Solidarity and Support. Don’t Punish, with a focus on women and gender diverse people who use drugs – 26 June 2024 Y-Fem is a registered feminist human rights organization which is focused on feminism, women’s rights and movement building to ensure women’s can assert and demand their rights in all spheres of life. Y-Fem is focused on improving intersectional and inclusive coordination amongst organizations working in the women’s rights and feminist space in Namibia as well as movement building with a focus on rural grassroots level mobilizing. “Support. […] todayJune 26, 2024 34