insert_link 4 Press Releases The University of Namibia and Environmental Investment Fund Launch joint short courses programme In a significant move towards addressing climate change, the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) have introduced a series of short courses designed to equip Namibians with crucial knowledge and skills. The event underscored the urgent need for climate change education. The partnership between EIF and UNAM exemplifies a proactive approach to climate change education, aiming to build a knowledgeable and […] todayJune 26, 2024 16 4
insert_link Sport Dour England win Euro 2024 group, France face tough road to final England ground out a 0-0 draw with Slovenia to claim top spot in Group C and avoid a last-16 meeting with hosts Germany, but France face a complicated path to the final after failing to beat Poland on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate's side have struggled to find their best form in the tournament and delivered another unimpressive performance in Cologne, one that will do little to silence the mounting […] todayJune 26, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Southgate rues ‘unusual’ atmosphere after England’s night on the boos Gareth Southgate bemoaned the "unusual" environment around England after the Three Lions boss was pelted with cups while his players were booed off following Tuesday's lacklustre 0-0 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024. Southgate's side finished top of Group C despite a third successive underwhelming performance that was greeted with disdain by their fans in Cologne. While Slovenia's players and fans celebrated wildly at the other end of […] todayJune 26, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Denmark through to Euros last 16 with Serbia stalemate Denmark progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a goalless draw with Serbia on Tuesday which allowed them to seal second spot in Group C, ahead of third-place Slovenia on disciplinary record. The 0-0 stalemate finished with the same scoreline as England and Slovenia's parallel group match, with England emerging group winners. With Denmark and Slovenia both finishing on the same points total and goal tally, […] todayJune 26, 2024 9
Sport Mbappe’s return fails to mask France shortcomings at Euro 2024 The welcome sight of the masked Kylian Mbappe back on the pitch could not disguise another under-par performance from France at Euro 2024 which raises questions about their chances of winning the competition. The French are through to the last 16 after emerging unbeaten from the first round, but Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Dortmund meant they finished second in Group D behind Austria. Ironically, Austria are the only […] todayJune 26, 2024 12
Sport Lautaro’s late strike sends Argentina into Copa quarters Substitute Lautaro Martinez grabbed an 88th-minute winner as Argentina finally overcame Chile 1-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday. Lionel Messi hit the post for Argentina in the first half but the World Cup winners had their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to thank for keeping them on level terms before Lautaro's late strike settled a pulsating clash in front of 82,000 fans at […] todayJune 26, 2024 36
insert_link World ICC issues arrest warrants for Russia army chief, ex-minister By Richard CARTER The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's top army chief and ex defence minister over strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that constituted alleged war crimes. The ICC warrants are the latest in a series of actions by the court over the Ukraine war, including an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The warrants, issued on Monday […] todayJune 25, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Jandre Dippenaar sentencing postponed: survivor Antonia Joschko speaks out https://youtu.be/MZybcD7jb7M The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during trial, for Dippenaar to undergo psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was denied and […] todayJune 25, 2024 226
insert_link Africa Kenya protesters scuffle with police firing rubber bullets, tear gas By Hillary ORINDE Stone-throwing demonstrators scuffled Tuesday with Kenyan police who fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse thousands of mostly young people protesting proposed tax hikes in the capital Nairobi, AFP journalists saw. The mainly Gen-Z-led rallies, which began last week, have caught the government off guard, with President William Ruto saying over the weekend he was ready to talk to […] todayJune 25, 2024 23