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 11
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 26
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 11
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 178
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 18
insert_link Opinion Pieces Embracing the digital future: the crucial role of digital literacy in Namibia Issued By Mrs. Hilya Mhani, Manager: Consumer Relations and Advocacy In today's interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, we recognise the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation, and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses various competencies: using digital devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets; navigating the […] todayJune 25, 2024 38
insert_link World Iran’s Khamenei urges ‘high participation’ in presidential vote Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday called for "high participation" in Friday's presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who died last month in a helicopter crash. "We emphasise the importance of high participation (in the election) because it is the pride of the Islamic republic," Khamenei declared in a televised speech three days ahead of the vote. "In every election where the turnout was […] todayJune 25, 2024 19
World India’s lawmakers take oath without duo behind bars India's newly elected lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday, but without two vocal government critics unable to take their seats because they are jailed on national security charges. One is the Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh, a firebrand preacher arrested last year after a month-long police manhunt in Punjab state. The other is Sheikh Abdul Rashid, a former state legislator in Indian-administered Kashmir, known popularly as […] todayJune 25, 2024 8
insert_link World Five things to know about the Northern Mariana Islands WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is headed to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands to plead guilty in a deal with US authorities that will leave him a free man. Here are five things to know about the US territory in the Western Pacific: Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, the Northern Mariana Islands is a tiny, remote outpost of the world's largest economy. Its closest large […] todayJune 25, 2024 22
