insert_link Namibia Rehoboth Unveils Major Projects for 2025/26 The Rehoboth Town Council has outlined several significant projects for the 2025/26 financial year to enhance economic development and local infrastructure. reports indicate that key initiatives include an Agra hub with a warehouse, auction pen, truck port, and shops, a modern hospital at Hillside, and the Allency solar plant. These projects aim to generate employment opportunities and improve services for the town's residents. today16 January, 2025
insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon to face second day of questioning after arrest South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be questioned by investigators for a second day, following his arrest on Wednesday. He is South Korea's first sitting president to be detained. Rebecca Bundhun reports. today16 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Union Supports Health Minister on National Health Insurance Act Implementation South Africa's National Education, Health, and Allied Workers Union says it supports Health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, in defending the full implementation of the National Health Insurance Act. This follows an article in the City Press, claiming that the ANC plans to table a compromise proposal at the first Cabinet lekgotla on implementing the NHI. This will allegedly be done to appease the partners in the government of national unity. Nehawu’s, […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Wheelchair Outreach Program to commence in /Khomas Region The Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs has announced an outreach program for wheelchair users in the /Khomas Region, starting tomorrow, January 17. Asser /Uiseb from the office of the Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs adds that those needing a wheelchair or replacement are urged to register at the Disability Resource Centre in Okuryangava by today, 16 January at 3:00 PM. Registration requires the user’s name, contact details, and physical address. […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activist Jauch Calls for Public Accountability in Leadership Activist Herbert Jauch highlighted the value of regular evaluations against stated objectives. He believes that conducting public assessments before the end of a leader's term would help increase pressure on the president and administration. Jauch criticized the current practice of waiting until the last year of the term to implement campaign promises, calling it a superficial exercise. today16 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa welcomes temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas South Africa has welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, saying this is a crucial first step toward ending the severe humanitarian crisis faced by the 2.3-million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire, which will come into effect on Sunday, will include the release of 33 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says […] today16 January, 2025
World Biden bids farewell in Oval Office address U.S President Joseph Biden warned that an oligarchy is forming in the US as he cautioned against the concentration of technology, power and wealth in his farewell speech to the nation. He also hailed his administration's accomplishments during the address from the Oval Office. Reporting for us from Washington is Kate Fisher: today16 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Education Minister Gwarube Hopes Ramaphosa Will Address Budget Shortfall in SONA South Africa's Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube is hopeful that president Cyril Ramaphosa will address the budget shortfall in the education sector in the State of the Nation Address. The minister warns of a looming crisis as provincial education budgets struggle to meet growing demands. Gwarube told eNCA that with stagnant funding, provinces face larger class sizes and fewer teaching posts. She stressed the need for quality education: today16 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Daniel Chapo Sworn in as Mozambique’s President Amid Protests and Violence Daniel Chapo of Mozambique’s Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday following months of protests over his controversial election victory Reuters says. A local civil society group reported that over 300 people have been killed in clashes with security forces since the October 9 vote, which the opposition claims was marred by vote-rigging, and Western observers deemed not free and fair. today16 January, 2025
