insert_link Namibia Namibia Diverse Women’s Association and the NMT Media Foundation release “The Digital Closet” “The Digital Closet” was released by the Namibia Diverse Women’s Association and the NMT Media Foundation. This is a study exploring the profound effects of online hate speech on Namibia’s LGBT+ community. This comprehensive report is the first of its kind in Namibia, shedding light on the challenges faced by a community grappling with rising hostility in digital spaces. the Executive Director of the NMT Media Foundation and co-editor […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 High Court receives urgent file by LPM against ECN The Landless People’s Movement has filed an urgent application in the High Court against the Electoral Commission, seeking access to electoral materials from the 2024 National Assembly Elections. The legal action aims to obtain detailed election data and ensure transparency in the electoral process. WIlliam Minnie from LPM: today12 December, 2024
insert_link World Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London next year Pamela Anderson's famous red swimsuit from Baywatch will go on display in London next year. The 57-year-old Canadian played lifeguard CJ Parker in the popular TV show in the 1990s. The one-piece is probably the world's most famous swimming suit, with imitation versions bearing the Baywatch logo widely available online. It will be shown off at Design Museum's exhibition, Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style, which opens in March. […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek High Court judge rules on Shapwa Kanyama case A Windhoek High Court judge has ruled that remarks that a nurse made in a WhatsApp voice recording about pharmaceutical company owner Shapwa Kanyama and the cost of his wedding celebrations were defamatory. Judge Beatrix de Jager said in a judgement delivered on Monday that although nurse Mathilde Kadhikwa’s remarks touched on matters of public interest, Kadhikwa could not prove the facts on which her comments or opinion were based […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link World Immigration surge largest in US history Says NYT report New analysis shows that more than 2 million migrants have entered the US per year under the Biden Administration. This includes legal and illegal migration. The recent surge outpaces any other period in US history. Toni Waterman has more. today12 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Action Society urges government to make the national register for sex offenders public S.A's Action Society has urged government to make the national register for sex offenders public. This follows after a report revealed that over 16-thousand teachers in South Africa have criminal records. Spokesperson Juanita du Preez says the organisation is calling for greater transparency to protect children. She says the organisation demands that parents be able to check the criminal backgrounds of those who educate and care for their children: […] today12 December, 2024
insert_link World British Billionaire Appointed as Treasurer of Farage’s Reform UK Party A British billionaire and former Conservative Party member will become the treasurer of political party 'Reform UK'. After his appointment was announced, Nick Candy said he had "exchanged messages" with the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- though said they didn't discuss donations. Stuart Smith is in London and now reports. today11 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A, OR Tambo Fuel Disruption Affects 483 Flights. Airports Company South Africa says the four-hour fuel disruption at the OR Tambo International Airport on Monday impacted 483 flights and 49-thousand-429 passengers, as well as 31 flights cancelled for the day. The disruption was due to a drive shaft that sheared, preventing the pumping of jet fuel from storage tanks to the aprons, which enables the re-fuelling of aircraft. ACSA CEO, Mpumi Mpofu, told Newzroom Afrika that an […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia IPPR Calls for 9 Key Actions to Combat Corruption on International Anti-Corruption Day On this year's International Anti-Corruption Day, the Institute for Public Policy Research has outlined nine critical actions to strengthen integrity in the country. These measures include enhancing anti-corruption laws, supporting transparency in key industries, and improving public procurement practices. IPPR's Integrity Namibia project stresses the need for urgent reforms to tackle corruption that undermines development and equality. The call for action also includes efforts to recover stolen assets and […] today11 December, 2024
