insert_link Local STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2024 Dear Members, Parliamentarians, and Partners, It is with esteem and honour that I release this Statement on Human Rights Day 2024, a day that is cardinal to the Strategic initiatives of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. The Forum associates itself with the theme espoused by the international community, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," which demonstrates the urgent need for action to implement and enforce human rights. Today, human rights […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link Local Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion) The Cabinet of Namibia, through Decision No. 14th/29.06.08.23/005, approved Namibia's participation in the Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This participation follows the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/77/276, which sought an Advisory Opinion from the ICJ on the obligations of states under international law regarding climate change. Under Article 95 of the Namibian […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link World Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in U.S state of California U.S Firefighters continue to battle a fast-moving wildfire in the California city of Malibu and thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. Some students at a local university were forced to shelter overnight in the school's library. Ira Spitzer reports. today11 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s President calls for unified efforts to boost the economy South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa called for unified efforts across all levels of government to boost the economy. In his address to Mpumalanga's provincial executive, he emphasised the importance of cooperation, collaboration, and effective planning to drive inclusive economic growth. Ramaphosa says aligning strategies and collaborating will promote inclusive growth, create jobs, and ensure economic benefits reach all South Africans: today11 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Nampol Oshikoto promotes over 200 Police officers The Namibian Police in Oshikoto Region promoted over 200 Police officers to various ranks in order to improve service delivery. Speaking during the occasion the regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku urged members to reflect on their mandate and execute their duties. today11 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Hails Ramaphosa’s Signing of Railway Safety Bill S.A Union Cosatu welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s assenting of the Railway Safety Bill, saying this is a long overdue and important piece of legislation. The new law provides for the regulation of railway safety and the continued existence of the Railway Safety Regulator. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says they welcome the progressive objectives and provisions of the Bill, that seek to overhaul the often-weak health and safety provisions governing the […] today6 December, 2024
insert_link World Tsunami warning called off after Northern California quake US officials have called off a tsunami warning, that was issued in the wake of a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California, Millions of people had been instructed to evacuate coastal areas and head to higher ground. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. today6 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Welwitchia University Forms Partnership with Mutare Polytechnic In a major step toward enhancing regional collaboration in education, Welwitchia University has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Mutare Polytechnic in Zimbabwe. The partnership aims to foster joint research, faculty exchanges, and the development of academic programs, promising to unlock new opportunities for students and educators across both nations. This collaboration is set to boost innovation and skills development, driving sustainable growth in higher education. today6 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Mashatile Says Treasury May Cut Budgets to Settle State Debt to Municipalities S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the National Treasury is considering cutting budgets of departments that owe municipalities to settle debt. In August, Finance minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that organs of state collectively owe municipalities 18.6-billion-rand for rates and taxes. In Gauteng alone, the state had a debt of 3.5-billion-rand by the end of July, with provincial government departments accounting for most of the debt. Mashatile told the National Council […] today6 December, 2024
