Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan

Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan

At least two people are dead and hundreds injured as typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan. The storm is bringing intense winds, rain, and storm surge, and has forced the closure of schools and businesses for a second day. Chris Gilbert reports.

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Namibia

Windhoek to Renew Water Management MoU with San Antonio

The City of Windhoek is set to renew its Memorandum of Understanding on water management with San Antonio, Texas, USA. Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio will lead a delegation on a five-day visit to Windhoek from 24-28 July, culminating in the signing of the revised MoU. The visit will include tours of key projects such as the direct potable reuse plant, the Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant, and an affordable […]

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South Africa

TLU SA Criticizes Rhetoric and Legislation Affecting Economy and Agriculture

TLU SA says socialist rhetoric, unattainable expectations, and racially driven legislation regarding private property rights have severely undermined the economy and agricultural sector. The agricultural organisation has launched the Charter for the Protection of Private Property Rights. TLU SA’s general manager, Bennie van Zyl, says individuals and social institutions must stand together against any encroachments on private property:

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World

Curfew still in place in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's government says it will only take a call on lifting a nationwide curfew - that has been in place for over a week now - if no clashes are reported on Friday. Hundreds have been killed in protests that started last week over demands that a quota system for government jobs be scrapped. The country's Supreme Court has drastically brought down the number of reserved jobs but students say […]

July 25, 2024 32

Namibia

Keetmanshoop Mayor Urges Pensioners to Register for Social Electricity Tariff

Keetmanshoop, Mayor McDonald Hanse has called on pensioners in the town to register for a special social electricity tariff. This initiative allows pensioners to purchase the first 50 electricity units at N$1.71, significantly lower than the standard N$2.18 rate. After the initial 50 units, pensioners will pay N$2.65 per unit, compared to the regular N$2.70 rate. The municipality aims to register at least 2,000 pensioners, with 150 already enrolled. The […]

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Namibia

Mourners Pay Tribute to Late Former Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as Procession Heads to Mariental

The procession ceremony for the late Former Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, began in Windhoek's Katutura on Wednesday morning. Students, teachers, and members of the community gathered to honor her memory. Her remains are now en route to Mariental, where she will be laid to rest on Saturday.

July 25, 2024 11

World

Time to “pass the torch,” says President Biden

US President, Joseph Biden has told the American people that "the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation," just days after he withdrew his re-election bid. In a primetime address from the Oval Office — his first publicly televised remarks since bowing out of the 2024 Presidential race — Joe Biden offered a defence of his record, but said it's time for "new, fresh, younger […]

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South Africa

AfriForum Criticizes South Africa’s Water Security Plans for Lack of Infrastructure Renovation

In South Africa, AfriForum says the Department of Water and Sanitation’s water security and sanitation service delivery plans will be futile if concrete plans for renovating municipal distribution networks are not included. Currently, the department has 14 major national water resource infrastructure projects valued at more than 100-billion-rand, which are in different stages of implementation around the country. AfriForum’s, Marais de Vaal, says the department’s current plan does not offer […]

July 25, 2024 19

Namibia

Paolenta Kevo Reflects on Logos Hope’s Impact in Namibia

Logos Hope, the renowned floating book fair and outreach vessel, has recently concluded a remarkable visit to Namibia, leaving a lasting impression on both the crew and the thousands of visitors who stepped aboard. Paolenta Kevo, the Project Manager for the Logos Hope's Namibian visit, shared heartfelt reflections on the journey, expressing gratitude and highlighting the profound experiences gained.

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