insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party to Contest 2026 Elections Independently from ANC The South African Communist Party says it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently from the ANC. All the modalities of implementation will be thrashed out at its fifth national congress next week. The matter will also be discussed in their bilateral talks with the ANC in January. SACP general secretary, Solly Mapaila, told eNCA they want to win elections and drive a radical transformation agenda: […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link World China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan Taiwan President Lai Ching-te kicks off his second day in the United States as China fumes over the stopover that is part of a weeklong Pacific tour to drum up support for the island China also vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Integrity Namibia Regional Conference To Kick Off in Rundu under IPPR The Institute for Public Policy Research is hosting the 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference in Rundu this week, focusing on key issues like governance, corruption, and the Access to Information Act. The event will be livestreamed on Integrity Namibia’s Facebook page and aligns with the upcoming International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th. The conference aims to bring together civil society, youth, and other stakeholders to combat corruption in the country. today2 December, 2024
insert_link World Trump Appoints Kash Patel to FBI US Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the political neutrality of Donald Trump's pick for FBI Director Kash Patel. The President-elect has also nominated personal family connections for posts related to US foreign-policy. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Chair Responds to Opposition’s Legal Challenge Plans Electoral Commission board chairperson Elsie Nghikembua addressed the opposition's concerns on Sunday, stating that the commission will respond to the pushback from opposition parties at the appropriate time. This came after Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula announced the party's intention to pursue legal action regarding the outcome of the 2024 elections, regardless of IPC's victory. Here's UDF's Mabasen /Narib: today2 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Chad Terminates Military Cooperation With France The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamWater Appoints New Monitoring Consultant for Water Supply Plan The Namibia Water Corporation has selected GKW Consult GmBh and Burmeister and Partners, in a joint venture, as the monitoring consultant for its water sector supply plan. The initiative is being funded by the KfW.NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Local Get Lost in Daydreams – The Reverie Opens Today Gondwana Collection Namibia introduces a brand-new exclusive retreat overlooking one of Namibia's most captivating landscapes: the Reverie Kalahari Pod. Where luxury meets sustainability, the Reverie Kalahari Pod blends into the surroundings, leaving only footprints of elegance. As part of Gondwana's Secret Collection, this sanctuary for romance, solitude, and soul-soothing tranquillity offers an all-inclusive experience tailored for two. Step into a world where time slows down, and nature becomes your […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link Local Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […] today2 December, 2024
