insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Boro Ndungula Demands Action After Cannabis March Rejection Background: The Rejection of the March Boro Ndungula, the Secretary General of the Ganja Users of Namibia, has spoken out after the police rejected their application for a cannabis legalization march. The rejection came from concerns raised by the Inspector General of Namibia’s police, who cited the participation of foreigners—specifically from South Africa and Europe—as a security risk. Ndungula, however, argues that these concerns are unfounded and undermine […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government to Launch Education Transformation Implementation Charter The Education, Arts and Culture, ministry along with Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, will launch the Education Transformation Implementation Charter on Thursday, 21 November, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. This initiative follows the National Conference on Education and aims to enhance Namibia’s education system. With the support of stakeholders, the event will focus on mobilizing resources to improve teaching, learning outcomes, and the relevance of tertiary education. Vice-President Netumbo […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Faces Rising Cyber Threats The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service says the role technology plays in fraud, and scams are becoming particularly challenging in South Africa. In 2022, the country experienced the most cyberattacks on the African continent. It is estimated that in 2023, the average number of weekly cyberattacks per organisation in Africa increased by 23-percent year-on-year, making it the highest average globally. Southern African Fraud Prevention Service’s, Roy Retief, says companies need […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link World Hong Kong court sentences 45 activists A Hong Kong court sentenced 45 former politicians and activists in a mass trial that has decimated the city’s once vibrant pro-democracy opposition. Three judges sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms of up to 10 years in the largest national security trial. Laura Westbrook is there. today19 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Rise Mzansi Supports Investigation into Gauteng Agricultural Mismanagement South Africa's Rise Mzansi says it supports Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa’s efforts to investigate corruption and mismanagement in agricultural projects. The party welcomed Ramokgopa’s probe into the Farmyard container stores project, which has already cost the province 28-million-rand. Rise Mzansi’s Gugu Ndima says the investigation will focus on uncovering the true cost of the project, determining if original goals were met, and assessing the […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Delhi and neighbouring areas enveloped by toxic smog Large parts of north India continue to be enveloped by a thick layer of toxic smog. While air pollution levels have dipped marginally since touching a new high of 1200 on pollution monitors, emergency measures imposed earlier in the week will stay in place. Permissible limits of air pollution, according to the World Health Organisation, are between 50 and 100. Neha Poonia has more. today19 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia National Council Adjourns After Passing Key Bills The National Council officially entered recess on 14 November 2024, following the conclusion of its Fifteenth Session. Held from 28 October to 14 November, the session saw the passage of important legislation, including the Regularisation of Status of Certain Residents of Namibia Bill, Civil Registration and Identification Bill, Health Professions Bill, and Appropriation Amendment Bill, all of which address critical issues in residency, healthcare, and national finances. Additionally, the […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, plans are underway to expand the port of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape In S.A, plans are underway to expand the port of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to accommodate larger cruise ships of up to 300 metres. The current setup requires vessels to anchor offshore, limiting tourist access during rough weather. A key stakeholder meeting this week is set to finalise long-term development strategies for the port. Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy says the upgrades are part of broader efforts […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link World At G20: Biden pledges $4 billion for world’s poorest countries US President Joseph Biden has pledged $4 billion for the world's poorest countries. The announcement came after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva launched a global alliance to fight hunger and poverty at the G20 meeting of the world's leading economies in Rio de Janeiro, from where Kate Fisher3 sent this report. today19 November, 2024
