insert_link World Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports. today15 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts Jessy Tuna Abraham on the Namibia National Students Organization’s (NANSO) Efforts for Educational Progress November 14, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen In an insightful conversation with Miss Jessy Tuna Abraham, the National Executive Council Spokesperson of the Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO), she shared updates on the organization's ongoing efforts to address some of the critical challenges facing the Namibian education system. This year, NANSO has taken a proactive approach to not only assess the state of education in the country but to also […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ex-Air Namibia Employees Demand Justice Amid Ongoing Payment Delays Nearly four years after the national carrier, Air Namibia, ceased operations, former employees are intensifying their call for the payment of severance and retrenchment packages. Speaking to Future Media, Renier Bougart, one of the retrenched employees, shared the growing frustration among ex-Air Namibia staff, detailing the prolonged legal battle and stalled efforts to secure their legally mandated compensation. today15 November, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 More Political Analysts Weigh in as Nandi-Ndaitwah Leads Early Election Results Political analyst Raquel Andreas comments on the early results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, with SWAPO’s Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah leading with 60% of preliminary votes. Follows at IPC and AR at 27 and 6% respectively. While Nandi-Ndaitwah performed well with overseas voters. The Political Analyst highlighted the Affirmative Repositioning Movement: Rakkel Andreas had this to say pertaining to the elections for later this month: […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link World EU fines Meta $840 million The European Commission has fined Meta 840 million dollars for allegedly breaking antitrust rules. The EU accuses Facebook's parent company of gaining an unfair advantage by putting Facebook Marketplace on its social media platform. William Denselow reports from Brussels. today15 November, 2024
insert_link Namibian Elections 2024 INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Raquel Andreas Discusses Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Early Lead and Election Trends As Namibia awaits the final results of the Special Voting Presidential and National Assembly elections, political analyst Raquel Andreas offers valuable insights into the current trends and what they mean for the upcoming general election on November 27, 2024. Andreas predicts a fiercely competitive race between SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), with Affirmative Repositioning (AR) likely to come in as a strong […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Renier Bougart on the Struggles of Ex-Air Namibia Employees Nearly four years have passed since Air Namibia ceased operations, and former employees are still grappling with unresolved issues surrounding their severance and retrenchment packages. Renier Bougart, one of the retrenched workers, voiced the mounting frustration felt by many of his colleagues as they continue their legal battle to secure the compensation they are owed. In an interview with Future Media, Bougart explained how the situation has dragged on, […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF reiterates call for the privatisation of state-owned entities to be halted In S.A, the EFF has reiterated its call for the privatisation of state-owned entities to be halted. Since the fifth administration took over in 2019, there have been moves to privatise and unbundle cash-strapped SOEs including Transnet and South African Airways. Addressing Parliament, the EFF's, Omphile Maotwe, says South Africa is currently suffering under economic agenda driven by neoliberalism and austerity, which prioritises private profit over public good: today15 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump taps RFK for health lead US President-elect Donald Trump is tapping anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK was a former presidential candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today15 November, 2024
