insert_link Namibia UNFPA Namibia visits Osire Refugee Camp Letisia Alfeus-Iiyambo is the program specialist with the United Nations Populations Funds. In a recent interview she briefed us on today's event at the Osire Refugee Camp. Part of the broader “Leaving No One Behind ” initiative, funded by the Embassy of Japan, the project aims to empower marginalized women by teaching sustainable sanitary pad production to improve menstrual hygiene management and enhance livelihoods. today8 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Police Issue Safety Reminder for Holiday Season With the festive season nearing, NamPol's regional crime investigation coordinator, Crispin Mubebo, has called on the public to be vigilant with their valuables. Mubebo emphasized the risks of leaving items unattended in vehicles, as this can attract thieves. He also advised against bringing dangerous weapons to public events, underlining the need for caution and safety during high-traffic gatherings. today8 November, 2024
insert_link World Biden speaks for first time since Harris election loss US President Joseph Biden has promised to oversee a peaceful transfer of power to his predecessor — and now successor — Donald Trump. The former President and President-elect won Tuesday's election handedly, a result that Biden says America must "accept." Benji Hyer was following the sitting President's address from the White House earlier. today8 November, 2024
insert_link Africa In Sudan, Deadly Attacks in al-Hilaliya Leave 73 Dead At least 73 people have reportedly died under mysterious circumstances in Sudan’s al-Hilaliya, a town besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces , according to the Sudanese Doctors Union as reported by Reuters. The town is among dozens in eastern El Gezira state affected by recent RSF attacks, sparked by the defection of a senior commander to the army, displacing over 135,000 people in a wave of retaliatory violence. today8 November, 2024
insert_link World Aid groups report high levels of anxiety in immigrant communities after Trump victory Migrant aid groups say they are fielding a high number of calls from people anxious after Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's elections. The president-elect has vowed mass deportations in his second term in office. Toni Waterman has more. today8 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa ANC accuses the DA’s Helen Zille of attempting to undermine its leadership The ANC has accused DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille of attempting to undermine its leadership with baseless and misleading claims. The party dismissed Zille's claims about their involvement in shaping the government of national unity as false and misleading. In a media briefing, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula condemned Zille’s ongoing attacks on president Cyril Ramaphosa, labelling them as a desperate attempt for power: today8 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF says United States politics offer no valuable lessons for Africa EFF says United States politics offer no valuable lessons for Africa or the Global South. The party criticised the political system in America, arguing that it is deeply flawed and driven by elite interests, without real solutions for developing nations. EFF spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says African countries should not look to the US for guidance, but instead focus on their own development paths and priorities: today8 November, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Windhoek High-level conference aims to boost Namibia-EU trade A high-level conference in Windhoek is focused on boosting trade between Namibia and the EU through sustainable practices and regulatory alignment. Key discussions include EU regulations on carbon reduction, corporate sustainability, and environmental protection, with strategies for Namibian compliance. Michael Humavindu the executive director at the National Planning Commission. today8 November, 2024
insert_link World US Fed chair won’t resign if Trump demands US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he will not resign if asked to by incoming President Donald Trump. He was speaking after the Fed dropped interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point. As Nick Harper reports from Washington. today8 November, 2024
