Weather Outlook Shows Thunderstorms And High Temperatures

Weather Outlook Shows Thunderstorms And High Temperatures

Odilo Kgobetsi from the Windhoek Meteorological Office provided an update on countrywide weather for the coming days. He noted that rain and thunderstorms are expected over many parts of the country:

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South Africa

Former South African President Calls for National Dialogue to Address Country’s Challenges

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World

UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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South Africa

Black Business Federation of South Africa Advocates for Inclusive Growth at G20

The Black Business Federation of South Africa calls for inclusive growth and free trade during South Africa's G20 presidency. CEO Ntsikelelo Dlulane highlights the opportunity to prioritise Africa’s interests, including reducing capital costs for developing economies. The federation has emphasised the need for the growth of small, medium and micro enterprises:

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Namibia

Dianne Hubbard Discusses Key LGBT+ Rights Cases in Namibia

Dianne Hubbard, a consultant at the Institute for Public Policy Research, recently spoke about the significant legal developments impacting gender and LGBT+ rights in Namibia. She highlighted two pivotal court rulings that challenge laws criminalizing same-sex relations and those preventing the recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. These cases represent a crucial moment for LGBT+ rights in the country.

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Namibia

Security Association of Namibia Responds to New Minimum Wage Order

Celeste Muhunduru from the Security Association of Namibia discussed the recent wage order, which increases the minimum wage to N$18 per hour, up from N$8.75, for all sectors except agriculture and domestic work. Muhunduru also highlighted that the Namibia Security Labour Employers Federation has proposed a three-year phased implementation of this wage hike, agreed upon on December 11:

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Business / Economics

Telecom Data Breach Occured In Late November According To Experts

Digital expert Nrupesh Soni has shed light on the Telecom Namibia data breach, which he says actually occured late November and now has exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking data, and contracts. The data was leaked after Telecom reportedly ignored ransom demands. Soni cautions that the breach poses significant risks. Local media reports reveal that a cyberattack on Telecom Namibia has led to the leak of […]

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World

G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has echoed calls made by Group of Seven nation leaders in support of an inclusive and non-sectarian government in Syria. It follows a virtual meeting on Friday during which they discussed developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine. Caroline Malone is in Washington for us:

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Namibia

Three people died in a car accident at Onekotale village

Three individuals lost their lives in a car accident at Onekotale village in the Oshikoto Region on Saturday. The Namibian Police in the region have registered cases of culpable homicide, driving without a license, and reckless or negligent driving. Our correspondent on the ground is Maria Namupala:

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