insert_link World Biden speaks to Black congregation in South Carolina looking for votes U.S. President Joe Biden is campaigning for more support in South Carolina – particularly from Black voters – on a trip on Monday. He's speaking at a church where a white supremacist shot and killed people in 2015 – and reminding people what is at stake. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 9, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SA Water Minister Mchunu says water challenges in eThekwini is due to poor governance SA's Water and Sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says poor governance in the eThekwini Municipality has resulted in a failure to proactively solve challenges within the water network. The department has been pushing for the idea that Umngeni-uThukela Water takes over ten of eThekwini’s water works, which, according to the minister, represents 90-percent of sewage processing in the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mchunu says eThekwini’s water infrastructure needs to be […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
insert_link World US Safety Board finds missing part of Alaska Airlines aircraft The US National Transportation Safety Board says it found the missing part that blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight. The part is crucial to its investigation. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s following the incident, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded across the U.S. Jody Jacobs reports. todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships The ANC’s national executive committee plans to announce its continued coalition partnerships by the end of the month. Notable alliances include those with the EFF and the Patriotic Alliance. The ANC’s head of political education, David Makhura, says that a comprehensive report on the party’s co-governance approach will be finalised in January. These announcements coincide with the ANC’s 112th birthday celebration. Makhura emphasised the party’s commitment to ensuring the legality […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 3
insert_link Interview Transcripts Rosa Namises spoke to us on:”The Balance of Presidential Travel: A Call for Domestic Engagement” Social Activist Rosa Namises sat down with us to briefly speak on President Hage G Geingob's traveling. Here's the full interview. "The importance of a president's international travel cannot be understated; however, there's an equally critical need for them to invest quality time within the country. While traveling involves meeting other leaders, which is essential, it's equally vital for a leader to engage with their own citizens within the nation. […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 15
insert_link Interview Transcripts Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People’s Movement talks : “Charting Namibia’s Economic Progress: Beyond Job Creation Towards Sustainable Growth” In an interview with our news team at Future Media, the Landless People's Movement spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa give his opinion on shops in Namibia being open for 24 hours to boost economic activity. "The proposal to keep shops open 24/7, while an intriguing idea in concept, doesn't seem practical to address the economic challenges our nation faces. It's a good concept to consider but lacks feasibility in our current circumstances. […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 6
insert_link World OpenAI responds to New York Times copyright lawsuit Chat GPT creator Open AI has responded to a lawsuit from the New York Times accusing it of copyright infringement. In a statement, Open AI said it rejects the claim that it doesn't have a legal right to use publicly available materials to train its large language model. Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. todayJanuary 9, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Alcohol Free Future Support Group founder spared some time to share insights with us Alcoholism represents a persistent condition marked by excessive alcohol consumption and a strong fixation on alcohol. One of the most critical concerns is its potential adverse impact on heart health, contributing to issues like high blood pressure and stroke. Keshia Damases Ipinge, a survivor of addiction and the creator of the Alcohol Free Future Support Group, graciously spared some time to share insights with us. todayJanuary 9, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia President Hage Geingob unveiled his perspective on 2024 During his New Year's Eve address, President Hage Geingob unveiled his perspective on 2024, designating it as the pivotal "year of expectations and elections." This announcement came hand in hand with the President's acknowledgment of the significant positive transformation witnessed within Namibia. President Geingob conveyed his conviction in the nation's enhanced standing. Here's Rinaani Musutua from Namibia's Basic Income Grant Coalition with her opinion. todayJanuary 9, 2024 7
