insert_link World Rahul Gandhi launches second pan-India march ahead of elections Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has launched another pan-India march, this one beginning from the riot-hit state of Manipur, where he accused Prime Minister Modi of letting down the people of the region. More than 180 people have been killed in the violence that first started there in May last year. Mr Gandhi plans to cover more than 6000 kilometers over 66 days spanning the breadth of the country from […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 20
insert_link World Iowa prepares for first-in-the-nation vote It's decision time in the United States with the Iowa Caucus just hours away. Republican voters in the midwest state are the first-in-the-nation to have their say on which candidate they want representing the party to challenge President Joe Biden in November's election. Recent polling suggests a landslide victory for former president Donald Trump in Monday night's vote. Nick Harper is at a caucus venue in Des Moines, Iowa. todayJanuary 15, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa A Unisa lecturer says South Africa made a compelling case against Israel University of South Africa lecturer, Mametlwe Sebei, says South Africa’s legal team beyond a shadow of a doubt, made a compelling case for genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice. South Africa submitted a request to the court that Israel’s military assault on Gaza transgressed its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. Israel has denied this. Sebei says South Africa’s case was based on facts and the principles […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia A Tragic Incident: 17-Year-Old Allegedly Commits Suicide in Oshikoto Region In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 17-year-old boy named Shatiwa Tuhafeni Nghifilenga reportedly took his own life at Onanke village in the Oshikoto Region. The Namibian Police Force disclosed the incident in a recent crime report, revealing the devastating circumstances surrounding the young boy's death. According to the police report, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday at around 3am Nghifilenga was discovered hanging from the roof of his bedroom, […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 4
insert_link Interview Transcripts Excitement and Anticipation as Namibian Schools Begin a New Academic Year Our team spoke with the Education ministry's Executive Director-Sanet Steenkamp for her message on this, the very first day of school for 2024. Here is the full interview. As the new academic year kicks off in Namibia, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture expresses its utmost delight in welcoming the eager faces of pre-grade and grade one students who are stepping into the world of formal education for the […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Footsteps For Africa Founder, Austin Cameron, Unveils Newly Renovated Hostel at Eros Girls’ School On Friday, Austin Cameron, the Founder of Footsteps For Africa, revealed the newly renovated hostel at Eros Girls' School. The renovation, costing N$1 million, was spearheaded by Footsteps For Africa in collaboration with their generous donors. Jordania Andima, Footsteps For Africa's country representative, shared insights into the project's completion process during the unveiling ceremony in the capital. Andima explained that they visited the school in January, discussing potential projects with […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa says last year’s special remission process was a disguise to release Jacob Zuma The DA in South Africa says it is shocked at the number of criminals who have reoffended since being released in terms of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s special remission process last year. Former president Jacob Zuma along with 16-thousand-472 inmates were released in a process from August until November, in a bid to reduce overcrowding in prisons. Ninety-seven of those released have been rearrested. The DA’s, Janho Engelbrecht, says it is […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 10
insert_link World China’s condemned the United States and other foreign countries that congratulated William Lai China's condemned the United States and other foreign countries that congratulated William Lai for winning the Taiwan presidential election at the weekend. Beijing has never ruled the democratic island of 24 million people but says it is part of Communist China and refuses to rule out a military attack to unite it with the mainland. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayJanuary 15, 2024 1
insert_link Interview Transcripts “Addressing Critical Issues: A Conversation with PDM’s Honorable Reggie Diergaardt on Youth Unemployment Reggie Diergaardt- born September 9, 1957 in Upington, Northern Cape, is a Namibian politician and member of the National Assembly of Namibia. Prior to Namibian independence in 1990, Diergaardt was the leader of the South West African Labour Party and one of the founding members of the United Democratic Front (UDF). In a recent interview with Future Media News, Leonard Witbeen delves into the pressing issue of youth unemployment in […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 12