insert_link WorldGermany’s CDU Wins Most Votes, Merz Likely Next Chancellor Exit polls indicate that Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union won the most votes in the general elections, with Friedrich Merz most likely to be the next chancellor. The party claimed 28.8-percent of the vote in Sunday’s election, which is not a majority, meaning a coalition government will need to be formed. The far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, with a record 20.2-percent of the vote, and Chancellor Olaf […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSA to Host G20 Finance Track Meetings in Cape Town To South Africa, where the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank will host the G20 Finance Track meetings in Cape Town from today until Thursday, which will include Finance ministers, Central Bank Governors, and their deputies. The G20 Finance Track focuses on fostering global economic stability, enhancing international financial cooperation, and addressing pressing global challenges. SA Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, says the Finance Track deals with strategic […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link WorldTrump reiterates voter turnout funding for India U.S President Donald Trump has reiterated that the previous US administration provided 18 Million dollars in aid to India to boost voter turnout - a claim India has called concerning. However, media reports say the money was instead sent to Bangladesh raising questions over the veracity of President Trump remarks that have sparked a political storm in New Delhi. Ishan Garg tells us more. today24 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaLüderitz Pays Tribute to Sam Nujoma Lüderitz residents gathered at St. Peter’s Hall yesterday, in a heartfelt tribute to the founding father, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. The memorial, organized by the Lüderitz Community Development Trust, brought the community together in remembrance of Nujoma’s lasting impact. Dr. Nujoma, who passed away on February 8, is being honored with regional memorial services across the country. The Lüderitz event was attended by !Nami-#nus Constituency Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka, who delivered […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link WorldFourth batch of Indian immigrants deported by US arrive in Delhi Under U.S President's Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, a fourth batch of immigrants from India have been deported by the United States. This comes as there have been concerns in India about how deportees have been treated on previous flights. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. today24 February, 2025
Business / EconomicsUNAM Students Complete Internship at Mines Ministry Thirteen students from the University of Namibia’s southern campus have concluded their three-month internship at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. As part of their course requirements, they presented their end-of-internship reports at the ministry in Windhoek. One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru reports that the internship programme is a collaboration between the ministry and mobile operator MTC. Catch the latest full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice In S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice. This follows the successful recovery of all five units at Majuba, two at Camden, and one at Medupi since Saturday. In total, eight out of ten generation units that had tripped at the weekend have returned to service. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says emergency reserves replenishment is also progressing well: Meanwhile, the DA’s, Kevin Mileham, says the over-reliance […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link WorldUS Agencies Defy Musk’s Ultimatum on Employee Performance Reports Several U.S. federal agencies have instructed employees to ignore a directive from President Donald Trump’s adviser, Elon Musk, demanding they submit a list of accomplishments within a week or face termination. In an Al Jazeera report, the agencies issued internal memos on Sunday, just a day after Musk’s team sent the ultimatum to hundreds of thousands of federal workers, giving them 48 hours to comply. Musk, who leads the Department […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaIn S.A, struggle stalwart calls for boycott of all goods to and from Israel In S.A, struggle stalwart Frank Chikane has called for a boycott of all goods to and from Israel. Speaking at a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in Cape Town, he condemned US presidents Donald Trump's stance of forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, and called for accountability for what he termed genocide. Chikane urged global action to dismantle what he describes as Israel’s apartheid regime: today24 February, 2025
