insert_link South Africa The African Christian Democratic Party says South Africa won’t be able to prove Israel has the necessary genocidal intent The African Christian Democratic Party believes South Africa will not be able to prove that Israel has the necessary genocidal intent against the Palestinian people as required by the Genocide Convention. The International Court of Justice in The Hague in the Netherlands will hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel today and tomorrow. ACDP leader, Kenneth Meshoe, says the South African government could have played a far more constructive role […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Leaders in Moses //Garoëb Constituency Extend Thanks for Vital Food Parcels Alleviating Hunger… Leaders in the Moses /Garoëb Constituency have expressed their appreciation to the Khomas Regional Council for providing them with food parcels, which they believe will alleviate hunger in their households. On Wednesday, fifty beneficiaries from the Havana informal settlement received these essential items from the constituency councillor, Stefanus Ndengu. The distributed food items comprised maize meal, rice, pasta, canned fish, cooking oil, and condiments. Tuwilika Ileka, a resident living with […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link World Tokyo overrules Okinawa to begin US army base works Japan’s government is beginning construction on a new US military base in the country’s Okinawa islands, overriding the objections of local officials. Tokyo approved landfill works to relocate the Futenma airbase to the Henoko region by proxy after Okinawa’s government refused to green-light the project, saying it will destroy local ecosystems and attract war. today11 January, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA President Urges Journalists to Uphold Balance and Unbiased Reporting at Peter Magubane’s Funeral President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on journalists to maintain a commitment to producing balanced and unbiased representations of the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of renowned photographer Peter Magubane in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa emphasised that the South Africa captured by Magubane’s lens is different from the South Africa of today. He highlights the crucial role played by journalists, stating that through their work, including that of Magubane, the […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Social Activist Rinaani Musutua speaks on Namibian Election Promises: Old Age Pension Hike Sparks Skepticism In a recent interview with Future Media News, Rinaani Musutua, a Social Activist, reflected on promises made as Namibia approaches a crucial election year. The below is the full transcipt of this. "In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming elections, Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has pledged to increase the old age pension to N$3,000, as announced by President Geingob earlier this year. The promise, however, has sparked skepticism, with […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link South Africa ANC Chair Rebukes Secretary-General Over Public Admission of Party’s Deception in Zuma Nkandla Scandal ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has criticised the party’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, for publicly disclosing the party lied to shield former president Jacob Zuma during corruption allegations tied to his Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. Mbalula’s revelation has drawn widespread criticism, with some members fearing its impact on the upcoming elections. Opposition parties, including the DA and the Inkatha Freedom Party, call for accountability and question the ANC’s fitness to govern. Mantashe […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia has expressed solidarity with South Africa in its initiative to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice Namibia has expressed solidarity with South Africa in its initiative to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice with the goal of halting its military activities in Gaza. The proceedings will take place at the ICJ in The Hague, Netherlands. Penda Naanda, the Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation, made this announcement. today11 January, 2024
insert_link World China Warns Taiwan off Ruling Party’s Presidential Contender China has issued a strongly-worded warning to people in Taiwan against voting for the ruling party's candidate in this island's upcoming presidential election. William Lai has a narrow lead in polls that could have a critical impact on security in the Indonesian-Pacific. Patrick Fok reports. today11 January, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Galp Energia Announces Discovery of Significant Light Oil Column in Namibia Galp Energia has reported the identification of a substantial column of light oil and plans to conduct a thorough analysis of the gathered data. The company is also looking ahead to conducting a Drill Stem Test in the upcoming weeks to evaluate the commercial viability of this discovery. Paulo Coelho, NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, shared this information. Meanwhile, Namcor has also announced that the Bank of […] today11 January, 2024