insert_link World International Court of Justice to hear South Africa’s plea against Gaza ‘massacre’ The International Court of Justice will begin arguments on South Africa's bid to stop what it calls the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa’s International Relations Director General, Zane Dangor told Newzroom Africa that institutionalised impunity has allowed a ‘textbook genocide to unfold in Gaza.’Separately, Al Jazeera reports that the United Nations’ humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths says Gaza has become a place of “death and despair” for Palestinians as […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa allocates land to the Namibian Police for Omashaka substation The Ondangwa Town Council has allocated a portion of land to the Namibian Police Force to construct a substation at Omashaka. Here’s the town’s mayor Paavo Amwele. todayJanuary 8, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency announces system maintenance The Namibia Revenue Agency has announced that upcoming system maintenance on 13 January 2024 will affect the Integrated Tax Administration System and ASYCUDAWorld systems. NamRa's Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, Steven Ndorokaze expands. todayJanuary 8, 2024 37
insert_link World India’s opposition MPs protest mass suspension Opposition parties in India have taken to the streets to protest a mass suspension of their leaders from Parliament. Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi. todayDecember 21, 2023 45
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay allocates Farm 37 plots The Walvis Bay Municipality has distributed plots at Farm 37 on the town's outskirts. Mayor Trevino Forbes has encouraged the beneficiaries to start construction and relocation. Residents, long awaiting plots, faced delays due to bureaucratic processes and not enough funds for land servicing. The Walvis Bay Municipal Council faced division last year, with some councillors opposing the relocation to an area with limited services. Mayor Trevino Forbes. todayDecember 21, 2023 66
insert_link World US air travel predicted to break previous records Around 115 million Americans are expected to travel for the upcoming holidays. The 10-day travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 21, 2023 33
insert_link Namibia Afrobarometer survey reveals Africans believe that child abuse is rare An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans think child abuse is rare, and over half acknowledge available community services. However, less than half have confidence in their government's protection of vulnerable children. Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Deputy Minister, Bernadette Jagger. todayDecember 21, 2023 48
insert_link Namibia NamWater races to build desalination plant NamWater is facing pressure due to declining coastal water reserves. CEO Abraham Nehemiah says efforts are being made to finalise a desalination plant for an uninterrupted water supply. todayDecember 21, 2023 66
insert_link Sport 2024 Paris Olympic ceremony could be moved for security reasons The opening ceremony at next year's Paris Olympics could be moved for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron said 'everything was being done' so that the event, which is set to take place on the River Seine in Paris, will be able to go ahead as planned. Ross Cullen reports. todayDecember 21, 2023 150
