insert_link Africa Sudan peace talks begin without warring sides Fresh peace talks to end Sudan's 16-month conflict have begun, but neither side has yet participated. The BBC reports that the US is leading the negotiations and remains committed to resolving the crisis despite the absence of the warring factions. The conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in thousands of deaths, displaced around 10 million people, and triggered a severe hunger crisis. todayAugust 15, 2024 2
insert_link Entertainment Tyla joins Beyoncé, Billie Eilish on Obama’s playlist South African Grammy Award-winning pop star Tyla's song Jump has been included in former US president Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist. The song has more than 140-million streams on Spotify. Other singers who landed on Obama's playlist include Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, Billie Eilish’s Chihiro, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, and Tommy Richman’s Million Dollar Baby. Obama has curated and shared his summer playlist almost every year since 2015. todayAugust 15, 2024 21
insert_link World Former Pakistani jail deputy superintendent arrested over Khan allegations Authorities have taken former Adiala Jail deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram into custody on charges of abuse of power and providing undue assistance to former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his imprisonment. Akram, who was removed from his position on June 20, is accused of acting as a communication link between Khan and his aides. Hira Mustafa has more. According to The News International, the arrest of Akram has […] todayAugust 15, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources. todayAugust 15, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia New flights to link Windhoek to Botswana and Durban Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana will launch new flights connecting Windhoek with Maun, Kasane, and Gaborone, with the Gaborone service extending to Durban. These routes will strengthen business and leisure travel between Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The Namibia Airports Company, facilitating these operations, said the initiative will increase air access to Namibia. NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati. Starting from 1 November, Air Botswana will introduce two additional […] todayAugust 15, 2024 55
insert_link Namibia United Nations continues push for Africa’s permanent seat on Security Council The UN Security Council held a high-level debate on Monday, 12 August 2024, focused on addressing historical injustice and improving Africa's representation. UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis said there is a need to reform the Security Council’s outdated structure, calling for Africa to be given a permanent seat due to its under-representation. Meanwhile, in his first address to the Security Council, the Minister of International Relations and […] todayAugust 13, 2024 19
insert_link World Youth unemployment rate at 15-year low, says ILO Youth from all corners of the country met at Helao Nafidi, in the Ohangwena Region, on Monday to commemorate International Youth Day. In a related development, the number of young people unemployed globally is at a 15-year low but countries in Asia, the Pacific region, and Arab States - and women in particular - “are not seeing the benefits” of this post-COVID economic recovery, the International Labour Organisation said […] todayAugust 13, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Detained opposition leaders released in Tanzania Tanzania has released 520 opposition members who were detained in a bid to prevent them from holding a youth rally that the authorities said could have triggered unrest. Bloomberg Africa reports that those freed late Monday without any charges include Chadema party Chairperson Freeman Mbowe and his deputy Tundu Lissu. Authorities banned an International Youth Day gathering that had been planned for Monday in the central Mbeya region, alleging that Chadema’s […] todayAugust 13, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia NamPol under fire for traffic bias The Namibia Police Force has responded to complaints regarding alleged discrimination by traffic law enforcement officers against operators of seven-seater vehicles. Nampol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, clarified that the police force has not authorised any discriminatory practices in enforcing the Road Traffic and Transportation Act. Shikwambi said that vehicles operating without public transportation permits are subject to the same enforcement measures, regardless of vehicle type. Shikwambi […] todayAugust 13, 2024 26
