insert_link World Colorado rules Donald Trump ineligible for Presidential candidacy The Supreme Court in the US state of Colorado has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run as a candidate for the Presidency. The bombshell ruling threatens to upend Trump's campaign to win his old job back. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks has more. todayDecember 20, 2023 10
insert_link Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo votes in general election Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo are deciding the nation's future in today’s elections, which will potentially impact the global energy transition. President Felix Tshisekedi is expected to win a second term, with a survey indicating 49.3% support, while businessman Moise Katumbi is the closest rival at 28.1%. The poll was conducted in partnership with a French Consultancy, Congolese NGO Ebuteli, and New York University’s Congo Research Group. todayDecember 20, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Omusati Region severely affected by drought Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala says the region has been severely affected by an intense drought which has resulted in a negative effect on crops, livestock, and water supply. todayDecember 20, 2023 17
insert_link Namibia Is there a vacancy at NamCor for the position of managing director? Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor, Ebson Uanguta, is allegedly set to take over as the interim Managing Director of The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia starting January 2024. The current acting Managing Director, Shiwana Ndeunyema, has been overseeing the position since the suspension of substantive managing director Immanuel Mulunga in April, who faces disciplinary charges and a lawsuit. NamCor Manager Of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho for his […] todayDecember 20, 2023 45
insert_link Environment Namibia records decrease in Rhino poaching Namibia has recorded a decrease in Rhino poaching however, the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, on Monday, in his end-of-year statement, said that poaching remains an issue, despite the recorded decrease over the year 2023. According to Shifeta, 48 rhinos were poached in 2023 compared to 92 in the previous year, while eight elephants were poached in 2023, compared to four in 2022. Meanwhile, the Namibia Press […] todayDecember 19, 2023 9
insert_link Environment Iceland volcano errupts Fountains of lava have erupted into the sky above south-west Iceland, after weeks of seismic activity. Authorities and residents have long been anticipating the eruption and had preemptively evacuated residents from the fishing town of Grindavik earlier in December. Stuart Smith reports. todayDecember 19, 2023 39
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco Group reports resilient 2023 financial results Trustco Group Holdings Limited has released its 2023 financial results. The group maintained strong financial standing, ending the year with N$ 1.15 billion in shareholders' equity. However, the Group's Net Asset Value declined from N$ 1,834 million to N$ 1,153 million. Here’s Deputy CEO Quinton Van Rooyen Junior. todayDecember 19, 2023 55
insert_link Entertainment Marvel actor guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend US actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend after a trial in New York. Complex Magazine reports that the jury found Majors, known for playing Kang in the Marvel films, attacked British choreographer Grace Jabbari during an altercation in March. Majors faces up to a year in jail and has been dropped from starring roles in forthcoming Marvel movies. Sentencing will be in February. todayDecember 19, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping Analysts warn that recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels may raise oil and goods prices. Companies, including Maersk, are diverting shipments via Africa's Cape of Good Hope to avoid the affected route, causing potential delays, as explained by Guy Platten from the International Chamber of Shipping. Meanwhile, the BBC reports that the disruption has led the United States to launch an international naval operation […] todayDecember 19, 2023 34