insert_link Namibia Wildlife special court reconvenes in Katima Mulilo The Wildlife Special Court has reconvened in Katima Mulilo for the second time since its establishment in 2022. The court is expected to hear over 60 wildlife crime cases in a period of two months. Here is the Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism's Chief Control Warden, Morgan Saisai with more. Meanwhile, the latest United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Wildlife Crime Report reveals that wildlife trafficking hasn't […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link World Social media seen as more influential than voting booths among young Hungarians Young Hungarians are showing a lack of interest in voting in the EU elections in June. That's according to a recent EU Commission survey. Separately, a new Eurobarometer survey has found that 70% of Hungarians say they are likely to vote in the June European Parliament elections. Altogether 65% of Hungarians say they are interested in voting on June 9, which is 15% more than those who said so ahead of the […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria suspends cybersecurity law Nigeria has suspended a planned levy on electronic transfers to fund cybersecurity. The Central Bank of Nigeria had in a circular last week directed all banks and mobile money operators to charge 0.5% of the value of electronic transfers as a cybersecurity levy. Ajeck Mangut reports. today15 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kunene region farmers want red line done away with Farmers in the Kunene Region are demanding the zoning of Kunene North, claiming the area has been Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free for 50 years. According to the Namibia Press Agency, they suggest dividing the red line districts to help eradicate FMD and other diseases. Responding to the call, Natangwe Ithete, head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Administration, said that the government plans to eliminate the red […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link World International Court to hear South Africa’s case against Israel South Africa and Israel will face each other again at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. SA's government wants to ensure emergency orders are imposed on Israel to stop its Rafah offensive in the Gaza Strip. The court said in a statement lawyers from South Africa will argue on Thursday, followed by Israel's lawyers' response the next day. Meanwhile, large parts of the city of Rafah are now […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Africa UN official stresses need fora more inclusive political process in Libya The outgoing head of the UN support mission in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, in conversation with UN News said a breakthrough in Libya cannot be achieved if leaders continue to monopolise the political process. today15 May, 2024
insert_link World Manhunt for escaped prisoner in France enters second day The manhunt for an escaped prisoner has entered a second day in France. Two prison officers were shot dead in the attack on the convoy, and another three wounded. More than 450 police officers and gendarmes had been mobilised from Tuesday for the search in the northern department of Eure where the attack took place, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. The Independent online meanwhile reports that an international arrest warrant […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Alliance of Churches hosts community meeting in Ondangwa The Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia has organised a consultative meeting to address pressing issues affecting communities across the four (O) Regions scheduled for Friday at Ondangwa. today15 May, 2024
insert_link Environment Agriculture Minister attends Clean Cooking Summit in Paris The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Minister Calle Schlettwein attended the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit in Paris, where they held talks about "Catalysing Multi-stakeholder Partnerships" during a plenary session. The International Energy Agency, which is a co-host of the summit, said a lack of progress in clean cooking, with nearly four in five Africans still using polluting fuels and traditional stoves remains a concern. Here is Minister […] today15 May, 2024