Minister links loss of votes for Swapo to Gender-Based Violence impact

Minister links loss of votes for Swapo to Gender-Based Violence impact

The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka says Swapo is losing votes due to the impact of gender-based violence. Sioka urged fellow ministers to address and condemn GBV. We contacted Gender and Human Rights Activist Charlemaine Husselmann for her reaction.

November 28, 2023 40

Africa

Will ‘Big Oil’ influence COP28 talks as Namibia fights climate change challenges?

With COP28 around the corner, people are worried about the influence of big oil companies on the climate talks. Namibia, a country that is facing climate challenges, has to decide how it will respond, especially with news about the United Arab Emirates planning oil and gas deals during the talks. Recent reports from independent journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting working with the BBC reveal that the UAE, which […]

November 27, 2023 14

World

Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit

Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 27, 2023 21

Business / Economics

Germany faces increase in business bankruptcies

A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies. The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs.

November 27, 2023 19

Africa

Armed violence forces 450,000 to flee in DR Congo

An increase in armed violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to an influx of displaced people. The United Nations says 450,000 people have been forced to flee their homes over the past 6 weeks. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

November 27, 2023 40

Africa

Two Zambians arrested in Namibia for elephant tusk possession

Two Zambian nationals have been arrested in Linyanti Constituency, Malengalenga, for possessing 15 elephant tusks. During a joint operation by Namibian Police and Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism officials, two individuals were apprehended, while five others escaped and remain at large. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda.

November 27, 2023 43

Namibia

President Geingob gives feedback on service delivery

President Hage Geingob today addressed the media on his highlights of the ‘year of revival’ at the State House, along with his Cabinet. He gave the country feedback on service delivery. Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research weighs in.

November 27, 2023 52

Health / Medical

UN Health Agency says climate crisis equals health crisis

The UN Health agency has warned of the inseparable connection between the climate crisis and a health crisis. Ahead of COP28 in Dubai, the World Health Organization argues that pollution impacting the climate negatively affects respiratory health, and extreme weather events play a role in causing different diseases. Here’s Dr. Maria Neira, WHO's Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment.

November 27, 2023 18

World

41 workers still trapped in India tunnel

Help is still hours, if not days away for the 41 workers stuck in a tunnel for two weeks in India as rescue efforts hit multiple technical snags. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

November 27, 2023 19