insert_link World Haitian gangs source US firearms Haitian gangs in Port-au-Prince are getting their firearms from the United States. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has reported an increase in the trafficking of powerful weapons into Haiti since 2021, including AK47 and AR15 rifles. Sylvie Bertrand oversees research teams studying the sources, routes, and distribution of these illicit firearms in Haiti. today8 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government renews employment contracts for fishermen The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation have renewed the contracts of the re-employed Fishermen under the Governmental Employment Redress Program. Here is the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen, with more. today8 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Cancer Association prepares to launch Palliative Care unit The official inauguration of Palliative Care Namibia by the Cancer Association of Namibia is scheduled for tomorrow in Windhoek. Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia says the initiative is a significant step towards improving the quality of life for many in Namibia. today4 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia engages stakeholders on oil and gas projects in the //Karas region Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, has engaged stakeholders in Lüderitz about the potential from recent oil and gas discoveries and green hydrogen projects. The event, spanning from April 3 to April 4, 2024, included a public lecture titled "Positioning Namibia’s Oil & Gas Endowments: Avoiding the Dutch Disease". Kazembire Zemburuka, Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, at the Bank of Namibia. today4 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Professionals Union condemns journalist’s assault The Namibia Media Professionals Union has condemned the alleged assault, on the 2nd of April 2024, of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This comes after a case of common assault was opened by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. NAMPU acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes. today4 April, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology Nato marks 75th anniversary Today (Thursday) marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of NATO. To mark the occasion, a ceremony was held in Brussels, before foreign ministers resumed day 2 of their talks. From the NATO headquarters, Abby Throndson has more. today4 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia 2024 Namibia Careers Expo opens in Windhoek The 2024 Namibia Careers Expo has concluded. The expo offers professional development for Namibian youth, through a dynamic platform where attendees engage with industry leaders, educational institutions, and potential employers. Through a series of interactive sessions, seminars, and exhibitor booths, participants gained insights into various career fields, educational pathways, and skills development opportunities. Here is Abed Erastus, the executive director of the Namibia Careers Expo explaining how they will measure the success […] today4 April, 2024
insert_link World Bullying alleged as motive in Helsinki school shooting Finnish police believe bullying was the motive for Tuesday’s deadly shooting at a school on the outskirts of the capital of Helsinki. A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly killing another 12-year-old and wounding two girls. Police say the suspect revealed during questioning he was the target of bullying by his classmates. Police also said that the young suspect had only been a student at the Viertola school […] today4 April, 2024
insert_link World New Israeli law threatens Al Jazeera shutdown The Israeli legislature has approved a new law that may pave the way for the government to close down the Al Jazeera news network. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to “act immediately to stop” Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. Al Jazeera reports that the legislation's passage comes nearly five months after Israel said it would block Lebanese outlet Al Mayadeen. It refrained from shuttering Al Jazeera at […] today4 April, 2024