Tonata Kadhila

SWANU condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza

The South West Africa National Union has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, warning Germany against involvement in potential genocide, given its history. Following South Africa's appeal, the International Court of Justice instructed Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza. SWANU President, Charles Katjivirue is calling for global recognition of genocide as a serious offense. he US House of Representatives has rejected a Republican-led bill that would provide more than 331-billion-rand in […]

7 February, 2024

Namibia

Namibia prepares for Geingob’s state funeral

A high-level committee has been set up to lead preparations for the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob. The committes is headed by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila and deputised by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

7 February, 2024

World

Indonesia’s Defense Minister seeks presidency

There was a time when Prabowo Subianto's name would have spooked most Indonesians. But now young voters appear to be charmed by the defence minister's slick makeover. The BBC reports that the ex-special forces commander dogged by allegations of human rights abuses and disappearances has become a cute grandfather made for memes. Now 72, Prabowo is running to succeed the popular Joko Widodo when the world's third-largest democracy votes on […]

7 February, 2024

Business / Economics

Boeing investigation finds missing bolts missing in faulty aircraft

Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation. The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year. Ira Spitzer reports.

7 February, 2024

Uncategorized

Ministry of Home Affairs launches nationwide registration drive

The Home Affairs Ministry will conduct mass registration for national documents nationwide from now until July this year. According to Margaret Kalo, the Ministry's spokesperson, the registration process will cover birth certificate registration for all age groups, birth certificate duplication, identity document applications, and duplicates.

7 February, 2024

World

Prince Harry meets father, no reconciliation plans with William

Prince William resumes royal duties on Wednesday with King Charles having returned to Sandringham following his cancer diagnosis. On Tuesday Prince Harry met with his father King Charles in London but it's reported William and Harry have no plans to meet. Royal biographer Tina Brown says family relations remain strained.

7 February, 2024

Namibia

Information Ministry to serve as central hub for late President Geingob’s funeral plans

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has urged the public to disregard information circulating on social media regarding the mourning and funeral arrangements of the late President Hage Geingob. Geingob who was 82, died on Sunday in Windhoek.

7 February, 2024

Environment

Orca whales trapped in drift ice in northern Japan

About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan. According to local officials, the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido.

7 February, 2024

Africa

Cholera vaccine push underway in southern Africa

The World Health Organization has warned that cholera cases are increasing globally, and there’s been an unprecedented spike in Africa. Dr. Fiona Braka from WHO’s regional office in Brazzaville, Congo, said that eastern and southern Africa have been badly affected. In just the first four weeks of the year, 10 African countries reported more than 26,000 cases and 700 deaths.

7 February, 2024