insert_link World Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives face backlash in upcoming election The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. Conservative minister Mel Stride says Labour are on course for victory by a wide margin. Sunak is trying to persuade voters that a landslide victory for the opposition […] todayJuly 3, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Tunisia sets date for Presidential election Tunisia is set to hold presidential elections on Oct. 6, a vote that may prove a litmus test for democracy in the North African country whose populist leader has seized sweeping powers and cracked down on dissent. The state-run TAP news agency reports that President Kais Saied issued an order Tuesday setting the date, with the election commission due to convene later this week to approve a calendar and rules for candidates. […] todayJuly 3, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Rössing Uranium funds new police station in Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement Swakopmund, Namibia - In a move set to increase community safety, a new police station is slated for construction in the DRC informal settlement and Matutura areas of Swakopmund. This development is made possible by a N$ 20 million donation from Rössing Uranium Mine, facilitated on land donated by the Swakopmund Municipality. According to Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana, the station aims to significantly enhance emergency response capabilities, crime prevention […] todayJuly 3, 2024 40
insert_link Business / Economics Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors pushes for early involvement in projects The Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors (INQS) is currently running a campaign to educate the construction sector on the critical importance of involving quantity surveyors from the start of a project. This initiative draws attention to their role in cost management, risk mitigation, and overall project success. INQS President Frikkie Jordaan explained the relevance of appointing a quantity surveyor at the inception stage of a project. "It is crucial to […] todayJuly 3, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek sets the record straight on billing system Accusations have surfaced against the City of Windhoek for allegedly concealing a malfunctioning billing system for over two years, resulting in widespread billing errors. One alarming case involves a client whose water bill reportedly escalated to N$1 million within a single month. Responding to these claims, City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye acknowledged the seriousness of the issue. Akwenye said that the city has been addressing the matter internally. He […] todayJuly 2, 2024 54
insert_link Africa Girmay first African to win Tour de France Biniam Girmay made history by becoming the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France after a late crash disrupted Mark Cavendish's sprint into Turin. According to the BBC, Girmay from Eritrea clinched victory in a reduced sprint, with Fernando Gaviria of Colombia and Arnaud de Lie of Belgium taking second and third places respectively. Following the race, an emotional Girmay, aged 24, who previously won a […] todayJuly 2, 2024 19
insert_link Africa UK charity convoy attacked in DR Congo conflict zone A convoy of a UK charity organization was attacked by angry youths in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as it was heading to deliver aid to displaced people in a conflict zone. Local authorities say 5 vehicles belonging to the charity known as Tearfund were burnt and two people were killed in the attack in North Kivu province. The North Kivu province has been racked by […] todayJuly 2, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Namibia-Ghana JPCC strengthens bilateral ties Namibia is hosting the 5th Session of the Namibia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation, at both Ministerial and Senior Officials’ level, from today until 4 July 2024, in Swakopmund. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, will co-chair the Ministerial Session with Shirley Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana. Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda. […] todayJuly 2, 2024 33
insert_link World Two day’s to go to United Kingdom elections It's just two days until Britain votes in a general election. The centre-left Labour Party looks set to take power for the first time in thirteen years. Olly Barratt reports from London. The United Kingdom will have its first national election in nearly five years on Thursday, with polls indicating that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party may face backlash for unfulfilled promises during their 14-year tenure. The center-right […] todayJuly 2, 2024 22
