Iran and Hamas blame Israel for Haniyeh’s death

Iran and Hamas blame Israel for Haniyeh’s death

Reactions are coming in from other countries on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Russia has condemned his death, calling it a 'completely unacceptable political murder'. Turkey says the attack will escalate the war in Gaza into a regional conflict. Trent Murray is in Berlin, with an update. NBC news separately reports that the Palestinian militant group and Iran have alleged that Israel was behind the attack […]

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World

UN urges peaceful response amid Venezuela election controversy

The United Nations says it is extremely concerned about widespread protests and arrests in Venezuela. Protests erupted as anger grew over the awarding of Sunday's election to President Nicolas Maduro despite claims by the opposition that it had won. On Monday, the election board declared that Maduro had won a third term with 51% of votes. The Secretary General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric says that all political leaders should reject violence. […]

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South Africa

South Africa’s population grows past 63 million

Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday that the country’s population has increased by just over 800 thousand (835,513) in the past year, reaching 63.02 million people in July. This marks a 1.33% increase from July 2022 to July 2023. Stats SA, in a statement, revealed that over half of the country’s population is female, totaling around 32 million people. The report also noted that life expectancy at birth has risen […]

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Namibia

Namibia Institute for Democracy hosts civic dialogue in Otjiwarongo

To strengthen civic engagement and democratic participation, the Namibia Institute for Democracy concluded a community dialogue in Otjiwarongo on Tuesday. The event sought to bridge the gap between citizens and their local representatives, promoting a deeper understanding of democratic processes and governance—the NID’s Executive Director Naita Hishoono. The Namibia Institute for Democracy was founded in 1991 with the belief that sharing information and knowledge could enhance Namibia's democratic […]

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Business / Economics

Rössing Foundation supports MSMEs in Oshana and Erongo region

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises belonging to youth, women, and people with disabilities in the Oshana and Erongo regions will soon become the beneficiaries of essential business advisory services, branding classes, and other key business-building tools through a N$ 500 000 sponsorships from the Rössing Foundation. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson, Titus Shivute explains how the process will work.

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Namibia

Gaby Ahrens appointed International Sport Shooting Federation Presidential Ambassador

Three-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games medalist, and multiple African Champion in the sport of trap shooting, Gaby Ahrens has been appointed Presidential Ambassador by the president of the International Sport Shooting Federation, Luciano Rossi. With the Dakar Olympic Games 2026 approaching, this will be the first time the Olympic Games are held in Africa. Here is Ahrens, speaking from Paris, France.

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World

Former U.S. President Donald Trump calls Olympic opening ceremony a disgrace

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Olympic opening ceremony a 'disgrace'. It comes amid criticism from some Christian groups over a part of the show that featured what some saw as a parody of the Last Supper. Ross Cullen reports. Le Monde, a French daily afternoon newspaper, further reports that creators came under fire for what some said was a show gone too far. "I'm very […]

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Africa

Dangote’s bid buy crude in Nigerian currency approved

Nigeria's government has approved the sale of crude oil to the Dangote refinery in the local currency, the Naira. The government asked the state-owned oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell the crude to Dangote and other refineries with immediate effect. The decision puts an end to the dispute between Dangote refinery and oil regulators over crude supply. Reuters reports that the $20 billion Dangote refinery, Nigeria's […]

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Namibia

Malnutrition affects 14,000 in Kavango East

The Kavango East Region has recorded 15 deaths due to malnutrition this year, with around 14,000 people affected. Last year, the region saw an increase in malnutrition cases with 2,716 affected and 30 deaths. HIV patients and pregnant women are among the affected groups. Governor of the Kavango East Region, Bonifatius Wakudumo. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, between September and December 2022, around 367,000 people, […]

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