insert_link Business / Economics Strike stops Volkswagen production in Germany Volkswagen assembly lines in Germany have been brought to a standstill after workers launched strike action. VW, Europe's biggest automaker, is facing financial pressures led by falling market share in China. todayDecember 2, 2024 22
insert_link Uncategorized 56 Killed in crush at Guinea football match At least 56 people have died in a crush following clashes at a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea. The BBC reports that the government has announced an inquiry to identify those responsible. Prime Minister Oury Bah shared his condolences and described the events as "tragic." A doctor at the local hospital reported overwhelming numbers of bodies, with morgues and hallways filled. There's growing anger in Guinea after dozens were killed […] todayDecember 2, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics October occupancy rate drops to 65.15% The national occupancy rate for October stood at national occupancy rate for October stood at 65.15%, slightly lower than the 65.54% recorded in October 2023 and below the pre-pandemic level of 69.87% from October 2019. The year-to-date occupancy rate for 2024 averaged 54.17%, falling just short of the 54.76% seen in 2019. Gitta Paetzold the Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO. todayDecember 2, 2024 15
insert_link World UNRWA suspends aid deliveries to Gaza The United Nation’s agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has suspended aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. On Saturday armed gangs attacked a humanitarian convoy. Unrwa head, Philippe Lazzarini, says the delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal. He has called on Israel to ensure aid flows into Gaza safely. todayDecember 2, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa SA expects over 6 million border crossings this festive season South Africa’s Border Management Authority expects over six million border crossings this festive season. Commissioner Michael Masiapato said they plan to combat cross-border crime and illegal immigration while warning about potential gender-based violence at borders. Masiapato says Home Affairs has also extended operating hours at select ports to ease congestion. todayDecember 2, 2024 10
insert_link Environment Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C The South African Weather Service has issued a heatwave warning, with high temperatures expected in parts of the North West and Free State until Wednesday, and in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga until Friday. In light of this, we spoke with Odillo Kgobetsi from the Namibia Meteorological Service about whether this heatwave will affect Namibia. Kgobetsi explained that a high-pressure system over the sub-region is causing subsiding air, leading to […] todayDecember 2, 2024 232
insert_link Namibia GBV remains ‘societal cancer’ in Namibia Despite various interventions and the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, GBV remains a major problem in Namibia and is often called a societal cancer. Gender and Human Rights Activist Charlemaine Husselmann. todayDecember 2, 2024 16
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Electoral Commission of Namibia announces results for more constituencies As election results continue to be counted, the Election Commission of Namibia announced results for 31 Presidential and 24 National Assembly constituencies on Monday. The total number of constituencies with Presidential election results published stands at 63, and 56 for the National Assembly elections. ECN Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua. todayDecember 2, 2024 51
insert_link World Indian farmers demand better compensation Indian farmers are launching a mega protest demanding better compensation for their land, and lower cost of farming. Hundreds are marching towards India's parliament complex in New Delhi to pressure the government. Ishan Garg reports. todayDecember 2, 2024 10