insert_link Namibia Power-cuts begin for Nored defaulters The Northern Electricity Distributor has started to disconnect electricity for defaulting customers whose accounts have been in arrears for 30 days or older. todayJune 17, 2024 28
insert_link World Vladimir Putin sets conditions to end Ukraine war Russia's leader Vladimir Putin has spelled out his conditions to end the Ukraine war. He demands Kiev to pull out its troops from the four regions Russia had claimed its own after launching military aggression against Ukraine in 2022. He also wants the West to lift all sanctions implemented against Moscow. todayJune 17, 2024 15
insert_link World Indian man accused of plotting to kill Sikh leader extradited An Indian man accused of plotting to kill a Sikh separatist leader on US soil has been extradited to New York, according to reports. Nikhil Gupta was allegedly working with the Indian government to have a prominent Sikh leader assassinated - an accusation he and India deny. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayJune 17, 2024 22
insert_link World Greek coastguard blamed for migrant deaths The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over three years, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water. The nine, according to the BBC, are among more than 40 people alleged to have died as a result of being forced out of Greek territorial waters, or taken back out to sea after reaching Greek islands. The Greek coastguard told BBC […] todayJune 17, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Livestock theft increases in Kavango East Governor of the Kavango East region, Bonifatius Wakudumo, says livestock theft is a major concern in his region. Residents in the Region say the situation is starting to get out of hand, and that more needs to be done. Here is the Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo. todayJune 17, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia hosts Aviation Development Africa Conference Namibia is hosting the Aviation Development Africa Conference this week in Windhoek. The Namibia Airports Company says that the event will boost tourism and draw global aviation industry leaders to Windhoek. With the theme ‘Igniting Connections and Propelling Growth,’ AviaDev Africa has become the leading platform for promoting air travel development on the continent. Here is NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati with more on the conference. Global aviation industry leaders […] todayJune 17, 2024 32
insert_link Environment Maritime rangers discover whale carcass north of Swakopmund Captain Sean Naude, Head of the Namibian Maritime Rangers, lifeguard, and marine life rescue services has confirmed the discovery of a whale carcass floating 30 kilometers north of Swakopmund by Wlotkasbaken on Monday. The whale carcass, believed to have been hit by a ship, was found during the team's search efforts for a missing pastor who disappeared nine days ago. The discovery, according to Naude was immediately reported to the […] todayJune 17, 2024 83
insert_link 1 Health / Medical Namibia commemorates Menstrual Hygiene Day Namibia has joined the rest of the world in commemorating Menstrual Hygiene Day. This year’s theme "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld", aims to eliminate menstrual taboos. The date, May 28th, symbolises the average 28-day menstrual cycle and the average duration of menstruation, which is five days, thus reinforcing the importance of the cause it champions. Poor menstrual hygiene, however, poses serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections which can […] todayMay 28, 2024 112 1
insert_link Africa Burkina Faso extends military rule Burkina Faso's military government has extended the junta rule for another five years, following the signing of a new charter after national consultations in Ouagadougou. According to the BBC, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current ruler, will be allowed to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The military took power in a coup in 2022 and had promised elections by July 2024. todayMay 28, 2024 7
