Trump hush money trial sentencing delayed after immunity ruling

Trump hush money trial sentencing delayed after immunity ruling

A New York judge on Tuesday delayed Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to an adult film star until September 18, after the former U.S. president asked for a chance to argue he should have been immune from prosecution. Zachary Goelman produced this report. The Economic Times further reports that Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned […]

July 3, 2024 37

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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

July 3, 2024 35

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 […]

July 2, 2024 65

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 […]

July 2, 2024 26

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 […]

July 2, 2024 20

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. […]

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