China’s moon probe returns with far side samples

China’s moon probe returns with far side samples

China has become the first country to successfully bring back samples from the far side of the Moon, where missions are more complex because of its mountainous terrain. SkyNews reports China's lunar probe has returned to Earth, touching down in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia. The re-entry capsule of the Chang'e probe landed at about 7 am South African time and carried lunar soil collected earlier in the month.

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Namibia

Labour Ministry finalises workplace safety Bill

The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has completed the Draft Bill on Occupational Safety and Health. The OSH Bill aims to ensure worker safety and health against workplace hazards and establish a reporting system for occupational incidents. Ministry spokesperson Jeremia Namalenga.

June 25, 2024 68

World

UNRWA chief warns of collapse without urgent funding

The head of the main UN Agency responsible for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, UNRWA has issued a stark warning that it will crumble unless funding is found quickly. UNRWA Commission-General, Philippe Lazzarini said on Monday that an entire generation could be lost.

June 25, 2024 15

World

F1 legend Schumacher’s family targeted

German prosecutors have opened an investigation into two people they accuse of trying to blackmail the family of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher.

June 25, 2024 69

Africa

WHO alarmed by attack on Sudan maternity hospital

Heavy fighting in Sudan hit a new low over the weekend when a maternity hospital in besieged El Fasher city came under attack. The development comes after more than 14 months of fighting between rival militaries in Sudan.

June 25, 2024 31

Namibia

In a legal twist, Dippenaar defense wants delay in sentencing

The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during the trial, for Dippenaar to undergo a psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was […]

June 25, 2024 34

Namibia

AR officially registered as political party

The Affirmative Repositioning has officially been registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. AR Leader Job Amupanda says Namibia now has a political party for the future and the youth. He added that they are prepared to participate in the November election.

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Business / Economics

EU issues Apple compliance warning

The European Commission has warned Apple that it may be in breach of its Digital Markets Act. In preliminary findings, EU regulators have accused the tech giant of failing to sufficiently steer users away from its App Store.

June 24, 2024 39

Africa

Gunmen attack fills seven in Katsina, Nigeria

Gunmen have killed at least seven people in Nigeria's northwest state of Katsina. The incident occurred when the gunmen attacked a rural community in the state. Tesem Akende reports.

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