insert_link Namibia Accident reported on C14 road to Sossusvlei An accident has been reported on the C14 which is from Walvis Bay to the South Solitaire in Sossusvlei on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. We reached out to the head of community policing in the Erongo region, warrant officer Ileni Shapumba for an update. Sheriff with the Namibian Marshall Rangers, Sean Naude gives a detailed report of the impact the accident has had. Naude says more than 20 people […] todayApril 24, 2024 145
insert_link Business / Economics International Energy Agency expects half of all cars sold globally to be electric by 2035 Global electric vehicle sales are set to rise by more than a fifth to reach 17 million this year, powered by drivers in China. In a report Tuesday, the International Energy Agency projected that “increased demand” for EVs over the next decade was set “to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport.” According to CNN, it expects half of all cars sold globally to […] todayApril 24, 2024 2
insert_link Environment Over 2.4 billion workers face climate-related health risks Bloomberg News reports that more than 2.4 billion workers — or 70% of the global workforce — are exposed to climate change-related health hazards. An International Labour Organisation’s report, published Monday, also estimates that 18,970 lives and 2.09 million disability-adjusted life years are lost annually to 22.87 million occupational injuries attributable to excessive heat. todayApril 24, 2024 11
insert_link World OHCHR alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were found reportedly stripped naked with their hands tied. Responding to these developments the UN human rights office OHCHR expressed deep concern about possible war crimes. OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. In the statement, the United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said the UN human rights office had "renewed concerns about possible war crimes" after officials […] todayApril 24, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia donates special operations vehicle to NamPol The Bank of Namibia donated a special operations vehicle to the Namibian Police Force. The donation received by the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, underscored the strong partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to enhancing public safety and security. The Namibian Police Force has been a crucial ally to the Bank, ensuring the safety and security of the nation's currency. Here […] todayApril 24, 2024 32
insert_link Business / Economics German and Namibian delegates discuss second hydrogen plant with President Nangolo Mbumba Special Envoy for German-Namibian climate and energy relations, Rainer Baake, and Presidential Advisor and Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, have visited President Nangolo Mbumba at State House this morning to discuss the possibility of establishing another hydrogen plant in Opuwo following a HyIron tour. Here’s Baake. James Mnyupe says that the government has identified the area's potential for hydroelectric facilities. todayApril 24, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Standard Bank’s Thomas Koneka Iindji dies aged 44 Renowned banker and former Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Branch Chairperson, Thomas Koneka Iindji, has died aged 44. This, according to the Namibia Press Agency, was confirmed by a family member, saying that Iindji died on Tuesday in Windhoek. At the time of his death, he held the position of Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank, a position he assumed in February this year. He […] todayApril 23, 2024 95
insert_link Environment Agriculture Ministry calls for national drought emergency The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has advised the government to declare a national drought emergency following its assessment of crop prospects and food security. According to Nampa, the recommendation was made after monitoring the situation in the seven major northern communal crop-producing regions from 12 February to 11 March 2024. Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata highlighted significant distress grazing in the southern, western, and eastern parts of the […] todayApril 23, 2024 24
insert_link World Solidarity tents for Palestinians erected at California campus UC-Berkeley students supporting Palestinians have set up tents on the California campus, pledging solidarity with similar efforts on the East Coast. Tensions on US college campuses have become the latest flashpoint in the US over the war in Gaza. Protests are continuing across U.S. university campuses against the war in Gaza. A number of arrests have been made at a number of prestigious colleges. Ira Spitzer reports. todayApril 23, 2024 20
