insert_link Namibia Rosa Namises announces independent bid for Presidency Social, gender equality, and human rights activist Rosa Namises has announced that she will run as an independent candidate for Namibia’s Presidential elections in November 2024. The former secretary general of Congress of Democrats and parliamentarian says she is running for presidency to address the country’s social issues. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in. todayApril 8, 2024 51
insert_link Business / Economics MTC sets record straight on subscription packages Reports are circulating that Mobile Telecommunication Limited will discontinue Super Aweh and Happy Hour as of 8 May 2024. MTC spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi clarifies the matter. todayApril 8, 2024 151
insert_link World US, UK, and Australia prepare for AUKUS talks The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members to Aukus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Laura Westbrook has more. todayApril 8, 2024 11
insert_link World Modi and Gandhi set for intense election rallies With India set to begin voting next week, election campaigns have picked up across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold several election rallies on Monday, as will opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. todayApril 8, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Canal+ offers $2.9 billion for MultiChoice acquisition French media company Canal+ has made an offer of $2.9 billion to fully acquire South African broadcasting company MultiChoice. According to the BBC, it is a more attractive price compared to the $1.7bn bid that it presented to MultiChoice in February. MultiChoice is Africa's largest provider of subscription TV services, which include DSTv and streaming service Showmax. todayApril 8, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics Ondangwa Town Council gala dinner raises over N$500 000 The Ondangwa Town Council has raised over N$ 500 000 in cash, and pledges during the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition gala dinner held on Saturday. Future Media's Maria Namupala reports. todayApril 8, 2024 77
insert_link Namibia NUST student fatally injured during training Namibia University Of Science and Technology Fillemon Primus, a second-year Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care student community, died during a rescue training exercise in Windhoek on Thursday. todayApril 8, 2024 63
insert_link World Haitian gangs source US firearms Haitian gangs in Port-au-Prince are getting their firearms from the United States. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has reported an increase in the trafficking of powerful weapons into Haiti since 2021, including AK47 and AR15 rifles. Sylvie Bertrand oversees research teams studying the sources, routes, and distribution of these illicit firearms in Haiti. todayApril 8, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Government renews employment contracts for fishermen The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation have renewed the contracts of the re-employed Fishermen under the Governmental Employment Redress Program. Here is the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen, with more. todayApril 8, 2024 10
