insert_link Namibia GBV remains ‘societal cancer’ in Namibia Despite various interventions and the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, GBV remains a major problem in Namibia and is often called a societal cancer. Gender and Human Rights Activist Charlemaine Husselmann. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Electoral Commission of Namibia announces results for more constituencies As election results continue to be counted, the Election Commission of Namibia announced results for 31 Presidential and 24 National Assembly constituencies on Monday. The total number of constituencies with Presidential election results published stands at 63, and 56 for the National Assembly elections. ECN Chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua. today2 December, 2024
insert_link World Indian farmers demand better compensation Indian farmers are launching a mega protest demanding better compensation for their land, and lower cost of farming. Hundreds are marching towards India's parliament complex in New Delhi to pressure the government. Ishan Garg reports. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Five killed in DRC’s South Kivu fighting At least five people have been killed in clashes between Congolese government forces and fighters of a militia known as Twirwaneho in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fighting broke out on Friday in South Kivu province and continued over the weekend. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics SA’s Ramaphosa responds to Donald Trump’s threats South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will facilitate diplomatic talks with US president-elect Donald Trump, rather than engage in social media clashes over bilateral matters. This comes after Trump threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on BRICS countries if they were to create a currency rival to the US dollar. Ramaphosa says the G20 presidency will see South Africa work closely with the US. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations against creating a new currency to replace the US dollar, demanding commitments to maintain the dollar's dominance. He also repeated threats to levy a 100% tariff. Bloomberg reports that Saturday’s threat on Truth Social took on new relevance as the president-elect prepares to retake power in January. In response, South Africa’s former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticized Trump’s position on X, saying […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link World US President pardons son Hunter Biden In his final weeks in office, US President Joe Biden has officially pardoned his son Hunter, reversing his earlier position. Hunter Biden had been facing sentencing on federal gun and tax evasion charges. President-elect Donald Trump condemned the pardon as a "miscarriage of justice," while President Biden believes his son was politically targeted, according to The Guardian's Washington correspondent David Smith says President Biden believes his son's been targeted for […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Chad ends military cooperation with France The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. Aljazeera further reports that Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah described France as "a key partner" but emphasised that Chad has now "matured and become a sovereign state that fiercely protects its independence." The announcement came on Thursday, just hours after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's visit. While Chad has […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA Hawks confirm fatal Emalahleni shootout Five alleged ATM bombers were fatally shot by police in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, earlier today, with one other suspect sustaining injuries. Police spokesperson Katlego Mogale reported that a multi-disciplinary team was strategically stationed in Schoongezicht to monitor a white Toyota Hilux. When the targeted vehicle was seen leaving the area and officers attempted to intercept it, the suspects opened fire, resulting in a shootout. today2 December, 2024