insert_link World Indonesia’s Defense Minister seeks presidency There was a time when Prabowo Subianto's name would have spooked most Indonesians. But now young voters appear to be charmed by the defence minister's slick makeover. The BBC reports that the ex-special forces commander dogged by allegations of human rights abuses and disappearances has become a cute grandfather made for memes. Now 72, Prabowo is running to succeed the popular Joko Widodo when the world's third-largest democracy votes on […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Boeing investigation finds missing bolts missing in faulty aircraft Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation. The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 7, 2024 20
insert_link Uncategorized Ministry of Home Affairs launches nationwide registration drive The Home Affairs Ministry will conduct mass registration for national documents nationwide from now until July this year. According to Margaret Kalo, the Ministry's spokesperson, the registration process will cover birth certificate registration for all age groups, birth certificate duplication, identity document applications, and duplicates. todayFebruary 7, 2024 26
insert_link World Prince Harry meets father, no reconciliation plans with William Prince William resumes royal duties on Wednesday with King Charles having returned to Sandringham following his cancer diagnosis. On Tuesday Prince Harry met with his father King Charles in London but it's reported William and Harry have no plans to meet. Royal biographer Tina Brown says family relations remain strained. todayFebruary 7, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Information Ministry to serve as central hub for late President Geingob’s funeral plans Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has urged the public to disregard information circulating on social media regarding the mourning and funeral arrangements of the late President Hage Geingob. Geingob who was 82, died on Sunday in Windhoek. todayFebruary 7, 2024 11
insert_link Environment Orca whales trapped in drift ice in northern Japan About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan. According to local officials, the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido. todayFebruary 7, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Cholera vaccine push underway in southern Africa The World Health Organization has warned that cholera cases are increasing globally, and there’s been an unprecedented spike in Africa. Dr. Fiona Braka from WHO’s regional office in Brazzaville, Congo, said that eastern and southern Africa have been badly affected. In just the first four weeks of the year, 10 African countries reported more than 26,000 cases and 700 deaths. todayFebruary 7, 2024 31
insert_link Africa Tensions rise over safety of Nigerians in South Africa An advisory issued by the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria has raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians in South Africa. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Clayson Monyela, says the advisory is regrettable. todayFebruary 7, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Are African leaders holding on to power? Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling, and oldest heads of state, including Namibia. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2022 Democracy Index linked entrenched leadership in the region to developmental and security challenges, including conflict or instability, stagnant or declining economies, and democratic backsliding. Here’s SA-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast. todayFebruary 7, 2024 23
