insert_link Uncategorized United Nations confirmeds the risk of widespread famine in Sudan The United Nations on Thursday confirmed the risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war. In its latest report on Sudan, UN experts say over half the population face "crisis" conditions. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJune 28, 2024 18
insert_link Uncategorized Significant Fuel Price Decreases Expected in South Africa in July South Africa's Automobile Association predicts substantial fuel price reductions in July based on unaudited data from the country's Central Energy Fund. Petrol prices could drop by around one rand per litre, with diesel and paraffin prices potentially decreasing by approximately 30 cents and 25 cents per litre, respectively. Spokesperson Eleanor Mavimbela notes that this second consecutive monthly decrease will positively impact consumers and the economy. todayJune 28, 2024 10
insert_link Uncategorized Kenyan President Withdraws Tax Hikes Amid Protests Kenyan President William Ruto withdrew planned tax hikes on Wednesday, succumbing to pressure from protesters who stormed parliament, launched nationwide demonstrations, and threatened further action this week, reports Reuters. This move is seen as a significant victory for the week-old, youth-led protest movement, which evolved from online condemnations of the tax increases into mass rallies demanding a political overhaul. This marks the most serious crisis of Ruto's two-year presidency. todayJune 27, 2024 15
insert_link 1 Oshiwambo Etumo lyo African Union Transition Mission mo Ethiopia otaliya pehulilo mu December gonuumvo. O African Union oya popile okweetapo etumo epe oku pingenapo aakwiita ya konda 13 000 mboka kwa tegelelwa ya thigepo Ethiopia pehulilo lyomumvo nguka,sho pena uutile kutya aakwiitayo al Qaeda moshilongo otaya kwatako oshilongo. O Bloomberg Africa oya lopota kutya aakwiita okuza ko Kenya,Uganda,Ethiopia,Burundi na Djibouti,yeli oshitopolwa sho African Union Transition Mission okwa tegelelwa ya thigepo oshilongo okuthika pehulilo lya December todayJune 24, 2024 15 1
insert_link Uncategorized UPDATE: WALVISBAY MAYOR JOINS RAY SASMAN’S WALK BETWEEN WINDHOEK AND OKAHANDJA Here's an update on Ray Sasman's walk from our country's South To North East. In a remarkable display of community spirit and dedication to the youth of Namibia, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes joined Miss Ray Sasman on a segment of her ambitious walk from Windhoek to Okahandja. This walk, which Sasman has dubbed the "Walk with Me" journey, aims to raise awareness and support for the youth of Namibia. […] todayJune 24, 2024 64
insert_link Uncategorized Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change Heat waves can get dangerously hot, especially when it’s also humid. gjohnstonphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus By Scott Denning, Colorado State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. My parents said the planet is getting too hot for people to live here. They called it climate change. What does that mean? – […] todayJune 17, 2024 13
insert_link Uncategorized The agricultural union TLU in SA says it stands ready to collaborate with government The agricultural union TLU in SA says it stands ready to collaborate with government for effective measures to combat farm violence. CEO Bennie van Zyl says on Thursday, farmer Tollie Nel was shot and killed in his home in KwaZulu-Natal, before the attackers fled. Van Zyl says farmers are the backbone of the country's agricultural sector, and their safety is of the utmost importance: todayJune 17, 2024 99
insert_link Uncategorized Over 2000 inmates with non serious offences being released https://youtu.be/oUFkTtyP1W4 By Finna Kahili, via News on One Offenders who are 60 or older, who as of 21 March this year, have served at least half of their sentences and maintained good conduct and are unlikely to pose any risk to society are among those being released from the Namibian correctional facilities. In addition, offenders who have been medically declared to be permanently bedridden […] todayJune 14, 2024 11
insert_link Uncategorized Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership style didn’t impress voters – but seeking consensus may be what South Africa’s unity government needs By Keith Gottschalk, University of the Western Cape South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities. The ANC’s poor performance – […] todayJune 12, 2024 52