2024

Nam Elections 2024

PM’s Office Issues Directive on Public Servants Running in Elections

From the Office of the Prime Minister, secretary George Simataa has issued a directive for public servants running in elections to comply with the Public Service Act of 1995 and the Electoral Amendment Act of 2024. The circular states that candidates must take leave during the election period and will be deemed to have resigned if elected. It also directs ministries and agencies to recover any overpayments from staff, either […]

17 January, 2025 29

Nam Elections 2024

ECN Responds to Election Credibility Challenges Amid Court Cases

The Electoral Commission has clarified that no new voters were allowed to vote on November 28, 2024, during the extended election period. ECN Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua stated that only those still in queues by 21:00 on November 27 were permitted to vote. The extension was due to technical issues and ballot shortages at 36 polling stations. Political parties, including Nudo, are backing court challenges to the election results, citing […]

8 January, 2025 36

Business / Economics

US Fed cuts interest rate for third time in 2024

The US Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by another quarter of a percent, its third consecutive cut of 2024. However, the central bank has signaled just two cuts in the coming year. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

19 December, 2024 22

Namibia

Financial Struggles Worsen as State Support and Shack Dwellings Increase

About 25% of Namibians earning an income spend only N$521 monthly, while 90% cannot afford more than N$5,000, reflecting widespread financial struggles, according to Cirrus Capital. State support sustains nearly a quarter of households, with drought relief beneficiaries doubling to 364,927 in 2024. Shack dwellers now make up 28.7% of households, tripling since 2011 to 217,000, especially in the Khomas region. Rising inflation and declining self-sourced income have worsened inequality […]

19 December, 2024 9

World

Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings

Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country. President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

17 December, 2024 55

Namibia

Men Stand Against GBV in Unique Cook-Off Competition

In a bold move to tackle gender-based violence, UN Namibia is hosting a Men's Cook-Off competition on November 22nd, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism. The event, to be held at the UN House in Windhoek, brings together men from various sectors to cook for a cause—advocating for gender equality. The competition marks the launch of a new partnership aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action […]

20 November, 2024 15

World

Indian state goes to the polls

India's richest and second most populous state Maharashtra (prono: MAH-HA-RUSH-TRA) is voting to choose a new government on Wednesday. The election is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, the BJP, after it failed to win a majority India's general election earlier this year. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

20 November, 2024 36

Namibian Elections 2024

Electoral Commission Outlines Process for Special Voting Results Verification

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has clarified the process for managing and verifying results from the Special Voting held on November 13, 2024. Sensitive election materials from Namibian Diplomatic Missions and local polling stations will be securely stored until November 27, when they will be collated with election day results. Returning Officers will verify and validate preliminary results to ensure transparency, with corrections made before the final […]

18 November, 2024 11

Local

2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […]

12 November, 2024 36