insert_link World United Nations’ internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack The United Nations' internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack, due to lack of evidence provided by Israel. The U.N Office of Internal Oversight Services has been investigating some 12 cases, following Israel's accusations in January this year. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayApril 30, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat Urges Towns to Support Development Cedric Limbo, Chairperson of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat, has called upon towns along the corridor to gather resources and allocate land to facilitate the establishment of inland hubs and transit stops. Limbo made this plea during a welcoming ceremony held in Gobabis, Omaheke region, for 30 cyclists representing the three TKC member states. These cyclists are participating in a challenging journey covering a distance of 1800 kilometers from Rustenburg, […] todayApril 25, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics 18-25 April 2024: Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights into Key Developments Across Africa and Beyond Weekly Economics As the global economy navigates through a myriad of challenges and opportunities, significant developments unfold across various sectors, shaping the economic landscape. Here's a recap of the noteworthy events from the past week: Namibia's Mining Sector: A Pillar of Growth The mining sector in Namibia continues to showcase robust performance, with the Chamber of Mines reporting impressive figures for the 2023 financial year. Total turnover soared to N$51.5 billion, marking […] todayApril 25, 2024 18
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Empowering Namibian Workers: A Glimpse into TUCNA’s 5th National Congress The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) gears up for its monumental 5th National Congress and 4th Regional Congress, poised to be a pivotal moment in the journey towards Namibian development. Set against the backdrop of economic transformation, employment creation, resource redistribution, participatory democracy, and social development, this congress signifies a beacon of hope and progress for workers across the nation. Scheduled for the 29th and 30th, with pre-congress discussions […] todayApril 25, 2024 55
insert_link South Africa DA Raises Alarm Over South Africa’s Load-Shedding Transparency Concerns The Democratic Alliance has issued a warning of a potential election scandal, citing the failure of South Africa's Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati to address transparency concerns regarding load-shedding. The party alleges that Eskom's continued use of open-cycle gas turbines and the lack of clarity on diesel procurement raise suspicions of budget mismanagement. Samantha Graham-Maré of the DA emphasizes the party's stance that any recurrence […] todayApril 24, 2024 30
insert_link World Trump calls for Judge to stand down over gag order dispute Donald Trump says the gag order imposed on him is impacting his freedom of speech. The comments came after hearing on whether the former President has been violating that gag order. And the former publisher of the National Enquirer was back on the stand during Trump's hush money trial. William Denselow reports from New York. todayApril 24, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Commissioner,says all systems are in place to ensure the elections are held in a safe environment Gauteng Police Commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni, says all systems are in place to ensure the elections are held in a safe environment. There are two-thousand-797 voting stations in 529 wards in Gauteng. Of these, 168 have been categorised as high risk and 377 as medium risk. Mthombeni says intelligence structures within the police have been hard at work since the announcement of the May 29 election date: todayApril 24, 2024 14
insert_link World U.N Human Rights office calls for an investigation into bodies found at Gaza hospitals The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for an independent investigation into the mass graves uncovered at Gaza hospitals. Over the weekend, Palestinian authorities said they had recovered hundreds of bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This follows the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the southern city earlier this month. Jody Jacobs reports. todayApril 24, 2024 32
insert_link World Hundreds join pro-Palestinian protests on U.S University campuses Pro-Palestinian protests are gaining momentum at colleges across the US, with hundreds of students being arrested in recent days. Crowds are gathering on or near university campuses, calling on colleges to divest from military weapons manufacturers and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports from an NYU protest in Manhattan. todayApril 24, 2024 25