insert_link Uncategorized IPC’s Itula talks 2024 Election expectations As Namibia approaches its seventh general election since independence, scheduled for 27 November 2024, political parties are gearing up for a highly anticipated race. Among them is the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, led by Panduleni Itula, who spoke on the potential voter turnout and his expectations for increased support. In a recent interview with Future Media News, Itula shared his concerns about discrepancies in past vote counts, referring […] todayOctober 17, 2024 11
insert_link World India PM Modi tells Putin ‘war cannot solve problems’ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in Moscow that peace was "of utmost importance" and that "war cannot solve problems". "As a friend, I have also said that for the brighter future of our next generation, peace is of utmost importance," Modi said in a speech in Hindi, sitting alongside Putin. "When innocent children are murdered, one sees them die, the […] todayJuly 9, 2024 20
insert_link World Ultraconservative candidate exits Iran presidential race Ultraconservative Amirhossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi has announced his withdrawal from Iran's presidential race, the interior ministry said Thursday, a day ahead of the election. Ghazizadeh-Hashemi "announced his withdrawal to the Ministry of Interior" on Wednesday, the ministry said in a statement. Vice president to former president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May, Ghazizadeh-Hashemi ended his campaign without endorsing a specific candidate. Ghazizadeh-Hashemi, 53, is […] todayJune 27, 2024 20
insert_link World UK’s Sunak to unveil tax-cutting manifesto By James PHEBY British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will promise voters "financial security" and tax cuts when he unveils his Conservative party manifesto on Tuesday, following a disastrous week that even led to rumours he might quit. "We Conservatives have a plan to give you financial security," he will say, according to extracts of his speech released in advance. "We will enable working people […] todayJune 11, 2024 5
insert_link World UK election called for 4 July – what happens next? Situation vacant? Nikonpete/Shutterstock By Christopher Kirkland, York St John University On a rainy afternoon in London, an increasingly damp Rishi Sunak confirmed what many had been speculating for most of the day in a speech outside 10 Downing Street – that the UK is heading for an election earlier than anticipated. Here’s what to expect in the weeks ahead. When is the UK having an election? Election […] todayMay 24, 2024 14
Oshiwambo ECN atula moilonga oshikonga osho ta shitu omukumo ovanyasha velishangife oukalata voku hoolola. Ocommisi yomahoololo mo Namibia (ECN) oya tula moilonga oshikonga sho maudifeko enasha noudemocry moshiwana, osho tashi tale keenghendabala doku twa omukumo ovanyasha vaka kufe ombinga momahoololo neudo. Ocommissi oya ulika nghene sha pumbiwa opo ovanyasha vatuwe omukumo woku lishangifa oukalata vomahoololo, pefimbo lomalishangifo oo kwa fanekiwa aka kufe ombinga okudja mo 03 June fiyo omomwedi wa August 2024. ECN oshivike sha dileko okwa yandja elombwelo shiivifo kutya, ova Namibia aveshe […] todayMarch 12, 2024 19
insert_link Opinion Pieces Prabowo Subianto is poised to succeed in lifelong quest to become Indonesia’s president. This is why it’s so worrying By Tim Lindsey, The University of Melbourne Controversial former general Prabowo Subianto, the former son-in-law of long-time authoritarian leader Soeharto, looks set to be Indonesia’s next leader after securing what appears to be a convincing victory in this week’s election. It may be a month before official results are confirmed, but exit poll “quick counts” from Indonesia’s well-regarded polling companies show Prabowo winning close to 60% of […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia launches campaign to educate seniors citizens FNB Namibia has started a countrywide tour to talk to older people about scams. The bank’s spokesperson, Hileni Amadhila says the campaign aims to teach senior citizens how to keep their personal banking details safe, especially their PINs and OTPs. todayDecember 20, 2023 61
insert_link World Colorado rules Donald Trump ineligible for Presidential candidacy The Supreme Court in the US state of Colorado has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to run as a candidate for the Presidency. The bombshell ruling threatens to upend Trump's campaign to win his old job back. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks has more. todayDecember 20, 2023 10