insert_link World Iran crash: President Raisi reported dead – what that might mean for the country and region Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, is reported by state media to have died following a helicopter crash. Iranian Presidency Office via AP By Eric Lob, Florida International University Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has been reported dead after the helicopter he was in crashed on May 19, 2024, is a consummate loyalist whose passing will be a severe blow to the country’s conservative leadership. While search and rescue teams […] todayMay 20, 2024 51
insert_link World Fifth round of voting begins in India Polling has opened for the fifth phase of general elections in India....with the world's largest democratic exercise now entering its final stages. While it's the smallest of all 7 phases, some of the seats polling today are significant. Votes are being cast in 49 constituencies across 8 states and federally-governed territories. On the ballot today is main opposition Congress party's leader Rahul Gandhi. He is contesting from the family bastion […] todayMay 20, 2024 26
insert_link Africa Week in Review: Namibia’s Green Hydrogen deal, Soth Africa’s unemployment crisis, and More https://youtu.be/2avUM787GnY Top Stories: Namibia's Green Hydrogen Deal: President Nangolo Mbumba led Namibia’s participation at the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit in the Netherlands, securing green hydrogen supply agreements with the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Government Election Spending: The Institute for Public Policy Research's Quarterly Economic Review examines government spending on elections since independence. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood provides insights. Pending Allowances: Despite National Assembly approval, increased allowances for pensioners […] todayMay 17, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study By Leila Patel, University of Johannesburg and Yolanda Sadie, University of Johannesburg Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 May. The country’s social grants system is one of the largest in Africa in terms of number of beneficiaries. Research shows that this has helped reduce poverty. […] todayMay 15, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Youth reluctant to vote in upcoming elections. https://youtu.be/BdYbJa81628 By Finna Kahili As national elections approach, there is a concern about youth reluctance to vote despite calls for their participation. The turnout of young voters could significantly influence election outcomes and shape political priorities and policymaking. NewsOnOne interviewed several university students about the upcoming National Assembly and Presidential elections slated for 27 November this year. Students indicated they might participated in the voter […] todayMay 13, 2024 52
insert_link Namibia Social Media Video Shows Swapo Councilor Addressing Youth in Rehoboth Amid Landless People’s Movement Poster Damage A recently circulated video on social media captured Swapo Councilor Mara Amilia-Beukes engaging with youth in Rehoboth. Notably, torn remnants of posters from the Landless People's Movement political party are visible in the footage. Lifalaza Simataa, a member of the organization, provided commentary on the incident. todayMay 13, 2024 50
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukwateli komesho we tanga lo pakwaita mo Chad’ Mahamat Déby afindana oma hoololo. , oye aulikwa onga omufindani womahoolo oupresident moshilongo. Gen Déby ota ku lopotwa afindana nee 61.3% do mawi ova hoololi ngaashi shili pa lombwelo la ya ndjwa kolutu lomahoololo moshilongo osho, omaga omukondjifi waye akula kwa li mo mahoololo , Prime Minister Succes Masra, eedjamo nefindano lee 18.53%. Mr Masra ku yele ota ku lopotwa ali ayadja eingido kutya, okwa findana omahoololo me dingonoko lotete loku hoolola nota popi paife […] todayMay 10, 2024 23
insert_link World Future Media News, Top Stories: May 6th – May 10th https://youtu.be/ocuYJYvY62w In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia prepares for elections with voter registration dates announced, Namibian delegation attends Italy's leading Fruit and Vegetable Expo, and investigations initiated into a death at Katutura Health Centre. AstraZeneca admits a rare side effect from its Covid-19 vaccine, and the government is monitoring developments. A new app launched by NUST UNESCO Research Chair aims to prevent violence. In regional news, […] todayMay 10, 2024 26
insert_link Oshiwambo Hamushanga woSwapo Sophia Shaningwa, aulika elineekelo laye opo ongudu ika li kole omawi oo ya kanifile mo mahoololo adileko. Hamushanga wo ngudu yo Swapo meme, Sophia Shaningwa okwati ongudu oyina ehalo nomafaneko oku kalikola oipundi ifike po two-thirds oyo ya kanifile oku dja mo mahoololo omo 2019. Shaningwa edi okwe di popya metitatu po shongalele sho ngudu yo Swapo osho shali sha ningilwa momudingonoko wa Tuhingireni . Okwati ongudu yo Swapo oya kala oyo ili komesho no uhapu woipundi meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana oku dja mo 1994 tati ongudu oya […] todayMay 10, 2024 12