insert_link Namibia RDP Secretary Urges Namibian Youth to Embrace Political Participation Ahead of 2024 Elections In a passionate call to action, Nghiningilwandubo Kashume, Secretary for Information and Publicity of the Rally for Democracy and Progress, encourages Namibian youth to actively engage in shaping their future by participating in the upcoming 2024 presidential and national elections.Addressing the issue, Kashume emphasized the significance of the youth familiarizing themselves with the democratic process. He highlighted the importance of understanding the nuances of Namibia's multi-party democratic system, particularly for […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 4
insert_link World Global shipping “not in crisis” just yet, says the UN Consumers may be faced with higher food prices due to delays along the world's major shipping corridors. Speaking at the United Nations on Thursday, Jan Hoffmann the Chief of Trade Facilitation said three of the world's shipping lanes have seen major decreases in traffic. Hoffman's briefing comes as attacks on shipping vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea continue unabated. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN in New York. todayJanuary 26, 2024 1
insert_link South Africa GOOD party in Nelson Mandela Bay has submitted a motion of no confidence in mayor Gary van Niekerk The GOOD party in Nelson Mandela Bay has submitted a motion of no confidence in mayor Gary van Niekerk, as part of efforts to restore stability and ethical leadership in the municipality. Last year the mayor survived several motions of no-confidence votes. The GOOD Party’s, Janke Tolmay, says Van Niekerk has displayed escalating levels of incompetence, which has led to the significant deterioration of municipal affairs and a severe lack […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Ondonga Traditional Authority spokesperson Enkali Frans said they are planning to maximise their harvest Ondonga Traditional Authority spokesperson Enkali Frans said they are planning to maximise their harvest by growing maize meal to assist their people during the drought season. Frans said it is only the government that tries to assist the nation when disaster strikes, hence the need to plan to reserve some food for difficult times. The traditional authority, he said, currently does not receive any financial income from the government so […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa SA Employment minister has expressed concern over the dangerous trend of holding worker’s hostage SA Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi has expressed concern over the dangerous trend of holding worker’s hostage underground through sit-ins in mines in the country, which can lead to fatalities. Nxesi called on leadership to prevail from all parties to engage workers and provide a solution, based on facts and not allow opportunism with increased misinformation, with a potential to mislead employees and cause violence. Nxesi says all […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood regularly in a bid to help insure that the lives of thousands of patients leading up to the festive season. Frieda Vatileni- Asino from NamBTS. todayDecember 8, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia School secretary granted bail in examination paper theft case A 31-year-old man, Salom Hango, a secretary at Leinge Private School, was granted bail of N$1 000 after making a brief appearance in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for the alleged theft of examination papers. Meanwhile, his co-accused, 17-year-old Elizabeth Kornelius, who is a Grade 9 learner at Oneheke Combined School, was released under parental care. The duo faces charges of theft of examination question papers for national and […] todayNovember 30, 2023 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
