insert_link South Africa Julius Malema Denies Endangering Lives During 2018 EFF Celebration EFF leader, Julius Malema has denied claims that he endangered lives by firing a shot in the air during the EFF’s fifth birthday celebrations in 2018 at Mdantsane's Sisa Dukashe Stadium. Malema and co-accused Adriaan Snyman are on trial in East London Regional Court for Malema's alleged firing of what appeared to be a rifle. He argued that no attendees opened a case against him and denies claims of intimidation: […] todayJune 20, 2024 58
insert_link Namibia Voter Registration Drive Registers Over 366,000 The Electoral Commission has reported that since the General Registration of Voters began on June 3, a total of 366,036 eligible Namibians have registered, averaging close to 30 thousand registrations per day from June 10 to June 15. The GRV will continue until August 1, operating Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm as the Commission urges all eligible citizens to register promptly. todayJune 20, 2024 10
insert_link World Heatwave intensifies across U.S Record-breaking temperatures are expected across the United States, as a heat dome continues to intensify over the northeast of the country. Several states have opened cooling centres in libraries, town halls, and other public spaces to help residents without air conditioning. It comes as many Americans celebrate Juneeteenth on Wednesday, a federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery. Sally Patterson reports. todayJune 20, 2024 25
insert_link World Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang The leaders of Russia and North Korea are holding their first summit in Pyongyang in 24 years. Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived to a hug and handshake from his counterpart Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 19, 2024 29
insert_link South Africa S.A Outgoing minister of Police has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry Outgoing minister of Police, Bheki Cele has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry. Cele was speaking during the police national medal parade at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane West. He also thanked the ANC for appointing him to the position and had advice for whoever will step into the role in the coming days: todayJune 19, 2024 75
insert_link Namibia Erongo Governor Highlights Housing Crisis Among Namibia’s Urban Poor Over 300,000 Namibian households lack adequate housing and sanitation, with most being ultra-low and low-income families unable to enter the formal housing market, according to Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope. At a Swakopmund workshop hosted by the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, Itope revealed that about 230,000 families live in informal settlements with insecure tenure and minimal services. The workshop addressed the housing backlog and the […] todayJune 19, 2024 17
insert_link World Malaysia and China will sign a five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation Malaysia and China will sign a five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation during Chinese premier Li Qiang's inaugural visit to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Investment, Trade, and Industry minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, announced at the launch of the Chery Malaysia Assembly Plant that the agreement would deepen ties in manufacturing, the digital economy, robotics, entrepreneur development, innovation, startups, and agricultural research and development: todayJune 19, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Media24 has announced up to 400 employees may lose their jobs In S.A, Media24 has announced up to 400 employees may lose their jobs, with another 400 positions being transferred to other companies. Media24 CEO Ishmet Davidson said decades of declines in advertising and circulation have had a devastating impact on print publications. Meanwhile, The AfriForum party's head of cultural affairs, Alana Bailey, says Media24 betrays the Afrikaans community and the titles of publications that form part of the foundation upon […] todayJune 19, 2024 13
insert_link 3 Namibia Forestry Ministry Condoles Families After Two Men Killed by Elephants in Omusati and Zambezi Regions The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry has extended condolences to the families of Gert Van der Walt and Albert Kawayile, who were trampled to death by elephants in separate incidents. Van der Walt, a professional hunter, was killed in Tsandi Constituency, while Kawayile, a ministry employee, was attacked on his way to work in the Zambezi region. The ministry emphasized their significant roles in natural resource conservation and human-wildlife conflict […] todayJune 19, 2024 35 3
