insert_link Namibia Education Ministry Launches Nationwide Learner Health Survey, Focuses on Vaping Impact The Education, Arts, and Culture ministry collaborates with the Health and Social Services ministry for a comprehensive nationwide learner health survey, running from July to August 2024. Led by Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp, the survey aims to gather crucial data on vaping and other health issues among learners, informing targeted interventions and assessing the impact of past measures. The initiative also includes a pilot project with the University of Namibia […] todayJune 14, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Mayor Commends Mrs. Ray Sasman’s Inspirational Cross-Namibia Trek In a heartfelt tribute to Mrs. Ray Sasman, the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes, expressed deep admiration and gratitude for her remarkable initiative of traversing Namibia on foot. Mrs. Sasman's journey, which has already spanned more than 700 kilometers from the Karas region into the Hardap region and towards the Khomas region, has captured the attention and admiration of communities along her route. todayJune 14, 2024 29
insert_link World Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s pay package Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's pay package - worth up to $56 billion. It's the largest pay deal in corporate US history, but was struck down by a judge in January, citing its size. Toni Waterman has more from outside the Tesla gigafactory in Austin, where the vote took place. todayJune 14, 2024 41
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Mayor Trevino Forbes Commends Mrs. Ray Sasman’s Inspirational Journey Across Namibia In a heartfelt tribute to Mrs. Ray Sasman, the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Trevino Forbes, expressed deep admiration and gratitude for her remarkable initiative of traversing Namibia on foot. Mrs. Sasman's journey, which has already spanned more than 700 kilometers from the /Karas region into the Hardap region and towards the Komas region, has captured the attention and admiration of communities along her route. In a recorded message, Mayor […] todayJune 14, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema says they are not against a government of national unity In South Africa, EFF leader, Julius Malema says they are not against a government of national unity, but they will not participate in a government that includes right-wing and reactionary political parties. He briefed the media yesterday evening on coalition talks. The EFF is the fourth biggest party in the country, securing 9.52-percent of the votes in the general election. Malema says they will not work with the DA and […] todayJune 14, 2024 35
insert_link World NATO chief calls for annual Ukraine fund NATO's Secretary-General is urging members of the military alliance to provide Ukraine with a guaranteed annual aid package. This comes as Defense Ministers are holding two days of meetings as part of the NATO-Ukraine Council. As William Denselow reports from Brussels. todayJune 14, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Western Cape High Court Rejects Jabulani Khumalo’s Bid for Urgent Reinstatement to MK Party’s Parliamentary List The High Court in the Western Cape has rejected Jabulani Khumalo's urgent request to be reinstated on the MK Party's parliamentary list. Khumalo, who was expelled and sought to replace former president Jacob Zuma as party leader, alleged that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla forged his signature on a letter. He aimed to be sworn in as a member of Parliament immediately. In response, Jacob Zuma's legal representative, Thabani Masuku, argued that Khumalo's […] todayJune 14, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Suspected Islamist Rebels Kill 42 in Eastern Congo Attack Reuters reports that suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 42 people in an attack on Wednesday in the village of Mayikengo, located in North Kivu province's Lubero territory, according to local administration officials. The Congo army's regional spokesperson confirmed the attack, with further details expected in an upcoming statement. This incident follows a similar insurgent attack earlier in the week in the same province that resulted in the deaths of […] todayJune 14, 2024 8
insert_link World UN officially adds Israel and Hamas to its blacklist of countries violating children rights The United Nations has officially released its annual report on Children and Armed Conflict. The report which has sparked much controversy found that violence against children caught in armed conflict reached "extreme levels" last year. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has also added both Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants on the blacklist for violating children's rights in armed conflict. As Jody Jacobs reports for us from New York. […] todayJune 14, 2024 21
