insert_link Namibia Tourism Board Proposes African Visa System to Boost Continental Travel and Tourism The Namibia Tourism Board has proposed an African visa system similar to the Schengen visa to streamline continental travel and boost tourism. In report carried by The Brief, Acting CEO, Bonnie Mbidzo emphasized the need for seamless movement for both African and European travelers and the necessity of infrastructure development to support this initiative. The proposal aligns with commitments by officials from the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area to expand the […] todayJune 4, 2024 9
insert_link Uncategorized South Korea ready to resume blasting propaganda South Korea says it’s ready to immediately resume using loud speakers to blast anti North-Korean messages across the DMZ. It says the move would be in response to North Korea sending balloons of trash into South Korea. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 4, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Azanian People’s Organisation says the country finds itself at a crossroads The Azanian People's Organisation says the country finds itself at a crossroads, where a coalition government needs to be formed. After losing its majority, the ANC is reportedly leaning toward a so-called confidence and supply agreement, possibly with the DA and IFP as its preferred partners. Azapo’s spokesperson, Jabu Rakwena, says the country needs a smooth transition into the seventh administration: todayJune 4, 2024 20
insert_link World Hunter Biden gun charges trial begins The trial of Hunter Biden, President Biden's only living son has begun - members of his family including First Lady Jill Biden are in the Delaware courtroom. He's pleaded not guilty to three charges related to possession of a gun while using drugs. As Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayJune 4, 2024 24
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Applauds ECN Decision Granting Access to Political Parties In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement (LPM) to grant political parties access to the registration process. Ivan Skrywer, representing the LPM, expressed his enthusiasm for this decision and outlined its implications in a recent statement. Skrywer commended the ECN for its responsiveness, emphasizing that such […] todayJune 4, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Uganda’s LGBTQ Community Faces Over 1000 Cases of Rights Violations in Nine Months A recent report by a pressure group sheds light on the harrowing reality faced by Uganda's sexual minorities, with more than 1000 documented cases of arrests, torture, and forced evictions in the past nine months alone. Reuters reports that since Uganda's parliament initiated discussions on an anti-homosexuality law last year, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community have been increasingly targeted, highlighting a distressing trend of human […] todayJune 4, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africa Sets New Free Basic Electricity Rate at 194.40 Cents per Kilowatt-hour Nersa, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, has given the go-ahead for a new national free basic electricity rate of 194.40 cents per kilowatt-hour, set to take effect from the beginning of the next month. This rate will dictate how municipalities compensate Eskom for providing essential electricity services to qualifying households, covering necessities like lighting and water heating. In response to changing economic conditions, Nersa is also reevaluating the […] todayJune 4, 2024 13
insert_link World U.N says Israel not allowing educational material into Gaza The UN's office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs fears that an entire generation of children in Gaza will be scarred for life. Speaking to reporters from Jeruasalem on Monday, OCHA's Head in the Occupied Palestinian Territory says learning materials and basic educational supplies are being barred from entering the enclave by Israel as Jody Jacobs reports. todayJune 4, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics 4 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Navigating the Winds of Change: Biz News Update In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance and politics, staying abreast of the latest developments is paramount for investors and businesses alike. Here’s a snapshot of the recent buzz in the business world: 1. First Capital Group’s Potential Listing on Namibian Stock Exchange First Capital Group finds itself at a crossroads, contemplating a listing on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The move comes in the wake of a lukewarm response […] todayJune 4, 2024 19
