insert_link World India’s opposition parties reject exit polls predicting a landslide Modi win India's opposition parties are calling pollsters predicting a third Modi term biased. After voting ended on Saturday in India's general elections, a vast majority of exit polls are predicting a landslide victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But critics say Mr Modi and the pollsters are in for a surprise when the votes are counted on Tuesday. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. todayJune 3, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa South African Government Deploys Disaster Team to Aid Eastern Cape Relief S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government has deployed a disaster management team to the Eastern Cape to help with relief and rescue efforts. This comes as heavy rains have battered parts of the province over the weekend, leaving seven dead in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. More than one-thousand people have been displaced. Ntshavheni says the South African National Defence Force has also deployed a helicopter […] todayJune 3, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Government Rejects Commercial Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal Use As South Africa Legalizes Private Consumption The Health and Social Services minister has decided against legalizing commercial cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes, citing the effectiveness of current treatments. According to The Brief, Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stated that existing medications delivered through intramuscular or intravenous methods are adequate for pain management. This decision follows a directive from the Cabinet in 2022 to investigate the demand and health risks associated with medicinal cannabis. Meanwhile, South African President […] todayJune 3, 2024 16
insert_link World North Korea says it’ll end sending balloons to South Korea North Korea says it will stop sending balloons full of debris to South Korea, if Seoul promises to also end the practice. Pyongyang last week flew more than 3,500 balloons across the border, it says in response to similar actions by South Korea. As Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 3, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Reacts to Potential DA-ANC Coalition Talks As It Prepares as Unofficial Opposition ActionSA says it notes DA leader John Steenhuisen’s announcement, which confirms plans to negotiate a potential coalition with the ANC. ActionSA national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, says the party may well have to ready itself to be the unofficial opposition in Parliament: todayJune 3, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Startup Ecosystem Surges As Windhoek Climbs Global Rankings Namibia's startup ecosystem is thriving, ranking 8th in Africa and showing remarkable progress with Windhoek's surge in global city rankings. According to The Brief, the ecosystem is characterized by stability, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Leading startups in Windhoek span hardware, marketing, fintech, and e-commerce. However, challenges persist, including limited infrastructure, bureaucratic hurdles, and funding constraints. Organizations like the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and Startup Namibia are crucial in […] todayJune 3, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the elections reflect the will of the people S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the 2024 general elections reflect the will of the people and must be respected. After failing to secure an overall majority, the ANC now holds 159 seats in the National Assembly down from 230, the DA has seen an increase from 84 to 87 seats, while the new MK Party has secured 58 seats. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand, Ramaphosa […] todayJune 3, 2024 48
insert_link Namibia Annual Nama Cultural Festival Highlights Unity and Development Dawid #Eigub, chairperson of the Nama Cultural Festival organizing committee, emphasized the role of culture in unifying the Nama people, reshaping society, and transferring indigenous knowledge to the youth. At the festival's opening, he stressed the theme of unity and called for discussions to reconnect the Nama with their heritage. #Eigub encouraged new habits for regional development and advocated for Nama ownership of local resources like green hydrogen, oil, and […] todayJune 3, 2024 22
insert_link World Polls close in Mexico, with country poised to elect first-ever female leader Polls have closed in Mexico's presidential election, with the Latin American country poised to elect its first-ever female president. However, the historic election has been marred by political violence. Ira Spitzer reports. todayJune 3, 2024 7
