insert_link World U.N suspends aid deliveries in Rafah The United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and the continuing fighting. On Wednesday, UN humanitarians warned that its operations across the territory are nearing collapse. Jody Jacobs reports for us. todayMay 23, 2024 19
insert_link World Former U.S Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she’s voting for Donald Trump Former U.S Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has confirmed she'll be voting for Donald Trump in this year's election. Haley — the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina — took on former President Trump for the Republican Party's nomination, before bowing out of the race for the White House in March. She was speaking on Wednesday at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think-tank […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A Presidency and National Treasury have unveiled a progress report on the economic reforms through Operation Vulindlela The S.A Presidency and National Treasury have unveiled a progress report on the economic reforms through Operation Vulindlela. Initiated as part of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, Operation Vulindlela aims to accelerate structural reforms for economic growth and job creation. Director-general in the Presidency, Phindile Baleni, explains the report highlights significant achievements in key sectors including energy, logistics, water, and telecommunications: todayMay 23, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Leads in Gender-Based Violence Cases The Khomas region has reported the highest number of gender-based violence cases in Namibia, with 3,302 incidents from January 2020 to December last year. Following Khomas are the Ohangwena region with 1,807 cases, Hardap with 1,746, and Oshana with 1,459. Nationally, 17,669 GBV cases were recorded, with 81.2% of the victims being women. The regions with the fewest cases were Kavango West, Kunene, Omaheke, and Zambezi. Most cases involved common […] todayMay 23, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Extends Deployment of Military at Eskom S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of the South African National Defence Force personnel at Eskom. The president deployed 746 soldiers to Eskom’s power stations in December 2022. This was to help police protect power stations where sabotage, theft, and other crimes may threaten the functioning of stations and the supply of electricity. The estimated cost is about 203.9-million-rand. Meanwhile, Ramaphosa has also extended the deployment of two-thousand-300 […] todayMay 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Informal Settlements Plagued by Spate of Fires Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement has been hit by ten fires since the beginning of the year, resulting in significant damage and casualties. These fires have affected 14 structures, caused 45 victims, and tragically resulted in three fatalities. The latest fire occurred last Saturday, destroying seven shacks and injuring a 52-year-old man. Fire Brigade Chief Bainga Matengu attributes over 40% of these incidents to illegal electrical connections, with candlelight and kitchen […] todayMay 22, 2024 15
insert_link World Biden administration signals support for sanctioning ICC officials over Israel warrants U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says the Biden administration would consider sanctioning officials at the International Criminal Court. American officials have sharply criticized the court's move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes in Gaza. todayMay 22, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Legal Assistance Centre visits the country’s coast this week The Legal Assistance Centre visiting the country's coast this week. Today it is on site in Dunes Mall in Walvisbay to offer free legal advice. The organization's director Toni Hancox brings us this update. todayMay 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia World No Tobacco Day Event to Target Youth in Tsumeb The national World No Tobacco Day event will be in Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, on May 31, 2024. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization in 1987, aims to raise awareness of tobacco's health risks and advocate for anti-smoking policies. This year's theme, 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,' emphasizes shielding youth from tobacco industry influence. Tsumeb was chosen for its multicultural population and high youth smoking rates. John […] todayMay 22, 2024 18
