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FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

4029 Results / Page 184 of 448

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Namibia

Former Ombudsman Condemns Government’s Anti-LGBTQI+ Policies as Oppressive

Former ombudsman, John Walters criticized the government's treatment of the LGBTQI+ community, comparing it to the oppression faced by people of color under South Africa's apartheid regime. Walters spoke out against the marriage bill tabled by Minister Albert Kawana, which prohibits same-sex marriage, arguing that it perpetuates colonial-era repressive legislation. He emphasized that this prohibition on same-sex love and marriage echoes past injustices related to race and marriage.  

today4 July, 2024

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Hurricane Beryl closes in on Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl is closing in on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica where it's expected to bring life threatening winds and storm surge. Now downgraded to a category 4 hurricane it had been the earliest category 5 on record in the Atlantic - flattening Grenada's Carriacou Island and killing at least seven people. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports  

today4 July, 2024

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South Africa

South African Correctional Services Workers Union has expressed concern over prison overcrowding

The South African Correctional Services Workers Union, has expressed concern over issues like prison overcrowding, staff shortages, and violence in correctional facilities. The union anticipates significant improvements in prison conditions with the appointment of new minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald. Spokesperson Alude Jizana pledges the union will collaborate closely with Groenewald to enhance safety, justice, and rehabilitation within correctional facilities:  

today4 July, 2024

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South Africa

South Africa’s NUM Emphasizes Patriotism as Key to Government Success

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers believes that the success of any form of government must be premised on patriotism. This follows the announcement on Sunday of a new cabinet under the government of national unity by president Cyril Ramaphosa. NUM’s spokesperson, Luphert Chilwane, says they are looking forward to a government that provides certainty and stability by creating jobs and food security:

today3 July, 2024

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Namibia

Windhoek Accountant Remanded in Custody Over N$100 Million Fraud Allegations

Michael Bronkhorst, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent loan scheme exceeding N$100 million, faced the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on two fraud charges. Reports indicate that following his arrest last week, the court postponed his case to July 15 for further police investigations. Public prosecutor Eric Naikaku opposed bail, citing early-stage investigations and concerns over flight risk, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.

today3 July, 2024

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Namibia

Electoral Commission Pressures NEFF for Financial Statements, Party Faces Deregistration

According to reports,the Electoral Commission has been actively seeking financial statements from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters  since 2021. Despite multiple engagements, NEFF failed to submit required documents, leading to its deregistration by the ECN. NEFF's deputy leader intends to contest this decision. The ECN extended deadlines and provided clarifications on electoral regulations during meetings with NEFF, but compliance remains inconsistent among political parties

today3 July, 2024

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South Africa

US president congratulates president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government

US president, Joseph Biden has congratulated president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government of national unity. The two leaders had a telephone conversation on Tuesday evening. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says Biden has pledged that America will work closely with the seventh administration government on key areas such as economic growth, job creation, social development and climate change:

today3 July, 2024