insert_link World China to launch lunar mission China is scheduled to launch an uncrewed lunar mission that aims to bring back samples from the far side of the moon for the first time. It's been seen as a major step forward for the country's ambitious space program. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMay 3, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa S.A union Cosatu says it condemns the DA’s ill-informed attacks on the rights of workers S.A union Cosatu says it condemns the DA’s ill-informed attacks on the rights of workers. DA leader John Steenhuisen accused Cosatu of being silent when government jobs were allegedly reserved for ANC cadres, and when Black Economic Empowerment deals were being given to the politically connected. Cosatu’s acting national spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says workers cannot trust the DA with their lives and rights: todayMay 3, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Applauds Intervention to Secure Release of Detained SA Engineers in Equatorial Guinea The Democratic Alliance in S.A welcomes the Department of International Relations and Cooperation's intervention to secure the release of two South African engineers detained in Equatorial Guinea for over 15 months. Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham were arrested on suspected false drug charges, seen as retaliation for the seizure of assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president, Teodore Nguema Obiang Mangue. The DA’s Emma Louise Powell says International Relations and Cooperation […] todayMay 3, 2024 17
insert_link World Body recovered from Baltimore bridge crash site After over a month since the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore that claimed the lives of six individuals, including the recently discovered body, recovery efforts continue. The catastrophe occurred when a massive container ship lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and sending construction workers plummeting into the water below. President Joe Biden has pledged to oversee the reconstruction of the […] todayMay 3, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa Prepares for Overseas Voting Ahead of Election Day S.A's Department of International Relations and Cooperation has completed preparations for the voting process abroad ahead of South Africa's election day on May 29. Thousands of registered voters will cast their ballots at 115 diplomatic missions worldwide. Spokesperson Clayson Monyela ensures that the Independent Electoral Commission will securely dispatch voting materials using diplomatic airfreight bags, protected by diplomatic immunity in accordance with international conventions. todayMay 3, 2024 12
insert_link World U.N says it could take decades to reconstruct Gaza The United Nations says it could take until 2040 to rebuild all the homes that have been destroyed in Gaza. In a report released by the UN on Thursday it says there has been billions of dollars in damage especially to homes, following nearly seven months of conflict. Jody Jacobs has more. todayMay 3, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Body of Individual Discovered in Windhoek’s 7De Laan Area With City Police Providing an Update News has surfaced regarding the sorrowful revelation of a deceased individual from the LGBTQIA+ community in Windhoek. Superintendent Murapo from the Windhoek City Police has disclosed information regarding the discovery of a male body in the 7De Laan vicinity of Windhoek. todayMay 3, 2024 143
insert_link World Biden Urges Order Amid Campus Unrest Across U.S U.S President, Joseph Biden emphasizes the importance of order on college campuses as unrest spreads across universities nationwide. Police have made over 1000 arrests following pro-Palestinian protests and Gaza solidarity encampments at major schools, where students and staff advocate boycotting entities linked to Israel. However, recent violent clashes, allegations of provocative chants, and law enforcement responses have ignited outrage and fear, drawing criticism toward the Biden administration from various quarters. […] todayMay 3, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya Explores Impact of Graduate Unemployment on Election Dynamics Political expert and academic, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, delves deeper into a pivotal factor molding the forthcoming elections: the issue of graduate unemployment. Reflecting on past electoral cycles, Dr. Kamwanya underscores the significant sway of job shortages, especially among young voters, on the political arena. todayMay 3, 2024 44
