Namibia Urging Youth Participation in 2024 Elections: Activist Emphasizes Vital Role in Democracy Encouragement for youth involvement in the upcoming 2024 general elections is strong, as their voices hold significant importance. Serron Nghoshi, a youth activist and regional coordinator for the Erongo Youth Forum, stressed the crucial nature of youth engagement in these elections, highlighting that it is not only beneficial but essential for the advancement and vitality of democracy. Nghoshi underscored the pivotal role of the youth in shaping the future of […] todayApril 23, 2024 18
insert_link World India’s election commission ‘declines comment’ on Modi hate speech India's election commission - the independent body that conducts polls in the country - is facing flak for failing to act against a hate speech made by incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Over the weekend, Modi told an election rally that his opponents would distribute the country's wealth to 'infiltrators' if voted back to power, a reference to the country's minority Muslim community. Neha Poonia has more. todayApril 23, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa S.A Union Cosatu Expresses Displeasure as Government Accepts Resignation of Suspended Military Veterans Director-General S.A union Cosatu says it is dismayed government has accepted the resignation of suspended Department of Military Veterans director-general Irene Mpolweni. Her departure follows a back-and-forth tussle between herself, who was facing a disciplinary hearing, and the department after her suspension in March last year. She was suspended over allegations of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure valued at over 200-million-rand. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says Mpolweni cannot be allowed to walk […] todayApril 23, 2024 13
insert_link World U.S. highest court considering punishment for homeless public sleeping The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday weighing up whether it's ok for a city to punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go. The case was ruled against in a lower court on appeal based on the Eight Amendment against 'cruel and unusual' punishment. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia New Electoral Commission Officials in Otjozondjupa Region Introduced to Governor Newly appointed officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia for the Otjozondjupa Region were introduced to Governor James Uerikua in Otjiwarongo. Led by Victoria Amutenya, the Regional Electoral Officer, the team includes seven constituency supervisors tasked with voter registrations. They aim to issue new voter cards from June 3rd to August 2nd, ensuring eligibility for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27th. Stations for the ECN supervisors include […] todayApril 23, 2024 24
insert_link World Prosecutors accuse Trump of election fraud Prosecutors during opening statements in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial have called on jurors to tune out distractions and focus on the facts. The former President faces 34 charges tied to allegations that he paid hush money to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. Trump denies the charges and says the case is politically motivated. William Denselow reports from New York. ENG PROSECUTORS ON TRUMPP ELECTIONS todayApril 23, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo Municipality Faces Leadership Vacuum as Top Executives Resign The Otjiwarongo Municipality is set to operate without key strategic executives, including a chief executive officer, effective Friday, following the resignation or early retirement of all its top five executives. This information was disclosed by Godhardt Hoko, chairperson of the management committee. The departures of these executives occurred between March 2023 and April 2024, leaving critical positions such as CEO, strategic executive for finance, human resources, technical, and community and […] todayApril 23, 2024 26
South Africa City of Cape Town says it is putting 35-million-rand behind Project 1000 leadership in the coming year, as it aims to keep growing policing resources The City of Cape Town says it is putting 35-million-rand behind Project 1000 leadership in the coming year, as it aims to keep growing policing resources to help fight crime. The project builds on the work of the LEAP programme in partnership with the Western Cape government. Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says investments are showing promising results, particularly in helping police combat gang, gun, and drug crime: todayApril 23, 2024 19
insert_link World UNRWA report into the organization’s neutrality released A U.N report on a review of the world body's humanitarian organisation, UNRWA has found it has robust frameworks to ensure compliance with humanitarian neutrality. The review of the organisation was initiated by the Secretary General following allegations by Israel that several UNRWA staff had been involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. Jody Jacobs has more. todayApril 23, 2024 14
