insert_link Namibia UNAM Ogongo Campus Boosts Rice and Poultry Farming Rice and poultry farming in northern Namibia are expanding, supported by UNAM's Ogongo Campus and Debmarine Namibia. This year's rice harvest is expected to reach 25 tonnes, up by eight tonnes. Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala called for investment in climate-smart agricultural technologies to address poor crop yields and livestock losses due to drought. UNAM's Rice and Mahangu Project, launched with Japanese support in 2012, continues to train and support local […] todayJune 12, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa Two Suspects Charged for Murders in Western Cape’s Khayelitsha Two suspects have been charged for the murders of a 30-year-old man and three children in Khayelitsha in S.A's Western Cape, as well as nine attempted murder charges. This comes after unknown gunmen entered a barbershop and opened fire at occupants at the premises on Saturday afternoon. The suspects will appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, says […] todayJune 12, 2024 19
insert_link World Hunter Biden guilty, after jury deliberates for only three hours The son of US President, Joseph Biden has been found guilty of three criminal charges related to the illegal purchase of a gun. During the trial, there were many witnesses including from the Biden family who spoke of his drug use in and around the time he bought the gun in 2018. Reporting for us is Caroline Malone. todayJune 12, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa S.A’s eThekwini Mayor Estimates Storm Damage Repairs at 481.7 Million Rand In S.A, eThekwini's mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says the estimated cost of the repair of storm-damaged electricity, roads, and housing infrastructure is estimated at 481.7-million-rand. Last week heavy rain, flooding, and a tornado hit parts of KwaZulu-Natal leaving ten people dead. The most impacted areas were Tongaat, IIlovo, Umgababa, and Kingsburgh. Kaunda says there needs to be clear criteria to address natural disasters affecting formal structures, especially when people do not […] todayJune 12, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Man Allegedly Shot by Security Guard in Omusati Region A 24-year-old man was allegedly shot by a security guard at Olukanvu village in the Omusati Region on Monday. According to Commissioner, Ismael Basson of the Namibian Police Force, the incident took place at a shebeen in Ombetele location. The man and his friends had bought and consumed drinks without any issues earlier in the evening. However, after the bar closed, the man returned, claiming he had not received his […] todayJune 12, 2024 14
insert_link World U.S Supreme court Justice taped agreeing America should “return to a place of godliness” U.S Supreme court justice, Samuel Alito has been recorded agreeing that America should return "to a place of godliness", just weeks after he came under fire for controversial flags that flew above his homes. The secretly taped audio was captured by a liberal filmmaker posing as a religious conservative at a private event. As Kate Fisher reports for us from Washington. todayJune 12, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Namibia Medical Care Hosts Wellness Open Day at Roman Catholic Private Hospital In an effort to promote health and well-being within the community, Namibia Medical Care is hosting its Wellness Open Day today at the Roman Catholic Private Hospital. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula. todayJune 12, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Step2Walk’s Mission to Provide Surgical Care for Foot and Ankle Deformities in Underserved Regions Globally Marelize Mentz shed light on Step2Walk, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing surgical care for disabling foot and ankle deformities in underserved regions worldwide. Mentz outlined the organization's comprehensive approach, emphasizing both medical intervention and educational initiatives. todayJune 12, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A Trade Union Urges Political Parties to Oppose National Health Insurance Act in Government Unity Talks S.A Trade union, Solidarity, has urged political parties involved in talks for a government of national unity to oppose the National Health Insurance Act. The call comes amid president Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that he will oppose the union's court application against the NHI. Solidarity's, Anton van der Bijl argues the NHI is unconstitutional, unaffordable, and would reduce access to quality healthcare. Van der Bijl vows to challenge the NHI […] todayJune 12, 2024 33