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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

FUTURE MEDIA NAMIBIA

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South Africa

Eskom Justifies Power Station Shutdown Delays to S.A’s Climate Commission

Eskom has reassured the South African Presidential Climate Commission that delaying the shutdown of several power stations is necessary. CEO, Dan Marokane told the commission that postponing the decommissioning of Camden, Hendrina, and Grootvlei coal-fired stations until 2030 will cost the utility between 85 and 90 billion rand. Despite the substantial costs, Marokane insists the delays are essential to maintain energy supply.

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Basic Income Grant Coalition’s Rinaani Musutua on Electricity Tariff Increases

  Windhoek, Namibia – The Basic Income Grant Coalition, represented by Rinaani Musutua, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed tariff increases by the City of Windhoek. These increases, which encompass essential services such as water and electricity, are currently under review by the Electricity Control Board (ECB). Economic Hardship and Mismanagement Rinaani Musutua highlighted the financial struggles faced by many Namibians, stating that this is not the appropriate time […]

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Africa

Court Appearance for Over 50 Defendants in Failed Congo Coup

More than 50 defendants, including six individuals holding U.S., British, Canadian, or Belgian citizenship, appeared in court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday according to reports by Reuters. They are charged with participating in a failed coup and other serious offenses that could result in the death penalty. The charges stem from an incident on May 19, when armed men briefly occupied a presidential office in the capital, […]

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World

Biden Macron plan to use frozen Russian funds to help Ukraine

The United States and France have come up with a plan to use profits generated by sanctioned Russian assets to help Ukraine. President Biden has been in France this week for D-Day commemorations which were also attended by Ukraine's leader Vlodymyr Zelensky. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.  

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Namibia

City Residents Actively Oppose Windhoek Electricity Tariff Hike Request to ECB

Shaun Gariseb of the Katutura Residents Committee, is taking a stand against the proposed electricity tariff increase in Windhoek. In adherence to the Electricity Act and regulations, Gariseb recently lodged objections with the Electricity Control Board. He argues that the proposed 10% hike, put forward by the City of Windhoek, fails to consider the economic hardships facing residents.   From the Civic organization BasicIncome Grant Coalition, Rinaani Musutua weighs in. […]

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South Africa

UNICEF Report Indicates South Africa Is Among Top 20 Nations With Highest Child Food Poverty

A UNICEF report reveals South Africa is one of 20 countries accounting for 65-percent of all children globally living in severe food poverty. Twenty-three-percent of South African children experience food deprivation and they are 50-percent more likely to suffer life-threatening malnutrition. UNICEF's Christine Muhigana says the consequences can last a lifetime, weakening immunity, increasing disease risk and perpetuating the poverty cycle: E

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World

Far-right surge in EU elections

Far-right parties were big winners in the European elections, securing particularly strong performances in France and Germany. But the centrist grouping held firm with the European People's Party remaining the biggest player in the European Parliament. William Denselow reports from Brussels.  

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