insert_link World U.S president Biden signs foreign aid/Tik Tok bill U.S president Joseph Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on social media app TikTok. It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts. Kate Fisher reports from Washington todayApril 25, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia High Rate of Births to Unmarried Parents in Namibia: Statistics Revealed According to the latest Namibia Vital Statistics Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency, approximately 72,000 out of roughly 85,000 children born in 2021 were born to unmarried parents. This statistic highlights that 84% of children registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security in that year were born to single parents. Experts have noted that factors such as unplanned pregnancies and teenage pregnancies contribute significantly to […] todayApril 25, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Urges Collaboration for Job Creation and Economic Inclusion S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for collaboration from social partners and the private sector in creating job opportunities for the country's youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Speaking at the 20th anniversary of the Expanded Public Works Programme in Buffalo City Stadium in the Eastern Cape, Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of public and social employment programmes and supporting small enterprises and cooperatives. He says the programme is for everyone: […] todayApril 25, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Police Chief Raises Alarm Over Public Possession of Dangerous Weapons Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Windhoek City Police expressed concern over the discovery of various dangerous weapons among the public during recent patrols. These weapons, including knives, pangas, and scissors, were confiscated, prompting Naukushu to emphasize the legal restrictions and potential harm associated with carrying such items. She urged individuals to refrain from carrying weapons for protection and advised them to turn to law enforcement in dangerous situations. Naukushu […] todayApril 24, 2024 18
insert_link World Record high temperatures expected across much of the U.S. this summer The latest outlook from the U.S. National Weather Service predicts this summer will be one of, if not the warmest, on record. Officials have released a new heat forecast guide to help people better understand the health implications, which at worst threaten lives. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 24, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Commissioner Applauds Progress at Daures Green Hydrogen Village James Mnyupe, Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner, has praised the progress achieved at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, situated in the Erongo Region. As the country's pioneering green hydrogen initiative, the project is set to commence production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and green tomatoes by July. Mnyupe announced on Monday that the success of the Daures project will be highlighted at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, […] todayApril 24, 2024 22
insert_link World Trump set to earn $1.3 billion in stock bonus Donald Trump is in line to earn a stock bonus worth 1.3 billion dollars from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social thanks to a rally in its share price. It will take the former U.S. President's overall stake in the company, Trump Media & Technology Group or, TMTG, to $4.1 billion. todayApril 24, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa S.A President says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy. He addressed the Worker Share Ownership Conference hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition at the Sandton Convention Centre. He believes worker share ownership will be critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. Ramaphosa hailed the initiative as a key step towards addressing inequality and […] todayApril 24, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa DA Raises Alarm Over South Africa’s Load-Shedding Transparency Concerns The Democratic Alliance has issued a warning of a potential election scandal, citing the failure of South Africa's Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati to address transparency concerns regarding load-shedding. The party alleges that Eskom's continued use of open-cycle gas turbines and the lack of clarity on diesel procurement raise suspicions of budget mismanagement. Samantha Graham-Maré of the DA emphasizes the party's stance that any recurrence […] todayApril 24, 2024 29