insert_link World UNRWA chief says the agency has reached breaking point The Commissioner General of the UN aid agency in Gaza, UNRWA says the agency has reached breaking point. In a letter written to the United Nations General Assembly President on Thursday, Philippe Lazzarini says he fears that they are on the edge of a monumental disaster with grave implications. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. ENG UNRWA BREAKING POINT todayFebruary 23, 2024 4
Namibia City Of Windhoek Recycling Initiatives Launched in Windhoek Schools to Enhance Waste Management Solid Waste Management, in collaboration with partners including the European Union, the City of Bremen, and the City of Windhoek, introduces recycling initiatives in schools named "sorting at source." This initiative is part of the project titled "Improving Waste Management In Windhoek," aiming to contribute to the reduction of adverse environmental impact in the city. Lydia Amutenya, the City's spokesperson, provides insights into the initiative. todayFebruary 23, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Unlikely Bond: Political Foes Share Emotional Moment Before President Geingob’s Passing Just two weeks before President Hage Geingob's passing, an unexpected and poignant moment unfolded as one of his fiercest political critics, Bernadus Clint Swartbooi, leader of the Landless People's Movement , visited him on his sickbed. The encounter, both emotional and jovial, marked a unique reflection on the journey the two men had undertaken. Despite their heated argument in parliament in 2020, where President Geingob famously scolded Swartbooi, the recent […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 3
insert_link World Victims Of The UK Post Office Horizon Scandal To Be Exonerated By New Law Victims of the UK Post Office Horizon scandal will be exonerated by a new law, according to the UK government. The scandal saw almost a thousand post office employees wrongly prosecuted as a result of faults in a computer system. The government says it will aim to clear their names by July. Simon Gaitán reports. todayFebruary 23, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane Deploys Additional Personnel to Address Storm-Related Power Outages The City of Tshwane mobilizes extra personnel from the Electricity and Energy Department to region three following severe thunderstorms that inflicted widespread damage and power outages. The storms resulted in uprooted trees, fallen branches on roads and power lines, causing prolonged blackouts in Pretoria and neighboring areas. Lindela Mashigo of the city states that a supplementary team has been assembled to enhance capacity and expedite repairs, as technicians are facing […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 8
insert_link World Biden Administration cancels $1.2 billion in student loans About 150 thousand student loans will be cancelled by the Biden Administration. President Joseph Biden last year pledged to find alternative ways to tackle student debt relief after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan to write off some $400 billion in student loans. Jody Jacobs reports. todayFebruary 22, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa SA’s Congress of the People Criticizes Minister’s Budget Speech, Deems it Disappointing South Africa's Congress of the People expresses deep disappointment with the minister's budget speech, citing a failure to address core policy issues contributing to the country's crisis. Pakes Dikgetsi, the party's acting chairperson, asserts that the continued under-investment in new and critical infrastructure expansion will hinder future growth and sustainability. He further contends that the ANC has exhausted credible policy choices after 15 years of misrule, mismanagement, and corruption. todayFebruary 22, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Late President Hage Geingob Remembered for Fathering a Nation with Love and Concern Nangula Geingos, the eldest daughter of the late President Hage Geingob, commemorated her father's legacy during a final intimate memorial service at Casa Rosalia. She reflected on how he "fathered an entire nation with the same love and concern with which he fathered his family." Geingos, speaking on behalf of her siblings, emphasized that there is a piece of Hage in everyone, inspiring, loving, and shaping them with a spirit […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission Acknowledges Challenges in Election Preparation The Independent Electoral Commission in South Africa acknowledges challenges in preparing for this year's general and provincial elections, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of May 29 as the polling date. Chief Electoral Official Sy Mamabolo cites uncertainty over the number of contesting parties and independents, which is impacting the size of the ballot papers. With over 27.4 million registered voters, the IEC faces logistical hurdles amidst evolving electoral dynamics. todayFebruary 22, 2024 4
