insert_link Namibia Police report three suicides involving men over the weekend A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Omungwelume village in the Engela Constituency on Friday. His body was found hanging inside a building with a rope around the neck, the Namibian Police Force said in a crime report issued on Sunday. The deceased allegedly also attempted to hang himself two months ago. The motive behind his action is unknown. No suicide note was left behind and investigations are ongoing. todayNovember 27, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema says the EFF has revived the interest of the youth in politics EFF leader Julius Malema says the party has changed the face of politics including reviving the interest of the youth in politics. He addressed the party’s Free State Provincial Ground Forces Forum yesterday. Young people between the ages of 16 and 29 made up the majority of first-time registrations at 78.31-percent during the voter registration weekend earlier this month. Malema says the youth of South Africa have had enough of […] todayNovember 27, 2023 2
insert_link World UN warns of “famine” in Gaza The UN World Food Program is warning Gaza may be on the "brink of famine". The WFP's Executive Director Cindy McCain confirmed that the UN has managed to feed more than 110,000 people in Gaza since the pause in the fighting. But she warned that much more help was still needed. Speaking to CBS McCain also said other countries needed to help support the agency's efforts. todayNovember 27, 2023 9
insert_link World Hamas releases 17 hostages in third daily release Hamas released 17 hostages on Sunday, including a four-year-old American girl. It was the third daily release of hostages, with the fourth and final set of prisoners expected to be set free on Monday. Israel in turn released 39 Palestinians. However, as Mia Alberti in Lebanon reports the pause in fighting could be extended beyond the current four-day agreement. todayNovember 27, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Rani Group avails 70 bursaries for distribution in 14 regions The Rani Group has put aside N$1.4 million for 70 bursaries as part of educating a Namibian child. Company Managing Director Ali Dharani said they believe in building the community, hence their handover of scholarships for students from all the 14 regions. Dharani said they believe the biggest investment a person can ever make is by investing in the education of a child. The 70 bursaries will be distributed to […] todayNovember 27, 2023 31
insert_link Namibia SA’s Transport minister says there will be zero tolerance for those who disregard the rules of the road SA's Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says there will be zero tolerance for those who disregard the rules of the road during this festive season. She officially launched the 2023/2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign in Tsakane on Gauteng’s East Rand yesterday. The focus of this year’s campaign is on the impact of alcohol on road user behaviour and its contribution to the carnage. Chikunga has issued a stern warning to […] todayNovember 27, 2023 10
insert_link South Africa ANC denounces the recent leaks criticising its candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections The ANC has strongly denounced the recent leaks criticising its candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections. The party says the unauthorised statements were made by individuals who lack the official capacity. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says such behaviour violates it’s values and principles and will not be tolerated, as the party embodies a rich tradition of democratic practices. Bhengu-Motsiri says the 2024 national and provincial ANC candidate […] todayNovember 27, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia National Housing Enterprise Board Chairperson urges local authorities for support on land The National Housing Enterprise Board Chairperson Toska Sem urged local authorities to support them by allocating affordable land to allow them to address the housing backlog in the country. She said that during the handing over of over 140 houses in Omuthiya, Ondangwa and Okahao. todayNovember 27, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia 3rd Edition of the Namibian Men’s Conference concludes in /Karas Region The 3rd Edition of the Namibian Men's Conference was held recently. This time the Southern Town of Keetmanshoop played host to over 500 men under the theme "Zero Male Suicide And Promoting Positive Masculinity". Here is the founder Munene. todayNovember 27, 2023 17
