insert_link World China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty’ China has rejected Philippine maritime claims and called new legislation an infringement on its territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea. The two countries have overlapping territorial claims in the disputed waters, with encounters growing more frequent and combative in recent months. Laura Westbrook has more. today11 November, 2024
insert_link World Donald Trump vows to press on with mass deportations plans U.S President-elect Donald Trump says one of his first priorities upon taking office in January will be to make his country's southern border "strong and powerful." As a candidate, the former President repeatedly vowed to carry out the "largest deportation effort in American history" if he won the election, having railed against illegal immigration during the campaign. The Department of Homeland Security estimates there are 11 million illegal migrants […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Tuuda Haitula on Human Resources Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist by profession, recently led a program called Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child, aimed at assisting young men transitioning from university or high school to the workforce. The program, initially designed for 30 participants, expanded quickly due to overwhelming interest, with 150 applicants ultimately joining the initiative. The Program's Vision and Growth Tuuda explained that the motivation behind the project stemmed from […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Minister of Communications Withdraws SABC Bill Over Funding Concerns S.A's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, says as it stands the SABC Bill does not serve the long-term interests of the public broadcaster and citizens. The SABC expects to incur a 590-million-rand financial loss for 2024/2025, from a 1.1-billion-rand loss in 2023/2024. Malatsi has withdrawn the bill from Parliament, stating that the current version does not adequately address a credible funding model, to ensure the […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 UDF Distances Itself From Endorsing Nandi-Ndaitwa The founder of the United Democratic Front, Gaob Justus //Garoeb,this past weekend endorsed the South West Africa People's Organization's presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa. The UDF party, however, has distanced itself from his sentiments: The organization's Mabasen /Narib: today11 November, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama on Local Authorities and Audits Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama recently shared his insights on the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in Namibia, particularly regarding audits, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery. Speaking in a recent interview, Sheehama emphasized the long-standing issues that have plagued local authorities and the steps being taken to address them. Sheehama pointed out that the frustration surrounding local authorities isn't a recent development. "This has been an […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta Backs New Spaza Shop Regulations Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised the government’s new regulations for spaza shops, seeing them as crucial to reducing foodborne illnesses impacting learners nationwide. Hundreds of learners have been affected by food poisoning with multiple deaths recorded. Makaneta urges proactive government action to protect citizens. today11 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Ethiopia Excluded from New AU Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia A senior Somali official confirmed on Saturday that Ethiopia will not be part of the new African Union peacekeeping mission starting in January. Voice Of America says, the exclusion follows a deadlock over a Memorandum of Understanding Ethiopia signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year. Since 2007, African Union troops have operated in Somalia, first under AMISOM and then ATMIS, which will end its mandate this […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link World U.S charges man of Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump The United States has criminally charged a person in connection with an alleged plot, thwarted by the FBI, to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement on Friday, the US Department of Justice said the man had been assigned by an Iranian government official to take part in a murder-for-hire plot before this week's election. As our Benji Hyer reports. today11 November, 2024
