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UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs:

16 October, 2024

South Africa

ANC deputy president says there are no internal quarrels within the government of national unity

ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile says there are no internal quarrels within the government of national unity. He acknowledged some tensions between Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and DA federal chairperson, Helen Zille over the DA’s refusal to work with the ANC in the province. As the government of national unity marks 100 days since the establishment of the seventh administration in June, Mashatile emphasises the ANC's commitment to unity and […]

15 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Google invests in nuclear to power AI demands

Google has announced it will fund the construction of seven small nuclear reactors as the search engine giant seeks more electricity to power its artificial intelligence plans. Big tech firms have emerged as key players in the US nuclear industry. Ira Spitzer tell us more.

15 October, 2024

South Africa

Minister Chikunga Advocates for Stronger Family Structures to Combat Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

Minister in the South Africa's Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is calling for the reconstruction and strengthening of the family structure to end gender-based violence and femicide. On Sunday, five family members, including two young children, lost their lives in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. Subsequently, another mass shooting took place in Orange Farm, Gauteng, where seven people were shot dead. The department’s spokesperson, Cassius Selala, says South […]

15 October, 2024

World

India-Canada expel each other’s diplomats as ties worsen

India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada says it asked the Indian government to waive diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation. India has denied involvement, calling Canada's allegations a smear campaign, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

15 October, 2024

Business / Economics

NWR Updates Shuttle Service in Sossusvlei Area

Starting today, Namibia Wildlife Resorts will change its shuttle service operations in Sossusvlei. The shuttle will no longer operate from the 2x4 area and will exclusively depart from the Sesriem Campsite. Clients with existing bookings to Deadvlei will now be ferried from Sesriem, and new tickets must also be purchased there. NWR encourages guests to plan accordingly and assures that their team is available to assist with any inquiries related […]

15 October, 2024

South Africa

Ramaphosa Highlights Job Creation, Economic Growth, and Crime Reduction Under ANC-Led Government

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC-led government of national unity has been all about creating jobs, growing the economy, and tackling crime in communities. He provided a comprehensive reflection of the first 100 days since the formation of the government of national unity in Gauteng yesterday evening. Ramaphosa says under the coalition government, the ANC will continue to lead the transformation of South Africa: Meanwhile, Gauteng ANC chairperson Panyaza […]

15 October, 2024

Namibia

Classroom Shortages Persist Despite Government Efforts

Despite the construction of 2,065 classrooms since 2019, with some still incomplete, regions across the country continue to face severe classroom shortages. The government has built 1,561 classrooms to date, with 474 more under construction. Reports indicate that according to UNICEF’s 2023/24 education brief, the country faces a shortage of over 4,400 classrooms. Ohangwena's regional education director, Isak Hamatwi, highlighted that the region alone needs around 400 additional classrooms to […]

15 October, 2024

Namibia

Ahead of Elections, Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Sharing of Namibia’s Natural Resources

Herbert Jauch, labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the majority.

15 October, 2024