insert_link World Secret Service chief: Trump shooting “failure on multiple levels” todayJuly 31, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Nantu Kavango East Elects New Leadership The Namibia National Teachers’ Union in the Kavango East Region has chosen new leaders for the next five years. At the regional conference on July 20, Petrus Kashumali was elected as chairperson, with Vallentinus Kamenye as deputy. Other positions filled include Gervatius Samende as secretary, Immanuel Linyando as deputy secretary, and Paulus Kativa as treasurer. The new leadership aims to revive the union's activism and protect teachers' rights, addressing concerns […] todayJuly 31, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Correctional Services Confirms Admission of 91 Libyan Nationals at Illegal Mpumalanga Base The Correctional Services Department in South Africa has confirmed the admission of 91 Libyan nationals arrested at an illegal military base in Mpumalanga, as remand detainees. Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo says they will remain in custody until their next hearing on Monday. Nxumalo emphasised adherence to the health screening, security assessment, and orientation of the detainees. He assured collaboration with law enforcement to uphold justice: todayJuly 31, 2024 8
insert_link World UN Secretary General concerned about protests in Venezuela The United Nations says its extremely concerned about widespread protests and arrests in Venezuela. Protests erupted as anger grew over the awarding of Sunday's election to President Nicolas Maduro despite claims by the opposition that it had won. On Monday, the election board declared that Maduro had won a third term with 51% of votes. The Secretary General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric says that all political leaders should reject any form […] todayJuly 31, 2024 6
insert_link Africa al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 50 Russian Wagner mercenaries in an ambush in Mali An al Qaeda affiliate said it killed 50 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 10 Malian soldiers in an ambush in Mali's northern Kidal region near the border with Algeria on Saturday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group seen by Reuters.The ambush occurred on the same day a Tuareg rebel movement known as the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security and Development said it had killed and injured dozens of Malian soldiers […] todayJuly 31, 2024 19
insert_link World Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation for Golan Heights soccer pitch attack Israel has confirmed it was behind the missile strike on Lebanon's capital Beirut. Its military says it was a targeted strike against a Hezbollah commander, who carried out the attack at the weekend on the Golan Heights, that hit a soccer pitch. Hezbollah denied involvement in that strike, which killed 12 children and teenagers. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. todayJuly 31, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Transparent Trade Practices Crucial for Sustainable Growth: S.A’s Trade Minister S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says transparent trade practices and adherence to development goals are crucial for sustainable growth. He briefed the media on the outcomes of the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act forum in Washington DC, in the United States which he led alongside one of his deputies, Andrew Whitfield. The other deputy, Zuko Godlimpi, attended the BRICS Trade ministers meeting in Moscow. Tau emphasised […] todayJuly 31, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Sudan’s government conditionally accepts to attend U.S.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva Sudan's government conditionally accepted on Tuesday an invitation to attend U.S.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva, raising hopes that the talks could advance efforts to end a 15-month-old war according to Reuters. The government is aligned with the army in its war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The army has shunned recent bids to restart ceasefire or peace negotiations, with Islamists who hold sway in its ranks calling for a […] todayJuly 31, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia to Host Oil and Gas Conference in August Namibia will hold the Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek from 20-22 August 2024. The event will gather key players in Namibia's oil and gas sector, along with civil society and the public, to discuss the potential, opportunities, and risks of developing the country's oil and gas industry. Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto. todayJuly 31, 2024 89
