insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Rally Against Electricity Price Hikes, Prepare for Demonstration and Legal Action In a proactive response to proposed electricity price hikes by the Electricity Control Board (ECB), residents of Katutura have launched a concerted effort to voice their discontent and seek redress. Spearheaded by Shaun Gariseb, a prominent member of the Katutura Residents Committee, the community has initiated an online petition that has rapidly gained momentum, nearing 10,000 signatures. Gariseb, speaking passionately about the community's concerns, emphasized the urgency of their actions. […] todayJuly 3, 2024 9
insert_link World Beijing and Manila agree to keep talking to ease South China Sea tensions China and the Philippines have agreed to de-escalate tensions in the disputed South China Sea, at a bilateral consultative mechanism meeting in Manila. It follows some of the worst clashes in recent history that raised the risks of a wider conflict. Laura Westbrook has more. todayJuly 3, 2024 12
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Linda Baumann Advocates for Inclusivity in ECN Decision on Sex and Gender Documentation Human rights advocate Linda Baumann has voiced concerns regarding the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) stance on sex and gender documentation in electoral processes. Baumann emphasized the importance of aligning state documents with individuals' self-identified sex and gender identities. She highlighted the need for Namibia to engage in conversations to redefine and clarify these concepts. Baumann underscored the distinction between sex, referring to physiological characteristics, and gender, a social […] todayJuly 3, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents Mobilize Against Electricity Price Hikes In a proactive response to proposed electricity price hikes by the Electricity Control Board, residents of Katutura have launched a concerted effort to voice their discontent and seek redress. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, says the community has initiated an online petition that has rapidly gained momentum, nearing 10,000 signatures. todayJuly 3, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Faces Criticism Over Gender Inclusivity in Voter Registration Policy The Electoral Commission says it will only register those people who are classified as male or female on their identification documentation. This comes amid concerns from activists and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other communities about the lack of inclusivity for non-binary and transgender individuals. Activist Linda Baumann weighed in. todayJuly 3, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Riot Police Clash with Protesters in Widespread Unrest Across Kenya Reuters reports that riot police fired tear gas and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday, marking the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters were killed in clashes a week ago. The nationwide demonstrations indicate that President William Ruto has failed to quell a spontaneous youth protest movement, despite abandoning plans for tax increases that triggered last week's unrest. todayJuly 3, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa South Africa Announces Significant Fuel Price Reductions The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa has announced substantial decreases in fuel prices. Effective today, the price of 95 unleaded petrol will drop by 99 cents per litre, while 93 unleaded petrol will decrease by one rand and five cents per litre. Diesel prices will see reductions ranging from 24 to 30 cents per litre, depending on the sulphur content, and illuminating paraffin will decrease by […] todayJuly 3, 2024 6
insert_link World First House Democrat calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett from the liberal capitol Austin has become the first House Democrat to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential race, following his dismal performance during last week's debate. Toni Waterman has more. todayJuly 3, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Standard Bank Faces Security Breach as Customers Report Fraud and Missing Funds South Africa's Standard Bank customers have taken to social media to report massive security breaches, including fraudulent transactions and missing funds. Many clients are unable to block their cards via the app and are frustrated by long call center queues and an unreachable fraud hotline. The cause of the breach is still unclear. This incident follows multiple system outages in recent years, which have led to leadership changes aimed at […] todayJuly 3, 2024 28
