insert_link 3 Namibia Forestry Ministry Condoles Families After Two Men Killed by Elephants in Omusati and Zambezi Regions The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry has extended condolences to the families of Gert Van der Walt and Albert Kawayile, who were trampled to death by elephants in separate incidents. Van der Walt, a professional hunter, was killed in Tsandi Constituency, while Kawayile, a ministry employee, was attacked on his way to work in the Zambezi region. The ministry emphasized their significant roles in natural resource conservation and human-wildlife conflict […] todayJune 19, 2024 33 3
insert_link South Africa Security Prepared in S.A as President Ramaphosa Visits Union Buildings The S.A National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it is ready to deal with any lawlessness at the Union Building in Pretoria where president Cyril Ramaphosa will today be sworn in as the head of the state. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says no disruptions and unbecoming behaviour will be tolerated: Meanwhile, the S.A's PAC party says it has decided it will be part of the government of national unity. […] todayJune 19, 2024 24
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Rejects Demarcation Plans, Calls for Fair Consultation Katutura community activist, Shaun Gariseb has voiced strong opposition to the recent constituency boundary demarcation proposals in the Khomas Region, criticizing the lack of proper consultation and transparency. Speaking at a press conference, Gariseb outlined the events of the delimitation commission's consultations on June 13, where he and other concerned residents sought to present their views. Gariseb noted that, despite being promised a chance to speak, he was ignored […] todayJune 19, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia /Khomanin Traditional Leaders Demand Apology Over Khomas Boundary Proposal /Khomanin traditional leaders in the Khomas Region are demanding an apology from Governor ,Laura McLeod-Katjirua for proposing constituency boundary changes without consultation. They allege exclusion from crucial discussions affecting their ancestral land and community rights. Katutura community activist, Shaun Gariseb was also present. todayJune 19, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Namibian Journalist Wensel Mavara Appointed TVET Commissioner in China A local journalist, Wensel Mavara, has been appointed as the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commissioner in China. The announcement was made by the Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, during a seminar on Press Officers and Journalists of BRI countries. Mavara, formerly a Special Assistant to late President Hage Geingob, expressed his commitment to strengthening educational ties between Namibia and China, emphasizing the opportunity […] todayJune 19, 2024 33
insert_link World UN Human Rights chief warns situation in West Bank ‘dramatically deteriorating’ The United Nations Human Rights chief warns of a "dramatically deteriorating" situation in the occupied West Bank. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the Human Rights Council sitting, Volker Türk said there are rising attacks against Palestinians as well as the targeting of Israeli soldiers. As Jody Jacobs has more. todayJune 19, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Telkom S.A Reports Strong Financial Performance Driven by Mobile and Fibre Sectors Telkom, South Africa's third-largest mobile operator, has announced robust performance in its mobile and fibre sectors, leading to increased operating profits and margins for 2024. The company reported a 1.6% rise in group revenue to 43.2 billion rand, with core profit up by over 5% to 10 billion rand. Management expressed optimism about paying dividends by 2025, citing their digital infrastructure and ICT capabilities as key drivers for sustainable growth. todayJune 19, 2024 19
insert_link Africa Armed Group Disables Section of Niger’s PetroChina-Funded Oil Pipeline An armed group opposed to Niger's ruling junta disabled a section of the PetroChina-funded crude oil pipeline in an attack on Sunday night, according to Reuters reports. The pipeline, with a capacity of 90,000 barrels per day and extending nearly 2,000 km from Niger's Agadem oilfield to Benin's coast, is intended for exports under a $400 million deal with China National Petroleum Corp, Reuters reports. todayJune 19, 2024 19
insert_link World US-NATO meetings ahead of major summit The United States and NATO are reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine as the US prepares to host the North Atlantic Alliance's 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC next month. During a press conference on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the increased defense spending by many NATO countries, which Blinken emphasized as "necessary to meet the challenges of this time." As Benji Hyer reports. […] todayJune 19, 2024 19
