insert_link Namibia Man Dies After Shack Fire in Ombili Informal Settlement Johannes !Hoaeb, 39, from Ombili informal settlement in Otjiwarongo, died from injuries after his shack burned down on Monday morning. !Hoaeb, who appeared intoxicated, had asked his mother for matches before the fire broke out. Despite efforts by his mother and neighbors to save him, he suffered severe burns and died while being transferred to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident. todayJune 18, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi Vows to Amplify Youth Voices in S.A. National Assembly and Gauteng Legislature RISE Mzansi, now represented in South Africa's National Assembly and Gauteng provincial legislature, aims to amplify the voices of young people. Mabine Seabe of RISE Mzansi states the party will engage with communities, including youth, to understand their priorities for the National Assembly and Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Additionally, the party will keep these communities informed about legislative activities at both the national and provincial levels. todayJune 18, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia UN General Assembly President Visits Namibia Ahead of 2024 Summit Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, is visiting Namibia for three days at the invitation of Peya Mushelenga, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. This visit precedes the Summit of the Future in September 2024, co-facilitated by Namibia and Germany. Executive Director, Penda Naanda emphasized the visit's focus on accelerating the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. todayJune 18, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah leader says the DA is hell-bent on taking control of the government of national unity In S.A, Al Jama-ah leader, Ganief Hendricks claims that the Democratic Alliance is determined to take control of the government of national unity. He criticizes the 'Statement of Intent' signed between the DA and another party, suggesting it facilitates power sharing between former oppressors and the former black liberation movement. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assertion that there is no grand alliance with the DA, Hendricks believes the 'Statement of Intent' […] todayJune 18, 2024 21
insert_link World Korea and China hold first diplomatic security dialogue since 2015 South Korea and China are set to hold a high-level diplomatic and security dialogue on Tuesday in Seoul, led by South Korean vice foreign minister Kim Hong-kyun and his Chinese counterpart Sun Weidong, The high level meetings coincide with Russian President Vladimir Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years. As our Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 18, 2024 41
insert_link World Vladimir Putin visits Pyongyang Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea. It’s his first state visit to Pyongyang in 24 years. Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 18, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa ActionSA’s Mashaba Vows Accountability for ANC-DA Unity Government To South Africa.... ActionSA president, Herman Mashaba says the party will not hesitate to keep the ANC-DA government of national unity accountable where it fails to achieve social justice or provide opportunities for the people. Mashaba says ActionSA will use its position in legislative platforms to push its own policies, including igniting job creation, implementing an opportunity fund to undo the legacy of apartheid, and ensuring that no academically deserving […] todayJune 18, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police and Women Action for Development Hold All-Male Officials Only Workshop on Gender-Based Violence and Law The Namibian Police Force, in partnership with Women Action for Development, conducted a five-day workshop in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa region. The workshop focused on gender-based violence and the law, targeting all male regional police commanders and their deputies. todayJune 18, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Proposal to Incorporate Krönlein into Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency Gains Traction Joseph Isaacks, Chairperson of the ||Kharas Regional Council and councillor for Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency, has suggested integrating Krönlein into the urban constituency. Currently under Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency, Krönlein residents face challenges accessing urban services despite paying rates to Keetmanshoop Municipality. Isaacks argues for the move citing inequitable access to relief and services, urging the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission to consider the change. todayJune 18, 2024 21
