insert_link Africa UN Security Council Demands Halt to Siege in Al-Fashir In Sudan The United Nations Security Council, as reported by Reuters, has demanded an immediate cessation of the siege on al-Fashir, a city in Sudan's North Darfur region home to 1.8 million people. Adopting a resolution drafted by Britain, the Council also calls for the withdrawal of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and other fighters posing threats to civilian safety. Al-Fashir is the largest city in western Darfur not yet under RSF control. todayJune 14, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia World Blood Donor Day Celebrates 20 Years of Giving The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia and the World Health Organisation mark World Blood Donor Day today, celebrating two decades of voluntary blood donations with the theme "Celebrating 20 years of giving: thank you, blood donors!". The day honors donors who save lives daily and encourages increased voluntary blood donations globally and specifically in Namibia. Marketing and Donor Relations Supervisor- Titus Shivute. todayJune 14, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics 14 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Developments: From Loans to Levies, Markets React Amidst Economic Shifts 1. Paratus Namibia Holdings Successfully Raises N$175 Million through Floating-Rate Notes Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited, in collaboration with Cirrus Capital, has achieved a significant milestone in the financial markets with the successful auction of N$175 million in floating-rate notes. Despite facing a total demand of N$557 million, the issuance was fully allocated, underscoring strong investor confidence and appetite for high-quality debt instruments in Namibia's financial landscape. This development marks a […] todayJune 14, 2024 22
insert_link World Biden Administration Faces Legal Action Over Immigration Executive Order The White House is facing legal action over its new immigration policy at the US border. Groups advocating for immigrant rights say the President's executive order was illegal. As Mitch McCann reports. todayJune 14, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Parliament diligently preparing for the transition to the seventh administration S.A's secretary to Parliament ,Xolile George says Parliament has been diligently preparing for the transition to the seventh administration, a pivotal moment in democratic history. Briefing the media, George declared the Cape Town International Convention Centre as the parliamentary precinct. He says tomorrow's first sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces in the centre represents the literal will of the people and the establishment of the […] todayJune 14, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Correctional Service To Release 2,228 Inmates Following Presidential Pardon The Correctional Service Deputy Commissioner General, Sam Shaalulange announced in Windhoek that 2,228 inmates will be released under a presidential pardon granted by President Nangolo Mbumba. The pardon applies to non-serious offenders serving sentences for non-scheduled offenses, with conditional release on full parole approved by March 21. todayJune 14, 2024 53
insert_link Africa Namibia and Botswana Launch Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to Enhance Border Security Namibia and Botswana have launched the Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to enhance border security and cooperation. The initiative, involving the Namibian and Botswana Defence Forces, focuses on combating smuggling, poaching, and illegal border activities. In addition, it also aims to involve community leaders and improve local livelihoods, with sensitisation campaigns scheduled for July and August. todayJune 14, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Health minister has called for public cooperation to prevent the spread of the M-pox virus S.A's Health minister Joe Phaahla has called for public cooperation to prevent the spread of the M-pox virus. The plea follows two confirmed cases in Gauteng and three in KwaZulu-Natal. Briefing the media, the minister urged individuals with suspected symptoms or those in contact with confirmed cases to seek medical attention promptly. National Institute for Communicable Diseases health expert, Jaqueline Weyer says cooperation is crucial in disrupting local transmission and […] todayJune 13, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Veterans Protest Over Unmet Government Promises, Demanding Better Treatment Leopold Michael, a representative of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, discussed their peaceful protest and the grievances fueling their movement. He highlighted the veterans' primary concerns: the government's unfulfilled promises and the dire conditions faced by former refugees and combatants. The veterans are set to hand over a petition to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, demanding better treatment and the fulfillment of commitments made by the government. […] todayJune 13, 2024 38
