insert_link Namibia Strengthening Foundations Key to Educational Success in Kunene A solid educational foundation is crucial for student success, according to Sophia Fredericks, Director of Education in the Kunene Region. She emphasized that poor performance in grades 11 and 12 is largely due to weak early education foundations. The region is now focusing on improving education from pre-primary to grade 7, with efforts including teacher training and new resources. Despite challenges, there has been a slight improvement in regional rankings […] todayJune 13, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa KwaZulu-Natal Storm Damage Costs Exceed 1.3 Billion Rand The initial cost estimates of the devastating storms in KwaZulu-Natal have exceeded 1.3-billion-rand, with eThekwini Metro accounting for over 480-million-rand. Over seven-thousand households, 20 schools, and significant infrastructure have been affected. The provincial Cooperative Governance Department's, Sboniso Mngadi says relief efforts include the delivery of building material, mobile offices for identity document replacement, and SASSA support with food vouchers, mattresses, and blankets: todayJune 13, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Two Suspects Charged for Murders in Western Cape’s Khayelitsha Two suspects have been charged for the murders of a 30-year-old man and three children in Khayelitsha in S.A's Western Cape, as well as nine attempted murder charges. This comes after unknown gunmen entered a barbershop and opened fire at occupants at the premises on Saturday afternoon. The suspects will appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, says […] todayJune 12, 2024 14
insert_link World Hunter Biden guilty, after jury deliberates for only three hours The son of US President, Joseph Biden has been found guilty of three criminal charges related to the illegal purchase of a gun. During the trial, there were many witnesses including from the Biden family who spoke of his drug use in and around the time he bought the gun in 2018. Reporting for us is Caroline Malone. todayJune 12, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa S.A’s eThekwini Mayor Estimates Storm Damage Repairs at 481.7 Million Rand In S.A, eThekwini's mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says the estimated cost of the repair of storm-damaged electricity, roads, and housing infrastructure is estimated at 481.7-million-rand. Last week heavy rain, flooding, and a tornado hit parts of KwaZulu-Natal leaving ten people dead. The most impacted areas were Tongaat, IIlovo, Umgababa, and Kingsburgh. Kaunda says there needs to be clear criteria to address natural disasters affecting formal structures, especially when people do not […] todayJune 12, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Man Allegedly Shot by Security Guard in Omusati Region A 24-year-old man was allegedly shot by a security guard at Olukanvu village in the Omusati Region on Monday. According to Commissioner, Ismael Basson of the Namibian Police Force, the incident took place at a shebeen in Ombetele location. The man and his friends had bought and consumed drinks without any issues earlier in the evening. However, after the bar closed, the man returned, claiming he had not received his […] todayJune 12, 2024 12
insert_link World U.S Supreme court Justice taped agreeing America should “return to a place of godliness” U.S Supreme court justice, Samuel Alito has been recorded agreeing that America should return "to a place of godliness", just weeks after he came under fire for controversial flags that flew above his homes. The secretly taped audio was captured by a liberal filmmaker posing as a religious conservative at a private event. As Kate Fisher reports for us from Washington. todayJune 12, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Namibia Medical Care Hosts Wellness Open Day at Roman Catholic Private Hospital In an effort to promote health and well-being within the community, Namibia Medical Care is hosting its Wellness Open Day today at the Roman Catholic Private Hospital. Here's the organization's Tashiya Nangula. todayJune 12, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Step2Walk’s Mission to Provide Surgical Care for Foot and Ankle Deformities in Underserved Regions Globally Marelize Mentz shed light on Step2Walk, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing surgical care for disabling foot and ankle deformities in underserved regions worldwide. Mentz outlined the organization's comprehensive approach, emphasizing both medical intervention and educational initiatives. todayJune 12, 2024 5
