insert_link South Africa The number of people who have died as a result of floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to ten The number of people who have died as a result of floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to ten. Eight people drowned in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro while two in the Buffalo City Metro due to the floods. More than two-thousand people have been displaced. Premier Oscar Mabuyane, who visited flood-stricken areas yesterday, says they are collaborating with the national government on the possibility of declaring a state […] todayJune 5, 2024 23
insert_link World Modi makes history, BJP alliance scrapes past majority Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party along with its allies have made history securing a slim majority in India's elections. The Hindu nationalist party lost its outright majority for the first time in a decade as voters defied predictions of another landslide. India's opposition alliance caused a major upset to the incumbent BJP especially in the party's crucial stronghold regions. Priyata Brajabasi has more. todayJune 5, 2024 21
insert_link World Philippines rejects South China Sea gun-pointing allegations The Philippines has denied that their troops stationed on a warship grounded in part of the disputed South China Sea pointed their guns at Chinese coast guards during a resupply mission. It's the latest incident between the two countries, which have seen more frequent and combative encounters in recent months. As Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 5, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Slow Start but Steady Increase: Oshana Region Registers close to 3 thousand Voters on First Day of General Registration The Regional Electoral Officer for Oshana, Amon-Oiva Haimbangu, reported that 2,824 voters were registered in the region on the initial day of the general voter registration. Despite facing technical challenges and a slow initial turnout, there's been a positive shift with long queues forming on subsequent days. One of the main hurdles encountered is people's unfamiliarity with registration points, leading to confusion regarding where to register within their constituencies. The […] todayJune 5, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa S.A ‘s National Police Commissioner deployes more than 300 additional Public Order Policing officers to KwaZulu-Natal S.A's National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has deployed more than 300 additional Public Order Policing officers to KwaZulu-Natal. This is to bolster policing operations in the post-election phase. There are fears of possible unrest in the province similar to those that occurred in July 2021, following the announcement of the election results on Sunday. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says law enforcement agencies are ready for any emerging incidents: todayJune 5, 2024 26
insert_link World U.S government panel rejects MDMA as PTSD treatment A U.S Food and Drug Administration panel has rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Panelists expressed concern about the quality of the clinical trials used with the drug commonly known as ecstasy or molly. Ira Spitzer reports. us todayJune 5, 2024 12
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Social Justice Activist Herbert Jauch on Water Pricing: Ensuring Equity in the Face of Scarcity As water scarcity looms over Namibia, social justice activist Herbert Jauch emphasizes the crucial need for strategic planning to avert a catastrophe. With dam levels plummeting and water shortages becoming increasingly severe, households across the country, particularly in Windhoek, are facing the stark reality of dwindling water supplies. In light of this pressing issue, Jauch advocates for equitable solutions that prioritize the needs of low-income households while ensuring the […] todayJune 5, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Activist Urges Equitable Water Solutions Amid Looming Crisis As Namibia grapples with water scarcity, activist Herbert Jauch underscores the urgency of strategic planning to prevent catastrophe. With dam levels dropping and shortages worsening, households, especially in Windhoek, confront dwindling water supplies. Jauch stresses the importance of fair solutions prioritizing low-income households while promoting sustainable water management. todayJune 5, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Asserts That South Africa’s Economy Faces Further Decline In South Africa, the DA claims poor policies have caused the economy to decline further. The party says the first quarter of this year saw our economy slip back into contraction, as confirmed by Statistics South Africa. This follows a narrow escape from a technical recession the previous quarter. The Treasury National budget projected a 1.3-percent growth rate in February. The DA’s, Dion George says despite being low and uninspired, […] todayJune 5, 2024 16
