insert_link World Hunter Biden gun charges trial begins The trial of Hunter Biden, President Biden's only living son has begun - members of his family including First Lady Jill Biden are in the Delaware courtroom. He's pleaded not guilty to three charges related to possession of a gun while using drugs. As Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayJune 4, 2024 24
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Applauds ECN Decision Granting Access to Political Parties In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement (LPM) to grant political parties access to the registration process. Ivan Skrywer, representing the LPM, expressed his enthusiasm for this decision and outlined its implications in a recent statement. Skrywer commended the ECN for its responsiveness, emphasizing that such […] todayJune 4, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa S.A Political Analyst says ANC’s Failure to Secure Outright Majority Marks Major Shift in South African Politics S.A Political analyst, professor Richard Calland says the ANC not securing an outright majority represents a seismic shift in South African politics. The party’s national executive committee is expected to meet today to discuss coalitions, in what has been described as arguably the movement’s biggest crisis in the past 30 years. With the Electoral Commission declaring the election results on Sunday, Parliament has 14 days to elect a president. Calland […] todayJune 4, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia LPM Applauds Electoral Commission’s Approval Of Political Party Access to Registration Process In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement to grant political parties access to the registration process. The oragnization's Ivan Skrywer, expressed his enthusiasm and added this concern. todayJune 4, 2024 27
insert_link Africa Uganda’s LGBTQ Community Faces Over 1000 Cases of Rights Violations in Nine Months A recent report by a pressure group sheds light on the harrowing reality faced by Uganda's sexual minorities, with more than 1000 documented cases of arrests, torture, and forced evictions in the past nine months alone. Reuters reports that since Uganda's parliament initiated discussions on an anti-homosexuality law last year, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community have been increasingly targeted, highlighting a distressing trend of human […] todayJune 4, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South Africa Sets New Free Basic Electricity Rate at 194.40 Cents per Kilowatt-hour Nersa, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, has given the go-ahead for a new national free basic electricity rate of 194.40 cents per kilowatt-hour, set to take effect from the beginning of the next month. This rate will dictate how municipalities compensate Eskom for providing essential electricity services to qualifying households, covering necessities like lighting and water heating. In response to changing economic conditions, Nersa is also reevaluating the […] todayJune 4, 2024 13
insert_link World U.N says Israel not allowing educational material into Gaza The UN's office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs fears that an entire generation of children in Gaza will be scarred for life. Speaking to reporters from Jeruasalem on Monday, OCHA's Head in the Occupied Palestinian Territory says learning materials and basic educational supplies are being barred from entering the enclave by Israel as Jody Jacobs reports. todayJune 4, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics 4 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Navigating the Winds of Change: Biz News Update In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance and politics, staying abreast of the latest developments is paramount for investors and businesses alike. Here’s a snapshot of the recent buzz in the business world: 1. First Capital Group’s Potential Listing on Namibian Stock Exchange First Capital Group finds itself at a crossroads, contemplating a listing on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The move comes in the wake of a lukewarm response […] todayJune 4, 2024 19
insert_link World Tech issue resolved in New York Stock Exchange The New York Stock Exchange says a technical issue which saw some stock prices swing wildly on Monday has been resolved Trading of certain shares was paused while the problem was addressed. Sally Patterson has more. todayJune 4, 2024 15
