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Biden continues to cancel more student debt

US President, Joseph Biden has cancelled another $1.2 billion in student debt for tens of thousands of borrowers who work in the public service. His administration has now waived almost $170 billion in debt for roughly 4.8 million Americans. As Benji Hyer reports.

19 July, 2024

Namibia

President Mbumba Seeks UN Support for Child Malnutrition Amid El Niño Drought Emergency

President, Nangolo Mbumba has urged for international aid to address severe child malnutrition in Namibia, particularly in drought-affected areas like Omaheke. With 45 child deaths and 132 malnutrition cases reported last year, Mbumba highlighted the urgent need for food assistance following the declaration of a state of emergency due to El Niño. UN Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo acknowledged the difficulties in mobilizing resources given Namibia's upper middle-income status but affirmed […]

19 July, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s Ramaphosa Confident in Resolving NHI Disputes And Focuses on Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, says in implementing National Health Insurance, he is confident that the government of national unity will be able to resolve differences and clarify misunderstandings. NHI was signed into law earlier this year by the president, despite facing widespread criticism from doctors, medical aid schemes, opposition parties, and even Parliament’s legal team. Addressing the opening of Parliament in Cape Town yesterday evening, Ramaphosa says in […]

19 July, 2024

World

Pressure mounts on Biden to go

The walls are closing in on Joseph Biden -- the US President is facing the strongest calls yet to step aside and withdraw his candidacy for a second term. He's currently self-isolating having tested positive Covid-19. Our correspondent: Benji Hyer is by the White House and has been following a difficult 24 hours for its current resident.

19 July, 2024

Africa

Heavy Rains Cut Off Key Supply Route to Sudan’s Darfur Region

A key supply route into Sudan's Darfur region, deemed at risk of famine by experts, has been cut off due to heavy rains, a World Food Programme official told Reuters. Another U.N. official reported that refugees had been driven to eating grass. WFP's Country Director Eddie Rowe told Reuters that thousands of tons of aid are stranded at the Tina crossing on the Chad border. This has prompted the WFP […]

19 July, 2024

South Africa

South Africa’s president President Cyril Ramaphosa Commits to Sustainable Economic Growth

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity will pursue every action that contributes to sustainable, rapid economic growth, and remove every obstacle that stands in the way of growth. The president says they will continue to pursue programmes that encourage broad-based black economic empowerment, employment equity, and support to small and medium-sized enterprises:

19 July, 2024

Uncategorized

More details emerge about lead-up to Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service was reportedly told about a 'suspicious man' using a rangefinder 20 minutes before a gunman opened fire at Donald Trump on Saturday. New details continue to emerge about the attempted assassination at a rally in the US state of Pennsylvania - which left one attendee dead and two others injured. Reporting for us is Sally Patterson.

19 July, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Unveils Strategic Priorities for Next Five Years

S.A's President says the government of national unity has resolved to dedicate the next five years to actions that will advance three strategic priorities. Cyril Ramaphosa added that these are to drive inclusive growth and job creation, reduce poverty, tackle the high cost of living, and build a capable, ethical, and developmental state. He delivered the opening of Parliament address at the City Hall in Cape Town yesterday evening. Ramaphosa […]

19 July, 2024

Business / Economics

Ursula von der Leyen Re-Elected as EU President: What This Means for Namibia

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for another five-year term as the EU's top official following a secret ballot in the European Parliament. Local Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama has shared his thoughts on her potential areas of focus during her new term.

19 July, 2024