insert_link 2 Namibia National Tourist occupancy rates across establishments rose to over 58% in April In April, national occupancy rates across establishments rose to 58.1%, surpassing both April 2023's 51.2% and 2019 levels. This marks the highest monthly rate for this year, showing an 8.95% increase from March. The Hospitality Association of Namibia, Chief Executive Officer, Gitta Paetzold. todayMay 22, 2024 25 2
insert_link South Africa ANC President Ramaphosa Expresses Confidence in Party’s Election Prospects ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that he is confident that his party will secure the majority in the general elections next week. Polls suggest the ruling party could get around 45-percent of the vote, which would mean forming a coalition to secure a majority. The president was on a campaign trail in Bokamoso in the North West. Ramaphosa says no one is going to destroy the ANC, it is […] todayMay 22, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Namibia Celebrates International Day for Biodiversity in Lüderitz Namibia marks the International Day for Biodiversity in Lüderitz, emphasizing the global theme 'Be Part of the Plan'. This theme urges stakeholders to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Hiskia Tyapa, Control Warden at the Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry. todayMay 22, 2024 26
insert_link World U.N updates on declining humanitarian situation in Gaza The United Nations has once again given a grim update on the declining humanitarian situation in Gaza. Updating reporters in New York on Tuesday, the world body says there has been no new arrival of aid trucks via the US-built pier since Saturday. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations Headquarters in New York. todayMay 22, 2024 17
Namibia City’s outskirts pose public health crisis In a recent interview with Future Media News, Community Development Committee member for Windhoek's Khomasdal and 7de Laan areas- Rita Shipanga sheds light on the pressing issues plaguing her community, where the lack of proper sanitation facilities poses a significant threat to public health. Experiencing similar challanges is Community leader Peterstone Thapalo from the Tobias Hainyeko constituency in the city. todayMay 22, 2024 46
insert_link World Trump fundraising outpaces Biden for first time Fund-raising for former president Donald Trump's reelection campaign has outpaced that of his democratic rival President Joseph Biden for the first time. The Republican presidential candidate raised more money than Biden in April according to his advisers, as the pace of giving to Mr. Biden's campaign slowed significantly. Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports for us. todayMay 22, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa South African political activist Attributes ANC’s Decline to Departure from Liberation Roots South African political activist, Raymond Suttner asserts that the decline of the ANC stems from its deviation from its liberation movement essence. In a recent column, he highlights the party's shift from a grassroots-centered movement to a conventional political entity, influenced by Western advisors. Suttner argues that this move towards modernization and normalization has created a disconnect between the ANC leadership and the populace. todayMay 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa ActionSA President to Deliver Progress Report on Hammanskraal Water Crisis Resolution Efforts ActionSA president, Herman Mashaba together with Tshwane deputy mayor, Nasiphi Moya, will today be presenting a progress report on the bid to end the Hammanskraal water crisis. This follows substantial advancements made at the Rooiwal Water Waste Treatment Plant. ActionSA’s, Malaika Ditabo, says the party has championed the Hammanskraal water issue, instituting its own water inquiry to independently verify the quality of water residents received: todayMay 21, 2024 20
insert_link World China sanctions 3 US defence firms on same day Taiwan president inaugurated China's Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other US defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan on Monday, the day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration. The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons sales to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers as part of its own territory. Reporting for us is Laura Westbrook. ENG […] todayMay 21, 2024 17
