insert_link Namibia Water Minister Attends 10th World Water Forum in Bali The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister, Calle Schlettwein, is representing Namibia at the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia, Bali, themed "Water for Shared Prosperity." The Forum seeks to advance the outcomes of the UN-Water Conference in New York from March 2023, with Namibia's participation aiming to enhance water management and sharing with neighboring countries nationwide. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa. todayMay 21, 2024 47
insert_link Namibia Namibia Progressive Party Leader Vows to Prioritize Basic Rights, Including Housing Penda Negonga, leader of the Namibia Progressive Party, pledges to advocate for the fundamental rights of Namibians, particularly in housing, once in office. todayMay 21, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak: Farms Quarantined in South Africa’s Eastern Cape The Department of Agriculture in South Africa has imposed quarantine measures on farms near Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Three farms have tested positive for the SAT3 virus, similar to previous outbreaks in other provinces in 2021 and 2022. Spokesperson Reggie Ngcobo has confirmed the quarantine and ongoing epidemio-logical investigations to identify at-risk properties. Ngcobo emphasizes the importance of biosecurity measures for farmers, […] todayMay 21, 2024 14
insert_link World U.N officials express shock at the death of Iran’s President Condolences have been pouring in at the United Nations following the death of Iran's president and Foreign Minister. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says he is saddened by the death of Ebrahim Raisi. Security Council members observed a moment of silence before the start of its work on Monday. Jody Jacobs has more. todayMay 21, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Ombudsman Flooded with 967 Cases Against Police: Assaults, Employment Disputes, and Investigations Reported The Office of the Ombudsman has seen a surge in cases concerning the police, with a total of 967 cases filed by both civilians and officers. These cases cover a broad range of issues, such as assaults, employment disputes, investigations, and missing documentation. Aurelia David, the spokesperson for the Office of the Ombudsman, disclosed that these cases were recorded between January 1, 2023, and May 16, 2024, as reported by […] todayMay 21, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Farm Attacks: S.A’s AfriForum Reports 49 Murders in 2023 AfriForum’s annual report on farm attacks and murders shows 49 farm murders in 296 attacks during 2023. Chief spokesperson for Community Safety, Jacques Broodryk, says this is approximately one murder per week. Broodryk has criticised the government and the SAPS for its double standards in preventing and investigating such crimes. He urges the government to form a special ministerial task team to address farm murders: todayMay 21, 2024 38
insert_link World Trump lawyer: Cohen “completely collapsed” on witness stand An attorney from Donald Trump's legal team says the prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen has "completely collapsed" under cross examination. It comes ahead of Cohen's return to the witness stand where he will continue to be grilled by the former president's lawyers. Cohen, Trump's ex-fixer claims he paid hush money - on Trump's asking - to cover up an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels... claims that Trump denies. […] todayMay 20, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Over 38,000 Obtain National Documents in Mass Registration Campaign Since its commencement on February 5th, more than 38,000 individuals have obtained their national documents through the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry's mass registration campaign, which is set to conclude on July 30th, 2024. Etienne Maritz, the Executive Director, highlighted that this campaign aims to register individuals without national documents but possessing supporting documents, as well as those who have lost their documents. The initiative spans all 14 […] todayMay 20, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A’s City of Tshwane is warning residents of a potentially violent protest in Hercules, Pretoria West today S.A's City of Tshwane is warning residents of a potentially violent protest in Hercules, Pretoria West, today. Protesters are reportedly intending to barricade roads and also attack businesses and electricity installations in that area, including the local police station. Mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Grandi Theunissen, says the planned protest is unlawful and they will not tolerate any criminal behaviour: todayMay 20, 2024 53
