insert_link South Africa S.A Outgoing minister of Police has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry Outgoing minister of Police, Bheki Cele has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry. Cele was speaking during the police national medal parade at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane West. He also thanked the ANC for appointing him to the position and had advice for whoever will step into the role in the coming days: todayJune 19, 2024 88
insert_link Namibia Erongo Governor Highlights Housing Crisis Among Namibia’s Urban Poor Over 300,000 Namibian households lack adequate housing and sanitation, with most being ultra-low and low-income families unable to enter the formal housing market, according to Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope. At a Swakopmund workshop hosted by the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing, Itope revealed that about 230,000 families live in informal settlements with insecure tenure and minimal services. The workshop addressed the housing backlog and the […] todayJune 19, 2024 19
insert_link World Malaysia and China will sign a five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation Malaysia and China will sign a five-year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation during Chinese premier Li Qiang's inaugural visit to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Investment, Trade, and Industry minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, announced at the launch of the Chery Malaysia Assembly Plant that the agreement would deepen ties in manufacturing, the digital economy, robotics, entrepreneur development, innovation, startups, and agricultural research and development: todayJune 19, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Media24 has announced up to 400 employees may lose their jobs In S.A, Media24 has announced up to 400 employees may lose their jobs, with another 400 positions being transferred to other companies. Media24 CEO Ishmet Davidson said decades of declines in advertising and circulation have had a devastating impact on print publications. Meanwhile, The AfriForum party's head of cultural affairs, Alana Bailey, says Media24 betrays the Afrikaans community and the titles of publications that form part of the foundation upon […] todayJune 19, 2024 14
insert_link 3 Namibia Forestry Ministry Condoles Families After Two Men Killed by Elephants in Omusati and Zambezi Regions The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry has extended condolences to the families of Gert Van der Walt and Albert Kawayile, who were trampled to death by elephants in separate incidents. Van der Walt, a professional hunter, was killed in Tsandi Constituency, while Kawayile, a ministry employee, was attacked on his way to work in the Zambezi region. The ministry emphasized their significant roles in natural resource conservation and human-wildlife conflict […] todayJune 19, 2024 37 3
insert_link South Africa Security Prepared in S.A as President Ramaphosa Visits Union Buildings The S.A National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it is ready to deal with any lawlessness at the Union Building in Pretoria where president Cyril Ramaphosa will today be sworn in as the head of the state. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says no disruptions and unbecoming behaviour will be tolerated: Meanwhile, the S.A's PAC party says it has decided it will be part of the government of national unity. […] todayJune 19, 2024 35
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Rejects Demarcation Plans, Calls for Fair Consultation Katutura community activist, Shaun Gariseb has voiced strong opposition to the recent constituency boundary demarcation proposals in the Khomas Region, criticizing the lack of proper consultation and transparency. Speaking at a press conference, Gariseb outlined the events of the delimitation commission's consultations on June 13, where he and other concerned residents sought to present their views. Gariseb noted that, despite being promised a chance to speak, he was ignored […] todayJune 19, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia /Khomanin Traditional Leaders Demand Apology Over Khomas Boundary Proposal /Khomanin traditional leaders in the Khomas Region are demanding an apology from Governor ,Laura McLeod-Katjirua for proposing constituency boundary changes without consultation. They allege exclusion from crucial discussions affecting their ancestral land and community rights. Katutura community activist, Shaun Gariseb was also present. todayJune 19, 2024 49
insert_link Namibia Namibian Journalist Wensel Mavara Appointed TVET Commissioner in China A local journalist, Wensel Mavara, has been appointed as the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commissioner in China. The announcement was made by the Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, during a seminar on Press Officers and Journalists of BRI countries. Mavara, formerly a Special Assistant to late President Hage Geingob, expressed his commitment to strengthening educational ties between Namibia and China, emphasizing the opportunity […] todayJune 19, 2024 42