insert_link World Biden outlines Israeli Gaza peace plan U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel has offered Hamas a "roadmap" proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the reconstruction of the enclave. The President outlined the three-part plan in a speech at the White House, just hours after the Israeli military said they had entered the center of Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayJune 3, 2024 46
Namibia INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee Member Shaun Gariseb on City of Windhoek Debt Write-Off Update In a recent address, Shaun Gariseb, a committee member of the Katutura Residents Committee, provided an update on the City of Windhoek's (CoW) debt write-off programme. The programme, which aimed to alleviate financial burdens for residents, officially concluded on Friday, May 31. However, Gariseb highlighted several critical issues and concerns regarding its implementation and impact. Debt Relief Programme's End and Resulting Challenges Gariseb began by noting the end of […] todayJune 3, 2024 15
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef K. Sheehama on Investor Sentiment In a recent discussion, business and economics researcher Josef K. Sheehama delved into the complex dynamics of investor sentiment, particularly in the context of foreign investment in Namibia. The interview, held late on Sunday evening, highlighted the nuanced perspectives of investors as they navigate the uncertain political and economic landscape. Investor Hesitancy in Uncertain Times Sheehama pointed out that foreign investors are currently adopting a "wait and see" approach. […] todayJune 3, 2024 12
insert_link World WFP warns children are starving in Gaza The World Food Programme warns that children are starving in Gaza as they are not able to get sufficient aid into Gaza. Briefing correspondents in New York on Friday, the organisation's director in Palestine painted a grim picture of the situation describing it as "apocalyptic". Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York. todayJune 3, 2024 35
Namibia Katutura Residents Committee Raises Concerns Over Windhoek’s Debt Write-Off Programme Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, provided an update on the City of Windhoek's debt write-off programme. The initiative, designed to alleviate financial burdens for residents, officially concluded on Friday, May 31. However, Gariseb highlighted several critical issues and concerns regarding its implementation and impact. todayJune 3, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission has declared the 2024 general elections as free and fair South Africa's Electoral Commission has declared the 2024 general elections as free and fair. The voter turnout for these elections was 58.61-percent, much lower than the 66-percent in 2019. Over 16-million votes were cast. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand yesterday evening, IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says in an election the choice of the voter is sovereign and may not be negated. He adds that the voters who cast […] todayJune 3, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Fuel Prices for Diesel and Petrol to Remain Unchanged The Mines and Energy ministry has announced that fuel prices for both Diesel and Petrol shall remain unchanged. The organization's Economist- Taramaris Amadhila. todayJune 3, 2024 55
insert_link South Africa ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the ANC has nothing to celebrate as it lost its majority ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, says the ANC has nothing to celebrate as it lost its majority for the first time in 30 years, marking a new political path for South Africa. However, Mbalula claims the ANC remains the most popular party with over six million votes and a majority in five provinces. He thanked supporters and emphasised that the results prove the need to intensify the party's renewal efforts: todayJune 3, 2024 41
insert_link Namibia Urban Minister Commends Seafarers Federation for Housing Initiative at Walvis Bay Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni, commended the Seafarers United Land Housing Federation for their work in alleviating poverty and addressing housing issues in Walvis Bay. Founded in 2021, the federation focuses on creating housing solutions for fishermen by acquiring and developing municipal land. During a fundraising gala, Uutoni highlighted the importance of decent housing as a national right and recognized the federation's efforts in providing hope and better […] todayJune 3, 2024 13