insert_link World King endorses new Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been officially endorsed by the King of Thailand to be the country's next prime minister. It comes two days after parliament overwhelmingly voted to elect her as the nation's youngest leader. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 19, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Nampol reports Multiple Incidents Across The Country on 16 August On Friday, multiple incidents occurred across Namibia. In Aussenkehr, an unlicensed ambulance driver lost control of a Ministry of Health & Social Services vehicle, causing it to overturn, though no injuries were reported. Near Karibib, a Toyota pick-up overturned on the C-33 road, injuring both occupants, who were taken to Usakos State Hospital. In Ongenga, a 31-year-old man allegedly killed a 3-year-old girl and seriously injured his 6-year-old nephew, with […] todayAugust 19, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Job Amupanda Clarifies: Affirmative Repositioning Remains a Movement, Not a Political Party Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has reaffirmed that the movement is still active and not a political party. He clarified that while AR has recently established a political party department, it remains a movement with a broader focus. Amupanda emphasized that the new department does not change the core identity of AR as a movement dedicated to social and political issues. todayAugust 16, 2024 19
insert_link World Protests escalate in India following rape and murder of trainee doctor Protests have escalated in India over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services this weekend. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayAugust 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says fighting crime is their apex priority In S.A, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi says fighting crime is their apex priority and that any form of lawlessness would be rooted out. He delivered his state of the province address under the government of provincial unity in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, yesterday evening. One-thousand-787 people were murdered in Gauteng between October and December last year, registering an increase of 3.8-percent. Lesufi says they will continue to ramp up measures to reduce […] todayAugust 16, 2024 7
insert_link World Japan braces for Typhoon Ampil Parts of Japan are bracing for heavy rains and strong winds as Typhoon Ampil nears the country's east coast. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and warnings have been issued for residents in Japan's Kanto region. The typhoon's arrival comes just days after tropical storm Maria brought heavy rains to some northern areas of Japan. Corresponding for us from East Asia is William Denselow. todayAugust 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A Professor Says Floyd Shivambu’s Exit from EFF to MK Party Likely Driven by Major Factors South African Professor André Duvenhage believes former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu’s decision to leave the Red Berets for the MK Party must have been triggered by something major. Shivambu’s departure comes just months after the EFF was dislodged as the third-largest party in the country following the May general elections. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Duvenhage says Shivambu could be seeking refuge in light of the allegations against him related […] todayAugust 16, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Namibia Progressive Party leader Pendapala Negonga says the unemployment crisis can be resolved With the nations 18-35 year-olds still grappling with unemployment and no end in sight, the Namibia Progressive Party leader, Pendapala Negonga says, this can be resolved. todayAugust 16, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Poverty Eradication Ministry’s response prompts BIG Coalition To Proceed With Protest on August 26 Despite responses from the Poverty Eradication ministry, the Basic Income Grant Coalition says they will proceed with its nationwide protest on August 26, aimed at addressing youth unemployment and poverty. The organization says its petition handed over in June has not garnered urgent and favorable responses. 21 year-old researcher from BIG, Tjipura Tjipura, asserts that Namibia, rich in resources, is fully capable of feeding its 3 million residents. todayAugust 16, 2024 22
