insert_link Namibia End Period Poverty Campaign Commences Ahead of World Menstruation Day As the global observance of World Menstruation Day approaches, the End Period Poverty campaign initiates this week, focusing on gathering sanitary pads for girls in need. Shaun Gariseb from the organization shares insights into the upcoming activities. todayMay 27, 2024 40
insert_link South Africa TransNamib Locomotive Incident Spurs Long-Term Solutions Inquiry According to Oshana police regional commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, reports suggest a TransNamib locomotive was engaged in an accident at Ondangwa on Friday morning. Allegedly, it began moving backwards from Oshivelo without a driver. Josef Sheehama, a Business and Economic Researcher, examines potential long-term remedies for this issue. todayMay 27, 2024 31
insert_link World Fake accounts popping up on social media platform X in lead-up to US election Fake accounts posting about the US presidential election are growing across X, formerly known as Twitter, according to new research. A study, first published by Reuters news agency, monitoring posts on the social media platform found a high proportion of accounts praising former President Donald Trump and criticising President Joseph Biden are not real. This comes as both presidential candidates ramp up their campaign efforts with less than six months […] todayMay 27, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher, Josef Sheehama on TransNamib: A Call for Accountability and Strategic Investment Today, we delve into a pressing issue raised by Josef Sheehama regarding TransNamib, the country's national railway company. His insights are crucial as they highlight the urgent need for investment in infrastructure, coupled with stringent accountability measures. Urgent Need for Investment Josef Sheehama opens the discussion by emphasizing the necessity for the Namibian government to inject funds into TransNamib. He points out the critical areas that require immediate attention: upgrading […] todayMay 27, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Examining Socialism’s Potential: Herbert Jauch Analyzes Its Benefits and Namibia’s Viability Herbert Jauch offers insights into the notion that socialism has proven beneficial for many nations, allowing for the equitable distribution of resources among citizens. He evaluates whether Namibia could potentially thrive under such an economic system in contrast to capitalism. todayMay 27, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Highlights Cultural Festivals’ Role in Uniting Nations President, Nangolo Mbumba said Cultural Festivals offers different nationalities a platform that enables them to gather around the celebration of shared history, traditions and practices. Mbumba was speaking during the annual Omagongo Festival at Onambango in the Oshana Region Saturday as reported by our Northern correspondent, Maria Namupala. todayMay 27, 2024 14
insert_link World ICJ orders Israel to cease Rafah offensive The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah.The ruling comes as the UN top court continues its probe into whether Israel has violated the Genocide Convention.Israel strongly denies the charges and the case brought by South Africa. William Denselow reports for us from The Hague where the ICJ is based. todayMay 27, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa S.A Union welcomes the ANC’s firm commitment to deliver a Universal Basic Income Grant S.A union, Cosatu has welcomed the ANC’s firm commitment to deliver a Universal Basic Income Grant, including finalising a policy and financing framework for it by the incoming Administration. South Africa, under the leadership of the ANC, has done well to ensure some sort of social relief from the state for 27-million of the most impoverished compatriots. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the envisaged UBIG will play a critical role in […] todayMay 24, 2024 32
insert_link World Indian police arrest one man in Bangladesh MP “murder” case Indian police have arrested one man who they say was involved in the alleged murder of a Bangladesh MP. Anwarul Azim Anar, a member of Bangladesh's ruling Awami League party disappeared in India's West Bengal state earlier this month. Ishan Garg brings us the latest. todayMay 24, 2024 42