insert_link World Interpol Chief Warns of Global Scale of Human Trafficking Tied to Cyber Scams in South East Asia The head of Interpol warns human trafficking linked to cyber scams in Southeast Asia is now a global crisis. Speaking in Singapore, Jurgen Stock said illicit proceeds have expanded to as much as $3 trillion a year. Patrick Fok reports. todayMarch 28, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Significant HIV Treatment Numbers in Oshikoto Region Reported Saara Ndjimba, a representative from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, disclosed at the Oshikoto regional AIDS coordination committee meeting in Omuthiya that as of February 2024, a total of 22,970 individuals are receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV treatment in the Oshikoto Region. Of these, 15,326 are females, while 7,644 are males. Ndjimba emphasized that individuals aged 20 years and above constitute the majority receiving ART. Furthermore, she encouraged […] todayMarch 28, 2024 37
insert_link World Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions. That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 28, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa SA’s Homeowners Await Financial Relief as Reserve Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged South Africa's BetterBond has announced that homeowners will need to wait longer for financial relief as the South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to maintain the repo rate at 8.25%. Similarly, the prime lending rate will remain at 11.75%. Interim CEO of BetterBond, Bradd Bendall, expressed hope for a rate cut this month due to a drop in inflation expectations for the next two years. However, […] todayMarch 28, 2024 52
insert_link Namibia Mass Registration Campaign Yields Over 24,000 National Documents Issued The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry has successfully issued national documents to over 24,000 individuals across the country. Margaret Kalo, the ministry spokesperson, confirmed this in on Wednesday, highlighting the launch of a mass registration campaign for national documents in all 14 regions of the country. Initiated on February 5, 2024, the campaign is set to conclude on July 30th this year. Kalo added that thus far, 9,881 […] todayMarch 28, 2024 25
insert_link World Hunter Biden to challenge tax evasion charges in court U.S President Joseph Biden's son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of evading more than a million dollars in $1.4 million in taxes. Lawyers for Hunter Biden argue that prosecutors bowed to political pressure from Republican lawmakers investigating his father. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayMarch 28, 2024 35
insert_link Uncategorized Landless People’s Movement Continues Raising Concerns Over Oranjemund Mine Workers Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People's Movement recently addressed the challenges faced by mine workers in Oranjemund, particularly regarding their accommodation and treatment by Namdeb. Speaking on behalf of the party, Simataa highlighted the alarming situation surrounding the eviction of mine workers from their hostels and the subsequent demands by Namdeb for payment towards accommodation. todayMarch 28, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa General Industries Workers Union of South Africa Condemns Job Losses The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa has decried the loss of 194,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2023, pointing out a 1.8% decline in the labor force. Mametlwe Sebei, the union's president, has attributed this to neocolonial capitalism and the ANC's neoliberal policies. Sebei advocates for the nationalization of key sectors and prioritization of job creation, particularly in industries like construction. Urgent action, he emphasizes, is necessary […] todayMarch 28, 2024 30
insert_link World Chinese rail giant pulls out of $600Mn tender after EU probe Chinese rail giant CRRC has withdrawn its 660 million dollar bid to supply electric trains to Bulgaria after an EU probe. Officials in Brussels were investigating if the company had used state subsidies to artificially lower its tender offer. Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. todayMarch 28, 2024 54
