insert_link World Artists boycott South by Southwest over Gaza A group of artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest festival in the US state of Texas say they are boycotting it in solidarity with Palestine. The musicians are refusing to perform in protest of the festival's inclusion of defence industry contractors and a US Army sponsorship. Sally Patterson reports from Austin, Texas. todayMarch 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the DA of trying to mortgage South Africa’s democracy to the USA. This follows the official opposition requesting the US and several other countries, including the European Union, to help provide resources for independent domestic observers ahead of the 29 May polls. Ramaphosa says this is the DA’s agenda of selling the country to the global superpowers. todayMarch 11, 2024 17
insert_link World Oppenheimer wins big at Oscars Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year's Academy Awards, taking home 7 Oscars at the ceremony in Los Angeles. The three-hour film about the scientist known as the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' won three of the night's four major awards. Ira Spitzer reports. todayMarch 11, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Tragic Fatality: 34-Year-Old Man Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Girlfriend in Okahandja In a heartbreaking incident, a 34-year-old man, identified as Sebedeus Davis, met an untimely demise early Sunday morning. The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, revealed that the cause of death was an alleged stabbing in the chest by his girlfriend at their residence in Okahandja. Deputy Commissioner Nawa informed close relatives of the victim on Sunday, shedding light on the somber circumstances surrounding Davis's […] todayMarch 11, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Eskom Announces Daytime Load-Shedding Reprieve Amidst Improved Emergency Reserves In a recent statement, Eskom has confirmed its decision to prolong the suspension of daytime load-shedding, citing the recovery of emergency generation reserves and the reintegration of three generating units. The suspension will be effective from 5:00 AM until 4:00 PM, after which stage two load-shedding will be implemented. This operational rhythm is set to persist until further notice. Eskom further anticipates the return of an additional 3,330 megawatts of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 4
insert_link World Japan eyes nuclear future as it marks 13 years since Fukushima disaster Services are taking place around Japan as the country marks 13 years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit the country killing 18-thousand people and triggering a triple meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The anniversary comes as Tokyo looks to begin restarting many of its nuclear stations which were idled after the disaster. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 11, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics 11 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Highlights: Entrepreneurship Training, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria’s Forex Inflows, and Saudi Aramco’s Plans in China Empowering Namibian Entrepreneurs The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade in Namibia has celebrated a significant milestone in its efforts to foster entrepreneurship. The EMPRETEC Namibia program, initiated in 2019, has successfully provided entrepreneurship training to approximately 2000 Macro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In a recent expansion of this impactful initiative, an additional 188 MSMEs commenced their training on Friday. This initiative contributes substantially to the growth and development of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibians Demand Accountability as Independence Anniversary Approaches: Activist Plans Protest on Youth Unemployment As Namibia approaches its 34th Independence Day celebration, a growing number of citizens are holding leadership accountable for unfulfilled promises. Michael Amushelelo, an activist from the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters, is gearing up to host a protest on Independence Day, focusing on the pressing issue of youth unemployment. The Popular Democratic Movement's Parliamentarian Manuel Ngaringombe had this to say on the matter. todayMarch 11, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia Issues Urgent Call for Life-Saving Unity in Blood Donation Drive In a compelling call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is rallying eligible and healthy donors to unite in a life-saving cause. Under the theme "The power of unity",, it will take center stage as individuals come together to donate blood, ensuring that countless lives are saved. Beyond its crucial role in emergencies like motor vehicle accidents, blood products are indispensable in various medical scenarios. Updating us on […] todayMarch 11, 2024 16
