insert_link Namibia Ndumba Kamwanya Unveils Intriguing Insights from Quick Poll Between SWAPO and PDM In a recent interview, local political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya provided valuable yet interesting insights into a quick poll conducted between Namibia's ruling party, SWAPO, and the opposition party, PDM. We asked "Which political party would win if a quick poll was carried out today the 8th of March 2024?" todayMarch 8, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia International Women’s Day sees Otjiwarongo as epicenter for today’s events For this year's International Women's Day, Otjiwarongo will be the epicenter of a powerful movement led by the Women's Leadership Center, the Young Feminist Movement Namibia, and One Billion Rising Namibia. Hillary Shiimi of the Young Feminist Movement says the event, named the Blood March, aims to raise awareness. todayMarch 8, 2024 4
insert_link 1 Namibia National Disability Council of Namibia acknowledges remarkable contributions of individuals and groups The National Disability Council of Namibia acknowledges and highlights the remarkable contributions of individuals, groups, and organizations committed to fostering inclusivity. These awardees are actively working towards building a Namibian society where individuals with disabilities are esteemed, respected, and can actively contribute to their communities. Simon Kauluma of the NDCN. Insert: Simon Kauluma member of the NDCN todayMarch 8, 2024 19 1
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Empowering Voices: Young Feminists Movement Namibia Hosts Women’s Event in Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo, Namibia – On the upcoming International Women's Day, Otjiwarongo will be the epicenter of a powerful movement led by the Women's Leadership Center, the Young Feminist Movement Namibia, and One Billion Rising Namibia. The event, named the Blood March, aims to raise awareness against femicide and advocate for the freedom to end gender-based violence in Namibia. In a recent statement, Hillary Shiimi, from the Young Feminists Movement Namibia, […] todayMarch 8, 2024 18
insert_link World US lawmakers set to pass bill to avoid gvt shutdown Lawmakers in the United States Congress are close to passing a bill that would avert an imminent partial government shutdown. The breakthrough came late on Wednesday night, when the House of Representatives — the lower chamber — voted to approve a $467bn spending package. The bill now goes to the Senate, the upper chamber, where leaders have vowed to back the measure "with time to spare." From Washington, Benji Hyer […] todayMarch 8, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department has advised communities to stay vigilant on Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms The City of Tshwane's Emergency Services Department has advised communities to stay vigilant as a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and heavy rain has been issued. The city's Lindela Mashigo says the impact may include flooding, vehicle accidents, power failures, falling trees, and damage from hail: todayMarch 8, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Fishrot Fallout: Former Namsov Fisherman Continues Job Hunt Years After Quota Diversion Former Namsov fisherman, Thomas Haimbala, who lost his job years ago due to the Fishrot saga, is still struggling to find employment. The Fishrot scandal involved the diversion of quotas from Namsov Fishing Enterprises, leading to the loss of jobs for Haimbala and 1,000 other fishing industry workers. In a recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research titled 'The Ones That Suffered the Most,' Haimbala expressed his financial […] todayMarch 8, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa SA’s North West police have launched a manhunt following the kidnapping of two cousins SA's North West police have launched a manhunt following the kidnapping of two cousins aged 17 and 19 in Brits. Zahraa Mohammed and Bataviya Mohammed were on their way to school at Hartbeespoort, when the car they were driving in was bumped from the front by a maroon Audi A3, forcing it to stop. Police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, says allegedly two armed men got out of the Audi and ordered […] todayMarch 7, 2024 26
insert_link World The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal. Four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships this week. Washington - a key ally of the Philippines - said the incidents demonstrated China's "reckless disregard for international law." Beijing said that it has exercised a "high degree of restraint" in its maritime […] todayMarch 7, 2024 26
