insert_link Namibia Namibia Establishes Inaugural National Space Science Council In a historic development, Minister of Higher Education, Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, inaugurated Namibia's first National Space Science Council on Wednesday. Comprising six members, the council's primary role is to provide guidance to the government on matters related to space science and technology policy, as well as regional and international instruments. The newly appointed members, including representatives from the Namibia Defense Force, academia, telecommunications, electronics engineering, environmental science, […] todayMarch 7, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa SA’s Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has defended the need for confidentiality on the South African Airways-Takatso Consortium deal SA's Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has defended the need for confidentiality on the South African Airways-Takatso Consortium deal. Parliament's portfolio committee on Public Enterprises has been in a tussle with the minister over access to a list of documents on the deal. In 2021, Takatso was announced as the preferred equity partner to buy a 51-percent stake in SAA, while the government kept a 49-percent stake. Gordhan says there […] todayMarch 7, 2024 18
insert_link World North Korea leader calls for intensifying of war drills North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for an intensifying of military exercises in response to ongoing US-led war games in the region. He made the order during a visit to a military training base on Thursday. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMarch 7, 2024 22
insert_link World Trump courts Haley supports after dropout Here's an update on our earlier broadcast on the US Super Tuesday. Donald Trump is urging Republican supporters to unite behind him ahead of November's presidential election. After dropping her bid to be the party's presidential nominee Nikki Haley wished Trump well but stopped shy of an endorsement. U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports. todayMarch 7, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa Removes Western Cape Judge President Hlophe Amid Gross Misconduct Findings SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially ousted Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe from office following the Judicial Service Commission's findings of gross misconduct. The National Assembly, backed by over two-thirds of its members, passed a resolution calling for Hlophe's removal. The decision stems from allegations that Hlophe attempted to inappropriately influence Constitutional Court Justices Bess Nkabinde and Chris Jafta in 2008. As a result, Hlophe faces the loss of […] todayMarch 7, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party MP Urges Increased Support for Namibian Youth Entrepreneurs Swapo Party parliamentarian Patience Masua highlighted the financial challenges hindering young Namibians from pursuing entrepreneurship due to a lack of startup funds. Despite these obstacles, Masua emphasized ongoing efforts in the National Assembly to support small and medium enterprises . She pointed out that many young individuals possess the necessary skills and ideas for successful businesses but struggle to secure funding or qualifications. Masua's remarks were part of a debate […] todayMarch 7, 2024 20
insert_link World ‘Rust’ armourer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter The armourer who loaded the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The actor Alec Baldwin who was holding the weapon when it discharged, faces the same charges at a trial set to take place this summer. Ira Spitzer reports. Additional content: todayMarch 7, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South Africa wants the International Court of Justice to urgently act to prevent a full-scale famine in Gaza South Africa has again approached the International Court of Justice with an urgent application for the provisional measures the court ordered in January to be strengthened. It wants the court to do what is within its power to prevent a catastrophic famine in the Gaza Strip. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says under the Genocide Convention, deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated destruction, including through mass starvation and destruction […] todayMarch 7, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Central Banks of Namibia and Angola Advance Payment Mechanisms to Boost Trade Governor Johannes !Gawaxab of the Bank of Namibia and Governor Manuel Dias of the Banco Nacional de Angola have jointly announced progress in developing payment mechanisms to enhance trade transactions between the two countries. Naufiku Hamunime, the Acting Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations at the Bank of Namibia. todayMarch 7, 2024 45
