insert_link Namibia Local Digital Expert Talks Cyber Security As A Major Concerns As Elections Approach As elections approach, cyber security is increasingly crucial worldwide, including Namibia, according to local digital expert Nrupesh Soni. Recent incidents in the United States highlight the urgent need for robust digital defenses during election periods. todayAugust 14, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa S.A Economist Urges Urgent Reforms as South Africa’s Unemployment Rises to 33.5% South African economic expert, Raymond Parsons calls for immediate economic reforms in response to the unemployment rate rising to 33.5%. He stresses the need for structural changes to stimulate job-rich growth and improve business confidence, particularly to reduce youth unemployment and secure a sustainable economic future. todayAugust 14, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibia Urges UN Security Council Reform for Greater Representation The International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, reiterated the nation's long-standing call for UN Security Council reform, emphasizing the need for a more representative and inclusive council. Speaking at a high-level debate in New York, Mushelenga highlighted Namibia's historical struggle for justice and the inadequacies of the current council structure. He urged that the composition of the council be adjusted to reflect present-day realities, building on the legacy of […] todayAugust 14, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Labels Job Crisis Critical And Outlines Five-Year Plan for Job Creation Build One South Africa has called the job crisis in the country critical, highlighting the alarming 11.57 million unemployed South Africans, as revealed by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Spokesperson Roger Solomon emphasized that nearly half of the youth aged 15 to 34 are jobless. The party has proposed a five-year plan aimed at creating two million new jobs to address this growing issue. todayAugust 14, 2024 8
insert_link World Tropical Storm Ernesto moves towards Puerto Rico Another tropical storm is wreaking havoc, this time across the northern Caribbean. Ernesto is expected to hit Puerto Rico. Jody Jacobs has more for us. todayAugust 14, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Government Boosts Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Payments The Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry has announced an increase in compensation payments under the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance scheme, effective September 1 this year. MEFT Minister Pohamba Shifeta revealed that permanent disability payments will rise from N$50,000 to N$100,000, while compensation for injuries without body part losses will increase from N$10,000 to N$15,000. Payments for injuries with body part losses will go up from N$30,000 to N$40,000. Livestock and crop […] todayAugust 13, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Crime Crisis Amid Detective Shortage AfriForum urges the South African Police Service to collaborate closely with neighbourhood watches and other security agencies to combat rising crime. The call follows revelations of a severe shortage of eight-thousand-500 detectives and a backlog of unsolved cases. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says recent figures reveal that over 80-thousand murder and 61-thousand rape cases have been closed without resolution due to insufficient manpower and inadequate resources: todayAugust 13, 2024 17
insert_link World Rape and murder of Indian medic sparks widespread doctors’ strike The rape and murder of a medic has triggered a pan-India strike by doctors. All non-emergency services at government hospitals in more than ten states have been halted, hitting medical care for millions. Doctors say they want the government to ensure their security on hospital premises and a swift trial for the victim. One suspect has been arrested. He worked as a civic defence volunteer and had uninterrupted access to […] todayAugust 13, 2024 13
insert_link World In Japan, Storm Maria weakens to a depression Tropical Storm Maria that lashed parts of Japan with historic levels of rain has been downgraded to a depression. But officials warn that heavy rains and flood risks could linger. Here's our East Asia correspondent William Denselow. todayAugust 13, 2024 12
