insert_link Namibia Nghoshi urges youth to refrain from illegal activities Erongo Regional Youth Forum Chairperson, Serron Nghoshi, has called on the youth in the region to refrain from indulging in illegal activities that will result in them ending up on the wrong side of the law, especially during the festive season. Nghoshi, in a festive season message, urged the youth to rather focus on being responsible and respectable and to identify the opportunities that are being presented to them to […] todayDecember 13, 2023 3
insert_link World Harvard board backs university president over antisemitism row Harvard's governing body has defied calls to sack the university's president Claudine Gay in a row over antisemitism on campus. Gay and several other universities faced criticism for comments made on the issue at a recent congressional hearing. Our U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports. todayDecember 13, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Trade union Solidarity condemns the appalling hostage drama at Gold One Modder East mine South Africa's Trade union Solidarity condemns the appalling hostage drama at Gold One Modder East mine in Springs, Gauteng, where approximately 440 miners were reportedly held captive, assaulted and humiliated. This follows a similar incident in October that led to the dismissal of 52 miners. The latest incident stemmed from a sit-down strike objecting to the dismissals. Solidarity says white supervising managers were specifically targeted. The union demands swift action […] todayDecember 13, 2023 3
Namibia Katutura Central constituency leadership plans to involve NamFISA to tackle City Of Windhoek debt interest "These people don't want long-lasting solutions ,and they use pensioners to try and make it seem as if they are putting in effort but the reality is they not ,they are running a social service like a private business." says Shaun Gariseb- a local leader in Katutura Central constituency. This is in regards to the City Of Windhoek's "write-off" of debts for pensioners,business and other debtors. todayDecember 13, 2023 16
insert_link Namibia Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds says tariffs will remain unchanged going into 2024 The Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds recently informed the industry that the 2023 tariffs will remain unchanged going into 2024. This effectively amounts to a reduction of member benefits, as funds will not cover members for inevitable medical inflation. Eben de Klerk :Legal Advisor of the Namibia Private Practitioners Forum. todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA The DA in South Africa has criticised the appointment of Russia’s Gazprombank as an investment partner for PetroSA, labeling it an energy sector state capture. Gazprombank is expected to assist in the rebuilding of PetroSA’s mothballed refinery in Mossel Bay. DA national spokesperson for Mineral Resources and Energy, Kevin Mileham, has raised concerns about the authenticity of the partnership, pointing out Gazprombank is the financial arm of the Russian state-owned […] todayDecember 13, 2023 8
insert_link World U.N General Assembly convenes Emergency meeting to vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution yesterday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This emergency meeting comes after the Security Council failed to pass a resolution last week on the matter, when the U.S vetoed the vote. Palestinians and several Arab countries are hoping that the vote on Tuesday will again demonstrate widespread global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war, now in […] todayDecember 13, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year The Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year, to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities in the Namibian Financial System. Florette Nakusera: Director of the committee. todayDecember 13, 2023 22
World Latest Reuters/Ipsos voters poll shows Trump very slight lead over Biden The latest poll shows it would be a close match-up between current U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump – if the two end up running against each other in elections next year. But there are voter concerns with both including over age, border issues and court cases. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 13, 2023
