insert_link World UN warns of “famine” in Gaza The UN World Food Program is warning Gaza may be on the "brink of famine". The WFP's Executive Director Cindy McCain confirmed that the UN has managed to feed more than 110,000 people in Gaza since the pause in the fighting. But she warned that much more help was still needed. Speaking to CBS McCain also said other countries needed to help support the agency's efforts. todayNovember 27, 2023 20
insert_link World Hamas releases 17 hostages in third daily release Hamas released 17 hostages on Sunday, including a four-year-old American girl. It was the third daily release of hostages, with the fourth and final set of prisoners expected to be set free on Monday. Israel in turn released 39 Palestinians. However, as Mia Alberti in Lebanon reports the pause in fighting could be extended beyond the current four-day agreement. todayNovember 27, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia Rani Group avails 70 bursaries for distribution in 14 regions The Rani Group has put aside N$1.4 million for 70 bursaries as part of educating a Namibian child. Company Managing Director Ali Dharani said they believe in building the community, hence their handover of scholarships for students from all the 14 regions. Dharani said they believe the biggest investment a person can ever make is by investing in the education of a child. The 70 bursaries will be distributed to […] todayNovember 27, 2023 41
insert_link Namibia SA’s Transport minister says there will be zero tolerance for those who disregard the rules of the road SA's Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says there will be zero tolerance for those who disregard the rules of the road during this festive season. She officially launched the 2023/2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign in Tsakane on Gauteng’s East Rand yesterday. The focus of this year’s campaign is on the impact of alcohol on road user behaviour and its contribution to the carnage. Chikunga has issued a stern warning to […] todayNovember 27, 2023 15
insert_link South Africa ANC denounces the recent leaks criticising its candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections The ANC has strongly denounced the recent leaks criticising its candidate selection process for the 2024 general elections. The party says the unauthorised statements were made by individuals who lack the official capacity. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says such behaviour violates it’s values and principles and will not be tolerated, as the party embodies a rich tradition of democratic practices. Bhengu-Motsiri says the 2024 national and provincial ANC candidate […] todayNovember 27, 2023 1
insert_link Namibia National Housing Enterprise Board Chairperson urges local authorities for support on land The National Housing Enterprise Board Chairperson Toska Sem urged local authorities to support them by allocating affordable land to allow them to address the housing backlog in the country. She said that during the handing over of over 140 houses in Omuthiya, Ondangwa and Okahao. todayNovember 27, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia 3rd Edition of the Namibian Men’s Conference concludes in /Karas Region The 3rd Edition of the Namibian Men's Conference was held recently. This time the Southern Town of Keetmanshoop played host to over 500 men under the theme "Zero Male Suicide And Promoting Positive Masculinity". Here is the founder Munene. todayNovember 27, 2023 26
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa calls on Mineral Resources minister to answer for failure to launch bid window 7 The DA in South Africa is calling on Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe to answer for his failure to launch bid window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme. The DA’s Kevin Mileham says the country still awaits the updated and amended Integrated Resource Plan, South Africa’s electricity generation road map, which Mantashe has been promising for months. todayNovember 27, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement’s Harold Kambrude argues for urgent poverty strategy Landless Peolple's Movemet's Harold Kambrude argues that although the Basic Income Grant will not resolve the issue of poverty in Namibia, it may be the a vital lifeline and help lift vulnerable Namibians out of poverty urgently. The party's Lifalaza Simataa expands. todayNovember 27, 2023