insert_link World Senior U.S Dems react to Biden announcement Democrats in the U.S have been speaking out in praise of Joe Biden after he announced he is dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race. This follows weeks of pressure from senior party figures who have both privately and publicly called on Biden to stand down over concerns about his age and mental fitness. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Nigeria Fines Meta $220 Million for Data Privacy Violations Nigeria has fined Meta Platforms $220 million for violating local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced on Friday as per Reuters. The FCCPC found that Meta misappropriated Nigerian users' data without consent, abused its market dominance by imposing exploitative privacy policies, and treated Nigerian users discriminatorily compared to other jurisdictions with similar regulations. todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Challenges Appointment of Former Judge John Hlophe to South Africa’s Judicial Services Commission In S.A, AfriForum has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the National Assembly’s appointment of former impeached judge-president John Hlophe to the Judicial Services Commission. The civil rights organisation argues Hlophe's appointment is irrational and unlawful given his previous misconduct. AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel says the Constitutional Court is being petitioned to address this matter as it has exclusive jurisdiction over the case: todayJuly 22, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas Weighs in on President Biden and the Age Debate Political analyst Rakkel Andreas recently shared her thoughts on President Joe Biden’s decision to step down, highlighting global concerns about his age and fitness for office. "After the world saw the presidential debate between Trump and Biden, general sentiments have been that Biden is not appearing fit to stand for office," Andreas noted, pointing to his advanced age as a key issue. She suggested that Biden might be better […] todayJuly 22, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Unemployment Rate Projected to Reach And Exceed 63% in 2024 The unemployment rate is projected to hit 57.79% in 2024, according to recent data from the national statistics agency. The impact varies widely, especially affecting individuals aged 18 to 34 who struggle to secure employment. Cathy Kambanda, Director of Nation Mental Health Care Namibia, highlights the diverse effects this high unemployment rate has on mental well-being and financial stability. Psychological Councillor Marcella Katjijova also added het two cents. todayJuly 22, 2024 64
insert_link Namibia Biden Steps Down as Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sparking Local Debate U.S. President, Joseph Biden has withdrawn from his position as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, bringing significant attention to issues of age, cognitive ability, and global leadership. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas comments on the implications of Biden’s decision for the upcoming election and its impact on international perceptions of American leadership. todayJuly 22, 2024 20
insert_link World Biden expected to address the nation after dropping out of the 2024 race Current U.S president, Joseph Biden, is expected to speak to the nation later this week after he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris.In a statement Mr Biden said he said the decision was made "in the best interest of my party and the country". Nick Harper sent us this report from Joe Biden's home state of Delaware where the […] todayJuly 22, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Founding President Nujoma Hospitalized And Recovering Well Founding President, Sam Nujoma has been hospitalized as a routine precaution due to an infection, given his advanced age, but is recuperating well, according to a joint statement by his physician Dr. Tshalli Iithete and senior assistant Paul Shipale. They confirmed that Nujoma is under the care of a competent medical team and expressed satisfaction with his strong recovery. They also called on Namibians to embrace Nujoma’s message of unity […] todayJuly 22, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Luderitz Mayor Expresses Joy At Miss Namibia Event In His town With the Miss Namibia pageant ending this past weekend, the //Kharas town of Luderitz was surely abuzz with people and activities, not to mention the nation's attention on the pageant progress. Mayor Phillipus Balhao shared his sentiment. Future Media extends its congratulations to all 10 contestants and the winner: Prisca Anyolo.Namibi todayJuly 22, 2024 12
