insert_link Namibia ||Kharas Governor Urges Unity and Highlights Economic Potential ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick has called for unity and rejection of tribalism, racism, and regionalism, emphasizing that such divisive forces hinder societal progress and economic growth. In her fifth State of the Region Address, Frederick celebrated ||Kharas as a vital economic engine for Namibia, highlighting its strengths in mining, fishing, agriculture, and tourism. She stressed that new developments, including green hydrogen, oil and gas, and the Neckartal dam green scheme, […] todayAugust 7, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa ANC President Ramaphosa Calls for Accelerated Renewal In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the national executive committee lekgotla has confirmed that the party must proceed without delay and with greater energy with the renewal of the movement. He wrapped up the three-day NEC lekgotla held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg yesterday. Ramaphosa says through organisational renewal, they need to promote principled, transformative, and emancipatory activism and politics: todayAugust 7, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Capricorn Foundation Supports Gobabis Hospital with Infusion Pumps The Capricorn Foundation has donated 10 infusion pumps, worth N$264,500, to the Gobabis State Hospital Pediatric Ward to aid malnourished children. Veripura Muukua, Coordinator at the foundation, noted that this support is part of their broader effort to tackle malnutrition, which has affected around 2,000 children in Namibia this year. Governor Pijoo Nganate praised the donation, highlighting its importance given the region's ongoing drought and food insecurity. todayAugust 7, 2024 22
insert_link World Nobel winner Mohammad Yunus to leader B’desh interim government Nobel prize winning banker, Mohamman Yunus will lead Bangladesh's interim government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following a mass uprising. Bangladesh's army chief has been holding talks with civil society leaders amid political uncertainty as the South Asian nation remains on the edge. Ishan Garg tells us more. todayAugust 7, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has warned against bringing guns near schoolchildren In S.A, Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has warned against bringing guns near schoolchildren, citing potential anxiety for learners and teachers. Four arrests have been made following the intimidation of staff and learners at Matsediso Primary School. Makaneta stressed the importance of mediation to amicably resolve the family feud that spilled into the school, ensuring the children's well-being: todayAugust 7, 2024 30
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Lüderitz Mayor Calls for Support for Local Star Athlete Liezel Munyaza Lüderitz Mayor Philipus Balhao is rallying the community and the nation to support Liezel Munyaza, a rising star in athletics from Angra Pequena High School. Liezel, who excels in the 100m, 200m, and long jump events, has earned the opportunity to compete internationally in Bahrain. However, she needs financial and material assistance to cover the estimated N$100,000 required for her trip, including equipment, apparel, and flight tickets. Liezel Munyaza […] todayAugust 7, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Anti-Corruption Commission Highlights Media’s Role in Anti-Corruption Efforts Anti-Corruption Commission Deputy Director General, Erna van der Merwe stressed the importance of media engagement in anti-corruption efforts during a briefing in Swakopmund. Highlighting strategic objective 6 of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2021-2025), she emphasized supporting the media's role, fostering a free press, and conducting educational seminars for journalists. The briefing provided updates on regional corruption status, ACC’s achievements, and challenges. todayAugust 7, 2024 20
insert_link World US Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate US Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate ahead of November's Presidential election. Initially, 60 year old Walz was seen as an outsider in the race for the VP nomination. Mitch McCann reports: todayAugust 7, 2024 20
insert_link World Trump to sit down with Elon Musk for “major interview”. Donald Trump says he is planning to sit down for an interview with Elon Musk next week. The CEO of the electric company Tesla and the social media platform X has become one of the former president's most high-profile backers. Ira Spitzer has more. todayAugust 7, 2024 21