insert_link World Assange due in a US court in Saipan for sentencing under Espionage Act Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange is on his way to the US territory of North Mariana - and then due back to his home country of Australia, after striking a plea deal. That after a deal was struck with the US Department of Justice in which his jail time in the UK, and time in an Ecuadorian embassy count are being considered as doing time. As our Caroline Malone reports. todayJune 26, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters Challenges Deregistration by Electoral Commission The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters has asked the Electoral Commission of Namibia to halt its decision to deregister the party, pending a review by the Electoral Court. NEFF's lawyers, Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, claim the decision is premature and unfair, as NEFF was not given a chance to be heard and the ECN had not fully exercised its powers under section 140(6) of the Electoral Act. NEFF has […] todayJune 26, 2024 10
insert_link World Chinese premier Li Qiang says geopolitics stifling growth Chinese premier, Li Qiang took aim at the Biden administration's strategy for tech and trade restrictions saying geopolitics was stifling growth. He was speaking at the start of the annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, in the Chinese city of Dalian. As our Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 25, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Police Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy Pendukeni Shilongo, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on June 16 from Uuyoka village, Onayena Constituency. Left at home with his younger sister, Pendukeni disappeared after his mother briefly left for shops and returned to find him gone. He had packed his clothes and expressed a wish to return to his former residence in Onaipa-kolwa village, Omusati Region, but never made it there. Pendukeni is tall, slim, dark-skinned, and has short […] todayJune 25, 2024 9
insert_link World Putin says ties with North Korea at new levels following summit Russian President Vladimir Putin says ties with North Korea have risen to ‘unprecedentedly high levels’ following his one-day visit there last week. He has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for his “heartfelt hospitality” during the Wednesday trip which resulted in a new security pact between the two countries. As our Chris Gilbert reports. todayJune 25, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa ANC Initiates Second Phase of Government of National Unity Process in South Africa In S.A, the ANC says the second phase of the government of national unity process, to appoint the Cabinet in line with the Constitution is underway. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says consultations with leaders of parties included in the government of national unit are underway. Bhengu-Motsiri says ten out of 18 parties joined the government of national unity initiative by Saturday and these parties represent an overwhelming majority of […] todayJune 25, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Man Dies After Alleged Stabbing with Traditional Knife in Kavango West 59 year-old Phillip Lirunga passed away in Mamono village, Kavango West Region, reportedly stabbed with a traditional knife by a known suspect. The Namibian Police Force confirmed the incident occurred around 19h30. The suspect remains at large. Lirunga sustained severe injuries to his left arm and back, leading to his death while en route to Mpora Clinic. His next of kin have been notified. todayJune 25, 2024 13
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Explains Process and Challenges of Petition Responses in Namibia In a recent discussion, Professor Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on the procedures and challenges associated with handling petitions in Namibia. The conversation was sparked by a query regarding the petition handed to Minister Doreen Sioka of the Gender Ministry by the BIG coalition. The Petition Process Professor Kamwanya began by explaining the general process that follows the submission of a petition to a minister or any person in charge. "When […] todayJune 25, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Eight Suspects Remanded for Assaulting Woman Accused of Poisoning Cuca Shop Patrons Eight suspects from Iikango C village in Oshigambo, have been detained in Ondangwa for allegedly assaulting a 67-year-old woman. They are accused of beating her with fresh branch sticks and burning her belongings, including her shebeen, over suspicions that she poisoned customers at her cuca shop. The suspects appeared in court before Magistrate Nelao Ya France at Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. The case has been postponed to 21 November for further […] todayJune 25, 2024 7
