insert_link World Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip. Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia. The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJuly 23, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Section27 Seeks Postponement in S.A Cancer Alliance Case Against Gauteng Health Department In S.A, Section27 will approach the Johannesburg High Court today to request a postponement of the Cancer Alliance's case against the Gauteng Health Department. The application centres on the department’s alleged failure to utilise the 784-million-rand allocated by the Gauteng Treasury last year, to address the radiation backlog and other surgical backlogs in the province. Section27’s, Pearl Nicodemus says the department, MEC for Health, and the two hospitals that provide […] todayJuly 23, 2024 9
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo Responds to Concerns from Freedom Square Residents In a recent interview with Future Media, Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo addressed concerns raised by residents living near Jacob Marengo School in Freedom Square. The residents had reported issues related to inadequate support and poor living conditions. Councillor Katjaimo clarified that he has been actively involved in providing assistance to these residents, despite their claims of insufficient help. "I am always on the ground with them, […] todayJuly 23, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Katutura’s Freedom Square riverbed residents still squatting Here's an update on Katutura's Freedom Square riverbed residents currently squatting there. After over 17 years of living there, they have once again voiced their concerns to Future Media News after our last visit late last year. Resident Memory. Our News Team reached out to the consituency councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo for his response. todayJuly 23, 2024 20
insert_link 2 Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Fillemon Amoolongo Leads Namibia National Women’s Conference to Address Gender-Based Violence Fillemon Amoolongo, widely recognized as DJ Munene and founder of the Namibia National Men's Conference, is now spearheading the Namibia National Women's Conference. This pivotal event aims to tackle the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in Namibia, offering a platform for women to discuss solutions and seek justice. Scheduled for July 27th, 2024, the conference will take place at H. Shipen Secondary School Hall in Katutura. Registration begins […] todayJuly 23, 2024 57 2
insert_link South Africa ANC in Gauteng welcomes the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity on non-profit organisations payments The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity in resolving the payment challenges that plagued non-profit organisations. Delays caused by drastic changes to the Department of Social Development funding process have forced some NPOs to close their doors. The provincial government is committed to ensuring the organisations are paid timeously. The ANC’s spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela, says the government is restoring the relationship with […] todayJuly 23, 2024 20
insert_link Africa Gunmen Kill 26 in Mali Village Attack Gunmen killed 26 people in a village in central Mali's insurgent-plagued Mopti region on Sunday, a local official told Reuters on Monday. The attack occurred in the Circle of Bankass, a hotspot for violent insurgencies by jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State. According to Bankass Mayor Moulaye Guindo, the armed assailants opened fire on villagers working in their fields on Sunday evening. todayJuly 23, 2024 9
insert_link World U.S President Biden condemns fatal police shooting of Black woman US authorities have released a video showing a white police officer fatally shooting a Black woman, in a case sparking outrage across the country. The video includes body-cam footage from the sheriffs who responded to Sonya Massey's home in the US state of Illinois on July 6. It has reignited national debate about police use of force and racial discrimination. Sally Patterson reports. todayJuly 23, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics 23 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Galp’s N$2.1 Billion Investment in Namibia Highlights Busy Financial Week; Rand Steady, Oil Prices Drop, and SAP Surpasses Revenue Expectations Galp Energia's Major Investment in Namibia Galp Energia has invested approximately N$2.1 billion in upstream projects in Namibia during the first half of 2024, according to The Brief. The total investment by the group amounted to €564 million, with €389 million allocated specifically to upstream activities. In the second quarter of 2024, capital expenditure reached €241 million, with Namibia accounting for about one-third of the upstream investments, reflecting Galp's 80% […] todayJuly 23, 2024 14