insert_link World North Korea satellite launch fails Our correspondent Chris Gilbert reports that North Korea says an attempt to launch another satellite has failed. It fired a rocket with the satellite payload on Monday but it exploded in mid-air. todayMay 28, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Eighth National Information and Communication Technology Summit Scheduled for September The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced the eighth National ICT Summit will be held from September 9-11, 2024. The summit will provide a platform for the ICT industry to discuss global and local trends and challenges. The ministry's spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi. todayMay 28, 2024 74
Namibia Windhoek Pensioners Urged to Register for Debt Relief Program by May 31 The City of Windhoek reminds all pensioners that the deadline for registering for the Pensioners Debt Relief Program is Friday, May 31, 2024. This program, which has been available since February, aims to assist pensioners. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya provided this reminder. todayMay 28, 2024 29
insert_link World Iraq’s Interior Minister has reopened three American-branded establishments that were attacked over the past two days Iraq's Interior Minister has reopened three American-branded establishments that were attacked over the past two days in the country's capital, Baghdad. Two KFC restaurants, and a "Chilli House", were targeted in what authorities believe was a protest against US support for Israel as Stuart Smith reports. todayMay 28, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Labor Expert Highlights Corporate Benefits from Upcoming Tax Relief Labor Expert, Herbert Jauch discussed the corporate benefits following Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi's announcement that taxpayers will benefit from tax relief once the tax law is amended. todayMay 28, 2024 93
insert_link South Africa S.A’s MK Party Threatens Legal Action Over Electoral Commission’s Admission of Expelled Member Khumalo South Africa's MK party has threatened to take legal action against the Electoral Commission following the admission of expelled member Jabulani Khumalo to the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand. The party demands an explanation from the IEC. They raised concerns about the IEC's adherence to and Khumalo's ties to senior officials, suggesting bias despite his expulsion and resignation. Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela urges South Africans to remain vigilant […] todayMay 28, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Namibia to Enforce Entry Visa Requirements for 31 Countries Cabinet has authorized the Home Affairs, Immigration Safety, and Security ministry to enforce entry visa requirements for 31 countries that do not reciprocate equal treatment for Namibian nationals. Home Affairs Executive Director Etienne Maritz stated that this decision aims to ensure fair diplomatic relations. The policy will impact countries including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and several others. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas provided insights on the implications […] todayMay 28, 2024 78
insert_link World Trump back in New York courtroom for criminal trial on Tuesday This could be the final week of a trial about falsifying business records over a hush money payment against former U.S. President Donald Trump. The case has been going on for six weeks, and now it is time for the lawyers to give their final arguments before the jury decides on a verdict as Caroline Malone reports. todayMay 28, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Brothers Denied Bail in Bethanie Murder Case 38 year-old Erick Elian Isaacks and Frans Booysen who's 43, appeared in Bethanie Magistrate’s Court accused of murdering 28-year-old Silvanus Rooi. Denied bail, their case was postponed to June 3 for further investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Jochobetha Angukku stated the brothers allegedly stabbed Rooi during an altercation at a local bar on Saturday evening. The incident followed a previous argument the night before. The police suspect Booysen's significant involvement and […] todayMay 28, 2024 10
