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2334 Results / Page 190 of 260

Namibia

Trade Minister Urges Certification for HVAC Practitioners by 2025

Trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu has mandated that all heat, ventilation, and cooling sector practitioners in Namibia must be certified by 2025. Speaking during World Refrigeration Day, she stressed that certification will be necessary for handling refrigerants and for participating in tenders. This move aims to enhance safety and protect practitioners. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari supported this, highlighting the sector's importance and the need to address climate change and environmental sustainability.

today27 June, 2024

South Africa

South African National Christian Forum Condemns Forced Abduction to Initiation Schools

The South African National Christian Forum condemns the abduction of young men to initiation schools against their will and their parent's wishes, calling it a serious human rights violation. They urge the CRL Commission and Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa to address this issue, which is threatening the lives and beliefs of young people. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane threatens legal action if this practice continues unchecked:  

today27 June, 2024

World

US, Korea and Japan vow strategic cooperation to boost security and economies

Commerce and trade ministers from the United States, Japan and South Korea have vowed to cooperate on strategic issues including artificial intelligence safety and semiconductor supply chains. The ministers issued a joint statement underscoring a deepening of trilateral cooperation amid an intensifying China-U.S. rivalry. As our Laura Westbrook reports.  

today27 June, 2024

World

US State Department insists Julian Assange put lives at risk through leaks

The US State Department reaffirmed that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange put lives at risk, without detailing how. Assange returned to Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to espionage law violations, concluding a 14-year legal battle. He served time in the UK and sought refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London to avoid US extradition following a massive leak of classified American documents. As our Benji Hyer reports.  

today27 June, 2024

Namibia

Namibia to Host Third Nalafem Summit Under the Theme ‘Women’s Right to Lead

Namibia will host the third annual Nala Feminist Collection summit on 1 July, themed ‘Women’s Right to Lead’. Approved by the Cabinet in May 2024, the summit aims to enhance feminist leadership across Africa. Noella Ngunyam, Nalafem's Head of Communications, highlighted Namibia's gender-positive stance and the importance of connecting policymakers with communities. The event will also emphasize intergenerational accountability among women and launch a project to support digital access for […]

today27 June, 2024

Namibia

Windhoek Gears Up for Third Annual Multiple Sclerosis Run at SKW Sports Ground

The eagerly anticipated annual Multiple Sclerosis Run returns for its third consecutive year, promising a morning of camaraderie and community spirit at the SKW Sports Ground in Olympia, Windhoek. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at 7 a.m., this event invites participants of all ages and abilities to join in and make a difference. Here's the MS's Bianca Ozcan.  

today27 June, 2024

Namibia

Russian Official Commends Namibia’s Independent Foreign Policy

Yelena Perminova, Chairperson of Russia’s Federal Council Committee on Social Policy, praised Namibia for maintaining an independent foreign policy, resisting Western pressure to join anti-Russia campaigns. During her visit, Perminova highlighted stable bilateral relations and expressed readiness to enhance cooperation across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of inter-parliamentary exchanges and Namibian observers' contributions to Russia's presidential elections.

today27 June, 2024

South Africa

S.A’s Saftu Advocates for Free Basic Electricity Amidst Eskom’s Proposed Tariff Increase

South Africa's Union federation Saftu is advocating for free basic electricity amidst Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent electricity tariff increase for next year. The federation opposes the hike, outlined in a confidential draft to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, which also includes subsequent increases in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Saftu’s, Mogoshadi Maserumule says these hikes, compounded with recent increases, pose a severe financial burden on consumers, especially millions of working-class […]

today27 June, 2024