insert_link World India’s Parliament to meet for the first time after elections Newly elected members to India's Parliament will be sworn-in this week as the House meets for the first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a rare third term this month. However, for the first time in a decade, Mr Modi's party no longer enjoys a majority in the House and as Neha Poonia reports, a resurgent opposition says it will demand answers from the government on an ongoing exam […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link South Africa Gauteng’s Premier Delays Cabinet Announcement Amid S.A’s Government Unity Challenges Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi postponed the announcement of the provincial Cabinet on Sunday, signalling further disarray in assembling the government of national unity. Premier spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla, says the appointment of the incoming MECs takes into consideration the competency, and skills as well as ensuring representativity across genders as mandated by the people of Gauteng: today24 June, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized UPDATE: WALVISBAY MAYOR JOINS RAY SASMAN’S WALK BETWEEN WINDHOEK AND OKAHANDJA Here's an update on Ray Sasman's walk from our country's South To North East. In a remarkable display of community spirit and dedication to the youth of Namibia, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes joined Miss Ray Sasman on a segment of her ambitious walk from Windhoek to Okahandja. This walk, which Sasman has dubbed the "Walk with Me" journey, aims to raise awareness and support for the youth of Namibia. […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes Joins Miss Ray Sasman on Her Inspirational Walk for Namibia’s Youth In a remarkable display of community spirit and dedication to the youth of Namibia, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes joined Miss Ray Sasman on a segment of her ambitious walk from Windhoek to Okahandja. This walk, which Ray Sasman has dubbed the "Walk with Me" journey, aims to raise awareness and support for the youth of Namibia. Mayor Forbes, who had just returned from a trip to the United States, […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s President Ruto Open to Dialogue with Anti-Tax Protesters Kenya's President William Ruto has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with thousands of young, peaceful anti-tax protesters following widespread demonstrations organized mainly through social media. Speaking at a church service in Nyahururu, Ruto acknowledged the youth-led nature of the protests and commended the demonstrators for their peaceful conduct, despite reports of fatalities during earlier protests in Nairobi. He pledged to foster national unity through constructive dialogue. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Supports Local Poultry Production at Kadila Farm Launch Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to supporting farmers and rural communities during the launch of Kadila Poultry Farm in Okahandja. Speaking at the event, Schlettwein highlighted the importance of prioritizing Namibian products to foster a self-sufficient agricultural sector and create stable incomes for families. He praised Kadila Poultry Farm for increasing Namibia’s poultry production capacity, thereby reducing dependency on imports and […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Gabon Reports First H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Since 2022 at Libreville Poultry Market Reuters reports that Gabon confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a poultry market in Libreville, as reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This marks the first occurrence of H5N1 in Gabon since 2022. The H5N1 strain, known for its severe impact on poultry and occasional transmission to mammals, has caused substantial poultry losses worldwide and has recently affected cows in the United States. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics China wants the EU to scrap tariffs on Electric Vehicles by July 4 Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by next week. Both sides have agreed to hold new trade talks to resolve an escalating dispute over tariffs, as Laura Westbrook reports. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Women Trained in Mushroom Cultivation for Sustainable Agriculture Project The Office of the ||Kharas Governor collaborated with the University of Namibia's Centre of Research Services to conduct a training session focused on cultivating oyster mushrooms. Thirteen women participated in the session led by UNAM researcher ,Fimanekeni Shivute. This initiative is part of a broader integrated agriculture project that includes rice, mushrooms, and vegetables. The overall goal of the project is to promote sustainable farming practices where different crops complement […] today24 June, 2024
