insert_link Namibia Windhoek Meteorological Office Issues Weather Warning The Windhoek Meteorological Office's , Odilo Kgobetsi says this Friday marks the beginning of a noticeable decrease in temperatures, which will continue into the weekend. The onset of next week will bring even colder air, particularly affecting the south-central and eastern parts of the country. Kgobetsi expands. today29 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country’s most important election since 1994 Millions of South Africans will vote today in the country's most important election since 1994. This follows two days of special votes. Each voter will receive three ballot papers - a blue one for the National Assembly, an orange ballot paper for regional to National Assembly, and a pink one for the Provincial Legislature. Reporter Andries Cornelissen has more details on the 27.7-million registered voters: today29 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Metalworkers union plans to picket outside the offices of SA Steel Mills South Africa's Metalworkers union, Numsa, will be picketing outside the offices of SA Steel Mills, trading as Alfeco Holdings, in Meyerton, Gauteng today. This comes after the steel producer fired 165 workers for participating in what the Labour Court ruled was a lawful strike. Numsa’s spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, says the company has been attacking workers' constitutional right to strike: today28 May, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized India’s interior minister promises controversial reforms if BJP comes back in power India's ruling BJP party will bring in major reforms including a law that does away with religion based personal laws for minority communities, if it comes back to power. That's according to India's minister of internal affairs, Amit Shah (Uh-mitt Shah) - who's also considered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right hand man. Ishan Garg has more for us from New Delhi. today28 May, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized The UN says there is “no safe place” for civilians in Gaza The UN says there is "no safe place" for civilians in Gaza - after dozens of people were killed in an air strike. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Sunday's attack as a "tragic mishap" but is promising to continue the assault against Hamas targets. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Rafah incident. Noga Tarnopolsky - a correspondent in Jerusalem - […] today28 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Angola and Namibia Join Forces to Repatriate Nationals from Youth Service Center The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security deputy minister stated that the governments of Angola and Namibia are working together to facilitate the repatriation of Angolan nationals currently at the National Youth Service Centre in Ondangwa, back to Angola.Maria Namupala- our northern correspondent- interviewed the official. today28 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa AfriForum in South Africa Prepares 134 Observers and 170 Neighborhood Watches for Election Period South Africa's AfriForum has confirmed its 134 observers and 170 neighborhood watches are ready for the election period. Community Safety spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says they will closely monitor polling stations and remain on high alert for potential violence. In addition Broodryk says the AfriForum's air wing, with over 40 drones, is also on standby to gather live information and track suspects: today28 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek High Court Issues Final Order Against Dismissed Namib Mills Employees The Windhoek High Court issued a final order preventing 26 dismissed Namib Mills employees and activist Michael Amushelelo from harassing the company or approaching within 70 meters of any of its premises nationwide. This comes after they blocked a Namib Mills depot entrance, risking daily losses of N$ 3.7 million. The court initially granted an interim order in April, barring their unauthorized entry. Now, they are prohibited from any unlawful […] today28 May, 2024
insert_link World Challenges face rescue efforts in Papua New Guinea landslide Rescue efforts are continuing following Friday's devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. International aid organisations are working to send food, water and evacuation shelters to the region, but are facing challenges due to the remote location as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today28 May, 2024
