insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Regional Councillors Press ECN to Rectify Omission of Registration Points During an Electoral Commission stakeholder engagement in Omuthiya, Oshikoto regional councillors voiced concerns over the omission of 13 registration points across various constituencies. They urged the ECN to address this issue, emphasizing the potential voter disenfranchisement due to distant registration locations. Councillors highlighted discrepancies in registration point information and stressed the need for proper engagement with current representatives. ECN assured that the concerns would be incorporated into the provisional voter […] todayMay 15, 2024 16
insert_link World South Korea says ties with U.S will remain strong South Korea’s envoy to the U.S says ties between the two countries will remain ‘incessantly’ strong regardless of who is in the White House. Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong made the remarks in Washington amid speculation of a significant foreign policy shift if Donald Trump wins November’s presidential elections. Chris Gilbert reports. todayMay 15, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government due to the risk of instability as seen at the local municipal level. Polls have predicted that the ANC might fall short of securing over 50-percent of the national vote in the 29 May general elections. This would compel the ruling party to forge a coalition to hold onto power. Addressing the Progressive Business Forum in […] todayMay 15, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Death toll in the ongoing rescue operation in the South African city of George has risen The death toll in the ongoing rescue and recovery operation after the building collapse in the South African city of George has risen to 33, with the Forensic Pathology Service confirming the identification of six victims. Nineteen people are still unaccounted for, while 12 are in hospital. The mission, now in its eighth day, has seen rescue workers and other stakeholders dedicating 193 hours to the operation. A cultural prayer […] todayMay 15, 2024 10
insert_link World Container ship to be pulled back to Baltimore port in two days, amid clean up from accident U.S. salvage teams are in the process of moving remains of the collapsed Baltimore bridge from the river, seven weeks after a container ship rammed into it. On Monday, they set up controlled explosions to break the structure into smaller pieces, with plans to pull the ship completely from the waterway. Caroline Malone has the report for us. todayMay 15, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics 15 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Africa’s Green Hydrogen Initiative, Rand’s Fluctuations, and Oil Price Surge: A Snapshot of Recent Financial Trends As the global economy navigates through various challenges and opportunities, the financial landscape witnesses dynamic shifts influenced by diverse factors ranging from economic policies to natural disasters. Here's a roundup of the latest developments shaping the business world: Africa's Green Hydrogen Pipeline Initiative: President Nangolo Mumba's announcement of a groundbreaking collaboration between Namibia and South Africa marks a significant stride towards sustainable energy development in the region. The partnership, […] todayMay 15, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia XPRIZE Finalists Step Up in Global Fight Against Climate Change XPRIZE has unveiled the 20 finalist teams for the final stage of its Carbon Removal competition, highlighting innovative solutions to tackle the pressing challenge of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These teams, selected from a pool of over 1,300 applicants worldwide, represent a diverse range of approaches across air, ocean, land, and rocks tracks. Local Ecologist Peter Cuningham. todayMay 15, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Emphasizes Political Accessibility Through Goreangab Community Outreach Program The Landless People's Movement's Lifalaza Simataa says in the realm of politics, visibility and accessibility are paramount. And for the LPM this one such initiative is the Goreangab Community Outreach program. todayMay 15, 2024 21
insert_link World U.N staffer killed in Gaza, an Indian national The first foreign UN worker killed in Gaza has been identified as an Indian national. 46 year old Waibhav Anil Kale was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York. todayMay 15, 2024 18
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
