insert_link Namibia Local Digital media Expert Talks On Leeds Man Sentenced for Inciting Racial Hatred on Facebook During UK Riots A Leeds judge has sentenced 28-year-old Jordan Parlour to several months in jail for using Facebook to incite racial hatred amid the recent riots in the UK. Local digital media expert Nrupesh Soni weighed in. today12 August, 2024
insert_link South Africa ANC President Ramaphosa Calls for Accelerated Renewal In S.A, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the national executive committee lekgotla has confirmed that the party must proceed without delay and with greater energy with the renewal of the movement. He wrapped up the three-day NEC lekgotla held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg yesterday. Ramaphosa says through organisational renewal, they need to promote principled, transformative, and emancipatory activism and politics: today7 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Protests in Nigeria Over Cost of Living Ease Amid Deadly Crackdown Protests in Nigeria over the rising cost of living subsided on Monday, with only a few hundred people participating in major cities following a deadly crackdown by security forces, according to Reuters. Since the demonstrations began last week, hundreds of thousands had rallied in Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities against economic hardship and crime. Originally scheduled to continue until August 10, the protests have significantly dwindled since their start […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link World Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers meet at sidelines of ASEAN More details are emerging a day after India's Foreign Minister met his Chinese counterpart at the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Laos. New Delhi reportedly told Beijing that there's an 'urgency' to stabilize ties between the nuclear armed neighbours. Ties between India and China have been tense for more than four years now, after their troops clashed along a disputed frontier in the Himalayan region of Ladakh. Neha Poonia […] today26 July, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Committee Demands Action from City of Windhoek Over Electricity Blockage In a recent development, the Katutura Residents Committee, represented by member Shaun Gariseb, has intensified their efforts to address what they describe as unlawful electricity meter blockages by the City of Windhoek. The committee's frustrations stem from the city's failure to respond to their concerns within the designated 48-hour period, prompting further legal action. On Monday morning, July 22nd, Gariseb disclosed that the City of Windhoek had not adhered […] today23 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW:: Business and Economics Researcher Josef K. Sheehama on Ursula von der Leyen’s Re-election Business and economics researcher Josef K. Sheehama recently shared his insights on Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election as President of the European Commission. Sheehama believes that von der Leyen's continued leadership will be advantageous for both European and Namibian interests, particularly in the context of ongoing strategic partnerships and investments. Expanding European Defense Initiatives Sheehama highlighted that von der Leyen's re-election comes at a critical time when European defense strategies […] today19 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade minister Leads Delegation to US-Africa Business Summit Lucia Iipumbu, the Industrialisation and Trade minister, spearheaded a delegation to the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, emphasizing Namibia's investment allure. At the summit, Nangula Uaandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, outlined the country's value proposition, spotlighting opportunities in renewable energy and emerging sectors post recent oil discoveries. The ministry's spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda. today13 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s D.A has raised alarm over Eskom’s massive diesel consumption South Africa's D.A has raised alarm over Eskom's massive diesel consumption, surpassing the annual budget of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. National spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, points to minister Pravin Gordhan's revelation that Eskom spent 65-billion rand on diesel over five-years for its open cycle gas turbines. She criticises the unsustainable levels of diesel usage, attributing it to consumers facing double-digit tariff increases by the National Energy […] today26 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat Urges Towns to Support Development Cedric Limbo, Chairperson of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat, has called upon towns along the corridor to gather resources and allocate land to facilitate the establishment of inland hubs and transit stops. Limbo made this plea during a welcoming ceremony held in Gobabis, Omaheke region, for 30 cyclists representing the three TKC member states. These cyclists are participating in a challenging journey covering a distance of 1800 kilometers from Rustenburg, […] today25 April, 2024
