insert_link World Nvidia overtakes Tesla as Wall Street’s most traded stock Chipmaker Nvidia has overtaken car giant Tesla as the most traded stock on the US stock market. Demand for the chips, which are used by Artificial Intelligence developers, has soared in recent years. All eyes are on Nvidia's fourth quarter earnings, due out on Wednesday. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 21, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa DA Sees Election Date Announcement as Crucial Moment for South Africa’s Future The Democratic Alliance in South Africa views the official announcement of the election date as a countdown to a historic opportunity for the nation to rescue itself from 30 years of ANC failure, corruption, and state capture. President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the general elections will take place on May 29. DA leader John Steenhuisen declares this election as a turning point for the country, coming at a crucial […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 65
insert_link Namibia Old Mutual Foundation Donates N$30,000 Worth of Food to Aussenkehr Fire Victims The Old Mutual Foundation, in collaboration with the ||Kharas Governor's office, has provided food donations to 59 families in Aussenkehr who lost their homes in a fire last year. Valued at N$30,000, the donation aims to assist families, mainly comprising grape company employees affected by the November fire, which tragically claimed a life. Governor Aletha Frederick expressed gratitude for the gesture and urged employers, grape company owners, and the regional […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 12
insert_link World US to impose additional sanctions on Russia following Navalny death The United States is announcing a "major sanctions package" to hold Russia and its President Vladimir Putin accountable for the death of Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine. White House spokesperson John Kirby says the Biden administration will put forward the economic measures on Friday, a week after Navalny — a long-time anti-corruption campaigner and Putin critic — was found dead in an Artic Circle penal colony. Benji Hyer […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
insert_link Africa Southern African Editors Forum Alarmed at Safety Threats Against NewsHawks Journalists The Southern African Editors Forum expresses deep concern and alarm over recent reports revealing that NewsHawks, a prominent online investigative newspaper in Zimbabwe, has been compelled to halt the publication of a corruption story involving three army generals in the country’s defense force. In a public statement, the editor of NewsHawks disclosed that journalists from the outlet, particularly News Editor Owen Gagare, are currently under surveillance. This situation echoes the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Biden’s Response to Age Concerns Shifts Amid Memory Questions; Amupanda Discusses Age and Leadership in Namibia As per an NBC America report, U.S. President Joe Biden's strategy in addressing questions about his age has shifted from "watch me" to seeking endorsements. Following a report from special counsel Robert Hur characterizing Biden's memory as "significantly limited," presidential appointees and supportive lawmakers have been coming forward one by one to vouch for his mental acuity. Additionally, AR's Job Amupanda shares his opinion on age and leadership in Namibia. […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Education ministry declares Friday, February 23, as a school holiday The Education ministry has declared Friday, February 23, as a school holiday as part of the national mourning arrangements for the funeral weekend of President Hage Geingob. Sanet Steenkamp, the Ministry's Executive Director, confirmed the announcement. Meanwhile, the Information and Communication Technology minister, Emma Theofelus announced that 18 Heads of State are to attend the memorial and State Funeral services of the late President Hage Geingob, while 27 countries […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 15
insert_link World United States blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council The United States has blocked the ceasefire resolution in the Security Council on Tuesday. Despite overwhelming support, the text was vetoed by Washington which has now tabled its own resolution. Jody Jacobs reports. todayFebruary 21, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Southern African Editors Forum Expresses Concern Over NewsHawks’ Forced Freeze on Military Corruption Story in Zimbabwe The Southern African Editors Forum expresses deep concern over the NewsHawks, an investigative newspaper in Zimbabwe, being compelled to freeze a corruption story involving three army generals. Under the hashtag #NewsHawksFreezesExclusiveMilitaryStory, the editor reveals journalists, including News Editor Owen Gagare, are under surveillance, reminiscent of the dangers faced by senior journalist Bernard Mpofu in August 2021. Mpofu left his home due to threats after investigating President Emmerson Mnangagwa's helicopter crash, […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 23
