insert_link Namibia SWAPO Secretary General Decries Succession Talks Amid Mourning for Late President Hage Geingob SWAPO Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, strongly condemns party members engaging in discussions about succession plans while the party is still mourning the recent loss of President Hage Geingob. Geingob passed away a week ago in Windhoek during cancer treatment, leaving the ruling party without a president. Some members are advocating for an extraordinary congress to elect a new party president. Shaningwa labels discussions of SWAPO succession as "unsympathetic, insensitive, and […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Concerns Raised in eThekwini Over General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Residents of eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal express concerns during public hearings about the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, asserting that it grants excessive power to the minister in the Presidency. The bill aims to establish the South African Intelligence Agency, focusing domestically on counter-intelligence and intelligence-gathering functions. Chairperson of Parliament’s ad hoc committee on the bill, Jerome Maake, notes that residents also highlight issues with vague definitions in the legislation, prompting […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean-Bailey Pledges to Uphold Late President Hage Geingob’s Legacy Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean-Bailey has expressed her unwavering commitment to continuing the legacy of late President Hage Geingob. The global ambassador, who shared a close relationship with the late president since her victory in the Miss Namibia competition, described Geingob as a mentor and close friend who played a crucial role in shaping her personal and professional growth. McLean-Bailey acknowledged Geingob's guidance and support during critical moments in her […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 13
insert_link Africa President Samia to meet the Pope in the Vatican Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican this week. Her 2-day tour includes a delegation from Tanzania's Catholic Church associations. Daniel Kijo reports. todayFebruary 12, 2024 28
insert_link World Qatar releases 8 Indian Navy officers previously sentenced to death Qatar has released eight former Indian naval officers previously on death row. The men were reportedly charged with spying for Israel though neither India nor Qatar confirmed the charges. Their death sentence, handed in October, was dropped in December. Priyata Brajabasi has more. todayFebruary 12, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia NamPol Opens Murder Case Against Mentally Challenged Man for Fatal Assault on 104-Year-Old Mother The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati region has initiated a murder case against a 36-year-old mentally challenged man who allegedly beat his 104-year-old mother to death with a stick. The tragic incident occurred on Friday in Enkombo village, Etayi constituency. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, the region’s Crime Investigation Coordinator, confirmed the details. The victim, identified as Cecilia Vilho, has prompted the authorities to open a case of murder, coupled […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa SA’s Load-Shedding to Persist for Five More Years in South Africa, Warns University Professor University of Johannesburg professor, Hartmut Winkler, cautions that South Africa will continue to experience load-shedding for the next five years. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa underscores the commitment to resolving load-shedding without cutting corners. Winkler points out that Eskom's energy availability factor has worsened, leading to higher stages of load-shedding. Despite the challenges, he suggests that the country may have passed the worst phase of load-shedding. The warning emphasizes the need […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Congress of the People says the higher stages of load-shedding show the ANC government is failing South Africa's Congress of the People criticizes the extended stage five load-shedding as further evidence of President Cyril Ramaphosa's government inadequately managing Eskom's affairs. COPE's acting general secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, asserts that more than 14 years of load-shedding under the ANC's governance have hindered economic growth and development. He emphasizes the risks posed to citizens' lives and livelihoods, especially those unable to afford alternative power-supply options. The ongoing power crisis […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 7
insert_link World Biden & Scholz meet amid Ukraine funding battle US President Joseph Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have met at White House amid a battle to secure funding for Ukraine. The two leaders came together as European governments are growing increasingly anxious about the inability of US lawmakers to approve new funding to help Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 12, 2024 2
