insert_link Namibia Rössing Foundation Enhances Education at Oshela Secondary School with Generous Textbook Donation The Rössing Foundation demonstrated its commitment to education by donating over 1400 textbooks and various learning materials to Oshela Secondary School in Okongo, located in the Ohangwena Region. The donated textbooks cover subjects such as mathematics, sciences, business studies, and entrepreneurship. In addition to the textbooks, the foundation provided essential teaching and learning tools, including an overhead projector, maths sets, and calculators, with a total estimated value of N$295,000. Lysias […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia ACC Director General Orders Higher Education Minister and PA to Repay N$69,000 in Travel Allowances The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa, has instructed the Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, and her personal assistant to reimburse a total of N$69,000 out of N$952,000 in travel allowances disbursed to them in 2022. The ACC investigation report, dated January 25, this yea reveals that Kandjii-Murangi received subsistence and travel allowances from entities under her jurisdiction, including the Namibia Training Authority and the Namibia University […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 6
insert_link World Three American soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in Jordan. President Joe Biden said the US " shall respond" to the incident which he blamed on "Iran-backed militant groups". Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayJanuary 29, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa An SA political analyst says the ANC is using the Israel/Gaza issue as an electioneering opportunity The ANC is now unashamedly and brazenly using the Israel/Gaza issue as an electioneering opportunity, without any subtlety which points to opportunism. This is the view of South African political analyst Daniel Silke. Last week, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop killing and harming people in Gaza. This comes after South Africa lodged an application accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Silke says the ANC is desperately […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 5
insert_link World UN launches full scale investigation into UNRWA staff participation in Oct 7th attacks on Israel The United Nations Secretary General has expressed alarm at allegations that several UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. The UN's aid agency in Gaza is launching an urgent and comprehensive independent review of all staff. Meanwhile, the United States has for now ended all funding to the agency that's tasked with supporting Palestinian refugees. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 29, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Uncontrolled Fires Ravage Breede Valley and Witzenberg Areas in Cape Winelands District The Fire Services of the Cape Winelands District Municipality have reported that fires in the Breede Valley and Witzenberg areas persist uncontrollably. According to spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto, the escalation is attributed to robust north-westerly winds. The flames have intensified notably at Bains Kloof and Fairy Glen, leading to flare-ups in areas previously deemed contained. Otto expresses hope that the fire in Elandsberg will eventually extinguish itself. todayJanuary 29, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Residents Unite to Address Delayed ‘Debt Relief’ Promised as Christmas Gift On February 7th, Windhoek residents plan to convene at the City of Windhoek's inquiry desk to inquire about the pledged "debt relief" announced as a Christmas gift in December. Their collective goal is to investigate the reasons behind the delays in receiving this holiday assistance and to address discrepancies in the information provided, particularly concerning pensioners who were advised to settle their accounts without anticipating debt write-offs. Shaun Gariseb, a […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 38
insert_link World U.S. journalist to be held another two months by Russia, without trial Evan Gerschkovich, who is being held in Russia, has once again had his detention extended – even before his case has made it to court. He will remain behind bars until at least March 30th – at least a year since he was first detained for spying, charges that the U.S. government denies. Caroline Malone reports. todayJanuary 29, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s African Christian Democratic Party to Challenge President Ramaphosa in Parliament Over Stance on Israel-Palestine Kenneth Meshoe, leader of South Africa's African Christian Democratic Party, has announced the party's intention to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament over his remarks on the International Court of Justice's judgment and the Palestinian state. Meshoe contends that nations advocating for peace should encourage Hamas to acknowledge Israel's right to exist within secure borders. The ACDP believes that the judgment should serve as a catalyst for renewed efforts towards […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 19
