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South African Police Minister Assures Election Policing Within Legal Framework

S.A Police, Minister Bheki Cele affirmed that the upcoming general election will be policed according to relevant laws and regulations, with officers enforcing the law accordingly. Cele made these remarks during a briefing on election readiness as part of the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster. He highlighted efforts to address concerns regarding political killings, including the formation of a special task team.

29 April, 2024

World

U.S President Joseph Biden has said he would be “happy” to debate Donald Trump

U.S President Joseph Biden has said he would be "happy" to debate Donald Trump, his rival for the White House. The change of tact comes after months of refusing to commit to an onstage appearance with Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

29 April, 2024

Namibia

Higher Education Minister Urges Eligible Students to Enroll in UNAM’s New Readiness Program

During the eighth April 2024 Graduation Ceremony for Northern Campuses, High Education, Training, and Innovation Minister Itah Kandji Murangi encouraged qualified students to register for the newly introduced Readiness Program at UNAM. The program aims to prepare students for higher education. Maria Namupala, our Northern correspondent, covered the event.

29 April, 2024

Africa

Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister Resigns Amid Electricity Crisis

Sierra Leone's Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay, resigned on Friday in the midst of a prolonged electricity crisis. His resignation came on the same day the government disclosed partial payment of outstanding debts owed to energy providers. Sesay took full responsibility for the crisis in his resignation letter. Following Sesay's resignation, President Julius Maada Bio's office announced that the energy ministry would now be directly supervised by the president.

29 April, 2024

Namibia

Political analyst shares his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities

Political analyst and professor Ndumba Kamwanya shared his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities for challenges such as unemployment, corruption or simply rental prices for students within the city. Kamwanya has this to say.

29 April, 2024

South Africa

ANC Support Drops Below 50% Ahead of South Africa’s General Election

Reuters reports on an Ipsos opinion poll that revealed support for South Africa's ruling African National Congress has decreased to slightly over 40%. With the general election approaching on May 29, this drop in support could mark a significant shift in the country's political landscape, potentially necessitating coalition partnerships for the ANC to govern. This would mark the first time since Nelson Mandela's presidency that the ANC would need coalition […]

29 April, 2024

Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Analyzing Namibian Universities and the Unlikelihood of Protests: Insights from Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya

Political analyst and professor Ndumba Kamwanya shared his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities. Contrary to the tumultuous scenes witnessed in other parts of the world, Kamwanya suggests that such protests are unlikely to occur within the academic institutions of Namibia. Reflecting on the current state of Namibian higher education, Kamwanya emphasized that Namibian universities lack the fertile ground for the emergence of significant social movements. […]

29 April, 2024

Business / Economics

29 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Biz News Roundup: Landlords Seize Opportunity, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria Secures Investment, and Dollar Hits High

Namibian Landlords Capitalize on Rental Demand Surge: Landlords in Namibia are making the most of increased demand for rental properties by raising deposits, as reported by the FNB Rent Price Index. Despite a slight decline in deposit growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, it remained significantly higher than the same period in 2022. This trend reflects the buoyancy of the rental market amidst changing […]

29 April, 2024

World

Gaza U.S student protests continue despite removal orders

Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York have defied official requests for them to leave the Columbia University campus. Demonstrators have camped on college grounds for more than a week. Dozens of college and university protests are taking place across the US. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia in New York.

29 April, 2024