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India’s Top Court Issues Notice To Ministries Over Climate Change

An eight year old's petition in India's Supreme Court could lead to a re-evaluation of the country's environment protection laws. The Apex court has sent notices to eight federal ministries accusing them of not working together to battle what it called an existential global predicament. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. E

March 5, 2025 33

Namibia

Ratepayers Call for Accountability in Local Corruption Investigations

Ratepayers from Windhoek, Gobabis, the Right to Shelter organization, and the Okahandja Concerned Group have submitted a petition to the ACC, seeking clarity on investigations into corruption allegations against local authorities. Shaun Gariseb claims that investigations are progressing slowly, and key evidence is being compromised.

January 28, 2025 29

Business / Economics

Economic and Social Justice Trust Discusses ReconAfrica Allegations

Rob Parker from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia spoke with Future Media News and revealed that ReconAfrica has faced serious allegations, including falsifying community consultations and delaying legal cases since 2022. Parker mentioned a petition and also highlighted concerns from international stakeholders about the company’s operations impacting Canada's $1.4 billion investment in Namibia and Botswana alongside that of Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb.

January 27, 2025 47

Namibia

Medical Interns Demand Overtime Pay or Halt Overtime Work

Over 300 medical interns are threatening to stop working overtime unless the government settles their outstanding overtime pay within five days. The interns, employed by the Health and Social Services ministry, staged a protest in Windhoek and submitted a petition to the Office of the Prime Minister. If their concerns remain unaddressed, they plan to limit their working hours to 40 hours per week, as per Health Professions Council guidelines.

November 20, 2024 21

Namibia

Activists to Submit Final Petition on /Khomanin Land Issues

Shaun Gariseb announced plans to submit a petition addressing landlessness, ancestral land dispossession, and restrictive resettlement policies affecting the /Khomanin community. Titled "The Final Petition," Gariseb emphasized that, after years of submitting petitions, this would be the last, as the community now intends to pursue alternative paths for justice. The petition will be presented to the Speaker of Parliament and other senior government officials. The activists plan on marching […]

November 4, 2024 18

Africa

Zimbabweans protest 50% passport fee increase

Over 1,100 people have signed a petition urging the Zimbabwean government to reconsider a nearly 50% increase in passport fees. Bloomberg Africa reports that the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg on 26 July announced that the price of a passport would rise from $170 (about N$ 3 100) to $250 (about N$ 4 540), with the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa arguing that the new cost is unaffordable for many Zimbabweans.

August 5, 2024 63

Namibia

Windhoek Deputy Mayor criticizes Katutura residents committee over debt relief plan

https://youtu.be/yENxyZgNh6o By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Windhoek deputy mayor, Joseph Uapingene, called the Katutura Residents Committee ungrateful and described their call to review the debt relief programme as unreasonable. According to Uapingene, the committee should have simply expressed gratitude for the 100% debt write-off for pensioners and the 50% off for non-pensioners, instead of rejecting it. Uapingene's remarks come after the committee submitted a petition […]

April 23, 2024 50

Namibia

Amushehelo demands President’s attention on jobs crisis

Activist and Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters member, Michael Amushehelo is leading a protest against youth unemployment. Despite challenges in delivering their petition on Independence Day, he remains committed. Amushehelo plans to personally deliver the petition to President Nangolo Mbumba's office and insists on the President's acknowledgment.

March 27, 2024 82

Namibia

Walvis Bay taxi drivers go on strike

Walvis Bay’s taxi operators staged a protest against potholes and exorbitant traffic fines in the town on Tuesday. The group intends to deliver a petition to the municipality on Wednesday. The protest was sparked by the municipality's failure to address their concerns after receiving two petitions in 2023. Here is Walvis Bay Mayor, Trevino Forbes.

March 13, 2024 40