insert_link Local Restricted Airspace in Windhoek Flight Information Region for Presidential and National Assembly Elections Windhoek - The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announces the establishment of restricted airspace within the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FYWF) to ensure safety and security during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Following Part 71 of the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations (NAMCARs), the Executive Director has issued a directive restricting certain activities in the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FIR) on specified election dates. This restriction, effective […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link World Americans react to Trump’s win To The U.S now, where in Manhattan, some Donald Trump supporters have gathered to celebrate his victory in front of Trump Tower. Trump will become the second president in US history to serve a non-consecutive term - but the first Republican to do so. New Yorkers have been digesting the news. today7 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Final push for voter registration efforts underway With August 1 being the final day for eligible Namibian citizens to register to vote and receive a voter’s card for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27, we spoke with an economist about the importance of voter registration. According to Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, strong democracies often lead to stronger economies, making it key for everyone to participate. The general elections in Namibia are scheduled for […] today31 July, 2024
insert_link World Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional Images from prominent events of 2024 in the US. Rebecca Droke/AFP; Qian Weizhong/VCG; Justin Sullivan; Erin Schaff/POOL/AFP, all via Getty Images By Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling […] today24 July, 2024
insert_link World Social media platforms are blocked in Iran. Candidates in this week’s presidential election are embracing them anyway By Amin Naeni, Deakin University After Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on May 20, the Iranian government had to schedule an early election to choose a new president. The regime has approved six presidential candidates to run in the election on June 28. The pool includes four hardliners, one centrist and one reformist. The main competition is expected […] today26 June, 2024
insert_link World Iran’s Khamenei urges ‘high participation’ in presidential vote Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday called for "high participation" in Friday's presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who died last month in a helicopter crash. "We emphasise the importance of high participation (in the election) because it is the pride of the Islamic republic," Khamenei declared in a televised speech three days ahead of the vote. "In every election where the turnout was […] today25 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia 0ver 300 000 voters registered: ECN The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered a cumulative total of 366 036 eligible Namibians since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV). The GRV started on 03 June and is set to end on 01 August 2024. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the ECN said the figure represents those registered as voters inside the country and at all Namibian diplomatic missions abroad […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link World Sheinbaum victory: a win for Mexican women? By Laura BONILLA Nearly two decades after its then-president described women as "two-legged washing machines," Mexico has elected a woman to lead a country with a long history of gender-based bigotry and violence. The new leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, has talked about the desire of women to "live without fear" and rails against the stereotype that a woman is "prettier when she keeps her mouth shut." But […] today3 June, 2024
insert_link World Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first woman president By Daniel Rook and Jean Arce Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president by a landslide Sunday, preliminary official results showed, making history in a country plagued by rampant criminal and gender-based violence. Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City's main square celebrating the ruling party candidate's victory. The 61-year-old former Mexico City mayor, a scientist by training, […] today3 June, 2024
