insert_link Namibia Erongo region’s roadblocks spots traffic infringements over the weekend The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund collected over N$1.6 million for the Festive Road Safety Campaign, which began on November 17 and extends until January 15. Several corporate entities pledged these funds, aiming to support road safety measures and ultimately decrease road fatalities. Providing an update on this weekend's activities in Erongo is Sydney Boois from the Roads Authority. todayDecember 18, 2023 32
insert_link Namibia Help4Nam organisation engages in acts of giving. As Christmas approaches rapidly and the year nears its end, various organizations are engaging in acts of giving. The Help4Nam project recently visited Katutura Intermediate State Hospital, the country's largest referral health facility. Celeste Allies from the charity shared insights about the visit. todayDecember 18, 2023 35
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement recently elected its top leadership The Landless People's Movement recently elected its top leadership, comprising six individuals who will steer the party for the upcoming year's elections. Duminga Ndala from the party shares insights about the elected leadership. todayDecember 18, 2023 15
insert_link World New York Republicans choose candidate to replace George Santos In New York, Republicans have selected a candidate to succeed George Santos, the embroiled former United States Representative facing numerous criminal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft, despite maintaining his plea of not guilty. Santos was recently ousted from Congress earlier this month. Reporting from New York, Sally Patterson provides updates on this development. todayDecember 18, 2023 13
insert_link Sport Pogacar to do the Giro d’Italia Tadej Pogacar will race the Giro d'Italia for the first time in his career in 2024, the double Tour de France champion announced on Sunday.In a video published on social media by the organisers of the Italian Grand Tour, Pogacar is shown landing at Milan's Linate airport and saying "let's go" after stepping into a taxi.UAE rider Pogacar, 25, will complete his collection of Grand Tours after also competing in […] todayDecember 18, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists South African President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored that inequality in the country persists as the foremost hurdle to achieving substantial and enduring reconciliation. Addressing the Day of Reconciliation commemoration in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Ramaphosa emphasized that advancing reconciliation requires a united endeavor to tackle poverty, unemployment, and diminish inequality. He highlighted the government's dedication to enhancing the economic circumstances of individuals who were deprived of opportunities during apartheid. Acknowledging the enduring consequences […] todayDecember 18, 2023 18
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Information declared that there would be no extension for SIM card registration The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's Executive Director, Audrin Mathe, declared that there would be no extension for SIM card registration, and unregistered cards will face a three-month blockage. Mathe reiterated that the deadline for SIM card registration remains December 31, 2023. Addressing concerns raised by local banks regarding the process, Mathe indicated the banks should not have waited until two weeks prior to the conclusion of the registration process. […] todayDecember 18, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo local authority council halted the interview process intended for the recruitment of CEO On Thursday, the Otjiwarongo local authority council halted the interview process intended for the recruitment of its permanent chief executive officer. The CEO position at the Otjiwarongo Municipality has remained vacant following the departure of Moses Matyayi, who assumed the same role at the City of Windhoek at the end of July this year. Mayor Gottlieb Shivute of Otjiwarongo attributed the decision to cancel the interview process to a "material […] todayDecember 18, 2023 7
insert_link Sport Toulouse rout ‘Quins in Champions Cup Five-time winners Toulouse put English side Harlequins to the sword on Sunday, running in seven tries in a 47-19 Champions Cup rout at the Stoop while Exeter came from behind to stun Munster 32-24.With France captain Antoine Dupont pulling the strings at scrum-half, Toulouse chalked up three tries in the first half through Pierre-Louis Barassi, Dimitri Delibes and Peato Mauvaka as Quins struggled to find the form that saw them […] todayDecember 18, 2023 11