insert_link World Trump decides against testifying again in fraud trial Donald Trump has decided against testifying again in the fraud case against him stating that he had nothing more to say. The former president was slated to take the witness stand Monday as his legal team winds down its defense. Reporting from New York, here's William Denselow. todayDecember 12, 2023 9
insert_link Africa COP28: Report recommends young people get a fair share of climate finance Young people, who are among those most at risk to the impacts of climate change, are not accessing the funds they need to tackle the challenges posed by global warming, according to a report published on 9 December. The joint report by the Commonwealth Secretariat and YOUNGO, the children and youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), analysed 100 climate finance initiatives targeted at young people. While it […] todayDecember 12, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa A stop-and-go is implemented as six trucks were set ablaze in KwaZulu-Natal protests on the N11 near the Amajuba pass Clean-up teams are working diligently to enhance road conditions on the N11 near Amajuba Pass in Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, where six trucks were set ablaze during protests. The road, now challenging to traverse due to spillages, has initiated a stop-and-go system for clean-up. Protests commenced late Sunday and continued into Monday, with the motive still unclear. Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson Sindi Msimang says no injuries have been reported. todayDecember 12, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia holds Mobile Legal Clinic in Mondesa The Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia had a Mobile Legal Clinic in Mondesa, Swakopmund. The team gave free legal advice and free information on various Human Rights issues. Here is the centre's Toni Hancox. todayDecember 12, 2023 19
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency has received numerous queries pertaining to the hiring of new employees The Namibia Revenue Agency has received numerous queries pertaining to the hiring of new employees widely circulated on social media. Our team took time out to speak with NamRA's spokesperson, Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze. todayDecember 12, 2023 25
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement held its first Policy Conference The Landless People's Movement held its first Policy Conference and second People's Assembly this past weekend. Lifalaza Simataa of the party expands. todayDecember 12, 2023 3
insert_link World Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out The Harvard Corporation is meeting on Monday to decide the fate of the university's President. Claudine Gay is facing pressure to resign from members of Congress over what they perceive to be an inadequate response to anti-semitism on campus. With the report here's Caroline Malone. V todayDecember 12, 2023 11
insert_link South Africa SA’s Postbank and SASSA are to end cash withdrawals for social grants SA's Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency have announced starting next month, social grant recipients will no longer be able to withdraw cash from Post Offices, marking the phasing out of physical cash payment points. The move aims to address issues like cash-in-transit heists and challenges faced at payment point sites. News24 reports, critics argue this will impose additional costs on recipients, especially in rural areas. The Post […] todayDecember 12, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia SIMSON MARIO /OCHURUB OFFERS SUCCESS TIPS Ohlthaver and List Group executive chairperson Sven Thieme was awarded the international executive chairman of the year award by the International Association of Top Professionals. He received the award at the weekend in Times Square, New York. The coveted accolade, which recognises exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to excellence, was presented to Thieme for his transformative impact on the O&L Group. Here's Khorixas Town Council's Public Relations Officer Simson Mario […] todayDecember 12, 2023 48