insert_link South Africa ANC Secretary-General Warns Zuma of Accountability in Upcoming Elections Fikile Mbalula, the secretary-general of the ANC, asserts that former president Jacob Zuma will be held accountable if the ruling party faces failure in the upcoming elections set for May 29. During a media briefing on readiness for the manifesto launch rally, Mbalula criticizes Zuma for endorsing the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, suggesting that the former president's collaboration with the perceived opposition has strengthened their adversaries. todayFebruary 23, 2024 2
Namibia City Of Windhoek Recycling Initiatives Launched in Windhoek Schools to Enhance Waste Management Solid Waste Management, in collaboration with partners including the European Union, the City of Bremen, and the City of Windhoek, introduces recycling initiatives in schools named "sorting at source." This initiative is part of the project titled "Improving Waste Management In Windhoek," aiming to contribute to the reduction of adverse environmental impact in the city. Lydia Amutenya, the City's spokesperson, provides insights into the initiative. todayFebruary 23, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Unlikely Bond: Political Foes Share Emotional Moment Before President Geingob’s Passing Just two weeks before President Hage Geingob's passing, an unexpected and poignant moment unfolded as one of his fiercest political critics, Bernadus Clint Swartbooi, leader of the Landless People's Movement , visited him on his sickbed. The encounter, both emotional and jovial, marked a unique reflection on the journey the two men had undertaken. Despite their heated argument in parliament in 2020, where President Geingob famously scolded Swartbooi, the recent […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 3
insert_link World Victims Of The UK Post Office Horizon Scandal To Be Exonerated By New Law Victims of the UK Post Office Horizon scandal will be exonerated by a new law, according to the UK government. The scandal saw almost a thousand post office employees wrongly prosecuted as a result of faults in a computer system. The government says it will aim to clear their names by July. Simon Gaitán reports. todayFebruary 23, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane Deploys Additional Personnel to Address Storm-Related Power Outages The City of Tshwane mobilizes extra personnel from the Electricity and Energy Department to region three following severe thunderstorms that inflicted widespread damage and power outages. The storms resulted in uprooted trees, fallen branches on roads and power lines, causing prolonged blackouts in Pretoria and neighboring areas. Lindela Mashigo of the city states that a supplementary team has been assembled to enhance capacity and expedite repairs, as technicians are facing […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibia Airports Company waives parking fees for Geingob’s funeral Hosea International Airport short-term parking fees will be waived for the public from Friday 23 February 2024 to Monday 26 February 2024 to support the smooth facilitation of delegates arriving and departing for late President Dr. Hage Geingob's funeral. Namibia Airports Company spokesperson, Dan Kamati has urged passengers and all airport users to be vigilant for possible traffic delays to and from HKIA and Eros Airport between 22 February to […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Judiciary addresses Presidential succession queries The Office of the Judiciary says there has been discourse around the Presidential succession of President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba following the untimely death of late President Dr. Hage Geingob. The Judiciary further says there have been journalists and members of the public asking for clarification on the constitution regarding the Presidential succession. Vikitoria Hango, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary explains. todayFebruary 22, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia recordsnew Covid-19 cases, country doesn’t have vaccines The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced that as of 20 February 2024, there are 28 active cases and 3 hospitalisations. No deaths due to Covid-19 were recorded, while Rehoboth has had a localised increase in Covid-19 cases. With the WHO having announced that Namibia has no COVID-19 vaccines in stock, we contacted Health Executive Director Ben Nangombe. todayFebruary 22, 2024 72
insert_link World Geneva meeting tackles AI impact on vehicle automation With Artificial Intelligence tools developing at a fast pace, government representatives, industry experts, and UN officials are meeting in Geneva to discuss vehicle automation. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's lead official on Intelligent Transport Systems and Automated Driving, Francois Guichard has more. todayFebruary 22, 2024 13