insert_link Africa Corrupt, brutal and unprofessional? Africa-wide survey of police finds diverging patterns By Matthias Krönke, University of Cape Town and Thomas Isbell, University of Cape Town Africans generally have a low regard for the quality of policing on the continent. Perceptions of police misconduct, corruption and brutality are widespread, according to a new survey by Afrobarometer. The independent research network surveyed 39 countries between 2021 and 2023. Our survey offers new evidence of how Africans experience and assess their […] todayMarch 14, 2024 19
insert_link World Tik Tok’s U.S. future to be decided by the Senate, after House moves bill forward The U.S. House has voted to force TikTok to divest from its owner ByteDance, due to its link to the Chinese government, and concerns over national security. But globally the video-sharing app has the largest number of users in the United States -- and a ban could have a big impact on people's lives and livelihoods. Caroline Malone reports. todayMarch 14, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa SA’s Defend Our Democracy Calls for Responsible Engagement in Electoral Process SA's Defend Our Democracy, a civil society group, has urged political parties to refrain from undermining the integrity of the electoral processes and the Independent Electoral Commission. The group, launching its election watch campaign, has expressed concern over certain political parties, notably the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, for making alarming statements, issuing threats, and discrediting the IEC's credibility. Andries Sibanyoni, representing the group, has called on parties to engage in […] todayMarch 14, 2024 11
insert_link Sport ‘No better feeling’, says Sancho after firing Dortmund into last eight Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho said there was "no better feeling" after his goal helped secure a 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven and progress to the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee opened the scoring in the third minute, his first goal in front of Dortmund's 82,000-strong home crowd since May 2021. Marco Reus added a goal in stoppage time to seal the win, putting Dortmund […] todayMarch 14, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics 7-14 March 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Key Developments Shaping Markets Namibia Focus: The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade continues its commendable efforts in nurturing entrepreneurship within Namibia. Approximately 2000 Macro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have undergone entrepreneurship training under the EMPRETEC Namibia program since its inception in 2019. This week, an additional 188 MSMEs commenced their training, signaling continued support for the growth and development of entrepreneurial skills in the business sector. The Pupkewitz Group, a prominent player […] todayMarch 14, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Governor of Sudan’s Red Sea state meets Qatar’s Ambassador [[{"value":"HE Governor of the Red Sea State of the Republic of the Sudan Mustafa Mohammed Nour met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Sudan Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sada. The meeting reviewed cooperation relations and a number of topics of common interest. During the meeting, HE the Ambassador announced the provision of daily iftar meals throughout the holy month of Ramadan in support of the local community, […] todayMarch 14, 2024 6
insert_link World UN aid facility attacked in Rafah The United Nations says Israeli Forces have hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. One UNRWA staff member was killed in the attack and at least 22 people were injured. Jody Jacobs reports. todayMarch 14, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia Investigates Unlicensed Banking Activities by CBI Exchange Namibia The Bank of Namibia has undertaken an investigation into the business operations of CBI Exchange Namibia and Coenraad Barend Nolte Botha, who are suspected of engaging in banking activities by accepting deposits from the public without proper licensing. Neither CBI Exchange Namibia nor Coenraad Barend Nolte Botha were authorized by the central bank to carry out banking operations. This information was provided by Kazembire Zemburuka, the Director of Strategic Communications […] todayMarch 14, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Set to Deliver Maiden State of the Nation Address This afternoon, President Nangolo Mbumba is scheduled to deliver his inaugural State of the Nation Address at Parliament. The State of the Nation Address marks Mbumba's first official address of this kind. Typically, the address is given during the committee stage of debates on the annual Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas shared this insight. todayMarch 14, 2024 36