insert_link South Africa S.A’s Tshwane City Condemns Sabotage Causing Prolonged Water Outage The City of Tshwane has denounced an act of sabotage in Rethabiseng, region seven, which resulted in an extended water outage. City manager Johann Mettler described the act as evil and barbaric, urging law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. According to city spokesperson Selby Bokaba, technicians have restored water to most areas, except for higher elevations still impacted by the sabotage. todayJune 24, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Expert Nrupesh Soni Raises Alarm Over TikTok’s Data Privacy Practices Digital media authority Nrupesh Soni has voiced serious apprehensions regarding TikTok's handling of data privacy. In a thorough analysis, Soni underscored the extensive data gathering procedures employed by the widely-used social media platform and outlined the potential risks inherent in its usage. todayJune 24, 2024 61
insert_link Namibia Cathy Kambanda Urges Men to Seek Mental Health Support as Awareness Month Nears End As Men's Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, Cathy Kambanda, Director of National Mental Health Care Namibia, delivers a poignant message encouraging men to seek assistance for mental health challenges. Kambanda emphasizes the accessibility of help and tackles the cultural and societal barriers that frequently deter men from seeking support. todayJune 24, 2024 17
insert_link Sport Scheffler downs Kim in playoff to win protest-hit Travelers Championship World number one Scottie Scheffler parred the first playoff hole to beat Tom Kim at the protest-hit Travelers Championship title on Sunday, claiming his sixth US PGA Tour title of the year. Scheffler is the first player since Arnold Palmer in 1962 to pile up six wins before July 1 on the PGA Tour, a haul that included his second Masters crown in April. "It's pretty special," Scheffler […] todayJune 24, 2024 12
insert_link Sport Coach Yakin praises ‘immense’ Swiss after Germany draw Switzerland coach Murat Yakin praised his side's performance despite conceding a last-gasp Niclas Fuellkrug equaliser in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Euro 2024 hosts Germany in Frankfurt. Switzerland were on track to win Group A, having opened the scoring after 28 minutes when Dan Ndoye finished off a counter attack. Despite Germany pushing players forward and making a series of attacking changes, the Swiss held the hosts at bay […] todayJune 24, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa ActionSA strongly condemns the return of corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa to Parliament for ANC ActionSA strongly condemns the return of corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa to Parliament as an ANC Member of Parliament. Kodwa faces charges for allegedly accepting a 1.6-million-rand bribe in the state of capture report. The party criticises the ANC for allowing Kodwa to serve while facing serious corruption charges, arguing it undermines the rule of law. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip calls on the ANC to prioritise Parliament's integrity by withdrawing Kodwa's candidacy and […] todayJune 24, 2024 20
insert_link World US Supreme Court rules domestic abusers can’t possess a gun People under domestic violence restraining orders in the United States will be prevented from owning a gun following a Supreme Court ruling that upholds the protective law. The statute had been challenged as being unconstitutional for violating the Second Amendment — the right to bear arms. But on Friday, judges in the highest court in America voted to leave the safeguard in place, a decision that comes as a relief […] todayJune 24, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Aviation Leaders Gathered in Windhoek for Final Day of African Development Conference Global aviation industry leaders have converged in Windhoek for the concluding day of the Aviation Development Africa Conference. Hosted by the Namibia Airports Company at the Movenpick Hotel, this annual forum unites key stakeholders from airlines, airports, tourism boards, government officials, and industry experts. Chief Executive of Namibia Airports Company, Bisey Uirab. todayJune 24, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia High Court’s Landmark Ruling: A Victory for LGBTI Rights The High Court has declared the common law offences of sodomy and unnatural sexual offences unconstitutional, marking a historic victory for LGBTI rights in Namibia. This landmark ruling, initiated by activist Friedel Dausab, is a significant step towards ending discrimination and affirming constitutional rights. It aligns Namibia with global human rights standards, and civil society organisations are committed to working with the government to ensure its effective implementation and further […] todayJune 24, 2024 20
