New Police Station to Enhance Security in Swakopmund’s DRC and Matutura

A new police station, funded by a N$20 million donation from Rössing Uranium Mine and land from the Swakopmund Municipality, will be built near the DRC informal settlement and Matutura. Minister Albert Kawana highlighted its role in improving emergency response and crime prevention. Officials emphasized the station's significance in fostering security and community well-being, urging collaboration between residents and law enforcement.

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South Africa

S.A’s Road Freight Association calls on minister to address the issue of non-compliance

The CEO of the South Africa's Road Freight Association, Gavin Kelly, is calling on new minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy to address the issue of non-compliance in the transport sector. Kelly says the sector is at a crisis in terms of various aspects of transport, both freight and passengers. He says its links to the global market are at such a stress point that it is crucial to […]

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World

Trump sentencing postponed after Supreme Court immunity ruling

Donald Trump's sentencing has been postponed following the United States Supreme Court's controversial decision to provide criminal immunity for US presidents. He was due to appear in court in New York next Thursday having been convicted for falsifying business records, a guilty verdict Trump says he'll appeal. But the judge has confirmed the sentencing is officially delayed until mid-September after Trump argued his conviction should be overturned amid Monday's landmark […]

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Namibia

City of Windhoek sets the record straight on billing system

Accusations have surfaced against the City of Windhoek for allegedly concealing a malfunctioning billing system for over two years, resulting in widespread billing errors. One alarming case involves a client whose water bill reportedly escalated to N$1 million within a single month. Responding to these claims, City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye acknowledged the seriousness of the issue. Akwenye said that the city has been addressing the matter internally. He […]

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Africa

Girmay first African to win Tour de France

Biniam Girmay made history by becoming the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France after a late crash disrupted Mark Cavendish's sprint into Turin. According to the BBC, Girmay from Eritrea clinched victory in a reduced sprint, with Fernando Gaviria of Colombia and Arnaud de Lie of Belgium taking second and third places respectively. Following the race, an emotional Girmay, aged 24, who previously won a […]

July 2, 2024 19

Africa

UK charity convoy attacked in DR Congo conflict zone

A convoy of a UK charity organization was attacked by angry youths in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as it was heading to deliver aid to displaced people in a conflict zone. Local authorities say 5 vehicles belonging to the charity known as Tearfund were burnt and two people were killed in the attack in North Kivu province. The North Kivu province has been racked by […]

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Africa

Namibia-Ghana JPCC strengthens bilateral ties

Namibia is hosting the 5th Session of the Namibia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation, at both Ministerial and Senior Officials’ level, from today until 4 July 2024, in Swakopmund. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, will co-chair the Ministerial Session with Shirley Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana. Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda. […]

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World

Two day’s to go to United Kingdom elections

It's just two days until Britain votes in a general election. The centre-left Labour Party looks set to take power for the first time in thirteen years. Olly Barratt reports from London. The United Kingdom will have its first national election in nearly five years on Thursday, with polls indicating that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party may face backlash for unfulfilled promises during their 14-year tenure. The center-right […]

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Africa

Ghazouani re-elected Mauritanian President

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected as head of state following Saturday's national vote, winning comfortably in the first round without the need for a run-off. The electoral commission website shows that he took over 56% of the vote, beating six opposition candidates. The BBC reports that in the second position was anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid with 22%. The BBC meanwhile reports that President Ghazouani, a former […]

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