insert_link South Africa SA Zionist Federation Calls on Government to Oppose Renaming of Sandton Drive After Leila Khaled The South African Zionist Federation has urged the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to intervene against the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive after Palestinian politician Leila Khaled. They believe this change violates the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act because Khaled is associated with a group classified as a terrorist organisation by the United States. The federation’s spokesperson, Rolene Marks, urges DIRCO to object to the proposal before Friday's deadline: […] todayOctober 15, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Legal Assistance Centre Weighs In On Seven Convicted in Caprivi Treason Case Sentenced After Decades in Custody Seven men convicted in Namibia’s longest-running Caprivi treason trial were sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to 16 years on Monday for their involvement in attempting to secede the Zambezi region. The trial, which spanned decades, involved 132 individuals charged with 278 offenses, including high treason and murder, related to the Caprivi conflict between 1992 and 2002. According to reports, the men had already spent over 20 years in […] todayOctober 15, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Vows to Hold Minister Thembi Simelane Accountable in Parliament Over VBS Bank Saga ActionSA says it’s determined to hold minister of Justice Thembi Simelane accountable in Parliament for her involvement in the VBS Mutual Bank saga. The party has reaffirmed its commitment to exposing cover-ups by members of the government of national unity to conceal corruption and ensure their coalition’s success. In a media briefing, ActionSA’s Athol Trollip remains steadfast in ensuring corrupt leaders are held to account to restore public trust […] todayOctober 15, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia NUST Chairman Urges Graduates to Tackle National Challenges, Emphasizes Values and Impact Dr. Leake S. Hangala, Chairman of the University of Science and Technology Council, spoke at the university’s recent graduation ceremony, emphasizing the importance of education in Namibia's development. He highlighted NUST’s commitment to innovation and research and urged graduates to address national challenges like unemployment, inequality, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Hangala also encouraged graduates to reflect on both their career contributions and their personal values, noting that true success is […] todayOctober 15, 2024 11
insert_link World Details Emerge About Arrest of Man with Cache of Weapons Near Trump Rally on the West Coast More details are emerging about the man arrested with a cache of weapons near a Donald Trump rally on America's West Coast over the weekend. A California Sheriff says he "truly believes" his officers prevented a third assassinaton attempt on Donald Trump. Mitch McCann reports: todayOctober 15, 2024 9
insert_link APO International Mamprugu Honours President Akufo-Addo “Your Contribution Will Remain Unmatched”- Nayiri The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has received glorious adulation from the Nayiri, Tiduguma Nayiri Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga and the Chiefs and people of Mamprugu Traditional area for his stellar years of service to the country. The President is on a two-day visit of the Northern, North East and Savanna regions of the country to principally extend a note of gratitude to the Nayiri and the […] todayOctober 14, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Pariang now ready to house court personnel, improving access to justice and accountability In many places across South Sudan, anyone involved in legal proceedings is likely to have a long wait ahead. Courts are few and far between, with judges and other required professionals possibly even harder to find. But now, access to justice in Pariang is set to improve. The game-changing factor is that proper housing has been built for judges and other key players in the justice system, thus making it […] todayOctober 14, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Seven convicted for Caprivi secession attempt Seven men convicted in Namibia’s longest-running Caprivi treason trial were sentenced to prison terms of five to 16 years on Monday for attempting to secede from the Zambezi region. The trial involved 132 people charged with 278 offenses, including high treason and murder, related to the Caprivi conflict between 1992 and 2002. A local newspaper reported that the men had already been in custody for more than 20 years. todayOctober 14, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia SWAPO commits to women empowerment SWAPO Party Women's Council Secretary, Fransina Kahungu, maintains that the ruling party has made progress in turning women's empowerment into a tangible reality. She adds that the party has proven the critics who doubted its 50/50 gender policy wrong. todayOctober 14, 2024 26