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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: October 2024

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World

Biden calls Zelensky On more US aid for Ukraine

  U.S president Joseph Biden has announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. In a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President vowed to push for further aid for the country in its fight against Russia. Benji Hyer reports.  

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Namibia

Anti-Corruption Commission holds crucial meeting on Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan

  Anti-Corruption Commission held a crucial meeting to review the implementation of Namibia’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan. Chief Public Relations Officer Josephine Nghituwamata says the event also marked the launch of the NACCP annual report for the 2023-2024 financial year, highlighting the collective efforts of various institutions in combating corruption in the country.    

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South Africa

Former ANC spokesperson steps aside as a member of the party’s national executive committee

Former ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe, has stepped aside as a member of the party’s national executive committee after being charged with fraud and money laundering. This is in connection to a 27-million-rand tender allegedly awarded irregularly to his company Enviro Mobi in 2017. He appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng yesterday with six co-accused, where they were granted 30-thousand-rand bail each. Mabe says his stepping aside is […]

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Namibia

NamPol to Crack Down on Shebeens Selling Alcohol to Schoolchildren

The Namibian Police are set to launch a blitz targeting shebeens and liquor outlets that sell alcohol to schoolchildren or allow them to hang out at their premises. This decision follows the release of a video showing pupils in Kavango East, some as young as nine years old, drinking alcohol at a cuca shop in Rundu. Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo announced that he will personally visit the region to […]

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Anti-Corruption Commission Hosts Key Meeting on National Strategy Progress

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), held a crucial meeting to review the implementation of Namibia’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACCP). The event also marked the launch of the NACCP annual report for the 2023-2024 financial year, highlighting the collective efforts of various institutions in combating corruption in the country. During an interview, under the leadership of Chief Public Relations Officer Josephine Nghituwamata, explained that the Steering Committee serves as […]

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Israel says no aid shortage in Gaza

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations says there is no shortage of aid in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday ahead of another emergency session of the UN Security Council, Danny Danon laid the blame squarely at the feet of Hamas, claiming it hijacks the aid. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.  

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South Africa

Gauteng Health Department focuses on filling critical job vacancies in S.A despite budget challenges

In South Africa, the Gauteng Health Department says it’s focusing on filling critical job vacancies despite budget challenges. The department is grappling with a 500-million-rand shortfall in its employee budget. This shortfall, caused by the underfunded salary agreement from last year, has placed a significant strain on the department’s resources. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the department continues to engage with stakeholders to address these budgetary challenges:  

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Africa

Kenya’s Senate Begins Impeachment Hearings for Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya's senate commenced impeachment hearings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday, following a court ruling that deemed the proceedings constitutional according to indication by Reuters reports. The National Assembly voted last week to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges, including corruption, undermining the government, and inciting ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all allegations.

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Internet Society Events Highlight the Importance of Encryption for Online Safety and Security
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APO International

Internet Society Events Highlight the Importance of Encryption for Online Safety and Security

 In support of Global Encryption Day on 21 October 2024, events are being organized across Africa by Internet Society (www.InternetSociety.org) chapters in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Benin to educate and train individuals on the importance of encryption in protecting data and privacy.   End-to-end encryption is the process of transforming or encoding information so that only the sender and intended recipient can see it. It safeguards […]

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