Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane

Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane

Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports.

November 13, 2024 23

Namibia

Windhoek Council Receives Top Rating for Employment Equity Compliance

The Municipal Council of Windhoek has earned an A-Grade rating for employment equity, scoring 95.56% in its 2023/2024 review by the Employment Equity Commission. The high rating recognizes the Council’s strides in implementing affirmative action and fostering workplace inclusivity. However, the Commission's report emphasized the need to improve employment for persons with disabilities. In response, the Council's Department of Human Capital and Corporate Services is now developing targeted initiatives to […]

November 13, 2024 5

South Africa

DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans

The DA says the latest unemployment figures attest to its commitment to South Africans, sustainable, inclusive economic growth, and meaningful job creation. StatsSA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a decrease in the unemployment rate from 33.5-percent to 32.1-percent. However, youth unemployment continues to sit high at 43.2-percent. The DA says this green shoots in jobs numbers must accelerate economic reform including breaking Eskom’s power monopoly and addressing weak service […]

November 13, 2024 15

Uncategorized

Malnutrition Crisis: Urgent Action Needed Ahead of Election and Festive Season

As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia:

November 13, 2024 20

APO International

Lagos State, Africa’s Leading Megacity, Partners with Access Bank and Carbonivity to Accelerate Climate Investment at Conference of the Parties (COP29)

The Lagos State Government, through its Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) (https://OCCELagos.org), has announced a strategic partnership with Access Bank (www.AccessBankPLC.com), a leading African financial institution, and Carbonivity (https://Carbonivity.com), a leading carbon asset development firm, to drive climate investment at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. As Africa’s largest city, Lagos faces complex climate challenges amid rapid urban growth. […]

November 13, 2024 7

World

Donald Trump hush money case decision delayed

Donald Trump's team has been given another week to negotiate with prosecutors in the former president's hush money case in New York. On Tuesday Judge Juan Merchan delayed a key ruling on whether to set aside the guilty verdict agreed by a jury earlier this year. Sally Patterson has more from New York.

November 13, 2024 14

Africa

U.S. Sanctions Sudanese RSF Commander Over Human Rights Abuses in West Darfur

The United States imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla, a commander of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, citing his involvement in human rights abuses in West Darfur. Reuters says the U.S. Treasury Department reported that Barkalla led RSF operations in the region, marked by credible allegations of severe human rights violations, including civilian targeting, conflict-related sexual violence, and ethnic violence.

November 13, 2024 3

South Africa

S.A Union Slams R3.6 Billion Matric Exam Printing Costs

S.A Union Cosatu has expressed shock as matric exam paper printing costs increased from just under one-billion-rand to 3.6-billion-rand under Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela says the decision to allow provinces to choose their printers led to this massive increase, with Limpopo's costs alone rising over 130-percent. She has criticised Gwarube for her handling of funding amid a budget crisis:

November 13, 2024 23

Africa

Navin Ramgoolam Returns as Mauritius Prime Minister After Decade

According to Reuters' reports, Navin Ramgoolam has been reappointed as Mauritius’ prime minister following his coalition's decisive victory in the general election. His Alliance du Changement secured a commanding 60 out of 62 seats in parliament, with 62.6% of the vote, according to the election commission. The landslide prompted incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth to resign, reported the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation.

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