insert_link Namibia Police Seize Illegal Drugs And Arrest 191 Suspects in October The Namibian Police Force has successfully seized various illegal drugs and arrested 191 individuals during their ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in October 2024. The confiscated drugs include over 265 kilograms of cannabis, 1,419 Mandrax tablets, 186 units of crack cocaine, 10.37 grams of cocaine powder, and 7 capsules of MOMA. The arrested suspects, which include Namibian nationals as well as individuals from Angola, Burundi, Congo, Cuba, Zambia, Zimbabwe, […] todayNovember 12, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa In S.A, President Ramaphosa Authorizes Probe into Insurance Claims Over 2021 Civil Unrest In South AFrica, President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to probe the South African Special Risks Insurance Association over claims and payouts relating to 2021’s civil unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. At the time the claims amounted to just over 28.5-billion-rand. The SIU’s spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, says the investigation will seek to establish whether the claims made were in line with applicable legislation or practices of the […] todayNovember 12, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Morocco beckons: Unlock the lucrative potential of Africa’s rising tourism star at the Morocco Showcase Summit The inaugural Morocco Showcase Summit: Tourism, Hospitality, Invest will take place Nov. 19-20 at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, emphasising how Morocco creates a compelling opportunity for Arabian investors to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on the country's booming hospitality market. The bilingual English and French summit, a collaboration of Société Marocaine d'Ingénierie Touristique (SMIT) and API Events, will spotlight Morocco's vast potential as an investment destination for hotel brands […] todayNovember 12, 2024 5
insert_link APO International VFS Global appointed to offer new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival service to South Africans, 96 other nationalities New Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service to commence in the first half of December 2024. Group booking facility to be available for the benefit of travel trade and conventions. Indonesia has set an ambitious target of welcoming 14 million visitors in 2024 and achieved 9.92 million arrivals from January to August 2024. The user-friendly eVoA solution aligns with Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to enhance its tourism infrastructure and […] todayNovember 12, 2024 12
insert_link APO International Singapore-based TransferTo and Pan-African Ecobank Group Forge Strategic Partnership to Expand Financial Access and Cross-Border Payments Across Africa TransferTo (www.TransferTo.com), a Singapore-based global technology group, and Ecobank Group (https://Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial institution, announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying the groundwork to transform financial access and cross-border payment solutions across Africa. This strategic partnership brings together TransferTo’s companies -- Thunes (www.Thunes.com), Ezra (https://Ezra.world), DT One (www.DTOne.com) and Tookitaki (www.Tookitaki.com) - with Ecobank (https://Ecobank.com) to expand access to credit, digital products and cross-border payment solutions. The collaboration will create a safe, inclusive financial […] todayNovember 12, 2024 8
insert_link Local Nictus Holdings Group of Companies Expands with Strategic Acquisition of Build IT Walvis Bay Branch Walvis Bay, Namibia – 06 November 2024 – Nictus Holdings Group of Companies, a leading name in retail, furniture, and insurance services in Namibia, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Build IT Walvis Bay branch. This strategic move is part of Nictus’s ongoing commitment to growth, community development, and providing comprehensive services to its customer base across Namibia. The Build IT Walvis Bay branch has been an integral […] todayNovember 12, 2024 18
insert_link Science & Technology China’s new J-35 stealth fighter stars at Zhuhai air show China's newest stealth fighter jet is taking centre stage as the country's biggest airshow in the southern city of Zhuhai. (PRONO-JU-HAI). Analysts and rival powers are watching closely for rare clues on Beijing's military hardware development. Laura Westbrook reports. todayNovember 12, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Standard Bank Namibia Responds to Hacked Accounts and Unauthorised Transactions Standard Bank Namibia has confirmed that a number of its clients’ accounts were hacked, resulting in unauthorized debit card transactions from a specific vendor. The bank issued a statement acknowledging the breach and stated that it had detected the fraudulent activity on a limited number of accounts. The allegations began circulating on social media on Sunday evening. In response, the bank has engaged with affected customers and taken immediate corrective […] todayNovember 12, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa In S.A, AfriForum Calls for Increased SABC Privatisation Following Withdrawal of Financial Reform Bill To S.A now, where AfriForum is urging minister Solly Malatsi to consider increased privatisation of the SABC following the withdrawal of the SABC Bill, which aimed to address the broadcaster’s financial issues. AfriForum’s head of Public Relations, Ernst van Zyl, says the organisation shares Malatsi's sentiments, stating that the Bill failed to address the SABC’s fundamental need for a viable funding model. He also supports scrapping TV licenses: todayNovember 12, 2024 23