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Epukiro Regional Water Supply Extension Project Breaks Ground

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Epukiro Regional Water Supply Scheme Extension takes place today. This important project will help address water shortages and improve water quality at Epukiro Post 3. Expanding for us is Namwater's Lot Ndamanomhata:

18 November, 2024

Africa

Protests Intensify in Mozambique After Controversial Election Results

Protests have intensified in Mozambique following the disputed victory of the Frelimo party in the October 9 election. CNBCAfrica says with over 56% voter abstention, clashes between police and protesters have resulted in at least 30 deaths, while human rights groups condemn the government's violent crackdown on demonstrators. Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, whose supporters believe the election was rigged, has called for more protests.

18 November, 2024

World

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

US President Joseph Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources. This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

18 November, 2024

South Africa

Extortion Crimes in South Africa Reach Endemic Levels, Warns University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria says extortion crimes has gained significant traction in South Africa to reach endemic levels. The university's Noluthando Buthelezi says South Africa is seeing an increase in organised groups targeting smaller economic sectors like small foreign-owned businesses, the taxi industry, schools, certain private household businesses and the construction sector:

18 November, 2024

Namibia

Rehoboth Town Council to Handover 609 Properties

The Rehoboth Town Council is marking a significant milestone in its housing development program. PRO Desire Pieters says this achievement reflects their collective efforts to enhance living standards for residents of Rehoboth.

18 November, 2024

Namibian Elections 2024

IPC Denies British Funding Allegations And Pledges Inclusive Governance

The Independent Patriots for Change has dismissed claims of being funded by the British government, labeling them as "Swapo propaganda." IPC general secretary Christine !Aochamus accused Swapo of spreading false narratives. Meanwhile, IPC leader Panduleni Itula stated at a Walvis Bay campaign event that, if victorious in the National Assembly elections, he would form a merit-based Cabinet inclusive of individuals from other political parties.

18 November, 2024

Namibian Elections 2024

Swapo’s Amutenya Commits to Addressing National Challenges

SWAPO's Member of the Central committee Willem Amutenya said the government will continue to identify solutions to challenges facing the country. Amutenya highlighted challenges such as Youth unemployment, hunger and lack of portable water.

18 November, 2024

World

Social Media Platform Sees Surge in Users After US Election Amid Complaints About ‘X’

A social media platform seen as an alternative to 'X' is experiencing a surge in new users following the US election. It comes after widespread complaints from users of the app, formerly known as Twitter, about misinformation on the platform as well as upcoming changes to its terms and conditions. Mitch McCann reports:

18 November, 2024

South Africa

S. A Police Welcome Court Order Protecting Illegal Miners at Stilfontein

S. A Police have welcomed an interim court order issued by the Gauteng High Court yesterday for the protection of illegal miners still underground at the disused Stilfontein mines near Klerksdorp in North West. The order provides the miners the opportunity to exit voluntarily and prohibits the blocking of the shafts. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says SAPS static deployment operations continue at all abandoned and disused mining shafts in […]

18 November, 2024