insert_link World Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader. He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration. Kate Fisher reports from Washington todayDecember 17, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa DA leader Steenhuisen Says Reconciliation Is Not About Forgetting the Past DA leader John Steenhuisen says reconciliation is not about forgetting the past or pretending it did not happen, but acknowledging it while celebrating the country's progress. Yesterday marked Reconciliation Day under the theme, Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures. Steenhuisen says the formation of the government of national unity brings hope that inclusive economic growth and jobs can be achieved: Meanwhile....RISE Mzansi says the work of real nation-building […] todayDecember 17, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Nedbank Namibia Honors Long-Serving Employees Nedbank Namibia celebrated its annual Long-Service Award Ceremony in Windhoek, recognizing employees with service milestones ranging from 5 to 35 years. Managing Director Martha Murorua praised the dedication and loyalty of employees, acknowledging their feedback in shaping improvements like the wellness facility and Staff Banking Department. The event highlighted the bank's culture of commitment and excellence, further supporting its Employee Recognition Programme. todayDecember 17, 2024 12
insert_link World Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country. President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayDecember 17, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President says a National Dialogue will be held next year S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says a National Dialogue will be held next year, to enable a conversation among citizens on shaping the country’s future developmental path. On Monday, he delivered his official Reconciliation Day speech in Vredendal, Western Cape. A steering committee to coordinate the national dialogue process will be appointed. Ramaphosa says the dialogue will strengthen and consolidate the process of social compacting, where different sectors and communities come […] todayDecember 17, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Women in Sudan Suffer Systematic Sexual Violence Reuters says a Human Rights Watch report indicates that women in Sudan's South Kordofan state have been subjected to repeated rape and some have been held as sex slaves by fighters from the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias. The RSF, which has been engaged in a brutal 20-month conflict with Sudan’s army, has denied accusations of widespread abuse during the war, which has displaced over 12 million […] todayDecember 17, 2024 13
insert_link World UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza The United Nations has confirmed that another UN school was hit by an Israeli airstrike. The attack has left 13 people dead and 48 injured. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayDecember 17, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Green Hydrogen Program Accelerates Progress Jona Musheko, spokesperson for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Program, hailed 2024 as a landmark year for the sector. He highlighted the transition from concept to implementation, with $3.6 billion in commitments and $1.6 billion already injected into Namibia's economy. In an interview with us, he added this: todayDecember 17, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Fourteen people die in a collision in the Eastern Cape Fourteen people have died in a collision on the N9, 30 kilometers from Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. A minibus and an SUV collided in the early hours of yesterday morning. Emergency services were on the scene, but the number of injured remains unconfirmed. Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson, Makhaya Komisa has urged motorists to exercise caution in the area: todayDecember 17, 2024 6