insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon refuses questioning as detention of impeached president is extended Today South Korea's impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to continue to refuse to answer investigators' questions. This comes after Yoon's supporters stormed a court building on Sunday after a judge issued a warrant extending his detention. On the ground for us and now reporting is Rebecca: today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Tshwane Seeks to Overturn Labour Court Ruling on Suspended Officials City of Tshwane has filed papers with the Labour Court to overturn an arbitration award that ordered five suspended senior officials to return to work today. The senior officials were implicated in the controversial Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant tender, linked to controversial businessman Edwin Sodi. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says they want the court to review and set aside the South African Local Government Bargaining Council's arbitration award […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia NANSO Calls for Action on Male Learners’ Underperformance The National Student Organisation President, Dorthea Nangolo, has raised concerns over the persistent underperformance of male learners, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention. Our correspondent Josia Shiwedha from One Africa tv reports that while speaking at a press conference at Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School Hall, Nangolo highlighted that male learners have consistently lagged behind their female counterparts in passing rates over the past four years. today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ANC in South Africa to Balance Decision on Strengthening or Disbanding Structures in Gauteng and KZN The ANC says it has to be balanced when deciding whether to disband or strengthen its structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The two provinces were the ANC’s biggest losers at last year's May 29 general elections. ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says there were other factors taken into consideration concerning the two provinces: today20 January, 2025
insert_link World China, US need to tackle ‘growing pains’ together A Chinese state-run media outlet says China and the United States should seek more common ground and avoid strategic misjudgment. It comes just ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump, and just ahead of his inauguration today. today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry Responds to Allegations of Favoritism in National Exams The Education ministry's Director,Edda Bohn, addressed concerns over top-performing students being related to senior staff, confirming their strong academic history. In a statement, she reassured the public that national exams were conducted with strict rules, with audits ensuring transparency. today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Security Industry Regulator Investigates Criminal Allegations Against Providers The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority of South Africa has launched investigations into allegations of some security providers who are engaging in criminal activities across the country. Spokesperson Azwi-faneli Tshisi-kamulilo says two incidents were reported in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal of security providers involved in extortion activities and other companies are practicing that nationwide: today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia FNB Namibia Contributes for Flood Relief FNB Namibia has donated N$450,000 to support flood victims in Windhoek, aiding in the rebuilding of sanitation facilities. The bank's Communications Manager: Kirsty Watermeyer, says the funds will also be used for training locals on maintenance for sustainability. today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Former Cop Among Suspects in NAMDIA Diamond Heist Police are investigating the theft of diamonds worth about N$1 billion from Namib Desert Diamonds as an inside job. Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota confirmed that one of the detained suspects is a security officer at NAMDIA. One Africa TV reports by journalist Envaalde Matheus indicate that authorities believe there may be additional suspects. NamDIA's Beverley Coussement: Watch NewsOnOne on oneafrica.tv for free or GoTv channel 84 or DSTv channel […] today20 January, 2025
