insert_link Namibia Venaani Calls for Urgent Support for Windhoek Flood Victims Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has urged the Office of the Prime Minister to assist flood victims in Windhoek’s informal settlements. Saturday’s heavy rains damaged shacks, leaving many residents without shelter. The hardest-hit areas include the Otjomuise MG Division near the riverbank and the area behind the Otjomuise Police Station, according to the City of Windhoek. Residents of the Samora Machel constituency have expressed fears of losing everything if […] todayJanuary 6, 2025 13
insert_link World Parts of US set for record snow and cold More than 70 million Americans are under winter weather alerts, as a huge winter storm is forecast to bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade to some parts of the US. Here's Kate Fisher reporting: todayJanuary 6, 2025 9
insert_link Namibia Windhoek SPCA Urges Holiday Pet Safety Amid Rising Stray Cases With the festive season now ending, the SPCA in Windhoek is urging pet owners to prioritize their furry friends' safety. Hannah Rhodin, the National Director of the SPCA shared crucial tips as stray animal cases rise. todayJanuary 6, 2025 10
insert_link South Africa Over Seven-thousand arrested on South African roads over the festive period Seven-thousand-448 people were arrested on South African roads over the festive period for various offences including drunken driving, speeding, and attempted bribery. The Road Traffic Management Corporation spokesperson Simon Zwane says so far, more than 1.1-million vehicles were stopped and checked as part of the festive season enforcement plan aimed at promoting safety on national roads. He agrees that driving conditions might become worse as a result of the […] todayJanuary 6, 2025 9
insert_link Business / Economics BOJ keeps rates unchanged Japan’s central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged in a move widely expected by the market. Its chief, Kazuo Ueda, says a lack of clarity over wage trends and uncertainty over the U.S. economy is behind the decision. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo: todayDecember 20, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics Union to Present Support for Increase in S.A’s National Minimum Wage Cosatu says it will be presenting its submission to support the South Africa National Minimum Wage Commission’ recommendations of 1.5-percent increase for the national minimum wage for the 2025 financial year and finalise its proposals to Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the federation is urging the Minister to announce the final increase and ensure it comes into effect by no later than 1 March […] todayDecember 20, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia Police Seek Help to Trace Wanted Suspects The Police in the Khomas Region are appealing for public assistance to locate four suspects linked to vehicle theft and related crimes. The wanted individuals include Roberto Martin Talaia, Piet Indongo, David Haufiku Erastus, Sean Van Wyk, and Henghono Maliki. Warrants for their apprehension have been issued by the courts, but efforts to locate them have so far been unsuccessful. The public is encouraged to report any information […] todayDecember 20, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the D.A talks Eskom and bailouts In South Africa, the DA says despite receiving a staggering 76-billion-rand bailout from the government, Eskom posted a pre-tax loss of 25-billion-rand, which ballooned to 55-billion-rand after tax. The party says the audit report, which notes that material uncertainty relating to the power utility’s ability to continue as a going concern, is of particular concern. The DA's Kevin Mileham says the exorbitant electricity tariff hikes that will plunge millions of […] todayDecember 20, 2024 17
insert_link World US moves closer to government shutdown The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington: todayDecember 20, 2024 15