insert_link World UN Chief warns leaders to learn lessons from the Holocaust United Nations chief António Guterres has warned world leaders to learn from the atrocities of the Holocaust - and turn words into action. He was speaking at the UN headquarters in New York to mark Holocaust Memorial Day - 15 months after a deadly attack in Israel. Sally Patterson reports. today28 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News Update – 27 January 2025 Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) Activity On 27 January 2025, the NSX recorded a total volume of 1,575,316 shares traded, valued at N$44.9 million across 34 deals. Financials and Basic Materials were the standout sectors, driving significant trade volumes and values. Year-to-date market activity has reached 4.54 million shares, totaling N$280.17 million across 334 deals. South African Rand Weakens The South African rand weakened yesterday, trading at 18.72 to […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link World Colombia allows military planes with US deportees to land The United States and Colombia have avoided a 'trade-war', after the South American nation agreed to allow its citizens deported from the US, to arrive in military planes. It follows a dramatic back and forth between Colombia's President and Donald Trump who threatened to impose significant trade sanctions and visa restrictions. Mitch McCann reports: today28 January, 2025
insert_link Africa SA MP denies resource shortages for troops in DRC The chairperson of the S.A Parliament's portfolio committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Dakota Legoete, has refuted claims that South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo lack resources. This follows the loss of nine soldiers in Goma. Legoete has deemed opposition calls to recall peacekeepers premature and praised their sacrifices. He highlights the mission’s role in regional stability: today28 January, 2025
insert_link World Top India-China diplomats discuss normalising ties Top diplomats from India and China are meeting in Beijing to improve bilateral ties that were damaged four years ago following a border standoff. The two sides had agreed on a border pact last year signalling a major thaw since their armies clashed in 2020. Ishan Garg tells us more. today27 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party opposes Cape Town residents funding tender fraud probe The GOOD Party says it does not accept Cape Town residents to foot the bill for any tender fraud investigation or charges brought against mayoral committee members, JP Smith, and Xanthia Limberg. This comes after police raided their offices last Friday, allegedly as part of the Hawks' investigation into dodgy housing tenders worth one-billion-rand. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says there should be transparency and accountability regarding the metro’s financial […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Defendants weigh in on Red Line case The first four defendants in the ongoing red line case, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Government, the Attorney General, and Hango Nambinga, are opposing the removal of the red line. They argue that instead of removing the line, the focus should be on improving the lives of citizens in the northern regions. In contrast, the fifth defendant, the Meat Board, suggests that the red line could be gradually moved […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Ohangwena Region The Police in the Ohangwena Region are looking into an attempted murder case after a 44-year-old woman was reportedly shot in the stomach with a traditional bow and arrow by a 32-year-old man. The incident occurred on Friday at Eexwa village in the Eenhana area. Deputy Commissioner Melanie Mbuuru, the Crime Investigation Coordinator for Ohangwena, confirmed the details of the case. Our correspondent Maria Dawid has more on the […] today27 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ramokgopa says Expropriation Act Key to South Africa’s Spatial Transformation Minister in South Africa's Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, says the Expropriation Act signals an unequivocal step in South Africa’s spatial transformation. The new law outlines the state's procedure for the expropriation of any property in the public interest. The ministry’s spokesperson, Litha Mpondwana, says the law will assist in the implementation of the Spatial Development Framework, through its legislation on how the state can expropriate […] today27 January, 2025
