insert_link Namibia Court orders seizure of 10 bank accounts with N$52.5 million By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibian authorities have seized 10 bank accounts holding N$52,5 million earned from illegal coal mining in South Africa. Court papers seen by NewsonOne reveal that the Prosecutor-General's Office acquired a preservation of property order against Jacobus Hosea Jordaan and his wife, Elza Jordaan. The order also covers Farm Welgevonde and the Namka Trust. Eight of the 10 accounts with the First National Bank of Namibia belong to […] today23 January, 2025
insert_link World US says will work with India to curb illegal migration The United States says it will work with India on illegal migrations as reports claim Delhi could repatriate 18,000 of citizens in the US as Donald Trump takes measures against illegal immigration. A Bloomberg report claims that though these people may have been identified as illegal migrants - the true number of Indians living illegally in the US could be much higher. Ishan Garg reports. today22 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa EFF says it will be opening a criminal case against Public Works minister The EFF says it will be opening a criminal case against Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, over what it describes as his corrupt interference in the affairs of the Independent Development Trust. The minister is accused of bypassing the Trust’s executive leadership and board, by emailing a junior staff member to demand a report on the payment delays to Lonerock Construction. The company was appointed to rehabilitate sinkholes […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Proposal for New Regions Rejected in Favor of Boundary Adjustments and New Constituencies The Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, chaired by acting judge Petrus Unengu, has rejected proposals for creating new regions. Instead, they will implement 7 regional boundary adjustments, 10 new constituencies, and 61 constituency boundary changes. Two constituencies will also be renamed. Despite proposals to divide Oshikoto, Ohangwena, and Otjozondjupa regions, the commission decided to keep them intact, citing trends in other Southern African countries with fewer regions. Unengu highlighted that […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA in Gauteng says the potential for theft in Ekurhuleni continues to increase DA in Gauteng says the potential for theft, fraud, and corruption in Ekurhuleni continues to increase, due to the political machinations of the ANC-EFF coalition. This is as the coalition has been wrangling over the vacancy of the Finance Committee chairperson. The position has been vacant since the 30th of September last year. The DA’s, Lucky Dinake, says the extended length of this vacancy has set a dangerous precedent […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump Says He Could Hit China With 10% Tariff From Next Month U.S President Donald Trump said his threat to hit China with 10% tariffs on all imports was still on the table and indicated it could come as soon as next month. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China would expand its imports, saying the country did not seek a "trade surplus." Laura Westbrook has more. today22 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Onandjokwe District Hospital Launches Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign In the ongoing fight against cervical cancer, Onandjokwe District Hospital has launched a screening awareness campaign, running from Monday until February 3rd. The hospital invites all women to visit their clinic for free screening. Festus Amwaalwa, the nurse in charge of the Cancer Clinic, encourages all eligible women to take part in this vital initiative. today22 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s says it cannot yet determine its stance on a common BRICS currency South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says his country cannot yet determine its stance on a common BRICS currency. Highlighting the country’s reliance on the US dollar, Mashatile emphasised the need for caution in trade decisions. He noted that while discussions continue, South Africa must prioritise its economic stability before committing to such significant shifts: today22 January, 2025
insert_link World Japan’s foreign minister tells Trump Tokyo has no choice but to strengthen defence Japan plans to continue to boost its defence capabilities amid the security challenges in East Asia, the country's foreign minister told his US counterpart. Donald Trump's return as president has triggered expectations that the US could put pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Rebecca Bundhun reports. today22 January, 2025
