insert_link Namibia Lüderitz Becomes a Must-Visit Holiday Destination, Says Mayor Philipus Balhao Lüderitz is quickly becoming one of Namibia’s top holiday hotspots, with increasing numbers of visitors flocking to the town for its unique attractions. . With festive season excitement in the air, Lüderitz is the place to be this holiday season, offering a blend of history, heritage, and coastal charm. Mayor Philipus Balhao highlights the town's popular spots in an interview with our news team: todayDecember 20, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Electricity and Energy minister says Eskom has upped its performance S.A's Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom has upped its performance, resulting in more than 260 days of no load-shedding, improved plant performance, and billions of Rands in diesel cost savings. The power utility has recorded a net loss before tax of some 25.5-billion-rand, an improvement from the previous financial year’s 34.6-billion-rand. Ramokgopa says Eskom is now less reliant on diesel but the debt municipalities owe it […] todayDecember 20, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa S.A Transport Department Steps Up Crackdown on Overloaded Vehicles In S.A, Limpopo's Department of Transport is intensifying its crackdown on overloaded vehicles during the festive season. Targeting the N1 route from Pienaarsrivier to Beitbridge, officials have screened over one-thousand-400 vehicles this month already. The department's spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene, says drivers are urged to follow loading regulations: todayDecember 20, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Eastern Congo Farmers Laud U.N. Peacekeeper Support Farmers in the conflict-ridden Djugu territory of eastern Congo rely on U.N. peacekeepers for protection as they tend their fields under challenging conditions. Reuters reports that despite criticism of the U.N. mission MONUSCO, displaced farmers near Dhendro village express strong support for its presence. Many seek refuge in camps close to U.N. bases, finding a measure of security amid ongoing violence. todayDecember 20, 2024 5
insert_link World US govt shutdown likely after Trump kills deal A US government shutdown looms as incoming President Donald Trump urges lawmakers to reject a proposed deal. Funding for key services will run out by Friday unless a last-minute agreement is reached. Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans, stating Trump's stance will impact Americans. todayDecember 20, 2024 11
insert_link Health / Medical Dr. Shaun Whittaker Highlights Mental Wellness Amid Year-End Stress With financial pressures and holiday demands taking a toll, the festive season can be challenging. Windhoek psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker encourages individuals to maintain focus on their mental health. todayDecember 20, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa SA Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline The South African National Christian Forum has welcomed government’s decision to extend the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to the 28th of February. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says this extension will serve no purpose when civic education to spaza shop owners is lacking: In news just in...South Africa is seeing a rise in rubella cases, mainly impacting children under ten and pregnant women. The […] todayDecember 20, 2024 17
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 ECN Concludes Inspection of National Assembly Voting Materials The Electoral Commission has announced the successful completion of a two-day inspection of voting materials from last month’s National Assembly election. The inspection, mandated by the Electoral Court, followed an agreement between the ECN and the applicants, the IPC and LPM. ECN Commissioner Pius Iikwambi: todayDecember 20, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of England Hold interest rates The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 4.75%, warning that Britain's economy is on the brink of stagnation following a combination of global factors, and the UK finance minister's spending plans for the year ahead. Lou Browne has more. todayDecember 20, 2024 18