insert_link Business / Economics Chinese Foreign Minister Set To Meet Vice President Nandi-Ndwaitwah His Excellency Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, will hold discussions with Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, Namibia's Vice President and President-Elect, at the Old State House in Windhoek. This meeting is part of his official visit to Namibia, which runs until January 7. Ambassador Penda Naanda is from the Namibian Ministry of Foreign Relations: today6 January, 2025
insert_link Africa M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Town Near Goma in Eastern Congo Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured a key town near the provincial capital Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local politicians reported on Sunday, Reuters says. The Tutsi-led M23 group has been carrying out a renewed insurgency in eastern Congo since 2022. Congo and the United Nations allege that Rwanda supports the rebels with troops and weapons, a claim Rwanda denies, insisting its actions are defensive. today6 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa Faces Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for distributive rainfall predicted over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal today and continuing into Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Free State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has noted with concern the severe rains and thunderstorms that have caused damage in Welkom in the Free State. Spokesperson, Zimasa Mbewu: today6 January, 2025
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 […] today6 January, 2025
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: today6 January, 2025
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. today6 January, 2025
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 […] today6 January, 2025
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: today20 December, 2024
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 […] today20 December, 2024
