insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon given until Saturday to appear for questioning South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday told impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol that he has until Saturday to appear for questioning over his failed martial law bid or face possible arrest, according to Yonhap news agency. Yoon, suspended from office by parliament last Saturday, is being investigated over alleged insurrection. Laura Westbrook has more. today17 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Oshana Police Launch Festive Season Operation to Combat Crime and Accidents Oshana Regional Police Commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria highlighted a rise in accidents for the 2023/2024 financial year compared to the previous year during the launch of Operation Festive Season 2024-2025 at Oshiko. The initiative aims to strengthen crime prevention and traffic law enforcement during the festive period. Sakaria urged police officers to intensify efforts to curb crime and encouraged public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities. Here's our correspondent Maria Namupala: […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Christmas Messages For Mothers Mariah Hamukwaya is the Video Editor at One Africa television news section. She extended this message to mothers for the festive season. Fresh FM's Breakfast Show hostess Shai_Quan chimed in with this advise: today17 December, 2024
insert_link World Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader. He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration. Kate Fisher reports from Washington today17 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA leader Steenhuisen Says Reconciliation Is Not About Forgetting the Past DA leader John Steenhuisen says reconciliation is not about forgetting the past or pretending it did not happen, but acknowledging it while celebrating the country's progress. Yesterday marked Reconciliation Day under the theme, Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures. Steenhuisen says the formation of the government of national unity brings hope that inclusive economic growth and jobs can be achieved: Meanwhile....RISE Mzansi says the work of real nation-building […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Nedbank Namibia Honors Long-Serving Employees Nedbank Namibia celebrated its annual Long-Service Award Ceremony in Windhoek, recognizing employees with service milestones ranging from 5 to 35 years. Managing Director Martha Murorua praised the dedication and loyalty of employees, acknowledging their feedback in shaping improvements like the wellness facility and Staff Banking Department. The event highlighted the bank's culture of commitment and excellence, further supporting its Employee Recognition Programme. today17 December, 2024
insert_link World Drone detection software deployed in US following flying object sightings Lawmakers in the US are demanding answers following a spate of drone sightings across the country. President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Monday the current administration is keeping people in "suspense", accusing President Joe Biden of secrecy. Sally Patterson reports from New York. today17 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President says a National Dialogue will be held next year S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says a National Dialogue will be held next year, to enable a conversation among citizens on shaping the country’s future developmental path. On Monday, he delivered his official Reconciliation Day speech in Vredendal, Western Cape. A steering committee to coordinate the national dialogue process will be appointed. Ramaphosa says the dialogue will strengthen and consolidate the process of social compacting, where different sectors and communities come […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Women in Sudan Suffer Systematic Sexual Violence Reuters says a Human Rights Watch report indicates that women in Sudan's South Kordofan state have been subjected to repeated rape and some have been held as sex slaves by fighters from the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias. The RSF, which has been engaged in a brutal 20-month conflict with Sudan’s army, has denied accusations of widespread abuse during the war, which has displaced over 12 million […] today17 December, 2024
