insert_link World UN confirms attack on another school in Gaza The United Nations has confirmed that another UN school was hit by an Israeli airstrike. The attack has left 13 people dead and 48 injured. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. today17 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Green Hydrogen Program Accelerates Progress Jona Musheko, spokesperson for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Program, hailed 2024 as a landmark year for the sector. He highlighted the transition from concept to implementation, with $3.6 billion in commitments and $1.6 billion already injected into Namibia's economy. In an interview with us, he added this: today17 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Fourteen people die in a collision in the Eastern Cape Fourteen people have died in a collision on the N9, 30 kilometers from Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. A minibus and an SUV collided in the early hours of yesterday morning. Emergency services were on the scene, but the number of injured remains unconfirmed. Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson, Makhaya Komisa has urged motorists to exercise caution in the area: today17 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Ugandan Court Orders Compensation for Lord’s Resistance Army Victims A Ugandan court has directed the government to pay up to US$2,740 to each victim of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army says Reuters. In October, Kwoyelo, the first senior LRA member convicted by Uganda’s judiciary, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for war crimes, including murder, rape, enslavement, torture, and kidnapping. today17 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks Prominent figures impacted by Telecom Namibia's data breach, which compromised the personal details of over 600,000 clients, raised alarm over cybersecurity lapses. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein and PDM leader McHenry Venaani criticized the extensive storage of personal data by service providers, citing privacy risks. Activist Michael Amushelelo plans legal action against Telecom Namibia and has urged the CEO to step down. Concerns also extend to potential breaches of sensitive government […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link World At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes the suspected shooter - who police say was a student. Law enforcement revised the deathtoll down from five. Toni Waterman has more. today17 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamWater’s Dam Bulletin Says National Dam Levels Drop to 48.7%…. NamWater has released its latest weekly dam bulletin, reporting that the total average storage across reservoirs stands at 48.7%. Key highlights include a slight drop of 3.5 million cubic meters compared to the previous week, with the Neckartal Dam maintaining the highest storage at 77.3% capacity, despite a notable decrease. Other major dams, such as Von Bach and Swakoppoort, remain under 17% capacity. today17 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa In S.A, ATM Leader Optimistic About Resolving EFF-MK Party Tensions South Africa's Africa Transformation Movement leader Vuyo Zungula believes tensions between the EFF and MK Party can be resolved following leadership defections. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, on the sideline of MK Party's first anniversary, Zungula called for dialogue between party leaders to mend the rift, emphasising unity within the progressive caucus. He highlighted that collaboration among diverse political parties fosters growth and strengthens collective efforts: today17 December, 2024
insert_link World Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies at 73 Indian music legend and 4 time grammy winner Zakir Hussain (Zaa-keer Hoo-sane) has died at the age of 73. The musician famous for playing the Indian percussion instrument - the Tabla -passed away at a hospital in San Francisco. Ishan Garg tells us more. today16 December, 2024
