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Namibia

Rehoboth Welcomes Ronald Windswaai as New CEO

Ronald Robert Windswaai has been appointed as the new CEO of Rehoboth Town Council. With over 28 years of experience in local government, he began his career with the council in 2011 and returned in 2022 as HR Manager after serving as CEO of Aranos Town Council. Windwaai holds several qualifications, including a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree. His leadership aims to transform […]

today26 November, 2024

South Africa

Western Cape DA Urges Year-Round Action Against GBV

The DA in the Western Cape has emphasised the need for 365 days of action against gender-based violence as 16 Days of Activism begins. DA provincial social development spokesperson, Wendy Kaizer-Philander calls for systemic measures highlighting the province’s investment in safe homes and community partnerships, urging all sectors to prioritise sustained interventions to protect women and children:  

today26 November, 2024

Science & Technology

UK Launches Research Lab to Counter Russian Cyber Threats

  A new research lab's being set up to help British spies counter the threat of Russian cyber warfare. The government is warning Russian cyber interference could see power grids shut down. Government minister Pat McFadden claims the Kremlin is "exceptionally aggressive and reckless" in this area as the UK hosts a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London. Russia expert Keir Giles isn't clear why the UK is raising the […]

today25 November, 2024

South Africa

Julius Malema Denounces Factionalism and Disloyalty Ahead of EFF’s National Assembly

  EFF leader Julius Malema says factionalism, disunity, and disloyalty will not be tolerated ahead of the party’s third National People’s Assembly next month. He addressed the Gauteng Provincial General Assembly in the East Rand on Sunday. The party has been hit with a leadership exodus, with big names, including Floyd Shivambu, Mzwanele Manyi, and Dali Mpofu, joining the MK Party. Malema claims the EFF has been infiltrated by double […]

today25 November, 2024

World

Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

  Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said the United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia. He also reiterated Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan. Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China and president Xi Jinping has vowed to retake it by force if necessary. Laura Westbrook reports.  

today25 November, 2024

South Africa

Cosatu Calls for Enforcement of ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Others

  Cosatu says the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court last week, show that no individual or state is above international law. The arrest warrants were issued for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas military leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says the international community must ensure these arrest warrants are enforced:  

today25 November, 2024